I'll be honest... I used to think aprons were for old ladies. I could see why they were useful, but I just didn't think they were for me. But then I got sick of splashing spaghetti sauce on my front when cooking... so I ended up tucking a teatowel down my top - not exactly a good look! and thinking perhaps an apron wasn't such a silly idea after all. I also started wishing for an apron to stop me being covered in threads and fluff from sewing. Hmm, perhaps an apron would be handy! So I got myself an apron... and I actually found, much to my surprise, I used it. So then I bought another one, a prettier one... and used it even more. But I wasn't happy with how little coverage it gave in the bust area. I needed to make one that fit properly, and looked nice - so created my own design.
 

These retro aprons are reminiscent of the 50s style of elegant aprons that were as pretty as the dresses they protected.   Designed to flatter the figure, whatever size that may be!   They feature wide coverage at the bust, to help catch any splashes there while cooking. A lovely flared skirt, which gives a more flattering hourglass shape to the apron and accentuates your curves. Alternating panels create an illusion of a slimmer line, particularly on the black aprons.   Whether you use the apron for cooking, craft, housework, gardening or whatever - you may never want to take it off!

Fully lined, these aprons are made with a "Turned & Topstitched" technique that means there are no exposed seams and the straps are sewn into the seams. All the panels are topstitched to lie flat and give a neater appearance.   The 7 panel aprons take around 3 hours to complete - They truly are a labour of love!   Most styles have a plain back in the same fabric as the plain panels on the front, however from time to time fully reversible aprons are available which have different alternating prints on either side. Click here to see an image of the apron back.

Available in 3 styles: "7 panel" (Above Left) "5 Panel" (Above Right) "3 panel" (Left)   All aprons are "One size fits most", and have generous length ties and can be worn by any size woman. The more panels the apron has, the wider the skirt will flare out. The 5 panel aprons are the smallest size apron, particularly at the waist and bust area, so are better suited for smaller women.

 
 

Murasaki Mama Aprons - for Kids!
 

These aprons are for the little ones. Available in standard shaped aprons and flared styles similar to the adult versions. While there will be mostly girly ones, there will be aprons available for boys too. Cooking doesn't have to be just for the girls!   Cooking isn't the only thing that can be done in these aprons though! They can be used for messy kiddy crafts, playing with playdough, protecting the clothing during car trips etc. and the "Bite Sized" ones can even be useful as an alternative to a bib!

"Bite Sized" = Tiny aprons suitable for ages approx 1-3
"Snack Sized" = Larger children's aprons for ages approx 4-8