Author: CONSUMER BRANCH - THE WARTIME PRICES AND TRADE BOARD; PATTERN COMPANIES
Title: The Miracle of Making Old Things New - a Re-Make Revue
Description: Canada: Consumer Branch - the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, Government of Canada, 1942. First Edition. Paperback. 48 pages. Undated but probably circa 1942 as this is clearly a WWII-era publication intended to provide ideas for readers to slash their requirement for wool, "106 pounds of which is needed to outfit the average solder with uniform, blankets, etc, in his first year." - back cover. Profusely illustrated with black and white illustrations and reproductions of photos. "Speed up the day of Victory! Give your old garments a new life... and save buying new. Enlist in the fabric conservation programme - reclaim every inch of usable material. Each inch saved means more strength for our own fighting forces. Every yard of fabric gained means a greater supply for the United Nations. Conservation of material is a wartime responsibility of every Canadian." - front cover. "The principal pattern companies have collaborated to provide practical working patterns for making weary wardrobes into Victory garments. In the following pages are specific suggestions for re-modelling. Let's tune up our old sewing machines, get out our sewing kits, and enjoy the miracle of making old things new." - page 1. "Eat It Up, Wear It Out, Make It Do - Take Care of What You Have." - back cover. A sound example of this fascinating and informative Canadian WWII memento from the home front.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Canada - World War 1939-1945 - Home Front, Wartime Shortages - Canada, Repurposing Clothing, Fabric Conservation. Good .

Keywords: 1939 1945 Canadiana How Land