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How to Make Your Own Clothes

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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. You might be able to find one at a consignment shop, a sewing machine repair shop, or ask relatives or friends if they have one that you could either buy or borrow.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair? Can you fix a repair yourself? Consider what your hobbies and interests are and look for work in those fields. Do you take your car to a car wash?