How to Make Your Own Maternity Jeans
February 23, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under clothes
I saw this tutorial this week and of course I thought of Kelly. Poor thing is small and petite and is having a hard time finding maternity jeans that fit. Kelly, maybe you and the other pregnant ladies can give this a try. This is a much more frugal choice for maternity clothes!
How to Make Maternity Jeans Using Regular Jeans and a T-shirt – More DIY How To Projects
Thrifty Beautiful Handmade Bags
January 18, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under odds and ends, shopping
I just received an email about these beautiful handmade purses from World Crafts. After seeing these purses, I expected a large price tag, but they are very inexpensive. I also discovered that these bags are made by women in other countries that are earning money to receive an education. Here’s a statement from World Crafts:
The artisans of these bags have learned marketable sewing skills. They work an eight-hour day making quality handbags and receive on-the-job literacy lessons. Each artisan is eventually able to read and sign her own paycheck, which many have never been able to before! By purchasing a …read more
