I am looking for flexible hoops, like the ones used in the fifties to make aprons. Any suggestions?
Thank you,
Jo Ann Ivey

for what it's worth I've seen them recently but don't remember where

That was the first home-ec project, I think I used dark green fabric.

I searched for flexible apron hoops and found several websites. This is a picture of one https://images.search.yahoo.com/sear...g&action=click

I had forgotten about those things and didn't know they were still around.

what is this? I'm confused.

It's a piece of boning about 1/2" wide that has been formed into a loose curve. The apron looks similar to a large napkin with a hem wide enough on one side to let the boning slide through. To launder, slip the hoop out of the fabric. Occasionally, I will see one in a thrift store, still in it's plastic bag. I just looked through my apron patterns, thinking I have one, but could not find it.

They were called Curvet, if that helps in your search

Does that thing go around your waist or what?

Wow, that is a blast from the past. An apron using that curved piece was my first home ec projects many years ago. That started this whole crazy "sewing" thing. What a memory. Thanks.
Sue

I've been sewing for 55 years and never heard of this!

I saw them in a catalog that came not to long ago. May have been Nancy's or Annies. Couldn't believe they were still around.