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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learning how to make your own clothes is a pastime that will not only save you some money, it is skill that can evolve into a hobby that you love. With some practice, patience, and some sewing know-how, you’ll be on your way to making your own clothing before you know it. Here are some helpful tips to get you going.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. We ending up buying our current home in 2015, when local prices and interest rates were significantly lower. helping out 7. The same goes for things like clothes. Childhood joy. My garden.

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Save Big on Children’s Clothing at Costco

Couponing 101

Buying a lot of new school clothes for your child can be a costly endeavor. Through August 26, Costco is offering extra savings on online clothing purchases. Here’s how the savings work: Buy 3 items, save $3 Buy 4 items, save $6 Buy 5 items, save $9 Buy 6 items, save $12 Buy 7-12 items, save $15-$30.

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A day in the life: a nursing school day

The Frugal Girl

6:30 I woke up, laid motionless in bed in the dark for a while, then checked my phone (I know, I know… the routine of champions.) 7:00 I got up, threw some clothes on, did a bare minimum hair/makeup thing, and ate a bowl of shredded wheat. Why under the pillow? Time to walk back home. 2:00-2:30 Break time!

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TODAY ONLY – 30% off Shoes & Clothing Cartwheel Offers

For the Mommas

TODAY ONLY – 30% off Shoes & Clothing Cartwheel Offers. Today (7/3) only, Target is offering up several HOT Cartwheel offers that will save you 30% on Shoes & Clothing for your family. These awesome Cartwheel offers cover clothing, swimwear, shoes and much more. 30% off Shoes for the Family.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I’m fifty years old, married almost 25 years, with four sons of various ages ranging from all grown up to still-working-on-it. ? Every time we’ve owned a home we ended up with horrible neighbors, but renting, I don’t worry as much about that–if the neighborhood goes south, we can move easily.

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Portable Travel Clothing Steamer – $19.99

Saving With Shellie

And right now on Amazon , you can pick up this Portable Travel Clothing Steamer for only $19.99 (regularly $39.99) when you use code 3MDIB2I2 at checkout! It heats up in 2 minutes and has an automatic shut-off. Price was current at publishing time: 7/25/16 at 11:00 CDT, however prices and availability are subject to change.

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