Pattern for Smartness (1948)

[@cponczek1]

Thank goodness times have changed!

[@judypowell5607]

That's so cool that they even taught the importance of posture (for men, too, BTW). It's absolutely true, as I learned myself at a teen, and makes all the difference in how you look in your clothes. I love how she explained that the "professional look" is not bought ready made but can only come with bespoke (personally sewn) clothes. As much as home ec has been disparaged over the years I've come to realize just how much we all needed it - boys too! Nutrition used to be taught in that class as well.

[@CinnamonGirl0707]

The acting! The directions were good and she used a featherweight!

[@JohannaMorris]

"You sound as if dressmaking is an easy thing!" "It is! I just let my pattern tell me what to do and it comes out all right!" If only! lol!

[@wendyjones6077]

Betty has beautiful skin and I need the know-how look myself. I'm addicted to these old instructional videos!

[@lindawhatley4203]

How fun! Zipper = "Sliding Fastner"

[@katalinmcewan]

Love this video, thanks for posting!

[@InweTaralom]

Johnny needs to learn to knock.

[@scottiehall8695]

I wonder where these people are today.

[@ebmosier1]

So is Johnny her boyfriend, her husband, or her brother? 🤔 Science still doesn’t know