Comments on: 12 Ways to Save on Clothing Costs

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:52:32 +0000

Thanks. I’ve thought about it and other people have said I can make money at it, but I’d rather keep it all not-for-profit and informal.

By: Cheap Like Me

Cheap Like Me — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:39:41 +0000

Great tips. We also look for items — especially bigger-ticket items — at Costco. Good quality for low cost. My husband got a three-part parka — the kind that is a hooded parka, a fleece vest, or a lighter weatherproof coat, or all put together — for about $60 last year. We also shop there for socks & undies.

By: kellys

kellys — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:51:21 +0000

Your stork exchange could turn very profitable if you wanted it to. We have a biannual clothing exchange of sorts that is very profitable for the owners. If you want more info, I could get it for you.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:02:01 +0000

I get most of my kids clothes from my friends and neighbors. They give me bags of their kids outgrown clothes and in return I offer my sewing skills. So if they ever need a zipper fixed, buttons sewn on, pants hemmed, etc. they can just call me up and I do these things for them. After I’m done with the kids clothes I pass them on again, either to people I know or for free on Craigslist or Freecycle. I’ve started doing an informal “stork exchange,” too, where people can drop off gently used baby stuff and I distribute it for free to other people in town or on Freecycle and Craigslist. I’ve got quite a network going now.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:17:20 +0000

I have 5 kids and have found that the best way to save on clothing is by purchasing all shoes and pants through the sears kidvantage program. If they wear them out before they out grow them, sears will give you new ones. And “wearing something out” is subjective so I usually return every two months or so and get all new stuff – unless its still in great shape.

Also, I look for great sales at Old Navy, Gap Kids, Gymboree and Childrens Place. Since these are “in demand” brands I can sell them on ebay once we’re done with them and recoup most or all of my cost.

Kids look good and it costs the same or less as thrift store shopping =)

By: kellys

kellys — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:57:31 +0000

I have to say, I have really gotten the sewing bug. I made a cute pair of maternity shorts that should have cost me less than $10 but ended up costing me $20. Sewing and material is not cheap anymore. Not to mention the time it takes. So it really depends on what you are sewing and how good you are at it.

I don’t know how to read a pattern and I usually just wing it so my mistakes are costly. But I have made several baby quilts as gifts, curtains for my new baby’s room, and now a pair of maternity shorts. I’m sure the next pair will be cheaper now that I have a pattern HAHA!