In my mind, I can’t separate out vintage aprons from aprons made from vintage sewing patterns , because most vintage aprons were made at home by the home sewer. It wasn’t really that common to purchase an apron , except for cocktail aprons ….. It’s a novelty print that would probably look good as a curtain. If you make it into a skirt, it’s always going to look and act like a curtain. Lots of times people want prints, and prints are not often printed on appropriate fabric …

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If so, it would be quite easy to make one yourself. I just made a little apron for my best friend’s Magenta costume for Rocky Horror Picture Show (yeh, we’re dorks, shuddup), and it took a grand total of 30 minutes. (Reply to this) … I use this pattern – (McCall’s 2233)- It goes to an XXL and it covers my 26/28-30/32 chesticles quite well and comes almost to my knees. Actually, that’s the pattern I used to teach myself to sew. It’s REALLY easy. (Reply to this) …

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