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Aprons and Bibs -- Over 30 Vintage Sewn and Crocheted Ideas
by American Thread Company 

{softcover, 27 pages, 8.5x11, 2007, ISBN: 1934268356}

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Originally printed in 1945, this apron and bib book contains over 30 authentic vintage pattern styles to sew and crochet. Complete instructions for making the following items are all included using trims such as black velvet ribbon, ruffles, rick rack, sateen, gingham, tasselled fringe, and crocheted edgings to accent your creations:

- heart apron
- cocktail apron
- tea apron
- two working aprons
- baby bath apron
- apron to wear over an evening gown
- apron to wear over slacks
- two glamour aprons
- sewn knitter's delight apron (with large pockets for holding
  yarn and other knitting accessories)
- a restyling pattern for making an apron by reusing an old shirt
- six waist aprons for "fair designs" are included with color,
  fabric and trim suggestions
- two mens aprons for gardening and cooking (with the gardening
  apron designed with pockets and tabs to hold gardening tools)
- three crocheted aprons and one bib 
- quick-make instructions for a head wrap and pot holder

Children's items include an activity apron (with pockets to hold crayons, toys and puzzles), girls' play nurse apron, cleaning house apron, tea serving apron with adorable vintage teapot, elephant, dustpan and broom appliques to decorate each apron. Appliques are also provided for six 1940s baby bibs adorned with flowers, clown, cow jumping over moon, peter bunny with carrots and story book house.

Instructions and diagrams are provided for all projects with details for enlarging diagrams where needed.