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.
Here’s a picture of the pattern:
You can download the pattern as a pdf file here: Apron Bonnet Pattern
The article 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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08 Nov 2007 at 12:31 pm
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.
19 Mar 2008 at 11:55 am
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!
04 May 2008 at 5:31 pm
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.
04 May 2008 at 8:06 pm
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.
15 May 2008 at 9:13 pm
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.
12 Jun 2008 at 8:20 am
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?
24 Jun 2008 at 3:45 pm
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.
10 Jul 2008 at 10:09 am
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!
25 Sep 2008 at 1:36 pm
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.