Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

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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Clothes Clothing Making Sewing 216

Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

That means you can often find gently used baby items in excellent condition for a fraction of the retail price. Check out local buy-and-sell groups or consignment shops. If you’re crafty, consider sewing or knitting some items yourself. For example, you can turn old t-shirts into baby onesies and use socks as booties.

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Budgeting Budget Baby Friends And Family Sale 52

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2013

Many secondhand sites and consignment stores sell expensive, barely-used baby convertible cribs for a fraction of the cost compared to a department store or boutique. Use a Dresser as a Changing Table. When your child outgrows diapers you can continue using the dresser for her clothing. Reupholster Second-Hand Furniture.

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Budgeting Budget Painting Hardware 94

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

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

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Halloween Cheap Making Consignment Shops 40

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 5, 2014

My daughter has been exchanging kid clothing with friends and family as well as making great use of consignment stores. Tide to Go goes everywhere with us, because it’s easier to get a stain out when you attack it at the early stage. An easier way to use Gain. Key product highlights include: Gain Flings.

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Giveaway Family Tide Kids and Family 111