ATELIER APRON DRESS IN INDIGO CHAMBRAY LINEN

An exquisite work apron dress that easily transitions from kitchen to street. Gorgeous indigo chambray Japanese linen of the flowy kind with extra yardage to accommodate most-sized bodies. Constructed by hand with attention to the highest quality of materials, precision sewing and dreamy details. Stunningly crafted and meant to be worn and washed and worn and washed and worn.... 
THIS VERY SPECIAL PIECE IS MADE TO ORDER. ALLOW 4-6 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY...IT'S WORTH IT. 

A LIFETIME PIECE. DESIGNED AND HANDMADE IN THE UNITED STATES

FABRIC:
100% lightweight (5.3 ounce) Japanese Linen in indigo blue chambray. 4.25 yards of linen are used in the construction of this stunning apron dress. 
Also Available in Black. 

SIZE:
Free (one size fit's most) Extra yardage and long ties to accommodate a multitude of body types. Model is 5'9" 140lbs. 

FIT:
Apron dress goes on easily over head with a large opening. The back ties to front and front ties to back for full coverage should you choose not to wear a shirt under...we choose to wear a shirt under. 

POCKETS:
ALWAYS and generously sized.

CARE: 
Linen becomes softer and more absorbent after each wash! Wash on low temperatures in lukewarm or cold water with like colors. Use the gentle machine cycle and a mild detergent to protect the fibers. Feel free to tumble dry on low temperatures. Remove from the dryer when still slightly damp to avoid the linen becoming stiff, and hang or lie flat to finish off the drying process. Iron...only if you can't live with yourself if you don't. 

STYLING:
We've styled this with a simple white linen button-down top and a pair of Zkano socks. For winter and holiday, switch up the lightweight button-down with a colorful flannel shirt and a light vest for warmth. Any look you style can go seamlessly from Raspberry Jam making in your kitchen to a lunch date with a friend. Our Culinary Salon Collection of apron dresses are meant to go from kitchen to street and look noteworthy in either setting. 

FOOD-INSPIRATION:
Raspberries

Raspberry Jam

Raspberry Jam
Makes 4 cups

What you need:
4 cups mashed raspberries (we live for the seeds)
4 cups vanilla sugar (sugar that has been steeped with a vanilla bean)
Juice of 1 lemon

What to do:
In a large heavy bottom pot over high heat add berries. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-high and add sugar. Return to a boil and continue to cook, stirring often, until mixture will form a gel on the back of a cold spoon. Stir in lemon juice and ladle into sterilized jars. Allow to cool completely before covering and refrigerating. 

Serving Suggestion: Make Monet's favorite sandwich -Raspberry Jam, Brie and Roasted Chicken on Baguette. 

Note: This recipe works great for any 1 to 1 ratio of mashed raspberries to sugar.