Reply #79: My mom was a seamstress, and she taught me to sew, throughout the 1980s.

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However, the need for sewing is declining fast! No need to "peg" pants legs, no need to raise the hem, no need for fitting the bustline on an otherwise great dress, no need to tailor the waist on those pants that are already out of style.

I suppose it's all thanks to sweatshops.
These days, clothing is fairly disposable.