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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learning to sew takes time and equipment. A super short history of sewing. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. Clothing is cheap, sewing is not.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

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. 10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet?

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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

Kristen, I have a sewing question. I was planning to cut a patch from a ripped pair of no longer worn jeans and then hand sew it from the inside out. I don’t know how to use a sewing machine so hand sewing it is. Hospital time is where I’m going to seriously gain skills. I want to repair a pair of jeans.

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Cool Maker Sew N’ Style Sewing Machine – $22

Saving With Shellie

This Cool Maker Sew N’ Style Sewing Machine looks like a ton of fun for a girl that you know! Here are all the details: The Sew N’ Style Machine is safe and easy to use! The Cool Maker Sew N’ Style Machine is for Cool Makers aged 6+. Find more great Amazon Deals like cheap MP3 albums, grocery savings and toy sales.

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Singer Sew Mate Sewing Machine – $90 (Shipped)

Saving With Shellie

This is a great deal on a Singer Sew Mate Sewing Machine for just $90 (Shipped)! The Singer 5400 Sew Mate electronic sewing machine boasts features to make sewing a breeze! Stitch width and length are set at the optimum setting every time but are fully adjustable for your specific sewing needs.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

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. 10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet?

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Handheld Sewing Machine – $7.99

Saving With Shellie

Check out this sweet Handheld Sewing Machine ! This hand-held sewing machines is great for quick repairs or jobs that conventional desktop machines can not handle. Perfect for sewing curtains while on the rod, mending a torn pocket without having to remove your garment, or hemming up pants. Find more Great Deals happening now.