Helpful hints for getting clothing

OK folks.  Let's be honest.  The clothing you wear on trek is very likely to be ruined.  So, please don't spend a ton of money on it.  And please, don't wear something that you would be heartbroken to see destroyed.  With a little creativity, you can buy, borrow, or even sew some great pieces to give you the perfect pioneer chic look for our trek.

Option/Tip #1 - THRIFT SHOPS  

For very little money, you can usually find high quality clothing items that would work well for trek.  Especially consider looking here for long skirts, khakis or cargo pants for YM, and shirts for both.  A long skirt can be hemmed and a regular dress shirt with part of the collar removed makes a perfect pioneer shirt for boys.  Salvation Army, Goodwill, Savers, Plato's Closet are all local options, among many others.  

Option/Tip #2 - SEW YOUR OWN

There is a separate page for sewing patterns.  Your YM and YW leaders are available and can help you find someone to help you sew if you need the help.  YW and YW leaders...this would be an excellent Personal Progress Project for any YW who are trying to complete by year end.

Option/Tip #3 - BORROW FROM A FRIEND

Our Stake has done trek several times now, so there may be people who are too old now to attend, but have clothing that they are happy to lend out, or even give away.  Ask around and see what you find.  

Option/Tip #4 - PURCHASE GEAR ONLINE

You can find pre-made, ready to purchase pioneer gear on ETSY, Ebay, and Amazon, as well as at Deseret, White Elegance, Pioneertrekdesigns.com, travelsmith.com, homespunwares.com, Mooncostume.com and many other retailers.  You might be surprised what you will find with a google search for pioneer clothing.