THE DECORATIVE APRON,

Putaruru Press, Volume V, Issue 175, 10 March 1927, Page 2

THE DECORATIVE APRON,

Whether the housewife be superintending the kiddies’ toffee-making, or doing a bit of sewing that might ‘ ‘ come off ” on a little gown, a pretty apron is a real necessity. One of the simplest aprons to make is in diamond shape, with one point forming the top of the bib, and two others the 1 ‘ties ’ ’ for the waist with the addition of ribbon ends. Such an apron may be made from a big bandana handkerchief; or it may be cut from flowered cretonne.

The apron of coarse linen, decorated with raffia flowers worked directly on to the material, is quickly made and very delightful in its original effect. The design should be drafted out in pencil, and graceful grasses, in various greens and browns, should be worked in amongst the flowers. An apron of coloured linen made on the lines of a carpenter ’s green baize apron, with deep pockets extending the whole width of the garment and divided down the centre by a line of stitching is very practical. Embroidereries carried out in gay-coloured wools on the pockets will make it sufficiently ornamental. And, lastly, there is the lovely little apron of black glace silk, beloved by the Victorians. Nothing looks smarter or more intriguing.