Sewing machines make a comeback


	Sewing machines make a comeback

JICWyllie

4-21-2008 6:11 AM

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economy, consumers, i-spending, i-decrease, i-consequences, i-thrift

JICWyllie says:

A definite sign of the times, as the new age of thrift arrives. Sewing machine manufacturers would be a good investment, too ... not to mention Adam Smith's favorite - pin manufacturers

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