I guess that you would call me one of the young ones, but I was taught many crafts and skills growing up. (I'm not saying that this something that you see a lot here) My school had a program where we made dulcimers...my grandmother taught me how to quilt and crochet...my mother made sure that I know how to mend my own clothing...etc

But, when it comes to some skills such as knitting and crocheting, it is definately cheaper to buy a sweater at wal-mart than it is to buy that yarn to make may own. I remember when we needed a half-knit scarf to use as a prop in a school play. We went out and bought a scarf off of a corner stand and unraveled it rather than buy the yarn and half-knit one--because the scarf was cheaper than the yarn!

I would love to learn more traditional skills, though. If anyone knows where I could around NYC, please let me know. )I want to learn everything!)