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Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Needlework Economies: A Book of Mending and Making with Oddments and Scraps" edited by Flora Klickmann is a practical guide focused on creative and resourceful needlework techniques written in the early 20th century. This text emphasizes the importance of mending, utilizing scraps, and economic craftsmanship, especially in the context of post-war thriftiness. The book provides insights into transforming worn garments into usable items and crafting various home goods, highlighting a do-it-yourself ethos.  The beginning of the book sets the stage by discussing the lessons learned from the hardships of war, particularly the value of minimizing waste and practicing thrift. It introduces the theme of reusing and repurposing materials to create essential items, with a focus on both practical techniques and the philosophy behind them. Specific instructions are provided, such as how to construct a brassiere and various types of aprons, emphasizing the ease and cost-saving benefits of making items at home instead of purchasing them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNeedlework  aFancy work  aRepairing40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48050  c88889d88889