The Challenge: #20: Alternative Universe – due Sat 1 November.
What is it?: An apron the women of the early-mid 1800's 'should have been' wearing. ;) (Obviously, that's just my opinion!) Privately, I do think they did, or something similar, just not in towns/cities/public. It allows free shoulder movement, protects most of a rolled up sleeve, and the double front layers of fabric, in a thick weave, absorbs most of the assorted wet ick that can come flying at center mass.
There are two double layer pockets at side seams. Open patch pockets are not really practical for this sort of work apron. Those tend to collect debris and dust inside, or whatever you are trying to carry tied up in the apron skirt (aka, turning the apron skirt into a knapsack). There is one pocket in the side top, for small thin items needing a bit more protection. (It will hold my to-do list, and my calculator/computer/camera/weather forecaster/aka smart phone. ;) )
What is it?: An apron the women of the early-mid 1800's 'should have been' wearing. ;) (Obviously, that's just my opinion!) Privately, I do think they did, or something similar, just not in towns/cities/public. It allows free shoulder movement, protects most of a rolled up sleeve, and the double front layers of fabric, in a thick weave, absorbs most of the assorted wet ick that can come flying at center mass.
There are two double layer pockets at side seams. Open patch pockets are not really practical for this sort of work apron. Those tend to collect debris and dust inside, or whatever you are trying to carry tied up in the apron skirt (aka, turning the apron skirt into a knapsack). There is one pocket in the side top, for small thin items needing a bit more protection. (It will hold my to-do list, and my calculator/computer/camera/weather forecaster/aka smart phone. ;) )