Vintage Apron Tutorial ~ Adjustable!!

This is my newest Apron. It's inspired from a vintage 1940's style apron, with straps that cross in the back. 

I sewed mine so that it is completely adjustable. I stitched the back straps to the waist ties, making them very long. 

The aprons of the 40s & 50s had back straps that were often sewn directly into the waistband. To make mine an adjustable apron, I added "belt" loops to the waistband where the waist ties would have been stitched together. This is so that my straps can go thru it. 

Retro Gingham Style (Hey Apron Lady)

Okay, so the kids' song was in my head as I was playing around with fabric today.
It inspired me to create a new pattern. I call it: Retro Gingham Style (Hey, Apron Lady)

This apron has an ample bib, and long ties that can be tied at the front of the waist.
Modern vegetable print paired with gingham. What gets more retro than gingham??
Cuteness &functional! I love the ribbon on the pocket and neckline!

It's a long apron on me (to my knees) but I am vertically challenged. Both my teens tried it on, and it was a great length on them... they happen to be 5'7"-ish.