McCall's 5174 Apron Pattern that I sewed

I sewed this McCall's 5174 "craft" pattern about 22 years ago. It was called my "cooking dress" by my youngest.

I found that the pattern was a little bit complicated, not too bad though. McCall's has used this number for different patterns so if you look for this pattern make sure that you are getting an apron pattern.

In the close up you'll see that the fabric has little fruits and flowers on it. I thought it was cute to use "food" fabric for my apron.

Apron's in black and white

I purchased one black and one white apron from a company that is no longer in business. However, Katie's Mercantile appears to be selling the same apron. They call it "Ladies Favorite Apron" for under $25.00.

I like these a lot. I would like to know how to sew one of these too. The skirt part is just fabric with the selvages still visible and they are not sewn shut. This means that your dress/skirt will show on the sides.

As Quaker Jane so intelligently points out on her website it is smart to wear black for cooking with dark sauces that stain and it's smart to white when working with flour. That way what you're cooking with matches what you are wearing. I make a lot of Italian food so I like black or dark red for most of my dinner making.

I'm only showing photos of the white one as it photographs better than it's black twin.

The Scarlett Thread's Edwardian Apron

This is a much loved apron. I have worn this one so many times. This is called the hand embroidered apron and it is exactly the one you will see on the website. Lovely.

Allow me to repeat that I own this pattern but I have not yet sewn it myself. You can see the pattern in one photo. You can also see the embroidery.

The Scarlett Thread's other apron

This one was also sewn by Taylor's Scarlett Thread. They call this one the "Hand Embroidered Apron" even though there is not any embroidery on this particular apron. They are using the "Edwardian" pattern from Sense and Sensibility with permission.

I mailed in my dark red fabric and soft black trim fabric and they sewed this Apron for me. I own the patten but I "chickened out" and had them do the sewing.

It is my favorite apron!

Hannah's Apron from The Scarlett Thread

This apron is called Hannah's Apron and I bought it from the lovable "Taylor's Scarlett Thread" website. On the website the apron is shown in blue, very pretty.

It buttons down the back. I had a blouse made in the same exact fabric. It's called the "ladies blouse" on the website.

I cannot recall if I mailed the fabric or if the black tone-on-tone fabric was in their stock. They will sew items using your fabric.

I will be sharing another apron they made me with fabric that I know I mailed to them.

Lovely Apron and I like having a matching blouse. You'll see the lace details on the pocket and one photo shows the buttons on the back.

Aprons

This apron is one that I just ordered from Mennonite Maidens. It is double the fabric and huge. I do not can (preserve food) but if I did I would want this apron on. It covers every thing and it appears to be fairly indestructible.

A shoe that is currently available

I recently bought a pair of Merrells. They are extremely comfortable and practical. If you are a "plain" dresser you can take a permanent black marker and obliterate the Logo.

These are Mary Jane which is a favorite for me. They stay on. They are very light weight.