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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

I’ve seen you mention on your blog that you sometimes listen to your textbooks instead of reading them. Kristen, I have a sewing question. I was planning to cut a patch from a ripped pair of no longer worn jeans and then hand sew it from the inside out. I don’t know how to use a sewing machine so hand sewing it is.

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How to Make Your Own DIY Face Mask

Couponing 101

You can make face masks with materials you probably already have on hand, and you don’t need to know how to sew. No-Sew Face Mask. No-sew face masks are probably the easiest option to put together quickly in a pinch. The CDC has two no-sew tutorials.

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UPDATE ON THE BLOG!!

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

My hubby and I spent several weeks preparing for an event in Dallas (sewing cooking ect)-so we didn''t post much. We finally attended and I got so ill we had to come home after the first day. So some of the grocery store matchups did not get posted. I am behind this weekend and ill. I will get things up as soon as I can.

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What I do in my "spare" time.

The Coupon Game

Every so often, I enjoy taking my cheap-o Kenmore sewing machine out of the closet, dusting it off, and taking it for a spin. Anyways, I started a sewing blog earlier this year and every so often I'll post the projects I've been working on. You can read more about this project on my other blog, SewWhatSteph.com.

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No Sew Grocery Bag Tutorial + Grocery Giveaway!

Saving With Shellie

You can read about her inexpensive children’s activity ideas at her blog Having Fun at Home. Head to Having Fun at Home to Enter to win a $20 Grocery Store Gift Card! Hurry, this giveaway ends Friday, July 13. Katey loves all things quirky and creative. You can also follow her on Pinterest or on Facebook for more fun ideas.

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How to Learn Frugal Tricks in a New Town

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Frugal blogs can be an excellent way to learn about how to save in your new locale. Simply type in “frugal blogs” and your city, and you will likely find several blogs. Don’t be surprised if some of the blogs have not been updated in a year or two. That is okay. Ask the locals.

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