During the 1950s and 1960s, country folk, especially women and girls, still made most of their clothing. Flour sacks were washed and used as material for clothing. A child’s skirt, blouse or dress could be made from one sack. Multiple sacks could be joined together to make items for larger family members. When money was …
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