Tag Archives: Upcycling

How to patch the sleeves of a sweater

I have a cashmere cardigan which is a real favourite. It is soft, cosy and comfortable and I have owned it for a very long time. Needless to say, the moment has arrived when it has developed holes at the elbow, as seen below. A hole in the sleeve of a cashmere cardigan, photo byContinueContinue reading “How to patch the sleeves of a sweater”

‘Dirty Looks’ exhibition at the Barbican

Last month I visited the Barbican in London to see the ‘Dirty Looks’ exhibition which has just closed (25th January 2026). It looked at Fashion from bold, intriguing and sometimes disturbing viewpoints. The collection of over a hundred fashion garments is ably introduced in this video: https//www. youtube.com/watch?v=SK2IhL2Vh1s Watching it will enable you to makeContinueContinue reading “‘Dirty Looks’ exhibition at the Barbican”