Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Learning to sew takes time and equipment. A super short history of sewing. Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Clothing is cheap, sewing is not.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I make notes of gift ideas for my family and friends throughout the year.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

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

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

I didn’t bother sewing the squares to have neat edges, like I’ve seen on Pinterest. And when these squares wear out, I’ll head to the thrift store for some cheap flannel shirts. This post is linked to Follow Our Thrift. Thanks for supporting Family Balance Sheet. It seemed like a lot of waste too.

DIY 100

DIY Thrifting Thrift Stores Vacuums 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. Think high school senior portraits or family photos for Christmas cards. Consider tutoring.

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2013

I stopped by my two favorite thrift stores last week: Salvation Army & Community Aid, a local store. Finally, spring has arrived in central PA, so I carved out some time last Wednesday to hit the thrift stores. I''m no seamstress, but I can sew on a button. Do you shop at thrift stores? Thrifting'

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Thrifty Finds Thrift Stores Thrifting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

We have the walls lined with shelves and each family member used to spend time hunting for the tool needed and then put it back in a different place. Shared memory exists between you as to where that electric screwdriver or sewing case is stored. I carried this idea to our garage. Re-build that memory when things get rearranged.

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Organic Organization Home Painting 177