Comments on: Vintage Apron Bonnet Pattern

By: Maggie Lovern

Maggie Lovern — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:04:33 +0000

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.

By: Cheryl Riddle

Cheryl Riddle — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:26:58 +0000

Thanks! That’s really awesome! I’m going to make that.

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sunnyislandbreezes.com » Blog Archive » Still Hanging — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:40:31 +0000

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By: Deanna

Deanna — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:00:58 +0000

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.

By: LaNette

LaNette — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:22:53 +0000

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.

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Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:54:13 +0000

[...] The yarn was dyed to match the colours in the 1950s apron that I made, instructions from here http://tipnut.com/vintage-apron-bonnet-pattern/. The apron also snaps together as a sunbonnet! I also made some fabric hair curlers, inspired [...]

By: Chanel

Chanel — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:42:59 +0000

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.

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:37:58 +0000

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.

By: Jennifer B

Jennifer B — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:36:47 +0000

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.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:09:36 +0000

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!