Nicoles Nickels

MAY 25, 2012

Name of Product: Lalaloopsy Sew Magical Mermaid Doll. Her mother remarked that the dolls are really well made and the first one she got from me last year shows no signs of wear and tear and she plays with it a lot! Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide and online, including Amazon. Price of Product: $34.99.

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Sewing Giveaway Niece 2012 91

Couponing 101

APRIL 8, 2020

You can make face masks with materials you probably already have on hand, and you don’t need to know how to sew. No-Sew Face Mask. No-sew face masks are probably the easiest option to put together quickly in a pinch. The CDC has two no-sew tutorials. Things to Keep in Mind.

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DIY Sewing Making Vacuums 105

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 8, 2015

One of the easiest things to make are DIY No Sew Catnip Toys. DIY No Sew Catnip Toys. Of course active play time is important to your cat’s health and well-being but so is good nutrition. The post DIY No Sew Catnip Toys Tutorial #MyCatMyMuse appeared first on FTM. So I try to make cat toys for our cats. Sharp Scissors.

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Sewing DIY Toys Petsmart 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

With some practice, patience, and some sewing know-how, you’ll be on your way to making your own clothing before you know it. If you have never attempted to make your own clothes before, or if you have little or no sewing skills, finding some good reference materials is a great place to start. Learn How to Sew.

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Clothes Clothing Making Sewing 216

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 16, 2013

I’m in love with pillowcase dresses, so I’ve included at least one of those, but I found a few other items to show you as well. Pinterest 04/16 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Sewing for Baby Girls' Nothing fancy, just something from Grandma. I love the combination of the natural linen and the silky under skirt and bow tie.

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Sewing Girls Baby Charlotte 55

Saving With Shellie

JULY 3, 2012

Lightweight undershirts work really well because they stretch easily. (You Why not upcycle it into a reusuable grocery bag? All it takes is a pair of scissors, a large safety pin, and about 10 minutes of your time. You can make your bag extra fancy by decorating with this fun sharpie tie dye method ). Make sure you cut off the seams).

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Groceries Grocery Sewing Giveaway 92

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

However, it is possible to have a greener Christmas, as well as find gifts that are a little more eco-friendly. My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. A great way to give a unique gift, as well as help save the planet. Pay attention to the wrapping materials that you use as well.

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Giving Holiday Gifts Recycle 202

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 20, 2014

National Sewing Month 2014 Giveaway. AllFreeSewing is hosting a month-long giveaway promotion where readers can be entered to win daily prizes, as well as enter to win the National Sewing Month 2014 Grand Prize Giveaway that’s valued at $2,000.00.

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Southwest Airlines Win Dog Treats Sewing 59

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

They offer daily deals on craft supplies, as well as great online crafting classes. Sewing Machine 911. You have to pay for many of their crafting classes, but they are offering several FREE classes right now. Sign up with Craftsy to gain access to these great FREE crafting classes: Micro Torch Basics. Creative Quilt Backs.

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Crafts Craft Sewing Machines Sewing 94

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Instead, I think a frog closure would work well, or even a simple loop & button! See Kate Sew has a project she refers to as Sweatshirt Liposuction ! I think it is just removing the collar, cuffs, and bottom, slit up the middle then sew around the raw edges to keep from rolling. But there are a few pins of it out there.

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Sewing School Lunch DIY Work 72

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

As well meaning and wonderful as she was, she was from an era when babies were left alone much more than is now recognized by child psychologists and pediatricians as being beneficial. Eventually, I did find my own way; I have raised three well-adjusted, delightful and independent children; I guess I must have done something right!

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Baby Music Sewing Machines Musical Instruments 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 23, 2013

So, here are some great ideas to get that grey matter alert and functioning well. Well, think again; remembering your times tables and reciting them off in your mind is a very good way of giving your brain some much-needed exercise. You can do brain exercises just about anywhere, at any time, on your own or in company.

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Activism Work Giving Simple 192

Couponing 101

JUNE 17, 2020

Christel’s Care products is a well-rated Etsy store that customers rave about. Sew Dope Creations. Sew Dope Creations has adorable, affordably priced clothing and accessories for children. Christel Care Products. Looking for handmade hair and skincare products and vegan soaps? Your search is over!

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Clothing and Accessories Bath and Body Works Health and Beauty Clothes 105

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2013

Unfortunately, I didn''t have much luck with finding any clothing for my daughter, but I did pretty well for myself. I''m no seamstress, but I can sew on a button. So mom made out well! I just can''t justify that price for kids shoes; their feet grow like weeds. I found 2 pairs of shorts and a pair of brand new Gap denim capris.

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Thrifty Finds Thrift Stores Thrifting 100

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 10, 2014

This is the Caroline Clutch from I Think Sew. This Simple Fold Over Clutch by Love to Sew also zips close and according to the maker (the pattern is from Flamingo Toes on Craftsy) goes together quickly! Also this was made with fall fabric, but is should do well in a spring/summer weight fabric. I love the orange!

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DIY Sewing Equal Simple 69

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

This is a website that features online classes to help you learn how to quilt, sew, bake, photograph and more. I am excited about trying the knife skills as well. Have you heard of Craftsy ? There is a HUGE variety of available topics. I also spotted quite a few FREE online craft classes from Craftsy.

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Crafts Craft Sewing Frugal Lives 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Have you a well loved chair that needs a bit of TLC? Well, maybe so but then again, you might want to think twice about it. Most pieces just stapled back on but there were a couple that I had to use the sewing machine to stitch. Maybe it is just something you found at a sale that doesn’t quite match your decor.

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Sewing Machines Furniture Re-use Arm and Hammer 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower. Containers.

