I have long been aware that clothing styles repeat themselves over the years. Perhaps the first time I really noticed was when I had just learned to sew and had chosen a pattern I thought would be different yet attractive. When I showed it to Mom, she said, “Oh! Mutton sleeves!” She then went on to explain that had been the style years prior.
As I’ve watched over these many years, I, too, have seen styles repeat themselves. Thankfully, some have not made the circuit.
That brings me to today’s story. And though I notice these things and comment about them, I am not passing judgment. It’s just a sign of the times.
As a child on a farm with my family, denim overalls were the “style” of the day for men and boys and even for girls and women depending on the work planned for the day.
I can picture my mother sitting by the dining room window where the light was best. She was mending. One day in particular stands out. She was working on overalls that needed to be made more…
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