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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The Zero-Waste Pantry: Swaps That Actually Cut Kitchen Packaging
Have you ever emptied your kitchen rubbish bin at the end of the week and actually LOOKED at what was in it? Nine times out of ten it’s not food. It’s wrappers. Sachets. Plastic film. Foil pouches. Little tubs that contained maybe two spoons worth of something. The food is gone. The packaging lingers on. …
How to Keep Your House Cool in a Heatwave: 7 Simple Tips That Really Work
Mad hot We hit 35°C here in Wimbledon today, and if you’re wondering how to keep your house cool in a heatwave, I’ve got one tip that’s made a huge difference. Shut your curtains Seriously. And if you don’t have curtains? Hang a blanket over the window instead. It might sound odd, but wool is …
Organic Farming, Seasonal Eating and the Joy of Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
There is something deeply satisfying about cooking with vegetables that have been grown just a few miles from your kitchen, especially this Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Organic Leeks, Garlic and Feta. Supporting local organic farming means fresher food, fewer food miles, healthier soil and a stronger connection to the seasons. Farms like Sutton Community Farm …
How to Freeze Knitwear to Kill Moths (and Protect Your Favourite Jumpers)
There’s a very particular kind of disappointment that comes with spotting a tiny hole in a favourite jumper. (secretly I’m always quite pleased to see a small hole, as I love repairing knitwear!) Not dramatic. Not catastrophic. Just… quietly devastating. More often than not, it isn’t actually moths themselves doing the damage, it’s their larvae, …
About Ali Clifford
Ali Clifford is a mentor to small businesses with a focus on purpose-led brands, craftspeople, artists, and charitable organisations. Read mentoring testimonials here. Ali is also a film maker and story teller, for clients such as the National Gallery (as part of their 200 Creators programme), Woolwich Works, Harriet Riddell, Madeline Meckiffe, goJauntly walking app, …
World Refill Day
World Refill Day returns on June 16th – a Global Day of Action to spotlight reuse, refill, and return as real alternatives to single-use. I’m taking part in the #5DayChallenge from June 16th-20th: five days of simple swaps that show how reuse can fit into everyday life. Here’s how I am joining in: 🧴 Choose …
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 …
Sashiko style denim elbow repair
My friend Paul gave me his very precious UES Denim Shirt, so very well worn at the elbows, there were holes as big as saucers! I wanted to give this project time and attention, as the shirt is so beloved to Paul and it must now be the most well travelled shirt. It’s been on …
The Washing Machine Project
Washing Machine Project, meet Nav the founder
