While scouring the internet looking for inspiration for a 1920s era apron I found this image from an old pattern.
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{via Apron History} |
I loved that it required only two pieces and all the instructions and supplies were listed. The only thing I had to figure out was the actual pattern for the apron. After a little trial and error I believe I have it pretty close. The same amount of fabric and binding is required as stated on the pattern.


The 1920s style in women’s wear is identified by the straight, low-waisted dresses {many times lower than the hips} to hide curves and produce a more boyish figure. This apron is no different with the straight sides and the “waistline,” where the straps button, is actually at the lower hips. The gathered side edges produce a flowing ruffle for a touch of femininity.
Supplies Needed:
1 3/8 yd of 44/45 inch cotton fabric
3 packages of extra wide {1/2 inch} double fold bias tape or about 9 yds.
Two 1 inch buttons
1920s Ladies Apron Pattern {click that link to download the pattern}

Step 1: Cut out apron piece from fabric. Also cut out two strips of fabric 2 1/2 inches wide by 40 inches long {or longer if needed}. See the blue in the photo above. Cut along dotted line on the apron pattern.

Step 2: Gather the upper edge of the extended apron piece so it is equal to the other cut edge. Another option is to pleat the extended piece instead of gathering it.

Step 3: With right sides together sew the gathered edge to the straight cut edge creating a slight dart on each side of the apron.

Step 4: Sew long strips of fabric to shoulders, right sides together. Put apron on crisscrossing straps at back and bring to front along gathered seam you sewed in step 3. Pull straps as tight as you like them. You will cut off any excess from the strap but make sure to leave it 2 1/2 inches longer than you want it to be {see steps 5 & 6 for the reason why}.

Step 5: Fold each strap edge under 1/4 inch and stitch down {I like using a zigzag stitch}. Fold down another 2 1/4 inches. This lines the end were the buttonholes will be located.

Step 6: Round the end of the strip. The hook end of a plastic hanger works perfectly! I traced it, sewed along the pencil line, then trimmed the fabric close to the stitching.

Step 7: Bind all the raw edges by sandwiching them between the bias tape folds. Sew a buttonhole on each rounded strip end. Make sure the buttonhole is the correct size for the buttons you are using. Put apron on and pull straps to front over the gathered seam on the apron. Mark where the buttons should be located.

Step 8: Sew button on in the correct spot. Done!


Enter for your chance to win the apron sewn in this tutorial! Follow the directions on the rafflecopter.

