Life-Changing Skill #1: Sewing on a Button
Have you ever tossed out a garment because a stray button popped off? It wouldn't be surprising, because lots of women (and even more men) do. However, it's an easy fix--it takes less than five minutes when all is said and done. Why do women engage in this kind of self-sabotaging behavior? Some do it because they think they can't do it right and others think they'd have to spend a lot of time buying needles and thread. Why waste the time and money, right? Because otherwise, you're throwing clothes out the window. At Utterly Fabulous Network, wasting cute clothes is something we simply don't stand for.
And keep in mind, it's not just about frugality, even though that's one of the major benefits. It's about keeping and maintaing things of value, things you care about, and things you spent your precious hours at work in order to purchase. To simply toss out hard-earned or treasured items simply because of an easily fixable surface flaw is to disrespect yourself. Likewise, think about what that action says about you. Do you discard things, experiences, and people too easily? Transform yourself into the kind of woman who surrounds herself with the things she loves and takes pleasure from. Sew the damn button back on.What Do I Need to Learn Basic Sewing?
Surprisingly little. You need a needle and thread, both of which you probably have, pinched from some classy hotel that offers mini sewing kits in the room. From there, you can try trial and error, though it's not recommended because something so small in scale and so full of finger-pricking potential can be frustrating. Instead, try the easy route--ask someone who knows to give you a half-hour crash course. They can show you how to make a straight stitch, sew on a button or snap, or fix a small tear. You can also buy a how-to book; there are plenty out there, and the investment will probably pay for itself after you save just one garment.It's More Than Just Sewing on a Button
Don't think that stray buttons are the only things that simple sewing skills will fix. You can hem a skirt or a pair of pants so that they hit you in just the right place. Trust us, you will never shop the same way again! You can sew custom curtains to match those fabulous new bed linens. Hell, you can even fix popped seams in less than half an hour. This skill becomes a real life-saver when you're traveling. If you had the perfect blouse picked out for an important presentation and a button or snap pops off at the last minute, you might be in big trouble. If you didn't have the chutzpah or skill to sew that button back on, you'd have two ugly options: wear it anyway and hope no one notices, all the while touching the spot self-consciously and drawing awkward attention to yourself, or rush out and make a mad dash to buy a replacement. Seriously, save yourself the stress and practice sewing on a few buttons and making a few straight stitches today. That way, when the unthinkable does happen in an emergency situation, you won't even sweat it. You'll have the confidence to handle the situation--see, you're getting more self-sufficient and composed already!
Discover the Seven Fab Skills:
Seven Life-Changing Skills to Learn: Introduction
Life-Changing Skill #1: Sewing on a Button
Life-Changing Skill #2: Investing in the Stock Market
Life-Changing Skill #3: Tellling a Great Joke
Life-Changing Skill #4: Creating a Signature Dish
Life-Changing Skill #5: Getting to the Point
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