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Turn a Men’s Shirt into a Children’s Dress
Harriet Wainwright
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That stretched office shirt still hanging in the wardrobe may look as though it belongs in the textile recycling bin....
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Old Linen Sheets: From Family Linens to Luxury Pieces
Harriet Wainwright
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In interiors magazines, on Pinterest and across sewing communities, one material is appearing ever more often: old linen sheets from...
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Repair a Zip at Home: The Grandmother’s Simple Pliers Trick
Harriet Wainwright
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Many people discard clothes or bags far too soon when a zip starts misbehaving. Yet the fault is often confined...
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Turn an Old Men’s Shirt into a Sturdy Shopping Bag
Harriet Wainwright
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Old shirts are piling up in the wardrobe while supermarket prices keep rising – this simple sewing trick tackles both...
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Old Bed Sheets and Curtains: Three Historic Fabrics Worth Money
Harriet Wainwright
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In countless cupboards, old bed sheets and curtains lie unused and long written off – yet some of them are...
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12 Creative Upcycling Ideas for Old Spoons from the Flea Market
Harriet Wainwright
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Old spoons from the flea market may look like clutter – until you view them through a crafter’s eyes. If...
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Cold Process Soap Making: Homemade Shea Butter and Lavender Soap
Harriet Wainwright
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Last Tuesday evening, I was in the soap aisle of the supermarket, looking at a $12 bar of “artisanal” shea...
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Braga Biennial 2026: Index Art and Technology opens
Harriet Wainwright
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The Braga Biennial 2026 has opened and runs until the 17th. With art on show across numerous cultural venues, including...
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Upcycling Jeans: Three quick transformations in under 15 minutes
Harriet Wainwright
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A favourite pair of ripped jeans often ends up in the bin, even though it still has surprising potential for...
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Miles Wu wins $25,000 for Miura-ori origami disaster relief research
Harriet Wainwright
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Most 14-year-olds may spend their time making paper aeroplanes, but Miles Wu is creating origami designs he thinks may eventually...
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Tin Cans as Herb Pots: A Mini Garden for Your Balcony
Harriet Wainwright
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An everyday kitchen item usually ends up in the bin, yet it can turn a balcony, fence or windowsill into...
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Bayeux Tapestry May Have Hung in St Augustine's Refectory
Harriet Wainwright
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The Bayeux Tapestry - a vast embroidered textile illustrating the events that led to the Battle of Hastings in 1066...
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The cardboard roll trick for taming desk cables
Harriet Wainwright
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Cables curl around coffee cups, trail over notebooks and snag your sleeve just as an idea clicks. Designers often discuss...
