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Learning how to take up a hem is an easy and useful skill to learn. If a pair of pants or skirt is just a little too long you can fix them yourself rather than relying on a tailor. The same goes for fixing a hem – especially in an emergency.

As you age, falling becomes more than just a passing episode barely to be considered; instead, it becomes a serious risk to your health and independence. A single fall can be more debilitating than even a heart attack. Overall, falls are the leading

Sure, you want to look great in your new swimsuit, but that's not the only criterion for choosing one. Here's how to choose the best swimsuit for the money:

Working with fleece needn't be a daunting task. These basic guidelines will show you how to choose and clean fleece for spinning.

Hooked rugs became popular in the nineteenth century. Made from scraps of material, they are richly textured and make varied and inventive use of colour. These guidelines will show you how to choose and prepare fabric for your hooked masterpiece.

Nothing takes the enjoyment out of a hike more effectively than inappropriate footwear. When choosing footwear, the paramount consideration is comfort. As these guidelines will show, little time spent "trying be­fore buying" can make the difference b

Dyeing animal fibres, plant fibres and yarn is a great way to add colour to your crafts and creations. By following these simple steps, you'll be able to properly dye your materials in a nice, even manner while making sure the colour takes properly.

Early quilters can still teach us a lot about life before the sewing machine. These are some fun facts about quilting you may not have known.

With the right touch, even joining together the three quilting layers can give a decorative effect. Follow these steps for stronger, more elaborate layers.

Picking the perfect patchwork quilt pattern can be tricky. Here's four patterns that you can use, and how to make your own.

If you want to quilt, your sewing kit will need an upgrade. Grab these supplies first and your quilting could be much better and much easier.

Mordants are chemicals that help keep dyes from fading or washing out. We'll teach you how to use mordants effectively and safely on all kinds of fabric and textiles.

A patchwork quilt is both a beautiful sentiment and labour of love. These four techniques will help you keep the labour easy and the love in abundance.

Denim, T-shirts, jogging suits — they may not be your fancy attire, but they're yours, so why not make them last? Here are eight tips on how to take care of them.

Whether you wear suits, pants, dresses, and skirts to work every day, or only for special occasions, you'll want to shop right so your dress clothes last. Here's how:

Rings, cameos and other jewellery are often some of our most cherished possessions, and are part of the legacy we hand down. It takes just a little care and know-how to keep your precious pieces in pristine condition.

Plying your yarn is a great way to create a stronger string to use in your crafts, sewing and upholstery. It is gratifying to note how the yarn evens up and improves in appearance when plying. Here are some basic tips to get started on plying your ya

Dyeing your own clothes is a great project that is fairly simple to do. You can use natural materials you find in your backyard, garden or a nearby forest to create lovely earth tones for your clothes. Here are some tips and notes and the origin of d

Scarves, purses, umbrellas, gloves and sunglasses: Some are practical; some are just for show. But all put the finishing touches on our fashion statement. Here's how to keep them looking great.

If you have precious metals, you know that they don't require much care, but some upkeep is necessary. Over time it is likely that your metals will lose some of their brightness, tarnish will develop and wax will build up on those nice silver candles