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Post by momof3boys on Mar 8, 2010 13:52:29 GMT -5
Just curious, do you ever wear an apron when your cooking or cleaning? I myself own 3 but have misplaced 2 of them. When I put it on my son said "Mommy, you look beautiful!" Aw.....what a sweet boy, then he asked me if I was going to cook anything. I received a knock on the door from a certain relgious organization and they too asked me if I was cooking something. I may start wearing aprons for my "work uniform". It might keep my clothing from getting wet or damaged too.
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Post by Peach on Mar 8, 2010 14:15:18 GMT -5
I don't wear an apron but think that's a good habit to develop. Last night, the Hallmark Channel had a movie (Spring Beginnings) that was set in the 1800s. The main female character had on a full-length apron that fashioned at the upper back. It was open in the back but covered the entire front of her dress, except for the sleeves -- Sort of a long sleeve-less smock that could be quickly removed if company called. Here's an interesting site on vintage aprons: www.theapronshoppe.com/index,fun-apron-stuff,history-of-aprons.php
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Post by AnnieOkie on Mar 8, 2010 14:34:19 GMT -5
NO, but I should!! I have splashed grease/cooking liquids on too many shirts. I should also wear one when cleaning, as I use spray cleaner with bleach and have many shirts with bleach spots on them. I may have to look into some inexpensive ones. Thanks for the idea!
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Post by binky on Mar 8, 2010 14:34:41 GMT -5
Yes, I wear them when I'm frying hamburgers, bacon, ect. I got tired of ruining my blouses with grease splatters. I've got one here that has a vintage picture on the front of it. It is a woman standing in front of a sink full of dishes and she's throwing one to the floor and shattering it. The words next to the picture say.."The h&ll with housework!" ! I don't wear that one, though. It's just for fun.
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Post by panicked on Mar 8, 2010 14:47:42 GMT -5
I've just recently started wearing one when cooking, after ruining way too many of my nice shirts because I never seem to change in between coming home from work and starting dinner.
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Post by Bizzy on Mar 8, 2010 15:32:57 GMT -5
Yes-- not just for cooking and cleaning- but for yard work- painting- animal stuff and home repair or most everything- Because I am a messy person- am a dripper and always need to wipe my hands( dirt from the garden- pet drool, kitchen stuff, w-d40- whatever) I will ruin a teeshirt and a pair of jeans in no time flat. I have 2 heavy duty Denim ones with several large pockets. One for bad messes like painting and working on outside icky things or cleaning the oven- and another for less nasty jobs. Have had them for 10+ years-- and they are going strong. I let them get pretty grimy before I wash them and then wash with a crappy towel. Love em. I made a few for friends for gifts a few years back when I was smarter than i am now.. and people loved them too. They are-- Nothing fancy- no logos or letters- but they wash and wear like jeans and even a pair of sharp clippers in the pockets - along with nuts and bolts- doesn't do any harm. I like them - for a lot of reasons- but especially cause I tend to pick up little objects- bit and pieces as I do my things- and can stash them in the pockets instead of setting on a shelf or counter or drawer willy nilly. . Then put where they are supposed to go.( or in a big basket if I don't have a place yet- granted basket is pretty full but I know where to look when I need something I remember coming across!) Some days there might be hose fittings, cable ties, extra keys, change, garden gloves, clippers, nuts and screws, tiny bits of trash , a lost hat,a sock, pens and pencils,hair clips, a piece of mail I found, and maybe a found cat toy- in the pockets! No idea where I got these aprons- someplace cheap like the grocery foods outlet store- Know I paid about $6 each. Best money I ever spent. strap around the neck- full font coverage down to right above my knees( I am 5-7") - wraps around most of my butt( lots of room for big pockets- two of them with flaps and snaps) and a tie strap for the waist. Fit me fat or thin. Half aprons are useless to me. I couldn't find a similar pattern- so simple and sturdy with all these features- anywhere. So I laid mine out and used it for a pattern. Taped some paper bags together and just traced it. I would be crap at making these now. I don't know how I used to just whip things up - but I did. I made a beanbag chair out of denim scraps in about 2 days way back when. And some killer rag rugs that have lasted 10 years.- out of torn clothing. And made a lot of curtains... Just decided to do it. And did it. Recovered a couch in a weekend. Again- no idea how I did it- just did it. No drugs involved... and I had a special needs child to contend with back then--- now is only me and I cant seem to do these crafty things without it coming out like primitive art- do not understand it...... Now is all I can do to cut contact paper to cover boxes. Brain farts I guess- and menopause- I swear half of my intellectual ability has been affected by menopause. ANY-WHO-yes - I recommend aprons or over blouses whole heartedly. And HEAVY duty surgical gloves - . Wonderful things. Bizzy-
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Post by bluefrog on Mar 8, 2010 17:12:13 GMT -5
Actually, I wear a smock/cobbler's apron when I'm cooking. I'm a short, big-busted, messy cook, and the smock covers me from neck to mid-thigh, where I need it most. The aprons I tried only had little rectangles above the waist, which didn't cover enough to avoid spatter stains on my shirts. For me, anyway, half-aprons arecompletely useless.
