Many people seem to be going back to a time when life was a little simpler, slowing things down, spending more time with family which includes eating more meals together. Images of going back in time often include seeing Grandma or Mom wearing an apron in the kitchen and there is now a growing popularity of aprons, especially vintage aprons.
Here you will find websites that offer free apron patterns including vintage looking aprons that are easy to make, nostalgic to wear and do not cost a fortune to make. Aprons do a wonderful job of protecting clothing during cooking so not only do aprons look cute but they serve a useful purpose.
Vintage Retro Orange Flowered Apron
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?action=printpage;topic=94779.0;images
This is adorable free vintage apron pattern that is fairly simple to make and not only could be used for cooking but also during sewing. The vintage apron has wonderful pockets with sweet lace sewn around the pockets. This site does a great job explaining the vintage apron pattern and also has nice photographs that really help to follow the apron pattern.
Cute Whimsical Apron
http://bethany.preciousinfants.com/2007/09/25/free-apron-pattern.aspx
Here you will find a wonderful free apron pattern that covers the chest area and the waist area. If you tend to splash or make messes during cooking, this may be the full cover free apron pattern that you are looking for. The free apron pattern is so whimsical and just plain cute, directions are well explained and there are nice visuals of the apron pattern.
Valentine Ruffle Apron
http://morganmoore.typepad.com/one_more_moore/2007/02/valentine_tree__1.html
This is one of my favorite holiday apron patterns, I think it is so adorable. There are multiple layers of ruffles on this apron pattern giving it a type of dressy look and it also has a vintage feel to it. How cute would it be to wear this adorable apron around Valentines Day, it would really add to the festivities of the holiday. The free apron pattern would also be great to make as a Valentines Day gift, this sweet apron pattern exudes lots of love.
Crocheted Daisy Apron
http://www.learntoknit.com/may05_apron.html
If you know how to crochet, you will absolutely fall in love with this special free apron pattern. It is an adorable crocheted daisy apron and I love it because it is so unexpected to see a crochet apron plus the colors and details on the free apron pattern are really sweet.
Men’s Chef Apron
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/chefs-apron
If you are looking for a wonderful men’s chef apron or to make a charming gift for a special man in your life, this free apron pattern may be the one you are looking for. The apron pattern is simple but a great look for a man, plus it has two pockets which are perfect for holding utensils or barbecuing equipment.
1940’s Bib Apron
http://tipnut.com/projectfiles/freeapron.pdf
This free vintage apron yells nostalgia, this website has wonderful photographs and illustrations making this free vintage apron pattern very easy to follow. One of the best aspects of this free apron pattern is that is it made from discarded dresses so it is not only cute but it is also recycled.
Sources:
www.craftster.org
http://bethany.preciousinfants.com
http://morganmoore.typepad.com
www.learntoknit.com
www.marthastewart.com
http://tipnut.com
