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You may not believe who was the first to wear Aprons.Origin:The English word "apron" came from "naperon," the old French word for napkin or small tablecloth.-12th century: Guess who wore the naperon first? Men, as hygienic, protective wear. -14th century: The dark-colored naperon started to be worn tied at the waist. -16th and 17th centuries: Colors denoted the trade of the wearer. English barbers wore a checkered pattern; butchers and porters, green; and masons, white.
-18th century: The pinafore naperon was "pinned" to clothing. -19th century: Cooks began turning the naperon only once before washing. Any more, and the stains aren't hidden. -1900-1920: The long naperon cover and protect clothing. -1920: The straight-line naperon are the style. -1930: Beautiful prints with bright sashes, along with the crocheted naperon, make an appearance. -1940: The Printed half-naperon tied around the waist, and an naperon made of handkerchiefs, are popular. -1950: The full-skirted plastic naperon, and ones with cross-stitch designs, gain U.S. popularity. -1960: The half-naperon with attached hand towels are sure-fire hits, along with the naperon sewn with plastic hoops or valance material. -1970 to 2000: Barbecue, anyone? Grilling is a popular design or theme for a modern-day b b q naperon. Tea TowelHere is a project can also be personalized by starting with printed or silk-screened tea towels. This idea originated from a school fundraiser in which the children of the school all submitted a personal self-portrait drawing of themselves.These drawings were then transferred onto simple white tea towels, each with the authors name below the drawing. In the center of the towel was the school's insignia. The towels were then sold for profit to raise funds for playground equipment. This method would be a great way to create unique aprons with a child's own drawings. The fundraising idea could also be expanded to include the tea towel materials.
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