Lots of sewing things. Used to sew my own clothes while I was teaching because I couldn't afford to buy them. Teacher pay in Florida was low then and really still low now compared to other states.
I made my own clothes when I was very young. I, too, taught school for many years. I don't think the pay has ever been enough compensation for all that teachers do. In Florida or anywhere else. Certainly not in Maryland which is where I am.
Somewhere in timer I was at small 10cents store and saw a bathtub full of buttons and bins full of notions of all kinds. It sure brought back a wonderful memory. Great puzzle.
These objects eventually are put to use when nothing else works!