Posts Tagged ‘Make do and Mend’
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What would Grandma do? Recycle choc boxes
Thought this might be a good, timely post with Easter and a mountain of chocolate just hours away. These chocolate boxes (my favourite are Prestat and Charbonnel & Walker) are just too pretty - and practical - to throw away. I recycle them as storage containers for all kinds of things - from spare buttons and badges to business cards. Saves buying a horrible new plastic type to serve the same purpose!
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DIY tutorial of the week: Make a dress out of a pillowcase
I’ve been scouring the web for the ultimate in Make Do and Mend. And I think this genius tutorial for making a dress out of a pillowcase pretty much fits the bill.
Marceline over at Asking for Trouble shows you how to work some magic on an old pillowcase in very clear, easy-to-follow steps. All you need is a sewing machine, a pillowcase and some basic sewing skills. Read full post
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What would Grandma do? Make do and mend
I must confess that I’m not entirely skilled when it comes to making do and mending. Sure, I can bumble my way through sewing on a two-holed button, but I’d sooner take a dropped hem to the dry cleaners for mending than do battle with a needle and thread. There’s also the time factor – why spend so much time when someone more skilled can do a better job than me for around five quid?
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