Tip: purchase second hand supplies...

I have done yard sales and found lots of my sewing notions and needs, and sewing tools. Just love to find bags with different things in them for two dollars or a box of fabric for 5 dollars. Like Christmas when you get home and sort it all out. Love finding sewing baskets filled with things for little to nothing and get new notions still new in the packaging they came from the store.

and rehab stores too.

I agree!! All of our furniture is second hand and I couldn't be happier!Thanks!!

I guess I can beat you on this one. I found a sewing machine at the Town Dump!!

Sometimes, if something is still good, people will put it to the side in case someone wants it. I saw a sewing machine case just like mine (plastic), Mine was broken, so I went to grab it. The machine was still inside. Took it home, dusted, oiled it, and got new rubber parts for it and it's still going great 20 years later. It's a strait stitch Kenmore, older model-metal. It works better than my newer fancier computorized Kenmore. The new ones can't handle heavier materials or sewing repairs. But the older metal ones are built to work and last for years. And fewer repairs.I had the new one less than a year and I had to replace 2 motors. The old one only needs a new tension knob. Have fun finding stuff.

Anything that involves my hands more than my brain I'm good at - intricate bead work, knitting & crochet, sewing by hand & machine, home decorating, & lots of carpentry, my favorite. I have a full carpentry workshop w/great power tools. My best 'deal' was a yard sale purchase of a $300 almost new drill press, I paid $40.00!!! About 70% of my house stuff is selectively second hand, but definitely quality stuff - not junk. The other 30% is new, but always 'on sale' at a good savings. So, why am I not rich?