Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening.

You dream of whipping up gorgeous garments à la Project Runway. There’s just one problem: You don’t know a seam ripper from a serger or a bobbin from a box pleat. Fear not. These no-sew hacks will ...

Make one of these easy baby sewing projects. Use up your fabric scraps or upcycle items to make perfect baby shower gifts. Baby sewing projects are one of my very favorite things to sew. Everything is ...

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Denim is such a tough, resistant fabric that it’s great for repurposing. Here are some interesting ideas to give a new life to those old jeans. There’s something comforting about slipping on a good ...

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Where most people see a dish towel, artist Barbara Ruiz sees a shirt waiting to be upcycled. “Each piece lets me know what it’s going to be next in that weird, artsy way,” she said. The Evanston-based ...