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Vanessa
Published on May 20, 2008 in Spotlight |
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It's time to get your creativity on. Messiness is the best! But...nobody wants to soil their handmade clothes, so here are some apron options. I also find that putting on an apron gets me in the mood to make stuff. I found all kinds on Etsy, so here you go...
Vintage Inspired Aprons - Shadow Riders
This badass silhouette motif stands out from the rest. Add a bit of mystery to your cooking persona! By tokyofirecracker, $35
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This apron is for serious. I wish I had something rugged to do right about now, like being a ferrier. I love the idea of this apron, because you know you would have it for the rest of your life. Attention to detail: "recycled bike innertube keepers on the leather shoulder straps and the hand-stitched and riveted pockets." By CyclonaDesigns, $210.
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I think this cute little number would come in very handy for crafty ladies. Little aprons like these come in handy when selling at craft fairs.SUGARFOOT, $9.
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Vashti Apron - bright blue oilcloth size 4-9
An oilclothe apron for kids on a mission. Getting messy is the best. This seller also pays close attention to detail "kids can put them on and take them off all by themselves. The ties crisscross around the back and then attach at the hips with velcro. Nothing to tie!" Pisforpolkadot also sells the pattern so you can get your sewing project on. $20.
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Functional applique pocket. Snappyshop has amusing photos in her shop too. Very cute. $41.
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This would make a great Father's Day gift. "For the beefcake in your life, or the beefcake in you." By PollyDanger, $28.
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Oilcloth Aprons plus size Blue Lace
Plus size ladies gotta love these elegant lines and the classy, blue and white pattern. Oilcloth is great for the messy chef, too. By Modern June, $42.50.
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Eco Chic Everyday Housewife Apron
Momomadeit takes the opportunity to suggest line-drying our laundry. I can always get behind bettering my habits for the environment. This apron has extra big pockets for your clothesline pins. $25.
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Butcher Apron from Vintage Flour Sack
Great option for a unisex apron. It's made from a vintage flour sack, and I bet the fabric feels super sturdy and soft at the same time. By Heartrocks, $32.
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I want to get this apron because of the seller, really. "Mary Jane has 9 children, 26 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She graduated from the University of Minnesota when she was 82 years old." She runs her shop with her granddaughter. Amazing. By maryjaneshandmade, $35.
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Today's Etsy Finds were curated by Vanessa Bertozzi, whom you know and adore here at Etsy and the Storque.
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7 comments Login to add your own!
nutnutgoods
Ah, aprons! Who doesn't love these handy, protective and good looking devices ... nice article :)
tomokotahara
Special aprons are great because of it can add something nice feeling to the everyday work.
RaeGun
oh I love the blue lace oil cloth one so beautiful with the perk of not being worried I'll ruin it.
knittyprofessor
I've also made some simple aprons out of favorite kitchen towels to match = really easy DIY!
cookiesandcreme
i just have to ay that your baby anda is soooo sweet, such a sweet heart <3.













annamatrona
Great feature! Just want to add Perdoozy... her aprons make cooking sexy:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...