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| Most patterns are very expensive these days (most running $11.95 to $16.95) I did pick up 2 last week when I went to the fabric store looking for a specific fabric that I needed, I couldn't get the fabric that I needed at that branch of the store I went to but they had put a small postcard type ad in my bag with the patterns for this weekend and one of the items on sale were most of the patterns I wanted/needed so I made a trip to the other branch of the store today and bought 10 patterns valued at $148.50 for $10. The only fabric store available to me anymore is Joanns Fabrics and I have to travel a half hour in either direction to get to the nearest ones so on the rare occasions where I do go I like to make it worth my while and I was headed in that direction anyway today so I stopped on my way back thru and I think it was definately worth my while for a savings like that. Joanns has this Simplicity pattern sale once, sometimes twice a year and I couldn't believe my luck that most of the patterns on my list were included in the sale. Of the 8 that are still left on my wish list 4 weren't included in the sale anyway so I still wouldn't have been able to get those today.
Lord keep you arm around my shoulder & your hand over my mouth If God brings you to it, He will see you through it 'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'
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Frugal tip
Sign up for the e-mail specials for the stores you like. Office Depot, Joannes, etc. The business will send you the specials, most of which apply to online sales, instead of you making a trip into town. They will deliver to your door saving you valuable time.
Use the extended zip code for faster delivery, at least one day sometimes more.
Also, bookmark the websites of the manufacturers that you like, simplicity for patterns and such, these companies have specials as well and they're not out of pattern #xxx, because the local store doesn't think that size will sell in your location.
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I've been sewing for years and have kept every pattern I've ever used. And yes, they can add to the money you spend at the fabric store. I've found many of the cheaper patterns frustrating. They don't fit well and some have even been misshapen, as if no one ever make one to see if the idea worked. I do have a tendency to spend more for a pattern since I like the way they go together.
That being said, basic patterns really don't change that much, more trim or a little more gathering or different colours. I've combined patterns or modified them to give a different look.
You might want to try garage sales or 2nd hand stores. Using fabrics you buy today will give the old favorites a new look. Besides, some of the old styles are fabulous and you could start a new trend!
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When my daughter was in high school (03 - 07) the current fashion tread was the same as when I was in high school (35 yrs ago this past week) and I happened to stumble on a pile of patterns in mom's attic that were my grandmothers all of them were from when she had made me a bunch of tops for school - needless to say I put them to good use making daughter a bunch of those same tops for her to wear to school and she loved them as much as I did when I was in school.
Lord keep you arm around my shoulder & your hand over my mouth If God brings you to it, He will see you through it 'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'
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