Can't Use These Vintage Aprons for Fabric.

Remy

Remy

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I was thinking of doing so, but I can't cut them up. The pink one is completely hand sewn. The duck one must be a child's. I was looking for some feed sack fabric I have but it's probably in the back of the closet. Came across these though. I don't know where I got them, but probably paid next to nothing at some thrift store years ago.

People seem to like this vintage stuff still. A couple of months ago PAWS had a bunch of vintage trims, some hand crochet and they were selling the little bags like crazy for 2 dollars each. I bought 2.

Maybe I'll display these some day on vintage hangers.

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Thank you @Kaila The pink one is a looser weave, I'm pretty sure it's 1930's. The other 2 probably later. But that duck fabric is cute and I like cute.
 

I like both of those fabric patterns, too. :geek:
They look so cheerful, and homey.
And yes, cute too.☺️😄
Both the fabrics and those type of aprons, themselves.

There were so many of those, that people enjoyed.
Great to give or receive as gifts. Fun to sew or to buy.
They were uplifting to the spirit, if one liked fabrics,
which I definitely always did.

Remember what fabric stores looked like in the 50's and 60's too? 🙂
I loved to walk in the door, of any of those places!

The great difficulty there, was in selecting only a limited number, :LOL:and the smallest possible measured amounts of each of the final selections, :geek:;) for the personal budget.
Very challenging and slow, lengthy process, to narrow down, it always was for me!😊

In addition to the calico's and fun prints like that duck one;
there were the gingham checks, in all of the different pastel colors, with bric-a-brac to match! 🥳🤩😏

I could have spent a whole day in there, and always had ones I hoped to get next time, and some that I would plan to get, if I'd ever acquire more unlimited monies.😉😄
 
If they get used for fabric in a quilt, they would be enjoyed for decades longer. If they stay as aprons, they might wind up back at the thrift store someday.
 
stretch5881 said:
If they get used for fabric in a quilt, they would be enjoyed for decades longer. If they stay as aprons, they might wind up back at the thrift store someday.
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That is certainly where all my stuff when I'm gone will go. But I'm not a quilter. I do small hand sewing and some basic quilt piecing. Hopefully what I have will be found and enjoyed by others. That has been my thought and hope.
 
stretch5881 said:
If they get used for fabric in a quilt, they would be enjoyed for decades longer. If they stay as aprons, they might wind up back at the thrift store someday.
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I agree that's a very good option sometimes, for some people, if it's an option at all. ;):)
Yet, I have also seen that these old fabrics do not hold up well, for the long life and handling of a quilt, so it's not as excellent an option in all cases, even if there's a quilter on hand.

All interesting ideas, though.

I've made interesting wall hangings from small pieces of fabric,
and they last well, but I'm not sure those will go anyplace after I'm gone, either.
 
This is how and why quilting started. Have a thing, not enough to make another garment out of. Cut it into pieces and start stitching it together with other pieces to make a sheet. Sew two sheets together and stuff them with feathers, down, or lamb's wool.

Women's work. Pretty darn vital in the horrible cold.

I'm not suggesting you make a quilt. I'm just giving a history lesson.
 
@Remy ..DO NOT DESTROY those aprons.
Agree with 👆 most posts.

If, possible, donate to a culinary schools.
Wouldn't they"get a kick" out of that?
If..Have the local newspaper take photos
For the food section..
Think people would enjoy that!😉
 
I like the idea to display them if you can but, if you wanted to use the fabric for something you can use and still display, you could make cushion covers. If the fabric is limp you could line them before sewing them which would help with durability. I love the ducks. I guess it depends if you want to keep them as they are or not :)
 
Trish said:
I like the idea to display them if you can but, if you wanted to use the fabric for something you can use and still display, you could make cushion covers. If the fabric is limp you could line them before sewing them which would help with durability. I love the ducks. I guess it depends if you want to keep them as they are or not :)
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I've done that with pieces of favorite used fabrics, also.
Made small tote hand bags, as well.

Displaying them as is, would be my personal first choice; then, the other options suggested are each interesting.
 
Kaila said:
I've done that with pieces of favorite used fabrics, also.
Made small tote hand bags, as well.

Displaying them as is, would be my personal first choice; then, the other options suggested are each interesting.
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Me too! Leftover fabrics are good for making patchwork too. :)
 
Murrmurr said:
Is that why you can't cut them up?....because they're too cute?

What did you want to use the fabric for? Did you have a project in mind?
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Yes, one of the reasons. especially the pink one. That was completely hand sewn by someone. I can't cut their stitches. I have a apron that was cut out but never finished. That one I have used for fabric.

A couple of things, kitchen linens. I want to hand sew a small patchwork piece (I have some small pieces of vintage fabric) but I've decided to display these as they are probably on some old wooden hangers.

I'm not too big on repurposing vintage linens unless they are damaged.
 
Trish said:
I like the idea to display them if you can but, if you wanted to use the fabric for something you can use and still display, you could make cushion covers. If the fabric is limp you could line them before sewing them which would help with durability. I love the ducks. I guess it depends if you want to keep them as they are or not :)
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Yes, I have 100% decided not to cut them or repurpose them
 
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