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Turn Baby Bodysuits into a Memory Quilt
Harriet Wainwright
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With one simple idea, they can become a visible treasure in the living room. In many households, boxes of baby...
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Widen a Trouser Waistband by up to 5 Centimetres with This Simple Sewing Trick
Harriet Wainwright
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A familiar scenario: a few extra kilos, a bloated stomach after a meal or a wash cycle that was slightly...
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Philippe Vergne to Leave Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art in July 2026
Harriet Wainwright
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Philippe Vergne, director of the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, will conclude his term at his own request at the...
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Turn Baby Bodysuits into a Memory Blanket
Harriet Wainwright
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Tiny sleepsuits and bodysuits are piling up in the wardrobe – too precious to throw away and too special to...
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Sew New Terrace Cushion Covers with an Envelope Cover
Harriet Wainwright
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With one simple sewing trick, they can be rescued surprisingly easily. After summer, many homeowners and balcony enthusiasts automatically reach...
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Expand Your Trouser Waistband by up to 5 cm with This Simple Sewing Trick
Harriet Wainwright
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A small sewing alteration can save them. It is a familiar situation: a few extra kilos, a hot wash cycle,...
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Coin Weights for Sewing: Protect Softshell, Silk and Leather
Harriet Wainwright
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Anyone who works with silk, softshell or leather knows the issue: every pin can leave irreversible damage. Professional studios therefore...
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Upcycling Old Embroidered Sheets: Stylish Ideas for Home and Wardrobe
Harriet Wainwright
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If you have a treasured old linen or linen-cotton sheet tucked away in a cupboard, you are holding much more...
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Repair a faulty zip with the grandmother's simple trick
Harriet Wainwright
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When a zip suddenly stops working, a jacket often ends up in the bin – completely unnecessarily. An old trick...
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Make a Bread Bag from Old Striped Tea Towels
Harriet Wainwright
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Many people are quick to throw out their old striped tea towels, yet these humble textiles have real upcycling potential....
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How to Stretch Tight Vintage Clothing by Up to One Size
Harriet Wainwright
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Many vintage enthusiasts know the feeling: an old designer piece looks perfect in a shop or online, yet at home...
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Project Hyperion Reveals Winners of Its Generation Ship Design Competition
Harriet Wainwright
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On 1 November 2024, Project Hyperion, an international multidisciplinary group of architects, engineers, anthropologists and urban planners, opened a design...
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12 Creative DIY Ideas with Old Flea-Market Spoons
Harriet Wainwright
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When you walk past a box of old cutlery on your next trip to a flea market or charity shop,...
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Turn Toilet Paper Rolls into a Small Tomato Nursery
Harriet Wainwright
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A hobby gardener demonstrates how an everyday bathroom waste item can become a small tomato nursery – using only the...
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How to Hem Trousers by Hand: Grandma’s Invisible Stitch Trick
Harriet Wainwright
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Many people know the problem: you buy new trousers, but the legs are too long, and at home there is...
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AI Speeds Up Wildlife Tracking With Remote Cameras
Harriet Wainwright
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Tracking wildlife with remote cameras is among the most useful tools available to conservation scientists – and also among the...
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Turn Old Men's Shirts into Durable Shopping Bags
Harriet Wainwright
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Frayed collars, stretched cuffs and shirts that nobody wears often pile up in wardrobes. Rather than binning them or leaving...
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Coin Weights for Delicate Fabrics Instead of Pins
Harriet Wainwright
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In sewing studios, they are rapidly becoming the quiet miracle solution for difficult fabrics. Rather than punching holes in silk,...
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Turn Baby Bodysuits into a Memory Blanket
Harriet Wainwright
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A straightforward sewing project can turn them into a lasting family keepsake. Almost every family knows the situation: the children...
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Weekly Arts and Cultural Activities May Slow Biological Ageing, UCL Study Suggests
Harriet Wainwright
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A number of years ago, doctors in Canada started ‘prescribing’ art for patients, granting free entry to a nearby museum....
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8 creative ideas for old picture frames in the garden
Harriet Wainwright
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Old picture frames are scattered around homes everywhere, no longer displaying photographs. At the same time, the desire for more...
