The Frugal Girl
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
We fixed Zoe’s skirt with scissors She’d thrifted this checked skirt, which had a sort of odd belt thing at the bottom. The buckle was very poorly-designed and would not ever stay in place (which is probably why this skirt ended up at the thrift store in the first place!)
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 3, 2013
Learning to sew takes time and equipment. A super short history of sewing. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. Clothing is cheap, sewing is not.
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Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt. And a friend of mine sells her homemade Christmas candy this time of year.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 17, 2013
I stopped by my two favorite thrift stores last week: Salvation Army & Community Aid, a local store. I only go on Wednesdays, because both stores offer an additional 50% off on almost everything. Finally, spring has arrived in central PA, so I carved out some time last Wednesday to hit the thrift stores.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt. My mom makes and sells Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls. Babysit or House Sit.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
I didn’t bother sewing the squares to have neat edges, like I’ve seen on Pinterest. And when these squares wear out, I’ll head to the thrift store for some cheap flannel shirts. This post is linked to Follow Our Thrift. It seemed like a lot of waste too. These squares will be dusting my floors.
Work With What You've Got
OCTOBER 8, 2010
I got this dress at a thrift store a while back and it was floor length. The thing is…I can’t sew. It was eventually suggested that maybe I costume shows using rented pieces, or thrifted. Maybe not so much with the sewing when I was costuming… But still. I wasn’t GOING to sew, see I was going to use Stitch Witch.
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