If you've been following Trisha's sewing tips and thinking about picking up some gear for yourself, today is a GREAT day to do it! Amazon has the Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger 47% off for $210. This machine is no dud - it's had nearly five-star ratings from over 100 consumer reviews on Amazon - and the free arm machine boasts 24 built-in stitches, 3- and 4-thread overlock, narrow hemming, rolled hemming, and ribbon lock, and a variety of accessories. It also ships free! Click here to take a look. Please note, per Trisha's comment below, that a serger is a supplement to, not a replacement for, a sewing machine.

Zonkers Little Kid/Big Kid line of sports-themed sneakers for toddlers is on sale today at Amazon for $20, 60% off the original price. These sneakers are designed to look either like a baseball, football, soccer ball, or basketball and are eligible for Free Super Saver Shipping. Several styles of Diego toddler shoes are also on sale for $15, 35-60% off the original price. You can browse through the available sale styles here.

Check out these deals and others before the end of the day at Amazon's Friday Sale. - Jenn