This pattern for a slip and half-slip was from before elastic was used in waist bands. The half-slip fastened with a 5/8” button. The side opening of the slip was fastened with press-studs. This wartime pattern reminds professional dressmakers to …
Sewing clothes for pregnant women has changed a lot over the years. This pattern from 1950 for a maternity skirt was designed with pleats in each side of the front panel and a waistband with buttons which could be adjusted …
When clothing rationing was announced in 1941, each person could have 66 coupons per year, but this was progressively cut as the war continued. Clothing rationing didn’t end until May 1949. Many women made clothes for themselves and their family …
Adverts included Coalite nuts smokeless coal; Bri Nylon nightwear; British Rail Continental travel; and Smedley’s tinned broad beans. The recipes included how to prepare a fondue – a great party favourite on the Continent; and the way to a man’s …
Girl power and Alexander Van Renesselaer Party Games book – over 200 games to make your party a riot of cascading fun and laughter! The preface says that more people are finding ways of entertaining on a limited budget and …
Lonnie Donegan and his Skiffle Group were in the charts with The Grand Coolie Dam and adverts in the magazines included Weetabix Perfect Flour; Bear Brand nylons; Playtex Trimline Girdle; Smedley’s cod fillets; Unox pork luncheon meat; Beecham’s Powders; Fry’s …
