How to dye with Procion MX in a washing machine What started as a pile of faded clothes on their last legs turned into a very pleasing Procion MX...
Re-fashioning a man’s single breasted suit into ladies Leg-o-mutton jacket
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Leg of mutton sleeve upcycle project This project was inspired by the leg-of –mutton garments that first made an appearance in the late 1820s....
Restoring a chair with Corkwood Tubular yarns
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Original furniture restoration using Corkwood yarnsI’ve been thinking about how many unusual ways we can use the tubular tapes that come from our...
Giving retired raincoats a second chance – another upcycling project for discarded clothing
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Welsh Terriers, Bo and Wallace get new coats Turning an old raincoat into a colourful dog coat is not only saving you money but it is an...
The Fairlight Mermaids
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I originally made the mini mermaids to showcase what could be done with the recycled tube yarns from our machines in Fairlight. The idea was...