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Vintage Apron Bonnet Pattern
Earlier this week I promised a unique vintage apron pattern and here it is. It’s from Women’s Household Magazine, July 1968–nearly 40 years old! It’s something I haven’t come across before.
It’s an apron with two pockets. Or you can use it as a clothespin holder. Or you can button it up into a bonnet.
I think the wide rick-rack dates the item and I’d prefer something a little more updated looking–but we’re talking about a bonnet. Not quite sure how to achieve that ‘2007′ look 
. I guess that’s where personal creativity comes into play.
You can download the pattern as a pdf file here: Apron Bonnet Pattern.
The description:
- This unique apron can be put to many uses, first of all it’s an apron. It has two large pockets which could hold your sewing or knitting while you work; could serve as a clothespin holder also. Best of all, it buttons into the cutest bonnet to shade your face while working in the garden.
If you have a blog or website and you’d like to offer the pattern to your readers, feel free to upload the pdf file and distribute. I ask though that the Tipnut.com information on the file not be changed or removed. Thanks .
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I believe I purchased something similar to this at a craft fair. There are, however, no apron ties on it…have had the darndest time figuring out why the bonnet is buttoned rather than stitched. Guess it’s one of these.
I have to tell ya – that’s about the coolest patterns I’ve even seen! I’ve forwarded it on to get some updating ideas from some sewing friends – I’m so excited to try it!
Thanks!
Did you get permission from Women’s Household Magazine to reproduce this? The copyright would not have expired because the article was published in July 1968.
Hi Christine I don’t wish to get into a discussion about copyright laws because they’re complicated with several factors to be considered when determining whether or not permission is required.
Although I believe permission is not required in this case, if Women’s Household wants me to remove this pattern, I would do so on request purely out of respect for their wishes.
I finished making this for my daughter today, I used interfacing in place of the wedding slip material that I did not have to keep the bonnet part stiff and it turned out beautifly. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for posting this. I have been looking for this pattern for many years. And I was wondering, since the magazine is no longer in production, how could you ask permission to use it anyway?
I have been looking for this pattern for years. I had one as a little girl. (I hate being vintage) It is adorable and will be a perfect Kansas Day activity for students.
I was searching on-line for a clothes pin bag pattern, and happily, I came across this one. I stitched it up in about an hour using scraps I already had on hand. I also used interfacing. I have to tell you, although I can not imagine ever actually wearing it as a bonnet, it is just too cool, and not like anyone else’s. A friend said “y’know, you could just buy a bag at Wal-Mart”. But- where’s the fun in that!
I, too, have been looking for this pattern for several years. My mom & I came across one of these apron-bonnets at a church Mother-Daughter Tea which had an apron theme that year. We thought it was so cute and have been looking for the pattern ever since. Thank you so much for posting it.
I have my grandmothers. I use the pattern to make bonnets out of large grocery bags for preschool programs and stable on ribbons. My grandmother had 2 pieces of cardboard cutout to exactly fit in the pockets -just a little short so they didnt’ show in place. This makes the bonnet stand up well and shades your face.
I participate in several craft shows during the year and recently saw one made of NCAAF material. It was so cool the way the older lady friend of mine had made them.
Even thought the bonnet is old style it is great when working in the garden to keep the sun off of your face and when you are ready to gather up weeds or garden treasures just put it around your waist to carry everything in.
As for copyright, you aren’t taking credit for it and you aren’t selling it, so I wouldn’t sweat it.
Thanks for the memories.
Thank you so much for posting this pattern. It is just the cutest thing and I think I will be making some up to keep on hand for special gifts. Who would already have one? I especially like it because it is soft enough to fold up and put in a backpack but has enough coverage to keep the sun off the face. It looks like something my paternal grandmother would have loved.
I had this pattern but had lost it over the years. I made my first in 1969. So glad a member of a quilting group I am in found this for me. Planting a big garden and this apron/bonnet will be my handiest tool.
Thanks! That’s really awesome! I’m going to make that.
I remember my grandmother having something like this. She would use it as an apron mainly, and carried tissues and hankies in the pockets. She would wear it as a bonnet in the garden. It is really very neat to see this here it has brought back a lot of good memories.