CLOTHING REFASHION & MENDING

Stylish Remakes book with scissors and sewing supplies

Book Review: Stylish Remakes – 25 Upcycled Clothing Ideas

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Upcycling old clothes and refashioning unwanted garments is something I’ve been doing for years. Nothing gives me more satisfaction than turning an ill-fitting item of clothing into something cute and wearable.  You can check out some of my past upcycled clothing refashion projects here. I’m always searching for clever and easy ways to refashion common wardrobe staples, so when I…

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How to darn a sock with holes

How to Darn Large Holes in Socks

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Learn how to darn sock with holes using an easy stitching technique that embraces the ‘visible mending’ ethos. Your holey clothing can be mended with stitched starburst patches. I struggle to let things go. For this reason I will wear clothing within an inch of its life, even when the elastic has gone or there are large gaping holes. With…

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