Your apron is beautiful!
Oh my word, I love it!
I didn’t read the fine print… 😉 I’m not sure if I can narrow down what my very favorite things is, but this one is a keeper.
http://bktribe.blogspot.com/2011/12/delcious-cinnamon-bread-neighbor-gifts.html
It’s always a big hit with friends and neighbors.
I’d love to have a cute apron. All mine are just utilitarian. Maybe if I had a cute one, I’d think to use it more often, thus sparing my clothing from my messy ways.
I am not much of a baker….but I do make pretty good bread.
Here’s a post about it.
http://kassie-justanother.blogspot.com/2012/06/delicious-multi-grain-bread.html
I love to bake home made bagels. They are best on the first day, so the problem is we tend to eat most of them the first day. Yummy!
Here is the recipe I use http://ruhlman.com/2011/01/bagel-recipe/
(I use molasses)
Now I want some. 🙂
I love to use this recipe for Blueberry muffins when they are in season.
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/to-die-for-blueberry-muffins/
This is my favorite apron so far! I love it!
Most fabulous giveaway! Love the pattern!
My favorite is brownies! Thank you SO much for this tutorial! I’ve been looking for one like this to make for my mom forever! You are a lifesaver! I’m pinning this!
http://www.food.com/recipe/super-quick-whole-wheat-buns-140492
We love these quick and easy whole wheat rolls!
http://crazystepfordwife.blogspot.com/2012/06/cheaters-cheesy-meatloaf.html
I love this because it is a couple of ingredients and make meatloaf. The apron is completely Stepford, I love it
Wow, I so love this. I can’t wait to try it. One of my favorite things to bake is angel food cake—not from a mix! My favorite recipe is in The New Best Recipe.
Very cute apron!
I love to bake cheese sticks when I have free time. I just using simple recipe from the website.
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/easy-cheese-sticks/ed4fb2ac-9b1b-4b5e-b6fb-ba98c0d3290b
Hmmm … didn’t see where it said to put our favorite thing to bake, but this is something we love to make in our house:
http://boyerstrythis.blogspot.com/2011/04/shannons-chocolate-chip-cookies.html
Wow, this apron is lovely! We really liked this recipe:
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/whole-wheat-chocolate-chip-skillet-cookies-recipe.html
I love to bake, period. One of my favorites is homemade oreo cookies. Unfortunately, I don’t remember where I found the recipe!
That apron is totally adorable. I love it!
One of my favorite things to bake is raisin pudding, but that links back to my own blog, so I wouldn’t do a gratuitus link like that. 🙂 Instead I will tell you that these are delish: http://www.amazingmoms.com/recipes/monkey-bread/pumpkin-pecan-spice-monkey-bread_2910 (except we use homemade bread dough…none of that pilsbury stuff for me! :D)
This looks just like my grandma’s apron! My sisters and I have been looking for a pattern to make one like hers for each of us. Thank you! I really appreciate it!
My favorite thing to bake are molasses cookies…or brownies…or pizza…or anything! But here’s the link to my molasses cookie recipe on my blog: http://mrsmitchellmemoirs.blogspot.com/2012/06/wellness-cookies-or-insanely-good.html.
Thanks for all your ideas and comments–I really enjoy your blog!
I am not a sewer but I LOVE to cook. Right now my favorite, or actually my husbands favorite, thing I bake is an inside out cake. Super easy and SO not good for you as are most recipes from my husbands southern side :). No link, sorry.
I love a good apron tutorial! It turned out so cute, Cocoa!
Hugs,
Rachel
I love the apron! Especially the fabric, the pink is precious. Here’s a link to one of our favorite, go-to cookies. My hubby is Italian, and his Nonni (who’s turning 95 next month!) always had a tin of these ready for anyone who stopped by. They store and freeze beautifully. My mother-in-law has even sent them overseas to her grandsons stationed in the middle-east.
http://www.savorthismoment.blogspot.com/2010/12/and-then-there-was-biscotti-end.html
My favorite recipe is my chocolate chip cookies recipe.
My favorite is a pumpkin spice cookie recipe that I got out of a milk free cookbook. I buy extra pumpkin when it’s in season so I can make them all year. Sorry, no link!
I’m a brownie or chocolate chip cookie lover. My recipe for the cookies is the one on the back of the Nestles semi sweet morsel bag. Used it for over 40 years. Have one hanging inside my kitchen queen cabinet. Love this apron. Will be making this I’m sure. Thanks for posting. I’ll be pinning it.
Our super moist chocolate cake is the best ever! I don’t have a link but I would email it to you!
Oh yes please!!! chocolateonmycranium {at} live {dot} com
I love baking pa’nuffins for the morning! It’s so much faster and I get more time to snuggle with my little one. Love this style!
I’m a terrible baker. I’m a cook, not a baker. My favourite recipe to bake is cake. Even if it’s out of the box.
Baking around here is a major undertaking. We bake everything from scratch. But, our favorite has to be 7 chips cookies. It is truely a treat. With 7 different types of chips, oatmeal and peanut butter. It’s what to make when you really what a sweet treat.
I had a cookie like that today (7 chips) and it was amazing! But I can’t find a recipe anywhere and I can’t think of more than 6 kinds of chips (white, milk & dark choc., peanut, butterscotch and toffee). Would you be willing to share your recipe?
That is beautiful. I would love to be able to make one like it.
We have a family hit around here with Paula Deen’s Meatloaf: http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/view2/old_fashioned_meat_loaf_aka_basic_meatloaf
Enter me in! The apron is so beautiful!
I LOVE your apron!! Gotta say, I’m a chocolate chip cookie girl…only I usually substitute dark chocolate chips. Here’s the recipe:
http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/18476/Original-NESTL%C3%89-TOLL-HOUSE-Chocolate-Chip-Cookies/detail.aspx
Beautiful apron and we just love these blueberry muffins! http://allrecipes.com/recipe/to-die-for-blueberry-muffins/detail.aspx
I love the apron! One of my new favorite recipes is this one for baking your own hamburger buns. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/tasty-buns/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=tasty%20buns&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page
I absolutely LOVE the apron!!!!
My favorite recipe is Butterfinger Cake. The recipe is here: http://onesassydownhomemama.blogspot.com/2010/08/butter-finger-cake.html
http://familyfun.go.com/magazine/familyfun-magazine-archive/familyfun-september-2010/rockin-smore-bars-920554/
I really like to eat these but I hardly ever bake them!
So Luv this vintage apron, Thanks for a chance to win it! My fav recipe right now is boxed brownies, cut out in holiday shapes with cookie cutters and topped with a spritz of frosting and sprinkles 🙂
A fabulous tutorial, much appreciated. I am making this for a non-sewing friend so she can be dressed appropriately as an 1920s waitress in her cafe in Leura, NSW on the 3rd Feb 2013 for the Roaring Twenties and all That Jazz Charleston Challenge. I will take a pic of her and post it on my blog and then give you a link to it when completed 🙂
I would love to see it, Lorna!
I love this style of apron – so have linked to you on my blog – http://alittlebirdmademe.wordpress.com/2013/07/05/27-free-tutorials-and-patterns-for-aprons/
I just finished making the 1920’s apron. I thought the apron was charming and had to make it. I came across the pattern on pinterest. Your blog is a good one. I am glad I found it.
Just what I was looking for, thanks so much!