Everyone likes to save money. With your sewing, it is easier to do than
you might think. And…think about this, the more you save, the more you
will have put aside when you want that special fabric or that new
sewing machine.
Here are a few ideas to help you save money with your sewing that you may not have thought of.
Save buttons, zippers etc from clothing that has worn out. Keep a
sectioned container and store these items, you will be surprised how
often you can recycle.
Always check the remnant table when in your fabric store, you will find
some great bargains. Often times you can combine like colors in prints,
stripes and plain fabrics into an outfit, and all from the remnant
table.
With the cute tops around, like the camisole styles, they take little
fabric so the remnant table is often a great place to find fabric for
these.
You often see the plain color singlet style tops on sale, these can be
made individual for just you, with beads, appliqués, braiding, cording,
embroidery, once again, your imagination can have a party.
End of season pattern sales are a great place to stock up on patterns, they can go at very reasonable prices, great savings.
If you buy end of season fabrics when they are on sale, you will have
them to start your next wardrobe for next season. You will be a “season
ahead” so to speak.
Check out the Manchester stores and soft furnishings. I use a lot of
soft furnishing fabric, mainly because they are different and you
rarely see them made up into fashion garments.
When flat sheets are on sale, they usually are really fantastic prices,
they can make up into wonderful curtains, or join two to make a
duvet/quilt cover, sew around the edges, leave one end open, add
buttons and buttonholes and ….viola!!! a new quilt cover and matching
curtains. They can also be made into a couch throws. Your imagination
will have a wonderful time with what you can do
When interior design shops have to replace their sample ranges, many of
these samples are just the right size for throw cushions and other
craft items. It only takes a question and they can only say “yes or
no”. If they say yes, you are a winner. If they say no, then ask the
next design shop you find.
Check out the shops that have a rewards system. If you join as a
member, when you have spent a certain amount you qualify for a discount
on your purchases. See if you have one with this offer near you and
take advantage of it. If there isn’t one, why not suggest it to your
favorite supplier.
I hope these tips have given you some ideas, so start saving money with your sewing, it’s all in the planning.
© CTBaird 2006 SewMoreForU
