THE STYLE: ~*~*~*~
Fika Apron (“fee-ka” : Swedish word for coffee break)
~Size of this apron is MEDIUM, 34-36 chest measurement Over clothing.
~Knee length apron, features ruffled pockets and towel loop on the right side pocket.
~This is our original design, which is based on our Farmhouse Apron. The bottom hem lands at the kneecap on most people.
THE FIT: *~*~*~*
~~Size of the apron for this listing is MEDIUM , 34-36 chest over clothing: see size chart below.
~~The Fika Apron covers everything from your chest to your knees. It is meant to be loose and "flow-ey" while you're wearing it. They are sized based on your chest measurement OVER your clothing.
~~All aprons feature two pockets in the front, and criss-crossed straps in the back-- No Ties! To put it on, you criss- cross the straps and insert your head and arms.
~~Straps are long, and will fit most people. Simple instructions are included for how to shorten straps if they feel too long.
~These are a different pocket- rounded with a ruffle and a towel loop.
THE STORY: ~***~***~
~“Fika” {“fee-ka”} is the Swedish word for “coffee break”. It is a time for casual socializing over Strong coffee and freshly made baked goods. It is a Swedish institution. The concept is not new, however. Long before I knew this word “fika”, my Swedish family and community practiced this for as long as I can remember. The church ladies made “ägga kaffe” in the basement, and served their best coffee cakes after the service. The wafting smell of coffee was intoxicating, as we all could not wait to hold our cups and plates and sit with those we wanted to visit with on cold winter mornings. The same custom was repeated in our homes with family and friends, on informal visits in afternoons and weekends. All the women I knew could bake wonderful sweets, and so this made an indelible impression on my for the rest of my life.
~I wanted to name this apron “Happy Apron” to describe the times I remember in our kitchens, happily watching Dottie Rose make a coffee cake, and finally sitting down to enjoy the spoils with our coffee. I think “Fika” encompasses this experience for me. May you also have many happy times baking for your friends and family while wearing your Fika Apron!
THE FABRIC: ~*~*~*~
~Aprons are made from 100% cotton and fabric is pre-washed, dried, and pressed, with no fabric softener.
~A tag with care instructions is included.
~Every effort has been made to reflect the color of fabric correctly through photographs.
~The fabric used a utensils print fabric.
~Colors in the apron are: Medium and light blue, medium and light green and white.
~Star motif fabric, rounded pocket with ruffle and towel loop. We think the fabric looks like snowflakes.
SIZE CHART:*~*~*~*
Sizes are based on chest size OVER your clothing:
**MEDIUM: 34-36 inches
Large: 38-40 inches
X Large: 42-44 inches
XXLarge: 46-48 inches
XXXLarge: 50-52 inches
PACKAGING: *~*~*
~Each apron is wrapped in our own unique way, and is suitable for casual gift-giving. They are wrapped with brown paper and our own hand-painted string, almost like what you would find in an old fashioned general store.
~If this is a gift, and being directly mailed to the recipient, let us know and we can include a gift receipt and/or colorful gift card, with your written sentiment.
SHIPPING: ~*~*~*~
Ships to U.S. destinations Priority Mail flat rate.
International: convo us for a shipping quote.
THE WARRANTY: *~*~*
~Our aprons are made from our own Original designs and patterns, not from a commercial pattern. Many hours have been spent on making our own designs to make sure they are just right. We are positive you will love this apron, but if you are unsatisfied with it, for any reason, please let us know right away. See our Policies page about returns.
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