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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learning to sew takes time and equipment. Will it end up saving you money or costing you money in the end? 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. Sewing today has dropped out of main stream life.

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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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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money. She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. Ny taking your own bags, reusing plastic bags you already have or even sewing some fabric bags from old t-shirts and things you can save a lot.

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Singer Sewing Machine $99.99 {Best Price}

For the Mommas

Today only, this Singer Sewing Machine is on sale for just $99.99, shipping is free. SINGER 7256 Fashion Mate 70-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Automatic Needle Threader. 70 Stitch Sewing Machine with 5 Presser Feet & Instructional DVD is Perfect For Crafting, Sewing and Quilting.

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5 Easy Ways to Save Money in the Kitchen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s also one of the places in our home where we often inadvertently spend too much money. Most people will read this, and think “yeah, there are a lot of ways to save money on food…” While there are many good tips about how to save on your groceries that’s not the only place where we spend too much money in the kitchen.

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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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Don’t Throw that Away! Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items

For the Mommas

Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items. When most of us make the decision to start saving money, the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. Did you know that you can also save money by reusing old items that you would normally throw away? Don’t Throw that Away!