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Frugal Sewing Projects

Free Sewing Patterns and How-Tos to Save You Money

By , About.com Guide

Stitch your way to savings with this round-up of frugal sewing projects:

1. Sew Your Own Fitted Sheets

Fitted sheets always seem to give out before flat sheets. The penny-wise solution to this problem: convert some of your flat sheets into fitted sheets. It's easier than you may think.

2. Make an Insulated Lunch Sack

No need to shell out for a new lunch bag. You can make your own insulated lunch sack with a few odds and ends from your sewing stash.

3. Sew Your Own Cloth Napkins

Tired of disposing of your income every time you dispose of a paper napkin? Then, stitch up a set of cloth napkins, and put an end to the waste.

4. Repair a Tattered Towel

The edges of towels always seem to wear out before the rest of the towel. Why is that? Learn how to repair those tattered edges, and you won't worry about the answer.

5. Sew a Clothes Pin Bag

Line drying is a great way to save money. Make up a clothes pin bag, and you'll have a place to stash your clothes pins when they're not in use.

6. Mend a Ripped Seam

A ripped seam doesn't have to put your clothing out of commission. Learn how to repair seams, and stretch the life of your wardrobe.

7. Sew Your Own Grocery Bags

Turn leftover fabric into durable and stylish grocery bags that can be used again and again.

8. Hem Pants

Have a pair of pants that are too long or too short? Pull them out of the back of your closet, and hem them to get that perfect fit.

10. Make Your Own Draft Snakes

Keep cold air out of the house by making draft snakes for all of your exterior doors.

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