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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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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

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Sometimes, as we shop we see things we would like to own and decide to treat ourselves with a gift or two as well. So, hey, I guess I can take the tax reduction next year as well as this! I always shop for Christmas wrapping paper, gift tags, boxes and really nice ornaments the week after Christmas. Winter clothes.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

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As long as we buy them from an authorized source, we can get a guarantee as well. Much of the time, baby clothes aren’t used harshly — especially newborn and early infant clothing. We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. Baby Items.

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up!

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” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace? I’ve found that many of my clothes I want to get rid of, I’ve only worn once or twice (and a few still have the tags on)! Sell some of the items. Really consider the items you’ve put in your “get rid of pile.”

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method!

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” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace? I’ve found that many of my clothes I want to get rid of, I’ve only worn once or twice (and a few still have the tags on)! Sell some of the items. Really consider the items you’ve put in your “get rid of pile.”

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Tidying Up – Saving You Money!

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” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace? I’ve found that many of my clothes I want to get rid of, I’ve only worn once or twice (and a few still have the tags on)! Sell some of the items. Really consider the items you’ve put in your “get rid of pile.”

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Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. If you need to work a second job, it might as well be interesting to you. 19 – Shop thrifty for you clothing needs.