About

Welcome to Fuerst Stitch Aprons & Linens!
Here, my products are upcycled, handmade, and heartfelt – just like Grandma’s kitchen. I craft beautiful, sustainable, and practical aprons alongside coordinating linens to bring that warm and cozy charm to your kitchen and home.

With over 40 years of sewing experience, I am committed to quality craftsmanship, unique designs, and sustainability.

The journey of Fuerst Stitch began in early 2023, during what I like to call my "mid-life crisis origin story." In my late forties, with my daughters growing older and more independent, I found myself restless and searching for something new. One cold January morning, over coffee with my best friend, she suggested I go back to sewing. A light bulb went off, and within a week, I had created my first apron collection, Fairy Garden.

I dusted off an old upcycling pattern I had used eight years earlier to make an art smock for my oldest daughter. To my surprise, the spark I had been chasing my whole life was right there—in the creativity, the sewing, and the fabrics.

I fell in love with the vintage style of cross-back aprons, and I’m thrilled to keep this timeless 1925 pattern alive, one hundred years later. Using thrifted shirts to craft one-of-a-kind aprons not only fuels my creativity but also satisfies my love of the "thrill of the hunt."

I invite you to explore my heartfelt collections and see if you can find an apron that feels like it was made just for you. One that makes cooking more fun, keeps you comfortable, and brings a little extra joy to your kitchen. Thank you for supporting my small business—it means the world to me!

❤️ Ali F.