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Remarkable Repairs

Remarkable Repairs

Nothing’s greener than getting your mend on. Of course it’s easy to do the conventional fix, like sewing up a torn seam. Sometimes, though, it’s fun to take a peek at some more creative solutions. Platform 21 recently held a Remarkable Repairs Contest, and they’re picking their favorite on August 30th. Here are a few of [...]

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DIY Roundup: Don’t Pitch It, Stitch It!

DIY Roundup: Don’t Pitch It, Stitch It!

We live in a culture of new. Whether we're talking cell phones or a pair of jeans with a hole in the knee, if something is worn out we're supposed to replace it with a shiny new one. Sometimes it feels like folks consider mending and repairing almost quaint when it's just as easy to hit up a big box store for a replacement. It doesn't have to be that way! A needle and thread are your weapons against waste! Let's arm up and get mending!

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