There are now heaps of online communities and resources that match up people who need stuff with people who have stuff they no longer need, for free. Not only is free stuff great for the pocketbook, it prevents unwanted items from ending up in landfills. Freecycle is possibly the most well known, but in the UK there are several sites to try. Here are a few I’ve found:
I’m on the lookout for a second-hand sewing machine, so I’m giving these sites a try. Will report back on my success/failure!
Update: Looking for more free sources? The Guardian (Fed up with Freecycle? Try these top 10 alternatives) and BitterWallet (Like free stuff? There’s an alternative to shoplifting) have both posted on the subject with a number of other sites to try!
You can repair my jeans with it, thanks.