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Sewing Upswing as Women Seek Savings For Family
The article profiles Marlo Thomas joining McCall's Patterns as director of women's interests, promoting home sewing as cost saver and creative outlet. It notes rising sewing activity, patterns from Butterick Simplicity and Douglass firms, and new sewing machines. It discusses fabrics, knits, and tools like Velcro, Evern-Feed, and ballpoint needles, with shops reporting strong demand and shifts toward polyester knits and easy-care fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE McGlashon
Mary Tyler Moore
Rhoda
You
Marlo Thomas
McCall's Pattern Company
Miss Thomas
Pattern Company
McCall's
America
Earle K. Angstadt
McCall's Patterns
Dorothy McKelvey
Dundee Fabrics
Main Street
Singer Sewing Machine
Keanie
McKelvey
Mrs. McKelvey
Dondee Bobet