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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
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 Posted - Dec 04 2017 : 06:19:02 AM
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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
February 2016 Farmgirl of the Month
http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7115 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Dec 04 2017 : 06:51:24 AM
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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
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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Posted - Dec 04 2017 : 06:56:53 AM
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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
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
752 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2017 : 05:41:40 AM
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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.
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
February 2016 Farmgirl of the Month
http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
752 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2017 : 12:53:42 PM
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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
February 2016 Farmgirl of the Month
http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
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