Reading clothing care labels: what every symbol means
Washtub, triangle, square, iron and circle: a clear guide to the care symbols on European clothing labels, including what the dots and bars mean.
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How to sew on a button: two-hole, four-hole and shank buttons
A step-by-step guide to sewing on a button that stays put: tools, thread, making a thread shank, four-hole patterns, shank buttons and coat buttons.
Storing seasonal clothes: how to swap your wardrobe twice a year
Clean before storing, choose boxes or bags, protect knits from moths and damp, and use the seasonal swap to edit your wardrobe.
Washing and de-pilling knitwear: wool and cashmere care at home
How to hand wash wool and cashmere, dry jumpers flat, remove pills with a comb or shaver, store knits folded and keep moths away.
DIY: a simple mood board for above your desk
How to make a basic fabric-covered mood board for your wall: materials, collecting images, composition tips and using it to clarify your personal style.
DIY braided leather bracelet with a magnetic or hook clasp
Make a three-strand or four-strand braided leather cord bracelet: materials, measuring your wrist, glueing end caps and finishing neatly.
DIY: give old jeans a fresh hem (frayed, folded or released)
Crop old jeans at home: how to measure, then three finishes to choose from: a raw frayed hem, a clean folded hem or a released hem. Tools and washing tips.