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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With some practice, patience, and some sewing know-how, you’ll be on your way to making your own clothing before you know it. If you have never attempted to make your own clothes before, or if you have little or no sewing skills, finding some good reference materials is a great place to start. Learn How to Sew.

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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

Check out local buy-and-sell groups or consignment shops. If you’re crafty, consider sewing or knitting some items yourself. Look for Second-Hand Items Babies grow quickly and outgrow their clothes and gear just as fast. You can also look online on Facebook or Craigslist for baby gear for sale by parents.

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Make a Racing Halloween Costume for CHEAP! {Less than $5}

For the Mommas

Here’s what I used: I bought a plain red sleeper from a consignment shop for $1.99. Fabric glue $2.00 (because I was too lazy to sew). They happen to have a checkered flag print handkerchief for $0.50 (I would have used checkered duct tape otherwise). Cut a patch off of an old hat my husband had in the closet.