anothercathy

I have made and absolutely love (part of my daily dress) several "smock" aprons. No ties, buttons or anything to have to fiddle with! Also have fibromyalgia and arthritis so totally understand. I made myself a pattern off of a Daisy Kingdom apron my daughter got me years ago. The squared yoke is made with a facing. Then I cut the body the length of the yardage (I like mine knee length, sloppy cook). Take half of the width of the yardage to gather for the front. Cut the remaining half of the width into two equal sections. Finish off what would be the open back of the apron. Gather the one front and two back sections. Attach the front panel to the front yoke (between the outside the facing). Do the same with the back, slightly overlapping the top edge. Sew the side seams up to several inches below the underarm and finish off neatly. You can either make side pockets or in the front. I will try to attach a picture of one I made my daughter. Sure hope this is clear, and helps. I have several other styles, but always prefer my smock!

marymm

I found several disability sites recommending the apron hoop, but I fear they just aren't readily available. The brand name was apparently Cory Jane apron curvet....I tried to think of a substitute--small hoolahoop cut?--but failed there, too. I hope you find a pattern you like.

p38flygirl

Did you try the Clotilde catalog..They have a product called the apron clip and they have a lot of apron patterns including an apron smock..

ncsewer

Look in the toy dept for a small hula hoop or other hoop type toy that could be cut apart and used like the apron hoops you looked at?

marymm

I think that Clotilde product is it!

thismomquilts

http://www.simplicity.com/p-2214-aprons.aspx

This apron has no ties at all :) I have several and LOVE it!