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Post by DJ on Mar 8, 2010 17:30:43 GMT -5
i wear aprons very frequently... i also wear smocks... i wear them about like bizzy said.. for cooking, cleaning, painting, repotting plants... i am one of those messy people, and a messy person with little thought for where or what i wipe my hands on.. i got tired of always looking grubby and even my grubbier around the homes getting trashed to the point of being an embarassment to be seen in.. i usually pull out an apron .. and yes i admit, an apron that goes with my clothes for the day for doing cleaning and cooking in.. i keep several aprons in the craft room. those are all white and either half aprons that tie at the waist or full ones that cover me from chest to knees. i can answer the door in them, and usually if i invite someone in i will take off the apron when i sit down to hang out with them... it keeps me from wiping paint smudges, flour, or the mess of the day on myself <or other available surfaces>
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Post by Script on Mar 8, 2010 18:29:17 GMT -5
i wear an apron all the time. some are made with vintage fabric (from e-bay shoppe); some are new, french-design. full length bib-style. my favourite apron was a bbq gift for my DearHubby. It is embroidered with his name. He wouldn't wear it if his life depended on it. I used it until it fell apart from washing, then bought another identical one (minus the embroidery). i also wear an apron when CAMPING. i got sick and tired of getting soooooooo dirty outdoors. i wear rubber gloves a lot. i can do many things that frighten-alarm-revolt me when wearing my apron and gloves.
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Post by success19 on Mar 8, 2010 20:14:49 GMT -5
My mom had the cafeteria lady ones that zipped in the front - I used to wear them. I have rubber gloves and forget to wear those too.
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Post by mellowyellow on Mar 8, 2010 21:55:46 GMT -5
I have a couple, inherited, vintage aprons that I sometimes wear just for fun and fashion. A bit of silliness and Lucy & Ricardo-ness. Very retro and almost make me want to wear a handkerchief around my hair. With pearls. Almost. But I'm not totally crazy. And it's funny how exactly in those days that I am wearing them, someone knocks at the door. Somehow, wearing good ol' fashioned aprons make people believe you are neater and cleaner than you really are. You seem more "get down to business" than when you just wear grubby sweat pants and tshirts. Funny how that works. Makes you think of warm baked cookies and fresh apple cider.... hmmm
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Post by DJ on Mar 8, 2010 22:46:38 GMT -5
hey now, i DO wear the apron, bandana and pearls. there is NOTHING wrong with it
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Post by Butterfly on Mar 8, 2010 23:46:28 GMT -5
Nope, I don't wear them. I just wear old clothes I don't mind getting messed up. For me, it would just be another excuse to buy something I don't have to have that I don't have anywhere to store. But... ...i can do many things that frighten-alarm-revolt me when wearing my apron and gloves... This is the best reason I've seen to wear one. And, when I think about how much I hate to scrub the toilets and, thus, procrastinate the task until they're much worse, I do believe wearing a disposable apron and disposable gloves, along with, perhaps, a disposable mask (do they make disposable goggles? ), would help alleviate some of my revulsion for that task. I do think aprons are retro cute and I adore seeing them on others.
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Post by Chris on Mar 9, 2010 9:14:49 GMT -5
I have 1/2 aprons I wear to clean houses, it helps to be able to tuck the cleaning rags into it -- we use 3 different types -- the furniture polish one, the glass cleaner one and the regular wood work one for baseboards and door frames/kitchen cabinets. At home I have a full length apron for cooking when I know it's gonna be messy. The pockets are still the big draw for me. I made the large apron I have the smaller I bought in a pack of 3 from somewhere YEARS ago. This is a good reminder for me! Save the clothes = wear an apron . The other thing is that I love wearing the smocks like nurses -- I guess they are called scrubs but mine have pretty designs. The only drawback is they are so comfortable and make me feel slim -- that I tend to overwear them and then that leads to 2 things: me feeling like my weight is not an issue (so overeating) and my husband saying to me: you kind of look like my nurse if we go anywhere like this......
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Post by yearning4order on Mar 9, 2010 10:05:16 GMT -5
When I was thinner, yes. If I could find a pretty and large apron to fit my Rubinesque form, I would likely wear one for at least cooking and dishes. I keep special clothes for cleaning in, but they are not actually pretty.
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