To The Student

Bustles, hoop skirts, and boned bodices come and go, but aprons, like table napkins, seem always necessary.

Many modern-type aprons are exploited and many have much merit, but the home-loving woman likes the clean, fresh apron to put on for the ceremony of dinner getting or for the bit of special sewing. And in between, the apron is a safeguard for many kinds of household work. Therefore, practically all types are considered so that one may choose and make that which pleases her most, and vary the design or idea to suit her own special fancy.

Frequent laundering requires materials of good quality and color. Neatness is synonymous with aprons and as a result necessitates careful workmanship, neat seams and good finishing.

From the 1922 Aprons & Caps booklet from the Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences, Scranton, PA

26 February, 2009

Farewell But Not Goodbye


Welcome to Dorothy's Aprons & Handmade Memories!
After five great years of being the apron lady, it's time to take a reprieve.
Business being what it is for all small businesses out there, and the "busy-ness" of raising two young boys, a teenager, and not raising but being a loving by-stander and supporter to a 22 year old, a husband, being a gluten free chef, and keeping a home, it was time to shut down the website and say adieu for now.
Being the person that I am, I NEVER say NEVER, so I can't say that I won't be back and perhaps in some new and inventive form.
I also refuse to say that aprons will lose their appeal....everything old is new again, and fashion is as cyclical as the seasons.
I also can't say that i'm not a bit wistful about it all, and that there aren't days where I miss sewing up aprons. However, now is not the time or the season for me to continue.
I can't thank my dedicated customers, and all the wonderful enquirers enough for their patronage, wisdom and wonderful, heartwarming and often personal stories.
There are still a few copies of the book available, and if you are interested please email me....also feel free to email me with questions et al. I answer every email I receive.
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