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YOU WILL NEED ■ Three copper pipes, 1.5cm thick, 2m long ■ Eight copper elbow pieces, 1.5cm thick ■ Pipe cutter ■ Cotton fabric, 42cm x 3m ■ Strong multipurpose glue ■ Six buttons MAKING THE FRAME Ste

Give a basic product a fab new look or alternative use with these ingenious ideas

YOU WILL NEED FOR EACH CUSHION ■ Fabric A: 75x45cm – front and one envelope back ■ Fabric B: 65x45cm – appliqué and one envelope back ■ Bondaweb: 35x35cm ■ Cushion pad: 46cm ■ Paper for the template ■

CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

Having embarked on a major new layout building project, Chris Nevard explains how he created a useful station platform and waiting shelter from two little-known suppliers.

YOU WILL NEED ■ 50cm outer cotton fabric ■ 50cm waterproof fabric or cotton fabric and Vlieseline Lamifix waterproof coating for the lining ■ 50cm of firm iron-on interfacing ■ Matching thread ■ 4 x e