tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post6418392550596256218..comments2024-03-26T19:10:34.328-08:00Comments on The "Make Do" Homemaker: When Life Gives You Lemons...: Frugal Friday: Money Saving Weekly RecapErika, "The Make Do Homemaker"http://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-87134055907291914252015-11-22T07:24:40.051-09:002015-11-22T07:24:40.051-09:00I love new crafts that don't cost much to do. ...I love new crafts that don't cost much to do. That's why I love sharing this idea. It is perfect for those of us who are trying to be careful with our spending, because it can be made from recycled things we already have.Rhonda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00448188064878559345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-32429705463042451902015-11-21T17:37:33.455-09:002015-11-21T17:37:33.455-09:00Just hit Pinterest and got some ideas ;). Never p...Just hit Pinterest and got some ideas ;). Never peak my interest in a new craft. It can be deadly *laugh*.Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-11194269630795385822015-11-21T13:13:31.713-09:002015-11-21T13:13:31.713-09:00The worn fabric could still be useful. We make rag...The worn fabric could still be useful. We make rag rugs on the looms at my work (the pioneer village) by ripping fabric into strips and sewing them together to make a fabric yarn. Traditionally, rag rugs were made from the extremely worn out fabric that was not usable for any other purpose...yet it still was useful for a floor covering. <br /><br />I realize you probably don't weave, but you can use fabric "yarn" to crochet with. Worn or stained fabric will work just fine. It doesn't all have to be the same fabric either. We've made yarn where we mix 2 or 3 different fabrics, alternating between them in a pattern as we sew them together (1 strip of one fabric, then 2 of another or whatever you want), or sometimes we just make random fabric yarn where we have a basket of whatever and sew them together. It will produce something much like the team spirit yarn you tried, only you have more control over producing it. You can use this yarn to make things like pot holders/trivets, placemats, table runners, purses/bags etc. There are tutorials on-line on different ways to make the rag rug yarn if you're interested. I'd be happy to find you a link if your interested.Rhonda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00448188064878559345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-78212291422815433552015-11-21T09:31:22.343-09:002015-11-21T09:31:22.343-09:00My biggest problem with recycling old clothing is ...My biggest problem with recycling old clothing is that with my husband's and my clothes, I mend my mends and mend those mends. By the time they are thrown away or torn into rags...well there isn't much left of them to speak of.<br /><br />I do cut up jeans as much as I can as if you take off the legs in one piece you can make some excellent storage bags for toys and such out of them, or just save the bigger pieces of fabric for patches for other pairs of pants and stuff.<br /><br />With the kids clothes...yes...that is one area where I really should consider recycling them more and reusing them. I just hate to do it sometimes as I'd rather donate the clothing since it's still in such good shape and support one of the local thrift shops (lots of good Church charity comes out of those shops to help people :) and also to just pass the clothing along to someone who could really use it for cheap.<br /><br />I do have a small stockpile of old clothing of the kids that were some of their really favorite things to wear and I keep telling myself one of these days I'll make a quilt for the kids out of them or something, but as of yet they're sitting in box *laugh*.Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-89914644366596092552015-11-21T05:31:54.906-09:002015-11-21T05:31:54.906-09:00Excellent job on walking away from the unnecessary...Excellent job on walking away from the unnecessary items at the used store, Erika! It is very easy to use shopping to sooth yourself when you're feeling anxious about finances. I know how hard that was for you to do (I've been there), so pat yourself on the back on a job well done.<br /><br />I know that you are always on the lookout for inexpensive fabric. Have you ever considered recycling clothing for some of your projects? I have a rather large stash of clothes that we no longer wear, but much of the fabric is still usable for small projects, or for piecing together quilt style for larger items. For example, a red or green plaid shirt could be recycled into a table runner for Christmas with a simple embroidered Christmas design to make it more festive.Rhonda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00448188064878559345noreply@blogger.com