7 Ways To Save Money When You Start Sewing | DIY Hacks

Save your money! You don't need to spend a fortune buying fabrics from Spotlight/Joannes, or on purchasing $30 clothing patterns! This video includes some good tips and tricks for how to get started sewing without spending a small fortune. If you have any tips of your own, please leave them in the comments below!

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[lisajayne]

Tip 4: "tell everyone you know that you love sewing" 10/10 RECOMMEND I GOT A FREE SEWING MACHINE always loved sewing but was never able to afford a sewing machine and then one day it came up in conversation with my Bf's mother that I like sewing and turns out she had a brilliant sewing machine just tucked away in the garage that was never ever used so she gifted it to me for free :D

[bornintorock]

Beware letting everyone know that sewing is your "thing". You could end up being the family seamstress like I did 😑 (and usually for free) lol

[tomajuradin]

I love that your projects are not just like "take scissors and crop it" you are actually a DIY QUEEN .

[drawingwiffwaffles]

Ah, these tips are so helpful. I have a really hard time finding fabrics that I'm not too scared to destroy with my noob sewing skills.
Also, your Audio sounds awesome in this video!

[CrypticFen]

For the knitters & crochet people: you can thrift old sweaters for their yarn. Make sure that the inside seams are not serged (this means the yarn was cut) there are all kinds of nice tutorials out there to get the kinks out of the frogged yarn. This way you can sometimes get a sweaters worth of yarn in special fibers like alpaca for a fraction of the price you'd pay in a yarn store. (I haven't had success finding knit sweaters in my local second hand store however, it's mostly furniture)

[cyndiisme]

I love all your tips! My mom was a fabric hoarder & when she passed away I donated most of it to a charity making blankets & wraps for hospitals. I didn't want it to sit in my already packed craft room. They have sent me pictures of what they have made & I am so thrilled my mom's sewing passion (obsession?) is being used for such a great cause. Since she has been gone I haven't really wanted to craft because it made me sad to not have her here to do it with. Thanks to you Annika I'm starting to do some different crafting projects. Watching you reminded me of the good parts of crafting & not just focusing on missing crafting with my Mom. Much love to you you & I hope you are feeling better! 😍

[Zalerinae]

If you live in the states the best way to save money on patterns is wait until Hobby Lobby or Joanns has their patterns on sale for .99 or 1.99 each. I bought like 10 patterns that were usually 15-25 each but I only spent a little over 10 bucks. Joanns also has their coupons so learn to coupon before you buy because their coupon policy is amazing.

[Charliefarley]

YouTube tutorials are great free lessons, especially from you lovely Annika. I've never had a sewing lesson in my life but luckily my grandma is a fountain of sewing and knitting knowledge. If she doesn't know the YouTube has the answers.
Cute story about my awesome grandma. She was clearing out her old fabrics, most of which I've now used, and found the pieces for a dress that she'd cut out in the 80s (she thinks it's older than me) but hadn't sewn. All she had was the fabric, tissue paper pattern and the instructions in French. We had no idea what size it was, how to make it or what it would look like. I searched the pattern make and number online and found everything I needed to finish it! It's a collaboration with over 30 years in the making! It's been made with lots of love too!
Find yourself a sweet little old lady and this kind of thing could happen to you too!

[SoulofaDragon]

Every couple of months during the year, my library has a book sale of books they don’t need. For a paper bag full to the brim, it’s $7.50 and between my mom and I, we get a lot of books in a couple of bags. And I found a few good sewing books that I have that would cost a lot more if I bought it at the store.

[henriettelinkshanderin]

I started sewing when I was 12 years old. I took a dress that didn't fit me any more and made a skirt out of it. In a closet, we had a bag full of old clothes that didn't fit anyone and I just started ripping things apart and stitching them together. Sometimes they didn't work out and sometimes I loved the result.
Just last weekend I made a skirt out of a rain jacket for my upcoming vacation by the sea. I made a skirt and a pair of yoga pants out of two old T-shirts from my husband and a hipbag out of one leg of my son's jeans attached to the waistband of my husband's sweater.
My mother in law once gave me a bag full of old tablecloths and I turned them into skirts, dresses, aprons and bags. I also make laundry bags out of old bed sheets.
Whenever my sister comes to visit, she brings a pile of clothes, sheets, bags etc. She tells my which items I have to "save" if I can. The rest is for recycling. And when she leaves I give her a pile of stuff I could save from her last visit.
So, my advice is: Use what you have!

Henriette

[jrrose]

I actually thrifted my sewing machine for 200 swedish kronor, which is roughly about 20 dollars. It works wonders for being over 20 years old. It doesn't have any "fancy" stitches, just the basic ones, but I love it anyway!

[michelleross]

The light is perfectly fine... Keep it that way. I'm a chronic migraine sufferer & eye disorder (3x more light goes into my eyes than the average person) so I never thought I could ever be a YouTuber.

[d.tasker]

You forgot the library for books. Idk how it is over there or in any other country but in America, even the smallest town will have a library in it and they always have books on both history and techniques for almost any craft. Library cards are free to sign up for, and you don't have to pay any money to get the books unless you turn them in late.
Libraries also usually have magazines and dvd collections so you can use those as resources. Many libraries have connections with other libraries in the country so if you want something they don't have, you can get it shipped from another library, and if you become a regular and the librarians know what you like to check out, they'll often let you know when they get new stuff you might be interested in. And if you live in a big city, your library may even host free or low cost classes in a variety of skills, including sewing and other arts and crafts.
Use your library!

[iOlivefy]

“Whoever dies with the most fabric, wins.” -my grandma.

[amandakoenig]

I would HIGHLY recommend letting it be know that sewing or knitting, etc. is your thing because I’ve gotten lots of hand me down fabrics, yarn, needles from people who were downsizing. And my grandma gave me a bunch of stuff that was my great grandmothers so I really like the nostalgia attached to it too

[pay]

ultimate tip: you can buy really cheap fabric at ikea, i'm talking 2 €/meter

[daniellemcallister]

I have scored a lot of sewing notions at the thrift store. Usually they bag a bunch of similar items together and even if I can only use half of the stuff it is worth it. Last time I was in the thrift store I found two brand new rolls of 3/8" elastic with 300 metres on each roll for $6 each. I don't think I will ever run out of elastic.

[Zoe-hvxt]

I´m a child but I love sewing (I do it since I am 9) and I love your Videos and you give me much Inspiration <3 this Video helped me too thx *--* <3

[isabelrose]

Honestly Annika and Shmoxd are probably the best teachers i could find and enjoy on youtube.Their videos are honestly very no bs and right to the point. I saw Annika's daisy chain stitch(which i have sticked one into my favorite pair of blue jean shorts that i patched up) and thought "that doesnt look to hard" and i slowly began building my way up. I know have made over 75 embroidery patches and collectively 15 (and counting) of my own clothes i hand made. If you are just getting into figuring out sewing Annika is your best bet. Love you loads! hope you feel better.

[celebkiriedhel]

I HAVE THAT Handicraft BOOK !!!! I bought it in the 70's :D When in a thrift shop - look for full circle or gathered skirts. Start Simple - Use your own clothes as patterns, and go for tshirts. Libraries for sewing and craft books are a great place to start as well - and free. My local library has a knit and natter group that meets every fortnight - your library might have sewing groups. Also in Australia, most states have an embroidery guild - they can be a good source of info on where to get stuff.