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Show graphed or typewritten directions accompanying each pattern, we suggest that you have the names of the pattern pieces typed on slips of paper which can be pinned to each piece of the garment. There should also be instructions regarding assembling and making the garment. This information should include the types of seams, the width of hems and any specific details as to construction. In send¬ing out the cut garments it is advisable to include the Chapter gar¬ment label with instructions for sewing it in. It is suggested that the War Relief Production Committee have samples of all garments made up before any work is given out. In this way the volunteer will be able to examine the garment and have a very good idea of what she is expected to make. These garments should be displayed at the central production work room and at all times there should be some person available to answer any questions about the making of these garments. National Headquarters does not furnish patterns. SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Dresses, Women's and Girls'—Wool flannels, shetlands, twills, mixtures of wool and rayon, heavy cotton suitings, gabardines, and cotton flannels. Layettes—Cotton outing flannel for dresses and sleeping gar¬ments, part wool knitted material for undershirts, Bird's-eye for diapers, infants' robing for blankets, and part wool flannel for sacques and caps. Overalls, Boys'—Cotton whipcord. Shirts, Boys'—Heavy cotton flannel. Shorts, Boys'—Wool cheviot. Skirts, Women's and Girls'—Wool tweeds. Toddler Packs—Terry toweling or Bird's-eye for diapers; part wool underwear material for undershirts; part wool flannel for rompers, wool tweed material for snow suits; outing flannel for sleepers. Hospital Bed Shirt—Unbleached muslin. Operating Gown—Unbleached muslin. Convalescent Robe—Cotton bathrobing. Hospital Pajamas—Striped outing flannel. For stitching the bathrobing and overall whipcord, we would suggest using a Singer Sewing Machine needle (or other first-class needle) size 16 with a long machine stitch. For all heavy sewing, machines equipped with a hinge foot are more satisfactory. FINDINGS: Findings consist of thread, buttons, snaps, hooks and eyes, elas¬tic, tape, etc. Patterns have been chosen so that trimmings are not necessary. However, when volunteers can make contributions of contrasting material for bindings and other finishings, the gar¬ments will be much more attractive. LAYETTES: Layettes should consist of: 2 Outing Flannel Dresses, open in back, finished length 24". 2 Outing Flannel Gertrudes or Slips, finished length 24". 2 Outing Flannel Sleepers. 4 2 Knitted Shirts, made from part wool knitted underwear material. 2 Pairs Bootees, to be knitted, crocheted or made from out¬ing flannel. , 2 Flannel Bands, each 6" x 18". (An all wool or a part wool flannel band is preferred. If it is not possible to obtain the part wool flannel, the bands should be made from the cotton outing- flannel.) Each band to be rolled separately and fastened with safety pins. 1 Cap made from part wool flannel, or knitted or crocheted. 1 Sacque made from part wool flannel, or knitted or crocheted. Pair Mittens to be knitted, crocheted, or made from flannel. Wrapping Blankets, each 1 yd. square. 12 Cotton Bird's-eye Diapers, each 27" square. Diapers to be pinked or hemmed (by hand or machine). 12 Safety Pins, 6 large and 6 small. It is recommended that the dresses, gowns, and kimonos be made with raglan sleeves. Packing Instructions: Layette should measure 18" x 12" x 5" when packed. Fold blankets to measure 12" x 18" and diapers to measure 9" x 9". Put diapers on top of blankets in two piles, leav¬ing a 3" edge on one side of blanket. Fill in 3" space with small articles: shirts, bootees, bands, cap, pins, and sacque. Fold dresses, slips, and sleepers to cover entire layette. Wrap layette in one of the diapers. Pack twenty in a box 2' x 2' x 3'—five layers of four layettes. Further suggestions regarding the making of layettes will be found in ARC 407. This pamphlet contains detailed instructions regarding the production of layettes as well as knitting directions for certain of the layette pieces. TODDLER PACKS: Toddler Packs should consist of: 10 Diapers, each 24" square, if made from Terry Toweling. Should be hemmed. OR 12 Diapers, each 27" square, if made from Bird's-eye. May be pinked or hemmed (by hand or machine). 2 Undershirts, made from part wool knitted underwear material. 2 Pairs of Rompers, made from part wool flannel. 1 Sweater. 1 Pair Mittens. 1 Beanie. Woolen Snow Suit. Sleeping Garments. Material for the above is available through National Head¬quarters. The Chapter will be expected to provide the necessary findings. Patterns: The Advance Pattern Company has developed pat¬terns in Sizes 1 and 2 for the snow suit, romper, sleeper and under¬shirt. These are listed on Page 7. National Headquarters has the following instructions for the knitted garments: 5 |
