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Monday, February 16, 2009

Apron Pattern Book Giveaway from Dorothy's Aprons!

Note: June's original website has changed during this giveaway, but she offers this book for sale via email.

I have a new type of giveaway for all you TAG ladies this week! It's a pattern book written and compiled by June Bartos, which provides vintage apron styles as shown at Dorothy's Aprons and Handmade Memories. For all you ladies who sew this weeks giveaway is right up your apron...hee, hee!

This book contains 20 practical patterns in the style of the early 20th century (1900's) which you can sew yourself. The patterns must be enlarged prior to sewing and directions are provided in the book explaining how to instruct the photocopy center where you do your enlargements. Also, this is not a "beginners" book for a total rookie seamstress.

The book primarily features adult aprons but has a few youth or children's patterns too. The apron styles vary between causal to formal and are mostly from the 1920's and 1930's. What is old is new and the styles shown are perfect for 2010! The patterns in this lovely book include a darling "Flapper" style apron. I can also admit to being very fond of the Ladies Tea Frock.

With these patterns you can completely customize your apron to fit you perfectly construct it from a fabric of your exacting taste.

To enter the drawing for a copy of this book visit Dorothy's site and look a the apron styles in the book. Come back and leave a comment on your favorite one. Please remember to leave an email address if you do not have a blog site.

Get an additional five entries into the drawing by posting on your blog about this book giveaway at your site.

For 10 additional entries in the book drawing send a photo of you in your favorite apron and a few lines about your "Apron Goddess" attitude, what you like to cook wearing your apron, or any other story you have about wearing your apron.

The entries for this contest close on February 27, 2009, 12:00 midnight.

52 Goddesses Have Spoken:

Suzi said...

I like so many of them. If I have to choose 1 then I will pick the 2 button frock.

mrscravitz said...

I like the "Jessica" apron. I think it has the "slimming" effect in the design of it. And I need all the help I can get in that area! Teehee..

Anonymous said...

The flapper, the Jr. Tead Frock or the Minute Maid.
Hey I'm in it to win it! Dang I just need to buy one already.

Piper Paradise said...

I like the ladies tea frock!!

The Silver Age Sara said...

I sure wish I could sew. The patterns look wonderful.

Anonymous said...

My favorite is the Flapper. Thanks!
lisanne411(at)yahoo(dot)com

jenny said...

wow i must say this book is a realy neet and nice book i love to read it not olny that but would love to try my luck at makeing one of them aprons and well i realy love the kids aprons i think there grate for young children thay help with keeping there outfits clean please enter me infor this thanks much

Plowlady said...

how funny it is to come across this---I have been surfing 'window shopping' aprons and now you're offering one of the things on my wish list!!! hooray! I loved the Jessica pattern

mariannakeough at hotmail.com

•´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Erin.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´• said...

I love the vintage style of those aprons! Especially the half apron and the Coney Island apron {very ta-da!}.

Jen Sue Wild said...

Yummy I love these patterens what a great find..

Unknown said...

My fave is the Minute Maid.

Ann On and On... said...

Sophisticate or Simplicity....are the two that caught my I. There are many cute aprons to choose from. Thanks for the giveaway.
I'm a closet apron fan without a sewing machine...I think counseling is needed at this sad point.

Ann On and On... said...

I have posted your giveaway on my blog...linking it back to you....

Kiezie said...

How fun!! I would have to say the everyday frock, it reminds me of my grandmothers apron. But I would also wear the simplicity, for the coverage and the pockets!

Unknown said...

I love the permanent wave. But they're all lovely.

Mommyhood is Thankless said...

I like the Jessica the best!

mommyhoodisthankless{AT}gmail.com

Sweetpeas said...

I like the Linda apron best.

sandritocat said...

It would be easier to say which one I didn't like, but if I had to choose just one it would be "Linda".. Clean lines and slimming.
I loved them all!

Anonymous said...

Love Ladies Tea Frock! Thanks!!

Anonymous said...

I totally love the Linda. I swear my grandma had one just like it. Thanks!

Terri said...

I have to add you to my blogroll - I keep forgetting to check for updates here, and I am something of an apronista these days!

My favorite apron is the Two-Button Frock, but if I am honest I probably ought to wear the Edwardian Overdress when I cook - I'm that messy!

Thank you for hosting this!

Terri said...

I blogged about the giveaway, and later this weekend I will send you photos of me in my poor, pathetic excuses for handmade aprons - see, I need to win this book! :)

simple~needs said...

i will add this giveaway on my blog. ;)
my fave is the coney island. i can see my grandma wearing this, she was a cook at a place called the "copper kettle" for many years. back in the heyday it was the "in" place to eat. my sister and i felt so special when we got to meet her there for lunch. everyone would touch our heads and call us , "dorothy's babies".
thanks for the great giveaway and the memories.
kim

BarbCarol said...

