Basic Skills

This as much about "survival" as executive function - although both are covered.

Basic Skills - and what are they?
http://www.marcandangel.com/2008/06/02/50-things-everyone-should-know-how-to-do/
http://abundance-blog.marelisa-online.com/?p=107


Knots & Lashing:
http://www.geocities.com/guide_camp/knots.html
Sewing:
Sew a Shoulder Satchel:
http://www.sewing.org/enthusiast/html/et_shouldersatchel.html
Dress Up Your Jeans:
http://www.sewing.org/enthusiast/html/et_elegant_dressy_cargo_jeans.html
beginner sewing ideas:
peasant skirt pattern (no pockets):
http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen=PSKIRT
smple gathered skirt (no pockets)

not so beginner:
http://www.sewmodestclothing.com/spiralskirt.shtml
interesting hood:
http://birchstreetclothing.com/images/product/backs/pdf/w853.pdf
tutorial on double tie pants (3.25 yards?)