The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-08-09
3oLDIERs COMFORT KITS

" HhS pooS VI uuly. EApelItuCe III
making them for the boys on the Dor
der gave a standard for their con.
struction. We give herewith the in.
structions for making one, as the
same has been figured out by the stu
dents at the State University.
Observation-Disclosures, 11x2S in;
first pocket (double) 11x7h in; 14x5h
in; second pocket. 15x6A in; third
pocket, 15x5 in; lower pocket, 1876
IN. rubber lining for pockets, 13x15 in.
6x11 in: sewing kit. 16x5A in.
Materials Used-Khaki-colored gal.
atea rs in. wide.
Rubber sheeting.
Dark brown skirt braid three-fourths
inch wide.
(Khaki may be used instead of gal
atea).
Cuttino-For one kit n yard Of
g~alatea. 13 inches rubber sheeting, and
about eight yards braid will be re-
CURED.
When several kits are made, they
may be cut more economically.
First pull a thread to make sure
that you have the straight Of the goods
Cut foundation crosswise of goods:
cut pockets lengthwise, measuring
carefully.
Makinq-The lower pocket and soap
pocket are both rubber lined. The box
pleats are taken in both g~alatea and
rubber cloth.
The flaps for these pockets are cut
separately, then joined to the rubber
cloth.
First make lower pocket and join
to foundation, then work up.
Pockets should be at least one inch
apart.
Turn lower edge of the three upper
pockets about three-eights of an inch.
Bind flaps and upper edges of peck
cts with braid.
Cerase braid along center then haste
and stitch very carefully.
Box pleats in all pockets are not TAX
en- in as much at the top as at the
bottom, in order hat articles may be
put in easily. Pockets for tubes of
yaseline and tooth paste are not
pleated in at the top at all, but are
simply pressed fiat.
The upper pocket is double, flap be-
ing upper edge of inside pocket.
Inside pocket at top is one large
pocket for stationery.
Stitch divisions in pockets-one in
upper outside pocket, one in second
pocket and four in third pocket.
After pockets have been finished,
bind edge of foundation with braid.
Stitch two strips of braid at the top,
about az inches from side edges, to
tie the kit when closed.
Sew calendar and brass rings at top.
Fasten flaps with strong black
snaps.
Make pocket there inches deep at
lower edge of sewing kit.
Cut cardboard to At pocket, and
wind thread and darning cotton on It.
Sew on rows of white and olive-drab
bone buttons, catching thread between
each button so that all buttons will not
come off if one is removed.
Make needle case of soft chamois.
Fasten sewing kit with snap.
Put sewing kit in upper outside
pocket.
Articles to Fill kit-Upper inside
pocket-stationery and pencil.
Upper outside pocket-khaki cotton
thread, No. 80; white cotton thread,
No. 80; needles, No. 5; darning Gotten
on card. white for army, black for
navy; darning needles; buttons
white and olive-drab; large thimble;
blunt pointed scissors; safety pins,
medium size common pins.
Second pocket-collapsible drink
ing cup; handkerchiefs; unbeatable
steel mirror: playing cards; safety
matches; tan shoe laces.
j.. Third pocket-tooth paste; vase
line; comb; nail Ale OF razor; soap.
Fourth pocket-tooth brush; shaw
ing articles; washcloth; shinola; ad-
tame: extra hard candles.