APRON

An apron made from a rectangular blank of material in which straight fold lines are used to form the body member of the apron. A single strip serves as both the neck loop and tie strings of the apron. The strip is held within the folded body member of the apron and is free to move relative thereto in those areas of the body member where the strip exits from the apron to form the neck loop and tie strings. When the strip member is tensioned, the material of the body member at the exit areas is caused to gather, increasing its strength and resistance to tearing. The tie elements of the strip exit from a portion of the body member that has reinforced edges.