Retiring An Old Friend
Dear friends,
After much thought, I am retiring the Classic Dorothy pattern. I've been thinking about it for awhile, because it is our flagship apron, and it was a difficult decision to make.
However, the funny story behind it is, it was the first vintage "type" apron pattern I found, and the first one I learned to make, and also the first I offered for sale.
The "funny" part is, that the Classic Dorothy pattern it is easily one of the most difficult, time consuming and complex ones in my selection to put together. It has 13 pieces and there is just no simple way or shortcuts to assemble it, in a quality and long lasting way. I do miles of top stitching and reinforcements and the inset ruffle in the skirt is an exercise that might even have put Job in a tense mood.
Given that, and given my desire to offer only true, original vintage patterns before 1940, I have decided to retire the pattern.
Today, I just sewed my last custom Classic Dorothy Apron. So, with a little tear in my eye, I am sharing this news with all of you.
Although the apron style may be retired, her namesake and her memory certainly hasn't! Grandma Dorothy and my love for her and her memory are still in every apron I sew.
June
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