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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Back in the 19th century, the occupation of seamstress was one of the few open to women. Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. A super short history of sewing.

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Legit Ways to Make Money for Christmas

Saving Everyday

Back in my day, we didn’t have Facebook Marketplace, so I had to find other ways to sell things like yard sales, pawn shops, and flea markets. She finds most of the products she sells at yard sales and Goodwill outlets, where you pay a set price per pound. Most of it is the same unrealistic advice over and over. Online surveys?

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