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Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

Work With What You've Got

JANUARY 25, 2010

I didn’t sleep well last night and that always makes it hard, so I was grateful for easy pieces I knew I could just throw on and know would work together. Anyway, I woke up. And Nathan made pancakes, and then I went to Laura’s house and we worked on her Spring wardrobe. It was good times. I woke up super late today.

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Sewing Jewelry and Watches Thrifting Swap 40

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Mix well until you have a smooth mixture. Get creative and try some needlepoint, sewing, crocheting, or other hands-on crafts. Sewing machine or needle and thread. Pour your rice in the opening and add a few drops of lavender oil or dried lavender as well. Apply to your skin massaging gently and rinse with warm water.

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Frugal Sewing Machines Sewing Frugal Lives 110

Teresa's Deals

APRIL 28, 2015

With over 1000 locations in the US, Michael’s in the largest retailer of crafts, arts, framing, home décor as well as seasonal products. Head over to michaels.com and use the promo code to save on all the popular product categories including art supplies, baking, beading and jewelry making, kids crafts, sewing and needlework and more.

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Clothing and Accessories Jewelry and Watches Michael's Shoes 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

To many, working with a spouse would be too difficult, but our individual strengths and weaknesses complement each other and the arrangement has worked well. Our business was doing well and it seemed like the right time for us to buy. However a few years ago, we found ourselves with too much debt and not enough cash.

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Goals Debt Renovation Daughter 100

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 3, 2023

You could sew the sock shut (and maybe one day I will), but the advantage of a rubber band closure is that you can just pop off the outer sock and wash it when it gets dirty. The fabric split above the slit as well, so it was sort of a mess. So, I got out my sewing machine and did a quick repair for her.

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Frugal Mice Sewing Sewing Machines 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Instead they had a well, an outhouse, a wood burning stove for heat and another for cooking. Whenever we get into situations which threaten our self-reliance, we will find our freedoms threatened as well. It’s hard to capture rainwater or have a well if everything is paved. As President Heber J. We no longer know how.

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Canning At&T Gardening Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

If you sew, take off the buttons, zippers, lace, netting or whatever to use later. This idea serves well for the younger crew. Mom’s black cape, some makeup and a piece of cardboard cut and painted black to make bats ears can make someone into Dracula. After Halloween, the parts go back. Re-purpose the used costume.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Work With What You've Got

OCTOBER 8, 2010

The thing is…I can’t sew. Maybe not so much with the sewing when I was costuming… But still. I wasn’t GOING to sew, see I was going to use Stitch Witch. And well, I sort of miscalculated, and now it’s more of a long top, or a tunic than a dress, but I did do it. I mean, at all.

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Thrifting Sewing Thrift Stores Clothes 40

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

At its massive garment works in downtown Los Angeles, American Apparel designs, knits, cuts, dyes, and sews an eclectic lineup of stylish, well-fitting fashion basics. You can also pay $50 and receive $100 spending credit!

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Los Angeles Clothing and Accessories Sewing Storing 40

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Well, here’s an inexpensive homemade version found over at the blog Domestic Charm. This tutorial from Seams Happy walks you through a simple sewing pattern to make your own reusable Swiffer duster refills. The fleece ones hold dust really well, which is great for anyone with a dust allergy. Even better?

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DIY Homemade Coffee Mate Reuse 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Learn to crochet (knit, sew, build a birdhouse, build a model, play chess). Yahoo has one recipe [link] but if you google “Make butter without a churn” you will get other answers as well. Challenge your kids to find material and make up characters – then let them put on a puppet show for you! What do you know how to do?

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Entertainment Budgeting Budget At Home 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. If you maintain it by changing the oil, rotating the tires and keeping it clean you are well on your way to having a serviceable car for years. This used to be a common occurrence with a shoe repair shop on every main street. Buy good clothing, used.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Of course there are personal benefits as well – you save money by not buying or by buying used and you save money by not paying sales taxes for a new item. If you want to get fancy, draw, paint or sew buttons on it for eyes. Clothes pins. What do you reuse and how do you do it?

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Mix well until you have a smooth mixture. Get creative and try some needlepoint, sewing, crocheting, or other hands-on crafts. Sewing machine or needle and thread. Pour your rice in the opening and add a few drops of lavender oil or dried lavender as well. Apply to your skin massaging gently and rinse with warm water.

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Frugal Sewing Machines Sewing Pets 40

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MAY 16, 2011

Well, Melie Bianco may have answered both my prayers and my most pressing questions. Perfect for sewing your initials in for your granddaughter to find in years to come! I often wonder if I ever had the cash to spend on the real thing, what color would I get? What would I wear it with? This Charlotte handbag is TDF.

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Grandchildren Charlotte Sewing Press 53

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

I sew – still waiting for a granddaughter so I can make some of those cute little pillowcase dresses! Well, there is this one hat: Which looks round but is really flat, just a rectangle that is crocheted together at the ends and gathered together at the top. And I knit, but I’m a beginner…for about 10 years now.

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North Carolina Crochet Daughter Grandmother 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. You may as well flush that money down the toilet. 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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Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2015

From jewelry & sewing projects to body scrubs & homemade coasters, there’s something for everyone! Green Tea Scrub via Dear Crissy This body scrub will give skin a cleansing boost, and it’s the perfect addition to a well-deserved relaxation night for mom! 30 Mother’s Day DIY Gift Ideas 1. I love it!

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DIY Gifts Bath and Body Works Flowers and Gifts 40

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 23, 2013

The summers were shorter, hot, but not hot enough for a good tomato, the air was drier and the ground was, well, different. by Julie Wood Related Stories 04/16 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Sewing for Baby Girls 04/09 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Tin Cans 04/02 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Flip Flops. Prolifically.

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Gardening Garden Growing Plants 71