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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. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. Clothing is cheap, sewing is not.

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Organize Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Shared memory exists between you as to where that electric screwdriver or sewing case is stored. When you get a new book or magazine, put it in the ‘unread’ pile and then eventually recycle or store it with others of its kind. Re-build that memory when things get rearranged. Get Organized'

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