Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 3, 2013
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.
Coupons Do Work
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
I remember when my mom crafted a ‘shre-ra’ costume or my friend sewed up a ‘pencil’ costume (yes she was a pencil. Same for my son who only loves Dinosaurs and states. Here are 20 ideas : No Sew Prince Charming Costume DIY Tutorial. $1 IT was cute but a bit of a joke years later).
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The Coupon Game
AUGUST 13, 2011
Every so often, I enjoy taking my cheap-o Kenmore sewing machine out of the closet, dusting it off, and taking it for a spin. Anyways, I started a sewing blog earlier this year and every so often I'll post the projects I've been working on. I think it appreciates the attention.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 23, 2012
My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. For years, my son happily used the scarf I knitted for him. From photography to woodworking to painting to sewing, you can use your talents to create personal and unique gifts. Buy Vintage. My sister-in-law routinely gives items that she crochets.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 31, 2014
We took Home Economics (translate that to cooking and sewing class) instead of shop. We, and society, teach our young daughters that they should be a ‘princess’ – yet teach our sons that they need to be a business mogul. Female Entrepreneurs: How to Be a Start Up Queen Should You Learn To Sew? Help her find the way.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
Our son is 29 and biological. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. Just over the past week, our son replaced the fuel pump and exhaust system on his truck. I’m in my 60’s, I’ve been married to the love of my life for 44 years and we have two adult “kids.”
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 26, 2014
For instance, we regularly do the following frugal activities: Hang clothes to dry indoors on a wooden drying rack, Buy food in bulk when it is cheap and freeze the excess or store it, Buy used (for clothing and furniture), Cut my son and husband’s hair. Have my husband dye my hair. Make our own laundry detergent.
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