10.14.08
Saving Money by Sewing at Home
The economy is in the crapper but I want to take this opportunity to make more crafts and gifts instead of just buying stuff from Target. I started doing research into sewing projects and came across a Bend the Rules sewing group in Flickr which was inspired by Amy Karol’s sewing book. I haven’t bought the book yet but in my quest to make more instead of buying more, I think this is a good place to start.
I haven’t touched a sewing machine in 10 years but I was inspired yesterday when I saw a friend’s baby wearing a cute sock monkey bib. I’m going to try that first. Sure, there are some curves in a bib, but it shouldn’t be too difficult. I looked online and found sock monkey fabric for $9.00/yard. I think it will pair well with heather brown backing or just solid brown fabric. If anyone finds it cheaper, let me know. Because if you didn’t get the message, I’m seriously pinching pennies these days.
plumpfiction said,
October 17, 2008 at 11:02 pm
On top of saving money there’s something wonderful about giving someone a gift you’ve made with your very own hands. I hadn’t touched a sewing machine in 10 years either until I got pregnant with my son and went into nesting overdrive. Now I’m addicted to making gifts. If you’re on the sock monkey track (I decorated the nursery with the sock monkey fabric range you mentioned) another fun gift is actually making sock monkeys. Super easy, can do it by hand instead of getting the sewing machine out and kids LOVE them. Google it for free patterns or there’s the book sock and glove (http://craftschmaft.wordpress.com/2007/12/27/oooh-i-cant-wait/)
Anyway, that’s probably enough of my rambling on your blog
Good luck with it!