How to Fix Moth Holes with Scotch Darning (Firework Repair Style)
How to Fix Moth Holes in Cashmere with Scotch Darning (Firework Repair Style) with a workshop in London for Earth Day
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A stitch in time saves nine
No idea where this phrase comes from “A stitch in time saves nine” – probably should do some research. BUT it’s something that I say a lot in the visible mending workshops that I host, as we all know how much easier it is to repair a wornout pair of socks, or a hole in …
Breathing new life into an armchair destined for landfill
Today’s MEET THE CREATIVE guest post – meet Polly Granville, saving upholstery from landfill in the most beautiful way possible! I found Polly via a really obscure freelancers’ facebook group, and tracked down her instagram account to connect – turns out we both know Ruth Eaton, so I knew she was a good-en – I …
10 creative ways to repurpose Burlap Coffee Sacks into beautiful, covetable products
Coffee sacks, with their rustic charm and durable material, are a treasure trove for anyone passionate about sustainability and creative upcycling. These versatile hessian (burlap) coffee sacks, often adorned with unique prints and patterns, can be transformed into stunning, functional items that are as beautiful as they are eco-friendly. I posed a couple of questions …
Bicycling, upcyling and recycling
Apart from being really chuffed with myself ref the title on this post, ‘bicycling, upcycling and recycling’, I’m also really pleased to be writing this BREAKING NEWS to tell you more about what now happens to the old used bike spokes (and tyres and inner tubes) from the Bristol Bike Project. When I started brainstorming …
How to get rid of the pilling on your bobbly sweater
Understanding Pilling: What Causes Those Pesky Bobbles? Ever noticed tiny balls of fabric forming on your favourite sweater? This common annoyance is called pilling, and those little fabric clusters are technically known as pills. Pilling occurs when loose fibres in the fabric tangle together through friction, creating small, fuzzy balls on the surface of your …
10 Ethically Sourced Gift Ideas for UK Primary School Children
Ethically Sourced Gift Ideas for UK Primary School Children, a guest post by author Margaret Rooke. Researching this post really made me wish my kids were young again! Finding the perfect gift for a Key Stage One and Key Stage Two primary school child can be tricky, especially if you want to ensure the gift …
Top eco-friendly tips for raising a baby in a green household
Welcoming a new baby into your home brings joy, wonder, and countless decisions about how to create the healthiest environment for your little one. As more parents recognize the importance of environmental sustainability, raising a baby in an eco-conscious household has become both a priority and a challenge. By making thoughtful choices from day one, …
The first not-for-profit eco toilet roll
A UK toilet roll brand giving away 100% of their profits? Bamboo Bobbi eco toilet paper is not-for-profit, entirely volunteer-run, with no directors' salaries, customer service expenses, office space, or warehousing costs.
Upcyling a quilt cover into a pair of trousers👖🧵🪡
“Woman makes pair of trousers from old duvet cover…” My vintage-but-photogenic hand-crank sewing machine decided to stop working, so I borrowed a new efficient modern number from my local Library of Things. This John Lewis sewing machine was a lot lighter for me to carry than my old Singer machine, and perfect for taking away …
