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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learning to sew takes time and equipment. A super short history of sewing. Back in the 19th century, the occupation of seamstress was one of the few open to women. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Clothing is cheap, sewing is not.

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Gender Inequality in 2014

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We took Home Economics (translate that to cooking and sewing class) instead of shop. In many countries, women’s rights were pretty non-existent. Cultural and historical mores allowed encouraged men to beat their wives, sell women for sex, marry off their daughters as children or just flat out get rid of the female babies.

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Fun and Excitement are Headed Your Way With FOUR FAMILY FUN DVDS and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

The Meddling Mom premiere was seen by one million unduplicated viewers (P2+), making it the most watched Hallmark Movie Channel original movie premiere in network history among women 25-54, and the premiere plus five encores reached nearly 1.8 million viewers. The Sweeter Side of Life was seen by nearly 3.1 Entry -Form.

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18 Black-Owned Online Businesses You’ll Love Supporting

Couponing 101

Buying from these 18 businesses owned by Black women can make you happy to indulge your shopping habit. A pie or tartlet from Chelle’s Cutie Pies could transform any meal into an event to remember! Sew Dope Creations. Sew Dope Creations has adorable, affordably priced clothing and accessories for children.

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10 Places to Donate Your Clothes And Accessories

Fashion Without Guilt

.” You can receive tax cuts for donating to organizations You rid yourself of any excess items, that are not of use to you anymore So, Miss Minimalist has a Great List of 10 Places to Donate Your Clothes and Accessories Dress for Success What they do: Provide interview suits, confidence boosts, and career development to low-income women in over (..)

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20 Father’s Day DIY Gift Ideas

Couponing 101

Father’s Day Grillin’ Towel via Craft Whatever This is a very simple sewing tutorial to make a handmade grilling towel for Dad. I do not sew, and this doesn’t even look too intimidating to me! Little Handmade Notebooks via See Kate Sew These are amazing. But sugar scrubs don’t have to just be for women!

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Kmart Black Friday 2012 Ad

Couponing 101

Doors will open for 2 different sales events: at 8 pm on Thursday (11/22), and 5 am on Friday (11/23). Entire Stock Riders by Lee Women's Relaxed-Fit Denim - $10 Route 66 Young Men's Basic Denim - $10 Route 66 Kids' Tees - $3 Team Jackets - $49.99 Singer Battery Operated Zigzag Chain Stitch Sewing Machine - $10.99

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