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« on: April 10, 2007, 12:42:28 am » |
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Any female who's worked in a lab, workshop, or kitchen can probably go on at length about how much standard-issue bib aprons for any purpose simply don't function for the female form. They are never designed to actually accommodate a bust curve so they either don't adequately protect your chest area from splashback, or you look like the broad side of a barn. Or both. I just posted in my professional blog, La Bricoleuse, about my solution to this sartorial conundrum--the Lady Artisan's Apron, which is based on the shape of the standard Edwardian walking skirt. Design/pix/materials info and how one might draft her own version, here: http://labricoleuse.livejournal.com/23046.html |
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Jake of All Trades
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« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2007, 01:54:48 am » |
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A+ on conception, design, and follow-through. Had I another leg on me chrom'zones, I'd surely be wantin' one o' me own!
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Datamancer
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« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2007, 02:00:53 am » |
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Bravo! I love it!
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irisclara
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« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2007, 02:55:46 am » |
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Great design. I think I'd add more coverage above the waist and more storage below, but I'm an apron junkie. Mine is a constant work in progress. I might end up incorporating your gored skirt idea for a dressy apron for dinner parties. I hate it when I have guests in the kitchen and I'm wearing a full front canvas apron to protect my dress. Yours will look much nicer.
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The Grand Duchess
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« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2007, 04:04:45 am » |
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Great design. I think I'd add more coverage above the waist and more storage below, but I'm an apron junkie. Mine is a constant work in progress. I might end up incorporating your gored skirt idea for a dressy apron for dinner parties. I hate it when I have guests in the kitchen and I'm wearing a full front canvas apron to protect my dress. Yours will look much nicer.
For cooking, I too would like a bit more at the top. I would also like to have some way to hang a dishtowel from my waist, so that I wouldn't have to keep looking for one. And a place to hang a watch, so I can better time what I am cooking. I like it because there are no fussy ties to get in the way or fall open at the wrong moment. Personally, I think you should make these for sale; I know that I would purchase one. |
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Caffeinated Gent
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« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2007, 04:10:09 am » |
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Could possibly use a utility belt?
Maybe some pockets?
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Jake von Slatt
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« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2007, 04:14:06 pm » |
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I like it! Very "Agatha Heterodyne" !
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Caffeinated Gent
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« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2007, 04:18:19 pm » |
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Agatha Heterodyne !
GIIIIIIIIIIIRL GENIUS!Sorry, GG Radio joke. |
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Tinkergirl
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« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2007, 05:48:10 pm » |
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Oh I like that a great deal - and how handy now that I've just started to get into sewing properly. I always wondered why labcoats and such were such a horrible straight-up-and-down shape, so this is very much more what I had in mind. The denim fabrics sound like they're going to be quite eyecatching too! I must ask - when you take it off, I take it it still requires an 'over the head' movement with the straps arranged as they are - have you considered different strap arrangements or are you quite happy with the way they're arranged at the moment?
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Jake of All Trades
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« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2007, 05:52:45 pm » |
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Oh I like that a great deal - and how handy now that I've just started to get into sewing properly. I always wondered why labcoats and such were such a horrible straight-up-and-down shape, so this is very much more what I had in mind. The denim fabrics sound like they're going to be quite eyecatching too! I must ask - when you take it off, I take it it still requires an 'over the head' movement with the straps arranged as they are - have you considered different strap arrangements or are you quite happy with the way they're arranged at the moment?
I should mention that one should never underestimate the attractiveness of a young lady in a laboratory coat. I think I speak for us all? |
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Clym Angus
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« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2007, 06:54:48 pm » |
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Good job! A+ for pragmatism.
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La Bricoleuse
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« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2007, 10:28:18 pm » |
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Oh I like that a great deal - and how handy now that I've just started to get into sewing properly. I always wondered why labcoats and such were such a horrible straight-up-and-down shape, so this is very much more what I had in mind. The denim fabrics sound like they're going to be quite eyecatching too! I must ask - when you take it off, I take it it still requires an 'over the head' movement with the straps arranged as they are - have you considered different strap arrangements or are you quite happy with the way they're arranged at the moment?
I've not decided on that re the straps yet. In my original sketch, you'll see connectors for the straps so that it can be put on without pulling anythign over the head. I didn't put connectors on the Beta version, just stitched them down. I'm of two minds about it--it'd be nice to get in and out of it without pulling it over my head, but i'm also a.) lazy and b.) clumsy, so the prospect of putting it on in one quick motion without fiddling with the shoulderstraps and being guaranteed never to drag them through some muck is also appealing.  |
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The Grand Duchess
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« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2007, 03:59:19 am » |
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Might I suggest- Velcro? It's not period, but it could do the trick.
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« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2007, 12:50:03 am » |
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Oh I like that a great deal - and how handy now that I've just started to get into sewing properly. I always wondered why labcoats and such were such a horrible straight-up-and-down shape, so this is very much more what I had in mind. The denim fabrics sound like they're going to be quite eyecatching too! I must ask - when you take it off, I take it it still requires an 'over the head' movement with the straps arranged as they are - have you considered different strap arrangements or are you quite happy with the way they're arranged at the moment?
I should mention that one should never underestimate the attractiveness of a young lady in a laboratory coat. I think I speak for us all? I have to agree with Jake. In my experience, lab coats are ridiculously flattering on just about anybody. They're very flash for such a functional garment. Just my 2 cents, but your apron idea is only necessary for well-endowed women. I've found that an A-cup chest is easily protected by regular men's aprons, and probably a B-cup as well. Very good pattern though, and how lovely looking! |
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Esher
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« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2007, 12:57:06 am » |
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what about those lil crocodile clip things you have on braces for the over the sholder straps? or the nobily bit with the button like on a pair of suspenders/dungarees? me thinks that would work nicely b^-^d. would definatly like to see more pockets too and hoops to clip things too.
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