#145: 5 Simple Tactics to Save on Sewing

from Check Your Thread: Sewing More Sustainably · host Zoe Edwards

Sometimes sticking to a tight budget can feel really complicated, as well as frustrating. But if you’re looking to spend less on your sewing, then I have five super simple tactics for you that require very little effort to implement. AND, what is even more awesome is that each one will automatically help you reduce the environmental impact on your sewing!  Support the podcast over on Patreon! Image source: Tomáš Petz via Unsplash Check out related episode: Ep. #58: Sewing on a Budget Tactic #1: Finish a project before you start a new one.  Related listen: Ep. #92: Self Coaching for Sewing Success with Kim Witten Tactic #2: Sew from your fabric stash. Related listens: Ep. #118: Last Sewist Standing with Lise Bauer Ep. #119: Seasonal Stash Organisation Tactic #3: Buy less fabric than you need. Tactic: #4 Remake a sewing pattern you made before.  Related listen: Ep. #90: Introduction to Pattern Hacking Tactic #5: When buying a sewing pattern, if it comes in both paper and digital PDF formats, go for the PDF. Related listen: Ep. #41: Using Sewing Patterns More Sustainably

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Sometimes sticking to a tight budget can feel really complicated, as well as frustrating. But if you’re looking to spend less on your sewing, then I have five super simple tactics for you that require very little effort to implement. AND, what is even more awesome is that each one will automatically help you reduce the environmental impact on your sewing! Support the podcast over on Patreon! Image source: Tomáš Petz via Unsplash Check out related episode: Ep. #58: Sewing on a Budget Tactic #1: Finish a project before you start a new one. Related listen: Ep. #92: Self Coaching for Sewing Success with Kim Witten Tactic #2: Sew from your fabric stash. Related listens: Ep. #118: Last Sewist Standing with Lise Bauer Ep. #119: Seasonal Stash Organisation Tactic #3: Buy less fabric than you need. Tactic: #4 Remake a sewing pattern you made before. Related listen: Ep. #90: Introduction to Pattern Hacking Tactic #5: When buying a sewing pattern, if it comes in both paper and digital PDF formats, go for the PDF. Related listen: Ep. #41: Using Sewing Patterns More Sustainably

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