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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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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. The post Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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American Girl Crafts Dog Sew Just $8 (reg $15)

Saving Cents With Sense

This American Girl Crafts Dog Sew and Stuff Kit, 2013 Girl of The Year Saige is just $8.32 (reg $14.99). About: Craft inspired by Saige; Girl of the Year 2013 from American Girl. Saige draws on her artistic talents to face a challenge and inspires girls to do the same. That is a 44% savings. Makes one dog.

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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+. Snag it for just $22 today, regularly $35. Requires 4xAA batteries (not included).

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Amazon: Lalaloopsy Littles Sew Cute Doll Set Only $17.93 (Reg. $29.99)!

Couponing 101

Right now Amazon has the Lalaloopsy Littles Sew Cute Patient Doll Set on sale for only $17.93 (reg. The Lalaloopsy Littles Stumbles Bumps ‘n’ Bruises Sew Cute Patient Doll offers children ages four years and up a fun and colorful way to play doctor. Great gift idea for a little girl! See more gift ideas here !

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04/16 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Sewing for Baby Girls

Nicoles Nickels

Perfect when you are out, since kids are so prone to getting stuff on themselves. The Hannah Playset from The Charlotte Letters is the perfect thing for little girls in the hot summer months. Pinterest 04/16 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Sewing for Baby Girls'

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Five Frugal Things | A lunch-y edition

The Frugal Girl

I did not buy a new lunchbox I have an old one that my kids used for packing lunches for their tutorial classes. I turned it inside out, used some matching thread from my sewing box, and closed up the hole. The post Five Frugal Things | A lunch-y edition appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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