sounds like a cobbler's apron, try the "google" search, using that name, there are probably some vintage patterns out there, a very practical apron, good luck Rene

There is one in McCalls or Simplicity

I think you are referring to Simplicity 5201

there's an ebay store that specializes in apron patterns.

Here is a link that might be useful: paisley pincushion

Sew News, April 2003. Page 48 has an article on aprons.
Patterns: Simplicity 8720 & 9565
Butterick 6567
McCalls 2811 & 2947

Also, look here:

Here is a link that might be useful: Apron Patterns

Maybe you can find one here

Here is a link that might be useful: free apron pattern

Did anyone ever find a pattern for that simple back criss cross apron?

Did someone say criss crossing apron? How timely!! I've been working on 2 of these for the past couple weeks.

Just scroll down the page for all my looooooooong posts about my experience with making Simplicity 5201 back crossing, retro style apron! I posted several photos.

To see the pattern, just google 'simplicity 5201'

:-)

francy

I just love the scalloped x-cross apron on the Paisley Pincushion ebay site.

The one I love which is kind of what you are looking for is a bib apron. I always get my aprons from KNG.com because they have been really good to work with.

Good luck and hope you find what you are looking for.

Here is a link that might be useful: aprons

How fun! FYI, my sisters and I go to this link regularly to drool and ahhhh over these vintage patterns:

http://www.sovintagepatterns.com/apronpatterns.html

Here is a link that might be useful: Patterns Vintage Aprons

I am wondering if there is a free pattern for the cross back apron like simplicity 5201? If so, thanks in advance.
Mari