I love the cover apron. I wear jeans daily on the , but must have an apron to pull on when I go into the house. The prettier, the better.

Gayle said...

That 2-button frock is too cute! Here's my email: dyeing2hook@msn.com

Lindsey said...

I forgot to my blog entries!! Sorry!

Blogged it...Entry #1

http://thepraseworkingmotherisredundant.blogspot.com/2009/02/great-giveaway-at-tag.html

Lindsey said...

Blogged it...Entry #2

http://thepraseworkingmotherisredundant.blogspot.com/2009/02/great-giveaway-at-tag.html

Lindsey said...

Blogged it...Entry #3

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Lindsey said...

Blogged it...Entry #4

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Lindsey said...

Blogged it...Entry #5

http://thepraseworkingmotherisredundant.blogspot.com/2009/02/great-giveaway-at-tag.html

Anonymous said...

Ooh, how lovely! I like the minute maid or the simplicity/sophisticate one. Sweet patterns!

sendtoautumn@yahoo.com

Yarn Princess said...

Wow! So many different styles. I think my fav is the Permanent Wave. Definitely!

I'll be posting this on my blog too... tanglesoftheyarnprincess.blogspot.com

princessj.king@gmail.com

Renee G said...

My favorite is the Ladies Tea Frock.

rsgrandinetti@yahoo.com

Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonnie said...

Oh my goodness, there were so many. I have to say I liked the one named "Sophisticate". I love aprons and specially the old vintage ones. Would love to be entered and I'm so glad I found your blog and will add your giveaway to my blog.
Keep Stitchen,
Bonnie

Sarah Speaks- Savvy SAHM Reviews & Giveaways said...

I love the Linda Pattern

Debbie said...

oh My goodness, how funny are some of those aprons. I must pick the Jessica apron because my youngest of 4 is called Jessica.

Tins and Treasures said...

The Ladies Tea Frock is my favorite as it takes me right back to my grandmas kitchen and her Cry Babies Molasses Cookies. Thanks for entering my name.

Anonymous said...

Late to the party...hard to choose any one Dorothy's aprons, but I do like the Ladies Tea Frock and the Minute Maid. This book would be wonderful to have.

blednicky@sbcglobal.net

Anonymous said...

I love the Sophisticate. I've been looking for some apron patterns. That is a great book!

tomhelrea(at)yahoo(dot)com

Tommie Jo said...

The Sophisticate!!!

Anonymous said...

Found your site as a link. I have 30+ aprons. I love the book and would like to be entered into the drawing. I loved all of the style sbut particularly like the Edwardian style #1632. I am looking for a similar apron /smock/overdress worn by Diana Carrol in a movie.
Vic

Julia said...

Vic-Thanks for coming by. Please come back and leave your email address so I can notify you if you win the apron in the drawing!!!

ruby said...

WOW I love them all. Pages and pages of a romantic era. i love looking at the aprons,fabric used in them and the styles of clothing. had fun looking. Thanks.

Val said...

Oh my! I can't pick just one! I love them all. I would love to be in your give away. Thanks

Kimberly Gail said...

I love the Flapper style!

Kimberly Gail said...

I blogged this giveaway
http://juryreview.blogspot.com/2009/02/win-books.html

Robynn's Ravings said...

Definitely Grand Dam! I don't sew much but I have a friend who is a wonderful apron maker and I'd love to give this to her. I do, however, wear aprons to the point I have been known to go to the store forgetting it's on! Thanks for the chance.

Wanted to say a big THANK YOU!! for your kind comments over at Red Pine Mountain on my essay. :) Also, found your profile very interesting. My nephew is at Cornell studying to become an environmental attorney. We're all about keeping the world beautiful in our fam. Thanks for all you do on that front! :) Blessings.

P.S. We must be not too far from one another - Pismo is a day trip for us, too!

capperson said...

I like the Jessica apron.

Sarah Speaks- Savvy SAHM Reviews & Giveaways said...

I blogged about this on my Fantastic Friday giveaway listing! http://sarahspeakssavvysahmreviews.blogspot.com/2009/02/fantastic-friday_20.html

Renee said...

I really like the Sophisticate and the Ladies Tea Frock. I love aprons and sewing. I'll send you a pic of me in my favorite apron and a link to my blog entry shortly.

Renee said...

I blogged about your contest too. http://sahmscookingadventures.blogspot.com/2009/02/apron-giveaway.html Thanks for such a great giveaway.

Betty aka Fudgie said...

Oh I really like the "Linda." I think your blog is just great.