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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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. This used to be a common occurrence with a shoe repair shop on every main street.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Are you a knitter, or crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? And finally, #30: Make a coupon book. Using several of the above list of ideas, make a coupon book for the recipient to use at their leisure.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

I carried this idea to our garage. Every home has those out of the way, hard to reach places, whether it is the top shelf of a closet, the attic, the basement, a far corner of the garage or the shed outside. Shared memory exists between you as to where that electric screwdriver or sewing case is stored.

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Organic Organization Home Painting 177

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Purchase Information: Good Housekeeping Books. 7 YEARS YOUNGER: The Revolutionary 7-Week Anti-Aging Plan (7YY/Hearst Magazines, January 2, 2012), a new book by the editors of Good Housekeeping magazine. Product Name: May Designs May Book. May Books are canvas covered completly customizable journals and agendas.

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2012 Gifts Holiday Good Housekeeping 102

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

moving the sewing machine to the spare room (I hope to set up a separate area in there, once it's been thoroughly de-cluttered and reorganized).painting moving the sewing machine to the spare room (I hope to set up a separate area in there, once it's been thoroughly de-cluttered and reorganized).painting the carpet. the carpet.

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Making Home and Garden Craigslist Green And Frugal 40