Happy Holidays!

This Month has been very busy one, very satisfying too!

 

My etsy sells have been exceptionally good and I’m now trying to restock so there will be plenty to choice from for the rest of the winter.  I’ve also received an order for 50 custom aprons that I need to start on right after Christmas!!!!   

I’ve been a tiny bit disappointed in the lack of sells for my Holiday aprons, so I won’t pre-make them any longer but will make them on a custom order bases as long as my fabric stash holds out.  Watch for future information on how to order them.   I may offer a few on etsy but not more than 1 or 2 I think. I love making them so I’ll have to see about that later in the year.  I’ve established a “discontinued area” on this blog and you can buy what I’ve already made, at a reduced price, from that page and only that page.  Here is the link to it if you didn’t see it on the tabs.  https://sites.google.com/site/timelessaprons/close-outs-and-ooops-sales

There are remaining aprons for discontinued styles on this page, too, with more being added as I have time.  If you have any issues ordering, please contact me using the new contact form in the left column.

The Style catalog is updated so you can see what styles are currently in production and their measurements. 

 

2014 styles - I have a few new styles planned for this coming year.  They are only in the sketch stage at this time, but hopefully I will be starting work on the patterns soon. As soon as I get a sample made of each one, I will post a picture here.  

 

My latest new style that I posted about here, with no ties and a crossed strap back, has been wildly popular in both sizes. I may add a smaller Miss size soon, but I still need to make that pattern. 

 

I hope everyone is having a Happy Holidays and will have a very Happy New Year! 

The Correct Apron for Every Chore ...

I bet you’ve been thinking all along that just any apron will work for all of your every day chores, but the fabric choice is an important part of selecting the right apron for each chore.

Cooking:  For cooking just about any fabric will be appropriate, from light weight cotton to mid weight will work fine, unless you are making something that creates a wet mess or where grease will be splattering, than a mid to heavy weight such as duck or twill will be better at protecting your clothes. 

Light weight cotton, suitable for most cooking.

Dish Washing:  Many people think that the only choices to keep your clothes dry while hand washing dishes, is a vinyl or plastic apron.  Actually, a nice mid to heavy weight cotton, such as Ponte, Twill or Duck are the better choices.

 



Twill and Duck Aprons



For either of the above tasks, the lengths aren’t that important, which ever length works the best for you.

Housework and cleaning:  For general housework and cleaning, a better choice is a shorter length apron, well above your knees.  The shorter length keeps the apron from interfering with your movements and if you are going to climb a ladder or step up on to a stool, the shorter length will keep you from tripping. 



Shorter length aprons in Twill and Duck



 

Outside work and Gardening:  Again a shorter apron, well above your knees and lots of pockets will do the trick for you when it comes to outside projects.  A heavy Duck or Twill will protect your clothes better than light weight cotton.

 

Personally, for housework and outside work, I like a shorter apron with big pockets so I have room to stuff more things inside of the pockets.

 

 

 



It’s Nearly Halloween ….

Gosh where does the time go?  Here in the plains states this Summer and Fall weather has been just gorgeous and now that it is turning cold it seems winter may get an early start, boo hiss …  I’ve been busy stocking my store so that there is a wide selection of aprons to choice from for your holiday events and gift giving. 

I’ve been taking a short break from sewing to get some winterization projects around the house completed. Ha, they still aren’t done but getting there and I hope to start sewing again next week.

 

I’ve also taken the time to make a new apron design and pattern. I’ve been struggling for 2 years with something similar to this, that isn’t real complicated to sew, too. I’ve finally come up with something that I’m happy with and will be offering it in both a longer length and a shorter length, and in both the XL – 2X and the 3X-4X size (both lengths)  .. This is just the first one that I’ve made, so far!

 The one pictured above is the short version, 2x and is made from green and white check cotton homespun fabric.  I plan on making these out of heavier fabric, such as cotton duck, twill and denim.  It is supper comfortable.