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Want to put away your phone and learn more analog skills? Start with sewing and mending. “The DIY movement is huge right now, especially with TikTok and Instagram. It’s a new way of learning,” says ...

Not gonna lie: Sewing is a little intimidating. All those needles flying and fabric billowing—not to mention the seemingly complicated machinery—can be scary for someone who's never even attempted to ...

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Being able to sew is a valuable skill, one that can give a person the confidence to create their own clothes or even lift them out of poverty. Since 2005, the Sewing Machine Project has made it easier ...