does anyone use an apron when cleaning and cooking

Suzi_Clayton

Dear All,
you may be interested to know that when I grew up in the 50's, it was not the 'done thing' to pull on your coat on top of the apron to rush out to the shops! 'What would people think?'!!! You were supposed to take the apron off in case people saw it underneath. A bit like setting your hair in rollers, covering it all up in a scarf and then going shopping in the city centre. 'What would people say?' That was before the days of hairdryers at home.
All of this was back in the days when you put on a hat and gloves with your coat if you went out! Imagine doing that now? (There is one woman in our small town who still does that. I must say she looks very smart...........but I can't say I want to copy her!!)

Kazonline

Thanks to this thread I 'invested' in a new pinny this week - quite modern. Had to chuckle when I realised that I'd taken it off to answer the phone!
Lakeland have a very nice (but expensive) one that even has pieces of towel stitched down the sides for you to wipe your hands!

frump

I got my lovely cotton, full-length apron free from Ocado - it was a free gift with my first delivered groceries order. Free delivery, too (if you spend enough on groceries) but food is a bit dearer than the other internet supermarkets - it's Waitrose stock (delicious!). Not sure if the gift is still offered to first-time users so check if you decide to try Ocado.

Phatmouse

I have 4, all plain blue bibs from last summer when we had a burger van. I wear them all the time now, only started when I read the thread but the are great. Baby due in december so I migh stay clean until 11am this way!

COOLTRIKERCHICK

i am sooo excited.... managed to add to my collection of aprons to day....went to car boot.. managed to get 2 yes 2 1950's wrap over style house coat aprons.....

i love my vintage clothes and hats .. but it looks as though since i asked people do they wear aprons... my interested has just gone through the roof....

my collection is now starting to grow.....bigger....:j

QueenB.

I have several PVC aprons i wear when baking/cooking as i tend to always make alot of mess, plus all my children have them, both to cook in and to do any messy craft in.

I have a few vintage ones which go around the waist which i love, one in particular is a beautiful deep red christmas one with hand stitched angels on it, always makes me smile when i wear it whilst serving christmas dinner.

I have always wanted one of the old fashioned housecoats to do my housework in as i think they are very partical, especially the ones with large pockets, may have to look into designing and making my own in a more upo date style and material.

doddsy

Did anyone see Anthea Turner wearing a gorgeous apron in this nights episode of Perfect Housewife? Would love one of those, saw one I would like yesterday but was £10!!:eek:


doddsy

kiwichick

I put my apron on at 10.30 this morning anf havr only just taken it off!!

cathybird

I have two, one that belongs to me bloke and the other one from a trip to Thailand which has a recipe for Tom Yam Kung on the front of it. I wear one or the other all the time. One too many occasions trying to clean spitting olive oil that flew out of the pan off clothes taught me that the apron is a good idea!!

Nile

Kazonline wrote:

Thanks to this thread I 'invested' in a new pinny this week - quite modern. Had to chuckle when I realised that I'd taken it off to answer the phone!
Lakeland have a very nice (but expensive) one that even has pieces of towel stitched down the sides for you to wipe your hands!

Did anyone else smile when they read Kazonline's post.............and think she sounded just like Hyacinth Bucket?:D No offence intended, Kazonline.:o

I'd like to welcome all the newbie members who have posted on this thread. Welcome to the MSE site.:wave:

I wear a pvc coated apron, it goes over my head and reaches almost to my knees. The apron I'm using now has pictures of London landmarks on it. Whenever I visit far flung places, I always look for a new pvc apron...........I can't buy them locally.

My previous pvc apron had a kilt and sporran picture, very fetching with my knobbly knees.:o