Sewing machines are often free on Craigslist, or at least cheap. If you're living frugally you should join a Hacker group or tech shop as these will almost alw

Sewing machines are often free on Craigslist, or at least cheap. If you're living frugally you should join a Hacker group or tech shop as these will almost always have an industrial sewing machine and free laptops/electronics/parts. My buddy does maintenance-meditation (Maintetation?) where he hand repairs an article of clothing every morning. There is a zen to repairing your bike and clothes with minimal tools.