I could have done so much if I'd known some carpentry basics. I recently bought myself a dedicated automatic screwdriver. It doesn't double as a drill, which I like a lot because I can never find all the attachments to turn one of those things into a screwdriver.
Above, the handy little tool I bought--20 bucks or so.
With this, I've done all types of basic home repairs. I repaired my raised beds, for example. It took me a long time, but I did it myself instead of hiring someone, which is normally what the RG does when he becomes frustrated with my lengthy repair processes.
My first home ec project was indeed an apron. After that it was an "A-line" skirt. It was made of a turquoise "denim-type" fabric. We had a lot of fun making these items. I still remember my teacher, Mrs. Miner. She was a very precise quilter, and that translated to a teacher with high standards.
To this day, I do alterations. At one time I sewed individual items, like dresses, jackets, capris, and even pajamas, but now I buy them and alter them to suit my taste.
We, too, made applesauce as one of our first cooking projects! As a teacher, I now notice that my students (who have not had home ec) do not even know they can easily make their own applesauce. Sad.
My mother and aunt both took shorthand. They still use it to this day! Whenever I visit, I will find grocery lists or to do lists written with steno characters. If I put my mind to it, I'm pretty sure I could recall it, too.
Cher
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