This week we continued our Mending Month projects where Becky and Rachel went mano-a-mano in the “Wash Off”. It’s been great for all of us to see all the fun comments and sugesstions on how to get those pesky stains out of our shirts. Thank you! In case you missed any of it, here’s a […]
As fellow online editor Becky Stern pointed out on Monday, she and I are both “sweaty ladies in hot climates.” In fact, though I adore living in Austin, Texas, I dread when the temperatures start creeping up, because I know it means my shirts are going to take a beating from all the perspiration. Becky […]
Instructables user MechEngineerMike writes: Have you ever had a broken/ cracked recycling bin or other large palatic storage bin? Of course you have! SO pay attention to learn how to get more use out of your stuff and keep it out of the LANDFILL. (ewww) This instructible will show you how to “stitch” a broken […]
Dear Becky, I have something I would like to mend this month (and it is Mending Month) — my sofa. My awesome and sweet cat, Flaquita, has spent years scratching at the upholstery. On the back corners you can see some stuffing and framing. I plan to keep my sofa, but I really would like […]
A few years ago, I wrote a stain removal article for our sibling publication, MAKE magazine, and I thought I’d re-post it here with some updated tricks in the spirit of Mending Month! Both absent-minded and a klutz, I have had my fair share of debilitating stains over the years, and have had to cultivate […]
Fabric Yo-Yo Cover-Up Give that skirt another go with scrap fabric yo-yos. By Tiffany Threadgould Have a stain on your favorite skirt? Give it a pick-me-up and make it better with interchangeable fabric yo-yos. Fabric yo-yos were popular in the 19th century as a way to reuse scraps of fabric. Now they can be used […]
I just hated it when my mom used iron-on patches to “fix” my clothes. I was so embarrassed to wear something that had been patched in that manner: the patches were hard and scratchy (especially when applied inside a garment) and usually ended up falling off. As soon as I was old enough to do […]
