Sewing: General Discussion

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Staying Warm When the SHTF --Survival Sewing
http://www.shtfblog.com/staying-warm-when-the-shtf-survival-sewing/

by RANGER MAN on OCTOBER 11, 2010
Guest Post by Julie Anne Eason of SeriousSewing.com

I wish I could say I looked as hot as Survival Babe Betty, but I do live in Maine and heat is a concern even in the best of circumstances. When the SHTF, though, how are you going to keep warm in the colder months? I’m sure you already know how to build all kinds of fancy fires and own the latest in winter survival camo. But fires are kind of useless when you have to roam away from camp to find food, and high-tech clothing materials tend to be thin and wear out quickly. So, what’s a frozen survivalist to do? Here are a few low-tech ideas. --- continued at link, above ---

Includes information on :
  • silk and wool
    natural insulation
    knitting
    Felting
    Sewing
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