Reviving a apron

Do you have a favourite apron?  I do - I have had it for 40+ years! I use it in the kitchen and for art work. It started out white and has been over dyed several times over the years. Now it has started to get tatty - the ties are frayed and it has at least two holes! So today I covered the holes with pretty patches and re made the ties ! Given it more years use !