Monday, 11 March 2013

Apron c.1940s


Possibly worked from iron-on transfers worked onto a discarded or worn sheet.

Floral design worked in a variety of stem, straight & satin stitches with main flowers in buttonhole stitch.

Uses a single strand fine embroidery/crochet yarn.

All hemming & pocket additions worked in zigzag machine stitch – likely stitched by maker.

Waist straps fastened to main apron with buttons & buttonholes.

Adult size.

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Book cover c.1990

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