Sewing inspiration from history, period & costume dramas to make an apron pinafore dress. Edwardian era, Regency era, linen, Japanese no-tie aprons & more.

1910s Reproduction Edwardian Maid Apron Bib.

One of hundreds of thousands of free digital items from The New York Public Library.

I designed this apron by looking at examples of similar aprons in drawings, books, and magazines from the 1890s-1900s. Often referred to as ...

Upstairs, downstairs. The life of the Victorian and Edwardian era maid, housekeeper, servant, nanny, or nurse has become just as fascinating as that of the rich lords and ladies upstairs. The costuming of a Victorian maid or Edwardian servant is fairly simple, the apron and cap being the most crucial part of the outfit. We

I designed this apron by looking at examples of similar aprons in drawings, books, and magazines from the 1890s-1900s. Often referred to as ...

Edwardian Apron a la downton by Tastefully Timeless

I found these lovely 1914 and 1922 apron images while browsing Etsy. Aren't they lovely! From a 1914 catalog. See Vintage Ad Gallery for more details. These three are from a Women's Institute of Art and Science booklet on Aprons and Caps for sale by Sew Much Frippery

Victorian fashions are comprised of the various fashion and trends in British culture that emerged and were produced throughout the reign of Queen Victoria, otherwise known as the Victorian era. Her reign and this era were from June 1837 to January...

The pioneer spirit shows through in this 3 piece set of blouse, skirt and apron. The blouse is gathered to a front yoke, has a short collar, long tapering sleeves which can buttoned at the cuff, as shown, or rolled up when ready to work! The cotton skirt is triple flounced, becoming progressively fuller at the bottom. The skirt has an elastic waist and it is full enough to accommodate a hoop, if desired. The 3-panelled apron is gathered to a cotton sash, to be tied in the back. The…