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Consumer Expenditure Surveys
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Section 9, Part D - Sewing Materials

Section 9, Part D deals with purchases of sewing materials, including materials for making slipcovers and curtains, materials for making clothes, and sewing notions.

Now I am going to ask you about expenses for sewing materials.

Have you or any members of your household purchased any sewing materials either for members of your household or for someone outside your household?

* If YES - Read each item on list.

  1. Sewing materials for making slipcovers, curtains, or other home handiwork including yarn
  2. Sewing materials for making clothes
  3. Sewing notions
  4. Other sewing materials


  6. None/No more entries

For definitions Information Booklet »

What did you buy?

* Describe briefly the item purchased. [enter text] _____________

Was this purchased for your household or for someone outside your household?

  1. Your household
  2. Someone outside your household

When did you purchase it?

[enter text] _____________

How much did it cost?

[enter value] _____________

Did this include sales tax?

  1. Yes
  2. No

* Enter 'C' for a combined expense.

  1. C
  2. Not combined

What other sewing materials is it combined with?

* Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

  1. Sewing materials for making slipcovers, curtains, or other home handiwork including yarn
  2. Sewing materials for making clothes
  3. Sewing notions
  4. Other sewing materials
  5. Misc. Combined (unable to specify/DK)

For definitions Information Booklet »

Did you purchase any other sewing materials?

  1. Yes
  2. No

End of Section 9D

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Last Modified Date: April 5, 2010