ARC 400-11 September 1939 SEWING FOR REFUGEES Dresses: Women’s and Misses’-Code R 18; Sizes 14-20 and 38-52 Junior Girls’ and Code R 3; Sizes 8-14 Little Girls’-Code R1; Sizes 2-6 Shirts, Boys’: Code R-20; Assorted sizes Suits, boys’s, washable Code R-13; Assorted sizes Layettes Code L1 Patterns-Attached is a sheet listing commercial patterns selected as suitable tyes for the garments listed above. This selection was made for us in the Bureau of Home Economics, United States Department of Agriculture. The names and numbers of the patterns listed are given in order that Chapters may purchase them locally. Please keep in mind that the patterns listed are examples of the type of pattern to choose. Other patterns can be substituted. It is well to test muslin models of all patterns before cutting in quantities. Before purchasing quantities of patterns, consult the people who will do the cutting. Often suitable patterns can be secured from the homes of volunteers. This will save the Chapter expense and the workers will prefer using patterns with which they are familiar. When your patterns have been decided upon, choose the exact style to be used, eliminating the extra pieces. In choosing the style, keep in mind that you want a garment easy to sew, launder and keep in repair without sacrificing its appearance. Layettes-Should consist of: 2 outing flannel dresses opening in back, finished length 20 in. 2 outing flannel gowns, opening in front, finished length 28 in. 2 knitted shirts 2 prs. Stockings. 2flannel bands 6’x 18 ‘. Roll each separately and fasten with 3 safety pins. 1 outing flannel cap. 1 outing flannel sack or kimono. 2 outing flannel blankets, 1 yd. sq. each. 12diapers. 1 wash cloth 2 small pieces old linen. 1 doz. Safety pins. Prepare for shipment as follows: Wrap pins, old linen in wash cloth; fold neatly other articles placing entire outfit in diaper and fasten with 5 safety pins. In layettes use one label, which should be sewed to diaper used fro wrapping. 57244