Original circa 1943 Simplicity Pattern No. 4826 - Child's Apron

Original circa 1943 Simplicity Printed Pattern No. 4826, a "Mother and Daughter Fashion" child's apron, featured in Chatelaine magazine. The apron skirt gathers to a back-tying belt with crossed, buttoned suspenders, offered in three trim styles. Complete Nice Condition.

Quick Facts

• Pattern Number: Simplicity No. 4826
• Year: Circa 1943
• Garment: Child's Apron
• Size: 2
• Condition: Complete Nice Condition

Design

Simplicity 4826 gathers its apron skirt to a belt that ties in back, with crossed suspenders buttoning to the belt's reverse. Style I dresses up a heart-shaped bib and pocket with self-ruffling trim. Style II outlines the skirt, pocket, and bib in purchased ruffling instead. Style III skips the ruffle for a cleaner look, edging the bib and pocket in rick-rack, with rows of rick-rack trimming the skirt itself. Nine pattern pieces are included. The pattern was designed as a matching "Mother and Daughter" set - Simplicity 4825 offered the coordinating adult version.

A Moment in Fashion History

Matching mother-daughter aprons were a popular novelty in the early 1940s, letting a household coordinate its kitchen wear across generations from a shared pair of patterns. Featured in Chatelaine magazine, this heart-and-ruffle design leans into a distinctly playful, child-focused take on the era's everyday apron.

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.

Connections

This pattern is part of our collection of 1940s Simplicity Kids Patterns - browse the full range of Simplicity's home sewing designs for children from the decade. Come take a look.