This apron was created by Bernicesdesigns at Etsy.com , a regular seller on Etsy.com. She has a long history of sewing and working with fabrics, and has many beautiful aprons in her shop.
This is an apron I created using fabric remnents I had around my home from my fabric stash and also the fabric stashes I inherited from my mother and grandmother. My shop is Horsefeather Nuggets at Etsy.com, and like all the crafters here, I'd love it if you'd stop by and take a look around.
This is a beautiful white polka dot on black full apron from Creativechics on Etsy. A partnership of 5 women who work in their home studios, rendering beautiful creations like this equisite example.
A variety of aprons listed by Inwiththeold at Etsy.com, these are great examples of the individualization and embellishment I wrote about in my post "The Romance of Aprons." The technique of embellishment shown here is often referred to as chicken scratch or Hoover's Lace, and is a way of using the design of the gingham fabric as a template for the embroidery design, similar to counted cross stitch.
This bright and beautiful hostess apron was created by Simplyaprons at Etsy.com, and is a great example of an elegant hostess apron. This is a great example of showpiece apron, meant to be part of the entertaining experience for the wearer's honored guests at an event.
A wonderful example of a classic pinafore apron, created by Buythedress at Etsy.com. Variations of the pinafore, a full apron covering much of the wearer's clothing, were worn by generations as a regular part of an outfit, to protect the clothing and provide pockets.
This is a colorful example of Mexican folk embroidery as an embellishment in an apron listed by Storybookvintage at Etsy.com. Such aprons served to showcase cultural elements and the skill of the creator's work, as they were usually hand wrought and took many hours to create.
A wonderful example of a uniform apron, common in the first half of the 20th century, created by Dotsdiner at Etsy.com. These style aprons were worn by everyone from servers at resturaunts to maids, and were specifically meant to enhance the lines of the female form.
This is a great example of contemporary men's and women's aprons, listed by Pinkbutterflyaprons at Etsy.com.
Aprons are still often used as part of a server's uniform today. This custom restaraunt server's apron was created by ThatsSEWAngela at Etsy.com, and features custom details such as the zebra print fabric and pink piping on a black background.
Another beautiful hostess apron, created by Mamamadison at Etsy.com.
Here we have an apron with a new personality--as children's dress-up clothing, created by rossandrosiedesigns on Etsy.com. It illustrates the great versitility found in the simple garment of an apron.
A gorgeous feminine hostess apron from Politelypink on Etsy.com. This apron again emphasises the purpose of a hostess apron to enhance the entertaining experience, and the style and flair possible at an event.
This is a wonderful example of a themed apron, created by sjcnane4 at Etsy.com. While themed aprons have been around for quite some time, this is one of the most unusual I think I've found, and would fit in well hostessing a racing event.
Another example of an ethnic or folk apron, created by Vintagepatriotgirl at Etsy.com. Usually hand embellished, the embellishments often have signifigant meaning as well as showing off the creator's skill in the needle arts.
Last but certainly not least, the festive cupcake-themed apron, created by Aquamarsboutique at Etsy.com. Designed for a less formal occasion, this hostess apron would do well at a birthday or garden party.
I hope you've enjoyed my slideshow. Feel free to leave comments and feedback, thanks :)
Wow thank you for that post! As an apron seller on Etsy I'll tell you that there are some really NICE people who are in this business, as well as talented. Some of the sellers featured in this post are very good friends of mine; it's so cool to be featured alongside of them.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Dottie from Dots Diner