Recently I was asked about where one could buy nice aprons without offensive or silly sayings on them. I share the frustration this dear lady feels! It is so irritating to see what looks to be a really good apron only to find an awful picture or text spoiling it.I usually search through thrift shops for my aprons and I always find something to suit, or something which can be easily altered to what I'd like. For example, if a picture on the bib is not what I want I can cover it with some other material.
When I began having a study on "Passionate Housewives Desperate for God" in my home, I gave the ladies each an apron as a gift. I had found these pretty ones in a very inexpensive asian Red Spot shop in our main street. They cost just $3.95 and I couldn't resist sharing them because of the message on the packet! Made in China, some of the English translation is quite comical but the description of the apron under the brand name reads:
"Close relations between family members"
I found it intriguing, and thought provoking, that this humble little nylon garment was being promoted as a means of family bonding. Personally speaking, I think it's rather sweet and endearing !
What do you think ladies - is being 'tied by mother's apron strings' really as bad as we've been told by modern psychologists? Or has the image been somewhat perverted ?
Something to ponder..
Trish
Thank you for this post! I feel blessed that you took the time to write about my question.
ReplyDeleteIn the US, you can find aprons in cooking stores, but because of our feminism here many of them say things that are brash and disrespectful.
I will have to look in thrift stores! I had been looking for new ones online but they are quite pricey.
My trouble is (right now) that I don't know how to sew. I made a very basic apron once with a great deal of help from a friend, but it is not very feminine. I haven't yet learned to sew. Many people have said that sewing is more expensive than buying on sale anyway, but being able to make alterations would sure be nice!
Thanks again!
You're very welcome :-)
ReplyDeleteI have not bought from cooking stores or online either because of the cost. St Vincent de Paul or Salvation Army is where I find quite a few nice and cheap second-hand as well as new ones. They are my first place to call if I'm looking for a new one for myself. I like the look of old vintage styled aprons so I keep an eye out every few weeks to see if anything turns up at Vinnies :-)
blessings..
Trish
Trish,
ReplyDeleteI would have to agree with you about the difficulty in finding aprons without all those "silly pictures." Sometimes, I don't know what the manufacters are thinking when they "destroy" a good apron with foolish and sometimes offensive pictures.
At any rate, I always feel more homemaker-like when I wear my apron. I really can't explain why, but I do. I wish that I had a few more aprons, but I only have two (which I bought at a discount store near where I live called, Ross), sigh!
Anyway, take care, and have a blessed day.
-Lady Rose