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chowmama

(855 posts) Sun Apr 27, 2025, 08:52 PM Apr 27

I bought a paper pattern for a Mrs. Hall (All Creatures) apron off the internet

Turns out it actually does come from England. It's a little expensive, but also includes other garments. My regular chef-type aprons keep exposing everything above the armpits to grease spatters, and this gives more coverage. I have some vintage-look fabric that should suit the pattern perfectly.

Tracking it, it seems it's going to be stuck in Chicago going through Customs for 3 days. Apparently, nobody there sews - it's an apron pattern, not military secrets. They need to talk to their mothers (ok, their grandmothers). Maybe they could translate.

I really hope it isn't in metric - that could be the final straw.

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I bought a paper pattern for a Mrs. Hall (All Creatures) apron off the internet (Original Post) chowmama Apr 27 OP

Any chance you'd share the link with us? The Blue Flower Apr 27 #1

I found a link mercuryblues Apr 27 #3

That's the one. chowmama Apr 27 #6

Thanks! The Blue Flower Apr 28 #9

This will be a fun project. Mrs. Hall always wore a good apron. Irish_Dem Apr 27 #2

I work in medIcine. Metric is mother's milk to me. chowmama Apr 27 #7

Guessing kraznov has imposed new import rules SheltieLover Apr 27 #4

I had a bankers box of patterns mostly from the 70s. CrispyQ Apr 27 #5

a needle pulling thread ? Tetrachloride Apr 27 #8

How did this project work out? Sparkly Jun 24 #10

Here's a good knock-off Sparkly Jun 25 #11

The Blue Flower

(6,009 posts)

1. Any chance you'd share the link with us?

Reply to chowmama (Original post)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 08:56 PM

Apr 27

My mom, aunts, and grandmothers wore those aprons. I'd love to make one for myself. Please share a photo when you're finished making it.

mercuryblues

(15,725 posts)

3. I found a link

Reply to The Blue Flower (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 09:00 PM

Apr 27

https://vintagesewingpatterncompany.com/products/vintage-sewing-pattern-1940s-overalls-mop-b4974

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1092194614/pdf-sewing-pattern-apron-pinafore?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=pinafore+apron&ref

chowmama

(855 posts)

6. That's the one.

Reply to mercuryblues (Reply #3)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 09:32 PM

Apr 27

The Blue Flower

(6,009 posts)

9. Thanks!

Reply to mercuryblues (Reply #3)

Mon Apr 28, 2025, 10:15 PM

Apr 28

I'll definitely check it out.

Irish_Dem

(72,217 posts)

2. This will be a fun project. Mrs. Hall always wore a good apron.

Reply to chowmama (Original post)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 08:59 PM

Apr 27

Probably young people have never seen paper patterns used in sewing.
They have no idea what they are. Maybe plans for secret submarines or something.

If it is in metric there are online converters that will help you.

chowmama

(855 posts)

7. I work in medIcine. Metric is mother's milk to me.

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 09:39 PM

Apr 27

Back in the day, we didn't get out of school without being able to do the conversions in our heads. And metric makes any math so much easier.

I use paper patterns exclusively, along with tracing paper. The adapted pattern, with all its changes, gets traced out and that's the paper that gets cut. The original pattern stays pristine and can be used over and over, even for people of different sizes. I've got quite a collection of uncut Kwik Sew and Folkwear.

SheltieLover

(71,407 posts)

4. Guessing kraznov has imposed new import rules

Reply to chowmama (Original post)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 09:00 PM

Apr 27

I'd read here on DU that Germany is indefinitely suspending all shipments to US I think over $800 because of new customs rules.

Wait till people cannot get high quality car parts!

My gs had ordered some Bilstein struts & they were originally scheduled to arrive by around Apr 19. Now the order says they will ship by May 30. I'm sure that is just a way for retailer to hold his money indefinitely. Of course, no reason was provided to the consumer regarding the lengthy delay.

I hope you get your pattern & love it!

CrispyQ

(39,960 posts)

5. I had a bankers box of patterns mostly from the 70s.

Reply to chowmama (Original post)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 09:09 PM

Apr 27

I posted them for sale for $25 & have never sold something so fast or gotten so many responses. I was kind of surprised. I didn't think people still sewed much anymore.

Tetrachloride

(8,847 posts)

8. a needle pulling thread ?

Reply to chowmama (Original post)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 10:10 PM

Apr 27

so sew sousa so sows sow soup

Sparkly

(24,694 posts)

10. How did this project work out?

Reply to chowmama (Original post)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 07:12 PM

Jun 24

Was the pattern metric, and did it matter?

I have a friend whose parents are British although she was born here, and she loves "All Creatures." This would make a great holiday gift if I could get it done!

Sparkly

(24,694 posts)

11. Here's a good knock-off

Reply to chowmama (Original post)

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 03:13 PM

Jun 25

I don't want to say I'm cheap (I prefer 'frugal')... but I looked around for something the same or similar without having to print out a pdf and tape bits together. (The PDFs on eBay and etsy are crazy expensive!)

I found this: https://simplicity.com/simplicity/s9766

It is $4.99 today.

Doesn't it look the same?

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