{"id":237,"date":"2015-04-07T02:14:06","date_gmt":"2015-04-07T07:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lucyssewinglab.wordpress.com\/?p=237"},"modified":"2015-04-07T02:14:06","modified_gmt":"2015-04-07T07:14:06","slug":"thrifty-sewing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lucyssewinglab.com\/?p=237","title":{"rendered":"Thrifty Sewing"},"content":{"rendered":"

I remember when I wanted to start sewing again and purchased my first computerized machine. \u00a0Oh, and while I’m here I better pick up a few things. Thrifty sewing was not a part of my vocabulary, yet. \u00a0This nifty sewing kit (ended up being a huge waste of money), some needles (thank goodness they fit), oh and I need this pincushion (it didn’t matter that the little cheesy sewing kit already had a pincushion.)\u00a0 I was so excited! I couldn’t wait to make something.<\/p>\n

Things took a slightly different turn once I got home and realized I didn’t have fabric. \u00a0I ran into my room and snatched up the first castoff clothing I could find. \u00a0I had to sew! \u00a0I practiced making straight lines. \u00a0Okay, this was fun for a few minutes. \u00a0I wanted to MAKE something real! \u00a0So, off I went to the local fabric store. \u00a0I wish I knew then the things I’m going to tell you now.<\/p>\n

1.Be THRIFTY! \u00a0Shop the remnant pile. But, know your prices, just because it’s in the pile doesn’t mean it isn’t somewhere else in the store for a lower price.\u00a0A sale doesn’t mean the fabric is fairly priced.<\/p>\n

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  1. Set a price limit in your head and don’t pay over that amount for fabric unless you just cannot go home without it.<\/li>\n
  2. Buy fabrics at Walmart at the lowest price possible.\u00a0Usually around $2 a yard<\/li>\n
  3. Use Walmart fabric to practice. \u00a0Then\u00a0move on to the fabric you are dying to use.<\/li>\n
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    Do not skimp on quality thread. \u00a0You will regret it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Never, ever, pay full price for a pattern. \u00a0Most patterns go on sale for around one to two dollars. \u00a0Just wait and plan your shopping trips.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    \u00a0Shop your closet. YouTube has wonderful videos on refashioning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Save coupons and stack as many as possible each shopping trip.\u00a0Ask if they take competitors coupons.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Do not buy the magazines<\/a>. You can read them online. \u00a0If you search hard enough you can usually find the patterns or some close to the ones in the magazine for free online.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    When notions\u00a0go on sale, stock up! \u00a0Buy more than you think you will ever use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The expensive scissors, rotary blade, cutting boards are worth the extra money. \u00a0But, do not pay full price! \u00a0These things go on sale too.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Free patterns! You can find them online. Also, they are hanging in your closet. Your best fitting tee shirt is the perfect base for any other shirt you want to make.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Most of all….ENJOY!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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