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Turn an Old Men’s Shirt into a Sturdy Shopping Bag with This Simple Sewing Trick

Harriet Wainwright • August 28, 2026

A simple sewing trick tackles two everyday problems at once. Anyone who shops regularly will know the issue: more and...

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Philippe Vergne to leave Serralves Museum in July 2026

Harriet Wainwright • August 28, 2026

The Board of Directors of the Serralves Foundation announced on Monday that Philippe Vergne, director of the Serralves Museum of...

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Turn Old Vinyl Records into Designer Bowls in the Oven

Harriet Wainwright • August 28, 2026

A simple trick can turn them into an eye-catching feature in minutes. Many people still have boxes full of vinyl...

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Louvre – New Renaissance: Paris Museum Overhaul Announced

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

France has announced that an international team of architects will overhaul the legendary Louvre Museum in Paris. The museum’s structural...

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Pedro Valdez Cardoso: A Quiet Unease

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

Unlike Pedro Valdez Cardoso’s (b. 1974) previous exhibition at this gallery, “Pagan Days” (2023), there is no clear sense here...

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Extend a trouser waistband by up to 5 centimetres with a simple sewing trick

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

A simple sewing trick can increase a waistband by up to 5 centimetres. It is a familiar situation: your trousers...

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Turn Old Tea Towels into a Bread Bag

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

Rather than using old kitchen linens solely for cleaning or throwing them away, give them a second life. Traditional striped...

Hands placing tortoiseshell glasses into a soft case on a wooden sewing table with shirt, scissors, and pins.

Sew a Stylish Glasses Case from a Shirt Cuff

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

An item of clothing gathering dust in the wardrobe can become a stylish glasses case with just a few stitches....

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Twelve DIY Ideas for Upcycling Old Spoons

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

A stroll through a flea market or second-hand shop can reveal an affordable source of inspiration in the cutlery basket....

Mother and child sitting on a sofa wrapped in a colourful patchwork quilt, sharing a quiet moment together.

Turn Baby Bodysuits into a Memory Quilt

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

With one simple idea, they can become a visible treasure in the living room. In many households, boxes of baby...

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Widen a Trouser Waistband by up to 5 Centimetres with This Simple Sewing Trick

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

A familiar scenario: a few extra kilos, a bloated stomach after a meal or a wash cycle that was slightly...

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Philippe Vergne to Leave Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art in July 2026

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

Philippe Vergne, director of the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, will conclude his term at his own request at the...

Adult and child sewing a colourful patchwork quilt together on a beige sofa in a bright living room.

Turn Baby Bodysuits into a Memory Blanket

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

Tiny sleepsuits and bodysuits are piling up in the wardrobe – too precious to throw away and too special to...

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Sew New Terrace Cushion Covers with an Envelope Cover

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

With one simple sewing trick, they can be rescued surprisingly easily. After summer, many homeowners and balcony enthusiasts automatically reach...

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Expand Your Trouser Waistband by up to 5 cm with This Simple Sewing Trick

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

A small sewing alteration can save them. It is a familiar situation: a few extra kilos, a hot wash cycle,...

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Coin Weights for Sewing: Protect Softshell, Silk and Leather

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

Anyone who works with silk, softshell or leather knows the issue: every pin can leave irreversible damage. Professional studios therefore...

Woman designing a patterned fabric on a table with sewing machine, scissors, measuring tape, and folded cloth nearby

Upcycling Old Embroidered Sheets: Stylish Ideas for Home and Wardrobe

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

If you have a treasured old linen or linen-cotton sheet tucked away in a cupboard, you are holding much more...

An elderly woman and a young girl repairing a pair of jeans together at a wooden kitchen table.

Repair a faulty zip with the grandmother's simple trick

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

When a zip suddenly stops working, a jacket often ends up in the bin – completely unnecessarily. An old trick...

Hands tying a cloth bag around a loaf of rustic bread on a wooden table with a sewing machine nearby.

Make a Bread Bag from Old Striped Tea Towels

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

Many people are quick to throw out their old striped tea towels, yet these humble textiles have real upcycling potential....

Person holding out waistband of oversized jeans on bed with measuring tape, spray bottle, and open notebook nearby

How to Stretch Tight Vintage Clothing by Up to One Size

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

Many vintage enthusiasts know the feeling: an old designer piece looks perfect in a shop or online, yet at home...

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Project Hyperion Reveals Winners of Its Generation Ship Design Competition

Harriet Wainwright • August 27, 2026

On 1 November 2024, Project Hyperion, an international multidisciplinary group of architects, engineers, anthropologists and urban planners, opened a design...