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1943 Fabric Saving Dress Pattern / Library of Congress

1943

National Women’s History Museum

National Women’s History Museum
Alexandria, VA, United States

Wartime conservation through home sewing is demonstrated by Powers model Cynthia Hope who works with a fabric-saving dress pattern. All patterns are now adjusted to WPB (War Production Board) conservation rules. Average saving: 1/8 yard per dress. Cynthia cuts the top of her contrast dress with a remnant which would otherwise be wasted. Utilizing remnants saves tremendous yardage, gets smart results

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  • Title: 1943 Fabric Saving Dress Pattern / Library of Congress
  • Date Created: 1943
  • Subject Keywords: Women's History, Fashion, Sewing Patterns, World War II Home Front
  • External Link: Library of Congress
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