Make do and mend is enjoying a creative revival. Debora Robertson gets out her darning wool and defies the tyranny of fast fashion, one stitch at a time

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The ‘make do and mend’ slogan may have been used in Britain during the Second World War to advise people how to be frugal during harsh rationing restrictions, but the sentiment is still alive and kick

Eking out the life of your gear can save you £££. Here’s how to approach choosing, maintaining and fixing outdoor clothing for longevity

This month, revamp your home with floral prints across wallpaper, soft furnishings and tableware, learn freehand machine embroidery and shop for the perfect indoor planter

We’d been living in a Victorian house with high ceilings just a mile away, but we were ready for a change. The house had very little garden, and we wanted to become a lot more self-sufficient by havin