Maven Moment: Grandma’s Aprons

Maven Moment: Grandma’s Aprons

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I’ll at all times keep in mind Grandma Rose carrying an apron. It would have a big pocket in entrance to hold her handkerchiefs and was as commonplace to her every day apparel as her home gown was. Grandma was a talented seamstress, so it was simple for her to stitch them herself. She preferred to make use of material she already had readily available, similar to old sheets and sofa covers. The apron saved the garments beneath clear to keep away from additional laundry, which was at all times a great factor.

While my mother by no means wore an apron, her good friend Hannah did — and he or she at all times starched her aprons. She did this each to maintain their form and to help prevent stains. I don’t know if many individuals use starch that method anymore, however I believe it’s a neat trick.

I discover that an apron that repels liquids is important to my cooking routine, particularly on weekends after I put together meals for the approaching week. And as a result of a lot of the stains on my clothes come from messy meals like curry, I typically put on an apron after I eat at dwelling. I acquired this concept from Mom, who used this trick for holding Hannah’s gown clear when she got here for dinner.

A smock is one other article of clothes that protects what you put on beneath it. While smocks are typically shorter than aprons, they are often extra comfy as a result of they don’t tie round your waist. I’ve an previous worn-out shirt that serves me effectively as a smock. With vibrant multicolored flowers on a black background, the material is nice at hiding stains. And it’s additionally a good way to get extra use out of a shirt that’s too stained or worn out to donate.

I believe it is sensible to put on an apron or smock once we’re doing messy work — or consuming messy meals. Such a easy resolution to guard our clothes so it lasts longer!