Learning how to sew is one skill that should not have been allowed to become an oddity. I am a firm believer that we should teach sewing like we teach how to tie a shoe — as a practical necessity. Learning to sew changed my perspective on the items I own. The backpack that I’ve had since elementary school got a tear in it? Not a problem! Besides some visible stitching it works as well as it did in third grade. The jeans that fit nicely got a hole in them? An opportunity for a fun patch; no need to mourn those perfect jeans.
I feel lucky to have family members that can guide me with stitching techniques, but there are a huge amount of YouTube videos on basic stitches for people to learn from. At the dollar store and thrift shop, there are affordable sewing tools for anyone looking to start sewing. I don’t think I’ll ever be an exceptional seamstress but I can always add a bit of love and personality to my clothes while making them last that much longer.
