When most of us were growing up, there were a handful of basic life skills that just about everybody learned. They were simple, useful abilities, like changing a tire, making a dress from a pattern, ...

Sewing may seem like one of those quaint, old-fashioned household chores that most people outsource today. Yes, having a good tailor is a wonderful thing, but there are certain clothing repairs and ...

In the 1940’s, kits were created to help young girls learn to sew. They were available from Butterick, McCalls and Simplicity. They contained fabric, a miniature mannequin, patterns, tape measure and ...