does anyone use an apron when cleaning and cooking

Kelly1981

I got bought a cotton apron for christmas, I'm 28 and have found myself wearing in when cooking for a couple of reasons:-
1. It's great when frying etc as no fat spits on my clothes
2. My daughter got an apron in her baking set for christmas and she thinks it's great that we 'match'

helenhugs

A friend of mine saw my apron & laughed, but soon asked for 1 for christmas. I obliged & found a gorgeous 1 but she didn't like it so I got her another, what a shame I had to keep the gorgeous one for myself lol. I love it. Will often put it on just because & don't feel at all embarrassed when answering the door in it.
I love my aprons & can't imagine how I coped without one lol.
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Helen

babyboysmommy

I have a Pugsy apron for when I'm cooking with my son as he has a matching one. He loves that we both have the same ones, we were given them last year.

I've just ordered a Typhoon Vintage Floral Cotton Cook's Apron for when I'm not doing baking with my son

Caterina

I would love to have one of those 40-s/50-s cross-over pinnies for my housework, does anyone know where to get a pattern (free, on the internet)? I have searched but did not find one. Thanks.

I have three cooking aprons and wear them when I cook something splashy and always when I bake. If just making something simple I don't always bother.

Bunny200

Bunny200 wrote: »

If you're really keen here are 50 free apron patterns of various designs! I keep meaning to make one to use instead of my pretty but too big Tesco one.

I posted this ages, there are more links at the bottom for even more patterns so I'm sure you'll find what you are looking for. American bloggers seem to go mad for aprons with loads of patterns and collections floating about, some even do swaps. They must have a different apron for every meal of every day, whereas mine really needs a wash:o

Frugalista

Caterina wrote: »

I would love to have one of those 40-s/50-s cross-over pinnies for my housework, does anyone know where to get a pattern (free, on the internet)? I have searched but did not find one. Thanks.

I would also like to find a pattern for a cross-over apron - being a lady of somewhat larger proportions :o it would be nice to have everything covered when cooking!! :rotfl::rotfl:

[Deleted User]

I always wear a PVC or cotton full apron when cleaning, cooking (or eating something drippy when watching tv:o I have about 5 hanging on a hook behind the kitchen door where no one sees them.
Before I started using aprons, I would spoil clothes and stuff so I'm a committed pinny-girl.

If I could find a nice overall like they used to wear in the war I'd wear it every day in the house and only take it off when I went out or visitors arrive:rotfl:

Caterina

Frugalista wrote: »

I would also like to find a pattern for a cross-over apron - being a lady of somewhat larger proportions :o it would be nice to have everything covered when cooking!! :rotfl::rotfl:

I found one on the internet but it is for crossover behind, not in front, so I did not save the thread. Also, the pattern cost some £6+ so I did not bother! The search continues, but I might ask my crafts and textiles teacher, if I get to make a pattern from scratch with her help I shall let you know and could send it to you to use after I have made mine!

Lotus-eater

Going on this subject... is it ever acceptable for a man to wear a apron while doing the housework? And if it is, what type? My postman thinks I'm weird enough as it is.
I've been thinking about this recently, as I have a lovely wool jumper I need to wear because it's so cold here, yet it's getting dirty!

babyboysmommy

Lotus-eater wrote: »

Going on this subject... is it ever acceptable for a man to wear a apron while doing the housework? And if it is, what type? My postman thinks I'm weird enough as it is.
I've been thinking about this recently, as I have a lovely wool jumper I need to wear because it's so cold here, yet it's getting dirty!

Yes of course it is! How about getting a butchers style one? You can find them on eBay.