Clothing Repairs Tips to Save Money

Creating a budget is the best tool to keep your finances in control and help you build wealth. Although, it requires sacrifice and discipline to stick to a budget, there is no reason you can't have fun with it. Living within your means requires creativity and frugality. Make it a game to see how much money you can save in a day or a month

Consider op shops and second hand clothing outlets. Often you can pick up clothes that have never been worn, or only been worn once. Formal and party wear is often found at bargain basement prices. These clothes are usually distinctive and people do not like to wear them more than once in front of their friends. Some people buy bargains and never get around to wearing them.

You can repair holes or tears in clothes with an iron-on patch. You can replace missing buttons with needle and matching thread. If you can't make the repairs yourself, maybe you can find a clothes cleaner or neighborhood seamstress to do the needed repairs at a reasonable price.

A valuable and treasured piece of clothing should be stored very careful to help preserve it's beauty and shape. Wooden coat hangers are the best for hanging clothes on, knitted and woollen items should neatly folded and stored with cedar wood balls to stop moths. Very delicate items should be folded and wrapped in acid free tissue paper.

Oftentimes,this is one of those items that is also left blank on my client's worksheet. Many people just buy clothes and don't think about it that much. While there is still debt and no emergency fund, only reasonable clothing should be bought. This means that you can replace clothes for the kids as they need them. Make sure to utilize hand me downs  or take a look at your local consignment shops. 

You might be surprised how nice the clothes are that you can find. Most are barely worn. Many of us adults have plenty of clothes, so we can go quite awhile without having to buy new. Again, look at consignment shops or, at the very least, buy off of the closeout rack for 70-90 percent off. If you buy winter clothes in the summer or summer clothes in the winter, you can usually get a steal.

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