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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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Five Frugal Things | on a Monday!

The Frugal Girl

I found some red thread in my sewing box. And then I set up my sewing machine. So, I sewed a scrap piece of denim on the inside, using yellow thread to hide my stitching. Then I used blue thread to hand sew around the hole, to keep the hole from getting any bigger. She got it.

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Amazon: Best Choice Products Folding Sewing Table $99.99 (Reg $119.99)

For the Mommas

Amazon: Best Choice Products Folding Sewing Table $99.99 (Reg $119.99) Amazon has this amazing offer where you can score Best Choice Products Folding Sewing Table for ONLY $99.99, down from $119.99 with Free Shipping.

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Five Frugal Things | symphony for $10? Yes, please.

The Frugal Girl

I used a free $10 at Victoria’s Secret I signed up for their credit card ages ago (probably back when they still sent out catalogs. So I just always pop in and use them to get some free undies. I still need to sew down those frayed parts a bit, and secure the belt loop better, and then I’ll be done with this fix.

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

The Frugal Girl

Do your textbooks automatically come with an audio version, or do you use something to convert them? I try to use a variety of study methods to get the info stuck into my brain, and since this one requires no extra time on my part, I figure it’s worth keeping in my repertoire! Kristen, I have a sewing question. Thank you!!

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Alex Toys My First Sewing Kit $16.27 (Reg. $35)

For the Mommas

Alex Toys My First Sewing Kit $16.27 (Reg. $35). Amazon has Alex Toys My First Sewing Kit for $16.27 (Reg. $35) My First Sewing Kit will introduce children to the creative world of sewing. It’s a skill that lasts a lifetime and can be used to make adorable stuffed animals, notebook covers and more.

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Brother Easy-to-Use, Everyday Sewing Machine $58.99

For the Mommas

Designed for beginner sewers and those looking for a lightweight, easy to learn and use machine, the LS2125i is perfect for basic sewing and for making alterations to clothing and home dec items. FREE Shipping (reg $129.00).