These spines are frequently so strong as to serve the Indians for nails. A needle and thread is also furnished the natives by the simple process of pounding the leaf so as to soften the pulp ...

It's practically a party trick these days. While the world has certainly evolved and come a long way since the “olden days” of home-ec courses, there will always be certain household skills ...

An 1895 Montgomery Ward cabinet model treadle sewing machine is part of the Northwest Montana History Museum’s new exhibit Home Sewn: Thread, Cloth, Needles, and Yarn. (Courtesy photo ...

But instead of surrendering to despair, they picked up a needle and thread—transforming their skills into a thriving sewing business that now provides income and inspiration to other Afghan women.

Thati Zulu and Damian Willemse challenge you to put your skills to the test & thread the needle to win a only-Red-Bull can do experience. Onthatile 'Thati' Zulu, born in 2000 in Gauteng ...