  Why did the Cave-men need more clothing than the Tree-dwellers had? Do you know whether they had cloth? What could they use instead of cloth? How do you think they sewed? How many ways do you know of lacing up your shoes? What did the Cave-men use instead of scissors? What do you think they used for needles and thread? How the Cave-men Made Clothing During the summer the Cave-men did not wear much clothing. They dressed about the same as the Tree-dwellers. When they were in the cave, they did not need clothing, for it was always warm in the cave. But, as winter came on, they were cold when they went out to hunt. Sometimes they tried to keep warm by running, or by swinging their arms. sharpened bone A bone awl The skins that they wore for trophies also helped them to keep warm. But, as it grew colder, they began to wear larger skins. open link on string or strap A buckle If they could not find a skin that was large enough, they pieced small skins together. Where we would use scissors, they used a stone knife. Where we would use a needle, they used a bone awl. They trimmed off the ragged edges and punched holes in the places they wished to sew. Then they laced them together with sinew thread, as you lace up your shoes. They fastened the garment over the shoulder by tying it with strong straps. Sometimes they fastened their garments with buckles. These skin garments covered only part of the body, but they helped the Cave-men keep warm and strong. THINGS TO DOSee if you can find things such as the Cave-men used to make a dress for your doll. Find as many ways as you can of sewing by using an awl instead of a needle. See if you can find sinew or tough roots and grasses for making thread. |
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