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2024 Fashion On The Ration Challenge
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I don't actually know how to sew knitting together because I never do it- I knit everything in the round and cut it up if needs be- far easier for me!!
I have a huge abnd gigantic To-Be-Finished list because I am dreadful at starting without finalising details- I have just unearthed a cardigan I paused because I hadn't actually decided if it should have short puffed sleeves or long sleeves... I have decided now to knit a fitted 3/4 sleeve and see how much yarn it uses, then if it goes how I hope it will, I shall knit the other and then do the mile of waist ribbing, cut it up the front and crochet on the buttonbands...2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
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2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
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2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);6 -
A smaller one while I get my head around the first pattern again...
2026 Fashion on the ration
Anorak = 11 coupons... total 11 used/66
Light anorak = 9 coupons...total used 20/66
3 t-shirts = 12 coupons...32/66
Sandals = 5 coupons...37/66 used9 -
Those colours are lovely together, @MrsCD.
I've been reading an old thread, Lots more sneaky ways to save the pennies, which sent me down a rabbit hole and I thought I'd share it as a good way to use odds and ends of yarn or thread. For some reason I'd never heard of Dorset buttons, despite living there for a while, or of Singleton buttons, though I sort of knew the principle of those. Enjoy the link!I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/227 -
@Cherryfudge,Cherryfudge said:Those colours are lovely together, @MrsCD.
I've been reading an old thread, Lots more sneaky ways to save the pennies, which sent me down a rabbit hole and I thought I'd share it as a good way to use odds and ends of yarn or thread. For some reason I'd never heard of Dorset buttons, despite living there for a while, or of Singleton buttons, though I sort of knew the principle of those. Enjoy the link!
(I'm supposed to be changing the bed!) They're amazing! I'd heard of Dorset buttons, but hadn't really looked into it.
Back to work...2026 Fashion on the ration
Anorak = 11 coupons... total 11 used/66
Light anorak = 9 coupons...total used 20/66
3 t-shirts = 12 coupons...32/66
Sandals = 5 coupons...37/66 used4 -
I know there will people on here who may be interested: Patrick Grant's book 'Less' is on Kindle Daily Deals for 99p today. Hardcover is £17 so there's a bit of a saving to be had, and you can download Kindle as an app if you don't have an e-reader.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/225 -
Ooh thank you @Cherryfudge - I wouldn’t have spotted that. It’s on order at the library but who knows how long that will take.Life is mainly froth and bubble: two things stand like stone. Kindness in another’s trouble, courage in your own.5
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Many, many thanks @Cherryfudge for the heads up. Given that our library reservations are now £1.10 per book, I've just saved 11p! Hurrah!
Fashion on the Ration 2026 Coupons 43/66
Stash in: (yarn) 28 coupons
(fabric) 15 coupons
Stash out (yarn): 24 coupons 16 x OH socks4 -
Delighted to be of help - I'm spamming people I know personally as well, it has to be done.
I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/223 -
Already started reading, and he's speaking my language! Thank you very much for the heads-up, @Cherryfudge - this is just what I needed today.
Life is mainly froth and bubble: two things stand like stone. Kindness in another’s trouble, courage in your own.5 -
Don't spend it all at once!alicef said:Many, many thanks @Cherryfudge for the heads up. Given that our library reservations are now £1.10 per book, I've just saved 11p! Hurrah!
I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/225
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