Verla Starkey and Merla Swenson like to say they are a part of a do-it-yourself family.

This started during the Great Depression in the 1930s when the now 95-year-old identical twins were living in Ogden and started dressing alike to save their family some money on clothing.

Their father brought home flour sacks from work, and their mother used the sacks as material for their clothing — pajamas, hats, and anything else — and the young girls learned the importance of sewing their own clothes.

Taking care of things and including taking care of themselves not only helped to save money but was mentally stimulating, provided something to be proud about and a sense of achievement.

And at 95 years old — well, really 95-and-a-half, as they are quick to remind you — being around to tell their s

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