| Here's three reasons why you'll enjoy collecting colorful | | | | made and mass produced aprons but chances are |
| vintage aprons. They are great for the beginning | | | | you won't see the same design twice. |
| vintage collector because they are usually reasonably | | | | Aprons have an interesting history. |
| priced, each one is unique, and they have an interesting | | | | Researching the history of aprons can lead you to find |
| history. So, tie on a printed cotton kitchen bib apron or | | | | ones that are more collectible. The style of aprons |
| a frilly sheer hostess coverup and discover this fun | | | | have evolved quite a bit over the years. For example, |
| and pretty collectible. | | | | in Victorian times aprons were long, because the |
| Vintage aprons are low priced. | | | | dresses women wore were never above the knee. |
| Vintage aprons are starting to become a more widely | | | | Washers and dryers did not exist and everything had |
| known collectible vintage item. But because they were | | | | to be hand scrubbed, so women would often wear |
| previously overlooked by many collectors, you can still | | | | the same dress for a week. Aprons helped to protect |
| find a fine selection for a low price. And with all the | | | | the clothing. In the 1920s and 30s, aprons were often |
| online markets out there you'll find a constantly | | | | made from chicken feed sacks. People did not waste |
| changing array of choices from plain to fancy. Want to | | | | things, and would use every scrap of fabric. The rest |
| match your kitchen decor? You can pick and choose | | | | would be used to make quilts. Half aprons only |
| and have fun collecting according to your tastes! | | | | became the norm in the 1940s and 50s, and had very |
| Each apron is unique. | | | | elaborate and impractical designs, to show off while |
| Aprons first came into style out of necessity to | | | | entertaining guests. |
| protect clothing. Because times were hard, many | | | | If you want to begin collecting vintage aprons there are |
| people decided to add their own details to their plain | | | | a variety of markets and sources out there to get you |
| aprons. They became a showcase for skilled | | | | started. Ask family members and friends if they have |
| embroidery, or nostalgic designs. A fancy apron was | | | | any older aprons tucked away in a drawer. Type |
| the icing on the cake to the presentation of a fine | | | | "apron" into any search engine to bring up many pages |
| meal. Women would cook in more practical aprons, | | | | of aprons of all kinds. You'll even see quality |
| then switch to their showy aprons right before | | | | reproduction aprons made with vintage style fabrics. |
| presenting the food. Vintage aprons can be found in | | | | Check at your local vintage or thrift stores in the |
| cotton prints, sheer nylon, terry cloth and even lace. | | | | housewares section. A perfect apron is out there |
| Some are made from handkerchiefs or dish towels | | | | waiting to be found, Happy Hunting! |
| and some are reversible. You'll see home made, hand | | | | |