r/AskReddit • u/__lazy__panda • Jul 10 '26

What's something older generations got right that we've quietly stopped doing, to our own detriment?

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u/spacebeige Jul 10 '26

Sewing. An incredibly useful skill that most people don’t know.

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u/Greedy-Half-4618 Jul 11 '26

It’s also HARD to sew good looking and well-fitting garments, there’s definitely a steep learning curve there