There's nothing more rewarding than fixing something yourself. Add clothing and other linens to the list. Follow these steps to learn how to sew.

Sewing on a lost button is like doing your taxes – it’s inevitable, it’s a hassle and not doing it makes you look like a delinquent. Nobody looks good with a gaping hole in his dress shirt or a safety ...

Subjects include how to make your own dandelion wine or beer, darn a sock, bake a pie, tuck in a baby, make blueberry pancakes, chase a snake from your garden, spring clean, iron a shirt, darn ...

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 ...