Episode 46 - Flour Sacks and Yvonne Chevallier

Explore the fascinating history of flour sacks and their unexpected journey from humble kitchen essentials to iconic fashion statements. Unveil the creativity born out of necessity as we delve into the era of flour sack dresses, where resourcefulness met style during times of scarcity, leaving a lasting imprint on both the fashion and cultural landscapes. Then, join us as we discuss the life of Yvonne Chevallier and Pierre Chevallier. Was it an accident, a crime of passion, or cold-blooded murder?

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From flour sacks to fashion: 8 Brands Transforming Textile Waste. https://www.nokillmag.com/articles/from-flour-sacks-to-fashion-10-brands-transforming-textile-waste/

Flour Sacks - Guide to Value, Marks, History - WorthPoint. https://www.worthpoint.com/dictionary/p/textiles-clothing-accessories/textiles/flour-sacks

History Of Old-Fashioned Flour Sack Towels - Mary's Kitchen. https://www.floursacktowels.com/blogs/news/history-of-flour-sack-towels-from-1800s-to-1950s

Feed sack dress - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feed_sack_dress

The Amazing History: How Depression-Era Women Made Dresses Out of flour .... https://historicalfacts.org/the-amazing-history-how-depression-era-women-made-dresses-out-of-flour-sacks/

Yvonne Chevallier. https://murderpedia.org/female.C/c/chevallier-yvonne.htm

Crime of passion Case of Yvonne Chevallier. https://youtube.com/watch?v=q8StQFCcEho&si=zudH9ScbKt9Zrb6q

A French Sensation. https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/family/yvonne_chevallier/9.html