Original Late 1950s Simplicity Pattern No. 3702 - Set of One Yard Aprons

Original late 1950s to early 1960s Simplicity Pattern No. 3702 for a set of three cheerful aprons designed for women, each made from just one yard of fabric. Every view has a gathered skirt, a contrasting waistband with tie ends, bias tape trim, and shoulder straps that cross and button to the back waistband, and the embroidery transfer is included. Factory Folded and Unused.

Quick Facts

• Pattern Number: Simplicity No. 3702
• Year: While we have no confirmed date, the style and envelope point to the late 1950s or early 1960s.
• Garment: Set of One Yard Aprons, Transfer Included
• Size: One Size
• Condition: Factory Folded; Comes with Uncut Transfer

Design

Simplicity Pattern 3702 offers three aprons, each cut from a single yard of fabric. All gather softly at a contrasting waistband with long tie ends, are edged in bias tape, and have shoulder straps that cross at the back and button to the waistband. View 1 has a square neckline, a pointed V-shaped hem, and shaped pockets. View 2 has a bib top with a round neckline, contrasting flower-shaped pockets, and rick-rack and embroidery trim worked from the included transfer, shown in a crisp lengthwise stripe. View 3 has a high square neckline and generous patch pockets. Simplicity suggested cottons and blends such as broadcloth, chintz, pique, chambray, gingham-friendly plains, ticking, denim, or sailcloth.

A Moment in Fashion History

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the apron was both a practical kitchen garment and a small canvas for personality. Patterns like this one promised a full apron from a single yard of fabric, an easy project for using up remnants, trying a bright print, or making gifts. Contrasting bands, bias binding, rick-rack, and appliquéd flower pockets turned everyday housework wear into something cheerful. This envelope carries a stamp from Brandeis, the Omaha department store, a reminder of how home sewers once bought their patterns at the fabric counter downtown.

Illustration

The cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight the original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic Simplicity pattern envelope.