At one point in my family’s history, someone — maybe my grandmother, maybe her mother before her — knew how to sew a button back onto a pair of pants. But in the years that ensued, and certainly by ...

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 ...

Basic sewing skills required; if you don't have these then get yourself along to a local craft group or watch How to Sew a Button (youtube.com). Cut the wire to approx 25cm, then thread the first ...