Hi, Ducks ‘N A Row readers. I am Scary from Shaffer Sisters, this is not actually my name but a nickname given to me by my sisters, Al and Jo, a long time ago with a great amount of love and it has stuck ever since.
I am a mommy to sweet almost 4 year old boy (Ryder) that has way too much energy and cuddly 1 1/2 year old girl (Boston). They both look like carbon copies of my husband’s genes which would bother me a whole lot more if he wasn’t such a good looking guy.
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6 Years Ago Slim Jim and I were married, then we had these two cute kids that keep us on our toes. I was looking for our most recent family picture and I was horrified the last one we have was last Halloween, a situation I am hoping to remedy soon.
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I am a strong believer that sewing doesn’t have to be a budget buster (Bold on Budget) you just have to be creative about where you get fabric from and when you get started don’t feel like you have to spend a fortune on patterns there are a lot of free tutorials and patterns that will give you great results.
Before moving to the Salt Lake Valley, we lived in a little college town in Idaho where knit was hard to come by. At the change of season, I would scour the clearance rack of Wally World looking for knits that I could refashion for my kids, prices ranging from $1-$3 (Most of them were 2XL or 3XL, whoot! whoot!).
When I got home I would throw my treasures in the washing machine (always prewash knit because it will always shrink, sometimes a little and sometimes a lot) and wait for the perfect moment to use it.
Pattern testing (for more on that check out our Beginners Guide to Pattern Testing) is a budget friendly way that I have been able to get several patterns lately. Though pattern testing is not for the faint of heart, it is great way to get a complimentary pattern.
This project was a $1 long sleeve Tee that I had found in the women’s section that I loved the fabric and have been waiting for over a year to find the perfect project to apply it to. I was lucky enough to get in on Sierra Dress (affiliate link) pattern test over at Peek-A-Boo Pattern Shop.
I used the existing hem from the shirt for the bottom of the dress and the sleeves. The Sierra Dress (affiliate link) was easy to follow and has lots options; with a Dress, Tunic and Top Length, Short or Long Sleeves options, a Notched or Banded Neckline, an option for a cut out pockets with contrast trim and Color Blocking for Dress or Tunic Length.
When I buy patterns I like to know that it will be able to used a them a lot of different ways and this pattern has those options. I also love how well it moves with every direction that Boston is running.
I think this little black dress is going to be a staple in her fall wardrobe. What are your favorite ways to save money on your crafting or sewing projects? What is your most affordable project that you have done lately?
My sisters and I would love to have you come join our Inspire Us Link Up Party each Tuesday.
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