Have you ever had to give up your favorite pants because of a zipper that wandered (in the downward direction)? Or lost a cozy hoodie to a stuck zipper? Well here are two tips that will let you hang onto your favorite zipped garments. And prolonging the lifespan of your clothing is the green thing t[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Garment Care’
May 6th, 2009 - § in DIY Projects, Garment Care
Recycle My Bra
Just a warning: I’m gonna be talking about bras here (sorry mum). Specifically, can any good come from old bras? Couldn’t they be made into malaria nets? Perhaps melt the underwire down into wind turbines? Sadly, most bras must end up in landfill, or as scrap fabric at best… BUT, [...]
April 6th, 2009 - § in DIY Projects, Garment Care
It’s in the Bag
I am terribly uncool when it comes to handbags. I have no idea what’s “in” and I happen to think designer handbags drenched in logos look really gauche. My main requirements in a bag: it must have the right number and configuration of compartments, it must be large but not enormous, and if[...]