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Sewing tips: Fabric trash can

When sewing, you make a lot of small trash like all those numerous small pieces of sewing thread. I used to make a pile next to my sewing machine, but it really is annoying to pick them up afterwards, not … Continue reading

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Sewing a newsboy cap for women using a second-hand leather shirt

I found a leather shirt at a flea market. Leather is not the most practical material for a garment which you may want to wash regularly, so it was not a surprise the previous owner had donated the shirt. However, … Continue reading

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DIY tutorial: How to make cord organizers using recycled materials

Even when garments are worn out, materials like buttons, zippers, cords, and cord stoppers may still be reusable. Cord organizers are easy to make and practical, for example to tie up electric cords. You need the following: cord stopper (cord … Continue reading

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Inexpensive storage idea: High wall shelf and shoe boxes

Would you spend a lot of money to a professional and stylish storage system, or just mount a high wall shelf yourself, stack some shoe boxes on the shelf, and spend money on quality sparkling wine instead? I thought so. … Continue reading

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Ideas: How to fix broken handles of a purse

Purple purses are not easy to find, so when I spotted this one in a shop, I bought it even though it apparently was not solid and durable. It did not take long time for the handles to break. I … Continue reading

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