10 Dollar Store Sewing Hacks Part 3

[@patriciaclevenstine-ali4714]

Loved the placemats hack for pattern pieces!

[@SookieSews]

:)

[@bridgethall1065]

Loved the tan bag used as a trash/scrao bag

[@deedeefridolfson6362]

ooooooooooo naughty girl! All your trimmings & little pieces of fabrics should go into an old pillow case & when full sew it closed & take it to the local animal shelter as a bed, they love them! I put my pillowcase in a waste basket as a liner! Love all your other ideas tho! Fantastic!!!

[@travelingnana13]

We use old flat pillows for dog beds too.

[@johndembowski5843]

Thank you! I'll be looking at my Dollar Tree differently now!!❤👍Judith Dembowski

[@SookieSews]

What an excellent idea, thanks for sharing with everyone

[@shanaproctor100]

Loved the idea for the bobbin holder!

[@SookieSews]

Thank you! 😊

[@cynthiacoronado185]

The flexible cutting mats are great for cutting patterns. Plus there are 3 in a package. ❤❤❤

[@SookieSews]

Ooo that is cool. Not at my Dollar store but I'll keep looking

[@paulacornelison243]

I have a mat under my sewing machine. I use it to push my machine out of the way. I prefer actual bobbin cases as I have about 20 bobbins. Much nicer to have more bobbins as they have colors of projects on them. I have 5 dedicated bobbins for white thread and 5 for black thread. I keep my scissors in front of my machine so they are never lost. I find most of the ideas in this video also on other videos. I have yet to find one that I would use.

[@clarepastore7787]

Wow, I'm 65 and I'm still learning new things. Not sure which one of these I like the best, but I'd have to say using plastic placemats for templates I use a lot is probably close to #1!

[@SookieSews]

I'm so glad to hear :) I hope I never stop learning!!

[@epowell4211]

I got an clothespin bag from the dollar store - the type with wire hanger for the line and boning around the edge to hold it open - I turned the wire around, and set it under my serger, hanging off edge of desk, to collect all my scraps. When not using the serger, it hooks onto my cabinet. Having something close by for scraps is so helpful!

[@SookieSews]

that is a really good idea! I'm going to look for one of those there next time I'm shopping. Thanks for sharing.

[@pattikolb9586]

Great ideas.

[@geminithrese]

Cool items. Found some I might try.. the plastic placemats would make great template material!!

[@SookieSews]

Awesome!!

[@SueD.]

Great ideas. I like the nail brush idea for the chenille.

[@cynthiacoronado185]

I'm super paranoid of hanging the snips like that because I just know I'll fall and impale myself 😂😂😂. But that would be very cool to attach to my machine or sewing table. ❤❤❤

[@SookieSews]

OMG I totally get it, that is why I don't like wearing scissors around my neck, I once bent down and stabbed my leg lol

[@zillypaul4343]

@@SookieSews honestly, I’m a little surprised that you aired this lol

[@elizabethhoffmann7162]

These ideas are GREAT... Thank you

[@SookieSews]

You’re most welcome

[@sherrikoers1438]

Love your ideas I can't believe that since Ive been embroidering how your bag hack will keep my space much tidier. I find threads sometimes all over my house! Thanks

[@SookieSews]

I love hearing this!!

[@sunshineandwarmth]

Remember the days before automatic thread cutters on machines when you had to keep your vacuum handy,?

[@SookieSews]

Lol yep. I still clip threads :)

[@kathleenmcconnell7421]

thank you for the patterns for the 10 minute sewing Easter projects

[@SookieSews]

You’re welcome

[@SBL1932]

Love love this video so informative. These are items no one else is talking about great job

[@SookieSews]

I’m so glad you enjoyed!

[@lyndaslocum7404]

I use plastic mushroom boxes for little scraps and thread cuttings. The clear cutting mats work well to trace patterns on.

[@SookieSews]

Great idea!

[@bubblesys]

I use a plastic adhesive wall hook from the dollar store! I stick it on my machine and use it as a seam guide to keep my stitches straight!

[@SookieSews]

clever

[@maryhull531]

Wish we had the Dollar tree in Australia . They are great hacks .

[@SookieSews]

Do you have anything similar?

[@maryhull531]

@@SookieSews we have two dollar stores and the reject shop but nothing the scale of the dollar tree stores or the variety .

[@SookieSews]

Recently they have begun to increase the price to $1.50 so it’s no longer officially a dollar store lol

[@joanbarker6581]

Loved this video!!

[@SookieSews]

I'm so glad. Please do subscribe if you haven't already!

[@deejohnson827]

Such great ideas, Sookie!

[@SookieSews]

Glad you like them! Thank you for your kind words :)

[@lorisiccia5914]

Hardware containers work great for holding all the teeny bits in one place some have handles. or the mini tackle box has 6 to 12

[@SookieSews]

I do love organisation tips for the sewing room, thanks so much for sharing

[@rondacrosby185]

Love your ideas! One thought for the paper bag with threads and scraps - they would be great fire starters for the outdoor family time around the camp fire.

[@SookieSews]

That’s a cool idea

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you take us through all these items that we can use in our sewing 🧵 room. I thought the badge holders as scissors holders a great idea, one which I will definitely use too. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too.

[@SookieSews]

Thank you and so glad you enjoyed. I’ve recently done a series on Non-Sewing sewing notions you might enjoy too.

[@terilooney]

Actually useful and clever hacks. Thanks so much. Subbed!

[@SookieSews]

Awesome! Thank you

[@Lady-Seawulf]

I've used the paper gift bag and placemat ideas but I never thought of using dental floss to sew on a button. Great ideas!!

[@SookieSews]

I have been doing that for a long time but never even thought to share it with anyone, so glad it helped.

[@bridgethall1065]

Gteat idea using the retractable name holders

[@shawnabelle2824]

When tracing onto the placemat instead of riding with the pattern is just glue it with school glue stick onto the placemat

[@panda5122]

Why not use recycled cardboard or cereal boxes for pattern pieces? Are plastic placemats better in some way?

[@SookieSews]

I've always used plastic if it will be used more than a few times, cardboard bends, can get wet, etc. but I'm all for using whatever free resources you can!!

[@dancingmatildashoes]

I like the idea of using thicker mats for patterns. They’re not as slippery. Unfortunately what used to be a $1.00 before is now $1.29 to $1.49 or more. They should rename the stores. 😮

[@SookieSews]

Right!!! I totally agree.

[@missamedulla91]

the just cotton is not 100% cotton. its a polyester cotton blend 85/15. weird to name it "just" cotton, since it's definitely not "just cotton".... super puzzling, right?

[@panda5122]

Those mesh laundry bags fall apart really easily.

[@SookieSews]

Really? OMG, I have been using the same 3 for a long time. I wash my bras, delicates, chenille, and fabric in them.

[@panda5122]

Woah!!! Mine fell apart after 2 washes. Some of the seams came undone and the zipper got detached. I ended up reinforcing the edges and the zipper section with bias tape.

[@SookieSews]

Maybe i got lucky but sounds like you made the most of it!

[@KatieFerretsReborns]

I save Kleenex boxes to use as little trash collectors.

[@SookieSews]

Smart

[@bhavanapatel2390]

We don't have a dollar tree . we are indians . We have to search in D mart or any other stores😊

[@SookieSews]

Good to know :)

[@brylie8851]

all the waste!! :(

[@SookieSews]

What waste are you talking about?

[@karenwerts2331]

[@SookieSews]

:)