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Show DRESSES FROM BAGS IS ECONOMICAL FAD Women have a new game in this country making drosses from sacks. The Idea Isn't exactly new. hut It was not until the depression reached Its worst that the project was under taken In earnest. It has gained pop ularity In recent weeks, stimulated by a contest conducted by Miss Iris Imvonport. clothing specialist for the extension division of Louisiana Slate university. Flour, sugar, salt. feed, seed ami even fertilizer and burlap bags are used. Stitches are pulled and the ""bags rippeif open. Stencils are re moved by allowing the hag to stand In lard overnight, '.teaching and d.e Ing processes follow. Then It Is up to the Individuality of the dressmaker. dress-maker. I'.ags that came In through the kitchen door now are seen swaggering swagger-ing out the front entrance ns the best street frocks of the holy of the house |