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Product Key Features
Decade1940s
TypeApron
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- 08 Jun, 2017
Excellent hard-to-find WW2 vintage pattern repro
This unique, historic pattern reproduction is very high quality & easy to use with full-sized pattern pieces are printed on heavy duty paper. Explanatory text, including vintage seam allowances & piecework construction tips, is printed on the inside of the enclosing folder with a period photo of a finished apron on front. The entire pattern is contained in a cellophane envelope. I'm very pleased to find such a good source for a best-quality vintage design, especially for an item that is particularly hard to find in the US. This may not be for complete beginner sewists as, because it is true vintage, it doesn't have the step-by-step photo instruction typical of modern patterns. That said, if you've sewn a pattern before & think about the process you shouldn't have problems with the Utility Apron's simple, straightforward construction. A little background: during the Second World War the British Board of Trade organized the Utility Clothing Scheme (UCS), tasking top designers to create apparel designs for necessary clothing (such as overalls for women volunteer workers) to be made with minimal materials as fabric & notions were among rationed items. This Utility Apron was developed as part of that Scheme and became a popular & commonly seem apron in Britain both during & for many years after the war. During the war many of these aprons were made in piecework, using old sheets, curtains and even upholstery fabrics. VintageVisage has provided a great service to social historians & costumers by making this rare pattern available.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Jun, 2017
Excellent pattern!
Well drawn, easy to follow pattern. Beautifully packaged and posted promptly. It is only one size, but is very easy to adjust up by adding additional panels to the skirt, and a couple of inches across the back. Would definitely buy patterns from this company again.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Feb, 2019
quirky vintage pinny
The paper pattern is not the usual flimsey paper but a strong durable paper pattern that is well marked making piecing material together easy to place and then sew I am not an experienced sower but I am able to follow patterns This vintage apron is not only fun to make but is achievable by even the most noviceVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 23 Apr, 2020
Nicely done
Well made pattern, not the usual flimsy tissue. Unusual. Haven’t made it up yet but I like the style ie the way it’s been produced. Hopefully, it will work out in practice.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Mar, 2018
Pattern
Beautifully presented. One critique though: personally I would have liked it printed on lighter weight paper. An easy to work pattern. Thank you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 19 Apr, 2018
Ideal birthday oresent
Great birthday present for my 40's loving daughterVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 20 Feb, 2019
Easy to understand
It’s very good value for moneyVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Oct, 2019
Ideal for retro parties
Arrived when they said it would Good quality. Would recommend itVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Oct, 2018
Vintage apron
Great pattern to useVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 Jun, 2020
Fab pattern
Brilliant. I've been searching for a pattern like this for ages. Well packaged and presented.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
