Cotton Bag Sewing Contest Album alb3399419 When flour bags became dressesIn the 1930s, during the harsh years of the Great Depression, survival required creativity and kindness came in unexpected forms. In the United States, flour and grain As Financial Crisis Hit, 'Feed Sack Dresses' Became a Common Article of Clothing During The Great Depression. Made at Home, Usually by Women, From Cotton Sacks in Which Flour, Sugar, Animal Feed, Conquista Sleeveless Cotton Sack Dress Brown