Several years ago we had a week-long power outage in my region. We live in a fairly old-fashioned rural community. Nonetheless, panic still set in somewhere around hour 12 of the weather-related disaster. It was summer, a really, really hot ...
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The Most-Overlooked Survival Skill You’ll Need In A Crisis
It may seem laughable, but clothing and shoes may have more to do with your ability to survive than you think. Imagine that you have enough food stored to feed a family of six for months and years. You have ...
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If you are ever faced with a period of extended power outages, wilderness living, or merely inaccessibility to a sewing machine, you may need to know a few tips and tricks for hand stitching. Knowledge of hand stitching can come ...
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Sewing has much in common with other crafts that let you create something special out of basic materials. People who already love to knit, crochet, build, or design will find that sewing comes naturally to them, and anyone looking for ...
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Living off the grid becomes much easier when you have the sewing skills to craft clothes, towels, linens, and other household items that you use on a daily basis. Instead of heading out to the mall several times per year ...
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They say that college is a pivotal point in your life—you make lifelong friends, discover new things about yourself, get started with your career, and maybe even meet your future spouse. I can definitely agree with this, as all of ...
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I can remember constantly sorting through my grandmothers sewing box when I was a child. Every nook and cranny of her large box held so much mystery for me and such importance to her; everything had a name, and she ...
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