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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. Why learn to sew?

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

My hobbies include hiking/walking/running outside, reading, museums, and listening to music. Sewing holes in clothes, using up leftovers before they go bad, finding free activities for my little on the weekends, checking buy nothing or marketplace before purchasing- I am always just looking for ways to spend money. Here she is: 1.

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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learning how to make your own clothes is a pastime that will not only save you some money, it is skill that can evolve into a hobby that you love. With some practice, patience, and some sewing know-how, you’ll be on your way to making your own clothing before you know it. Learn How to Sew. Getting Started.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation. Return Unused Purchases. Babysit or House Sit.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation. 10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas.

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