DIY - Tote bag from upcycled jeans with sashiko pocket diy stitching upcycling Nov 20, 2020

If you have been following along, you have seen me recycle an old pair of jeans ...

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DIY - The best face mask for glasses diy stitching upcycling Nov 12, 2020

With the ongoing Covid pandemic, wearing a face mask in public spaces continues ...

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How to make a pot holder with recycled jeans and Boro stitching stitching tutorials upcycling Nov 06, 2020

Last week I put together a list of fun things I would make recycling an old pair...

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Eight ways to upcycle old jeans stitching upcycling Oct 30, 2020

Sadly, one of my favourite pairs of jeans has reached the point of no return. Th...

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The three additional benefits you get with Sashiko stitching slow living stitching Aug 19, 2020

Β You may be familiar with the beautiful geometric patterns of sashiko stitching ...

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How to cut and organize your sashiko thread tutorials Jun 23, 2020

Sashiko thread often comes in a skein, which can be frustrating to access if you...

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What is the difference between Sashiko and Boro stitches? stitching May 28, 2020

This is a question that gets asked all the time, and it can be very easy to conf...

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How to make a sashiko thimble tools tutorials May 21, 2020

Recently I bought a sashiko thimble to assist with sewing projects that require ...

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Stitching zen circles stitching May 15, 2020

Cover image: Embroidery by Kate Ward

Stitching circles is a form of meditat

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What is boro stitching? stitching May 08, 2020

The recent trends for patching and mending our clothes have derived from the Jap...

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How to repair your jeans with zen stitching circles stitching tutorials Apr 30, 2020

β€œThe most sustainable garment is the one already in your wardrobe.”

Our clothes...

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How to make your own freezer paper tutorials Apr 03, 2020

Some of my readers will have come across references to freezer paper for craft r...

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