🎁gifts for someone who just discovered thrifting

things that help without being condescending about the hobby

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~$35-40. this is the gift that actually gets used, unlike the pretty upright ones

a set of mesh wash bags, assorted sizes

~$10, protects delicate secondhand stuff in the wash

a real seam ripper, not the flimsy one from a $5 sewing kit

a fabric shaver for depilling sweaters

~$15-20, makes old sweaters look new again in five minutes

a canvas tote for hauls

a soft measuring tape

under $5 and somehow always missing from every house

a small travel lint roller

a gift card to a local thrift or consignment shop

let them pick, that's half the fun of this hobby

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