The apron I found at the thrift store was simple. A nice heavy and soft white cotton. White rick rack stitched and finished on the back. Very precise and very pretty.
And then I noticed the back. The apron was made from a sheet or pillowcase and the girl that created it sewed the tag into the waist. I don't know who sewed this apron (or why it was at my thrift store) but I totally get her.
That's a great idea. I make aprons from men's shirts. I also sew the label on the inside. It's fun to give those shirts a new purpose. Use it up - wear it out - make it do - do without.
- Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife | June 25, 2010 at 06:17 AM
Wamsutta supercale is my FAVORITE vintage sheeting. I buy every piece I find that's in decent condition. I swear it wears to become the softest cotton ever.
Posted by: Sarah | June 25, 2010 at 07:33 AM
That is so neat. Yes we all get that don't we. What a treasure.
Posted by: Selena Cate | June 25, 2010 at 08:45 AM
so so cute...
:)
Posted by: emily ruth | June 25, 2010 at 12:11 PM
I love that! Thanks for sharing! Kelly
Posted by: Kelly | June 25, 2010 at 08:50 PM
oh I love that feeling. The feeling that you have stumbled onto a clue of someone who, in another life, you for sure would have been friends with. Great find!
Posted by: jerusalem | June 27, 2010 at 01:29 PM
I know her, too.
I made a sheet blanket for my daughter from a vintage Canon sheet. I sewed the label onto it because it was so charming.
Love vintage sheets so much.
Posted by: stephanie | June 29, 2010 at 10:38 AM
I was totally hoping she had left you a comment... So very cool.
Posted by: bitterbetty | July 06, 2010 at 11:07 PM