I have posted before about my friend: grieving the loss of her parents, and in possession of all of the textiles from their house of many, many years. One thing there were a lot of, were shirts her parents had worn in the little supermarket they ran in a tiny country town. We agreed I would turn some into a pinny–short for pinafore, in this context meaning an apron that generously covers you up as you work.
I created the front with a patchwork of different shirts, pockets and all.
Of course, I added ties and such. On the inside, another pocket (thank you, India Flint); and a lining made from one of her parents’ sheets. This felt like one of the more satisfying projects from this house full of thrifty folks’ textile trove. I hope it lasts well!
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I love love love this, the wearer will feel wrapped in history. As I currently sort through my own thrifty parents belongings I am facing a mammoth task of rehome and reuse and this project hits the spot. XX
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Thanks, Rhonda! I hope so. An entire household of fabrics is a big job, and all the more when many have passed the point of re use in their current form… and there are so many feelings embedded in them for you. Wishing you well with your parents’ belongings.
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Thankyou Mazzaus x
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Lovely with the little slogan inside close to the heart.
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Thanks for noticing that touch!
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What a wonderful idea!
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