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| Sobyn |
Posted - Dec 04 2017 : 06:19:02 AM
Hello sisters,
I've been organizing my craft room and pulling myself out of survival mode. One thing I've been inspired to think about is making my own clothes for myself and my kids (mostly my daughters). Part of this is for the ability to make things we like and fit well, partly because making things with my own hands is rewarding in itself, and partly because I HATE most of the "styles" in the store right now (ESPECIALLY those for little girls). The problem is fabric is so expensive!! Even buying it 50% off (which you can always find if you just wait for the sale cycle) I can often buy complete outfits new for less than the fabric. That said I'm starting to find that the quality of store bought clothes is rapidly declining. Anyway I'm wondering if any of you have suggestions for getting fabric (or trim, notions etc) to make clothes on a budget? How do you make sewing affordable or even frugal?
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
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| Sobyn |
Posted - Dec 05 2017 : 12:53:42 PM
Thanks Sherone, I just downloaded their app but learned that some of the coupons don't work in conjunction with the sale price (even though the coupon itself says it does). So I need to learn what works with what so I can take the most advantage of it. The app is great as it has the weekly sales and coupons on it and I signed up for the text coupons so I get those too.
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
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| sherone_13 |
Posted - Dec 05 2017 : 07:47:37 AM
Joanns has lots of online coupons. If you have a smart phone, they can scan right off of your phone. Get on their email list, so you can see their sales.
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| Sobyn |
Posted - Dec 05 2017 : 05:41:40 AM
Sheets are a good idea! I will keep my eyes out for sheets and larger clothing with great fabric. One problem is we don’t have good thrift stores here but I’ll watch at the stores we do have. I also need to learn if/how Joann’s will stack coupons for things I need to buy there. I know Hobby Lobby doesn’t stack at all, those are our two fabric stores.
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Dec 04 2017 : 12:10:47 PM
I have used sheets in wonderful prints and great quality/condition fabric for aprons and other clothing items. I have found LOTS of them at thrift stores for a "not much". Might give that a thought as well!
CJ
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| sherone_13 |
Posted - Dec 04 2017 : 07:58:22 AM
Consider using cute sheets that you can buy at thrift stores for little girls dresses. I have used sheets for the Mtn. Man Rendezvous clothing that I sew. I have also made cute tiered tye died skirts and tops out of used sheets.
Sherone
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| churunga |
Posted - Dec 04 2017 : 06:56:53 AM
One can get fabric at thrift stores. The Saver's here has a whole rack of yardage that isn't expensive. I also like to buy a hideous-looking prom or bridesmaid dress just for the fabric. I only shop store sales for basics such as muslin and interfacing because this cannot be retrieved from a garment. Check out dumpsters for discarded clothing too. It is free and that is a good price.
Marie, Sister #5142
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Dec 04 2017 : 06:51:24 AM
Sabrina, I knew a woman who bought dresses at thrift stores, Salvation Army, Goodwill, and garage sales with enough fabric she liked and ripped them apart. After washing and ironing the fabric she made clothes for herself and children. Also a good way to get buttons and trim. Larger the size of the dresses the better.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
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