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"USE IT UP, MAKE IT DO, WEAR IT OUT OR DO WITHOUT"

Innovation and creativity in remaking old clothing into new garments was the linchpin of '40s wartime fashion during rationing, when all fabric and clothing manufacturing resources were converted to supplies for the troops and supporting the war effort. Take a quick glance at this epic of "making do, using it up," while still looking great and full of vim--and in some cases, holding down a man's job! You will find the detailed sketches fascinating. Then go back to the home page at http://www.costume.org/ for a more detailed tour of this information-rich website, including movie and historic costumes.

Sat, 04 Dec 1999 21:32:56 -0800

Submitted by: Marguerite Nabinger