Always check yard sales and flea markets for toddler blue jeans and pants, even up to sizes 4-6.  You can usually get the pants for 50 cents or a dollar, and the pants and jeans make wonderful children's  purses, which have many pockets for candy, gum, etc.  I got an inexpensive pattern from Patterns2Go.com/sewing.htm and  have made the jean purses for relatives, friends, and to sell at craft fairs.  In addition, the remaining leg fabric is being used for other denim and quilting projects.

Another idea for yard sales and flea markets is to always look for fabric and sheets.  Even if the colors are not what you want for a garment for yourself, they can always be used later for a craft project.  The best part is that fabric and sheets from yard sales will be so cheap, your craft projects will be extremely inexpensive.