| The
identifying feature of an apron is the complete back opening.
Other than that, an apron could be elaborate or simple, have
long sleeves or short, trimmed or plain. A belt or sash sometimes
kept the apron in place. The red and white cotton dotted Swiss
apron which Cindy replicated has a skirt that falls in gathers
from the softly angled yoke. |
Also
attached to the yoke is a ruffle which has been finely gathered
with a pleater, producing very tiny pleats and giving extra
detail. |
Short
sleeves cap the elbow-length dress sleeves. The apron yoke is
lined as was usual in 1890-1910 and seams are French. Two rows
of lace tape are hand sewn as a trim around the yoke, ruffle,
skirt, sleeves and belt. |
