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Five Frugal Things | on a Monday!

The Frugal Girl

I fixed Zoe’s red sweatshirt She works at Target, so she either has to wear a red Target vest or a red shirt, and I’m proud to say that she has thrifted a bunch of her red tops. I found some red thread in my sewing box. And then I set up my sewing machine. And then I set up my sewing machine. She got it.

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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. Clothing is cheap, sewing is not.

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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

Last Friday, Zoe was working and I had no plans, so I called the office and asked if they had some seats for that night’s concert. I used yellow thread and sewed over the existing yellow stitching…so the patch is securely in place, but my stitching is basically invisible. My $77 ticket immediately became $10. a mushroom!)

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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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Walmart.com: Michley 100-Piece Sewing Kit $4.50 (Reg $11.05)

For the Mommas

Walmart.com: Michley 100-Piece Sewing Kit $4.50 (Reg $11.05) Walmart has Michley 100-Piece Sewing Kit for $4.50 (Reg $11.05). This set works well as a beginner sewing kit, because it contains […]. The post Walmart.com: Michley 100-Piece Sewing Kit $4.50 (Reg $11.05) appeared first on FTM.

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Handheld Sewing Machine – $7.99

Saving With Shellie

Check out this sweet Handheld Sewing Machine ! This hand-held sewing machines is great for quick repairs or jobs that conventional desktop machines can not handle. Perfect for sewing curtains while on the rod, mending a torn pocket without having to remove your garment, or hemming up pants. It is only $7.99