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How to make your socks last longer - Buy Me Once UK

How to make your socks last longer

Socks are one of those things we tend not to think about until something goes wrong. Holes in toes are irritating for an entire day, and losing a favoured sock can be a tragedy. Because socks are pretty cheap, we don’t tend to give their longevity a lot of thought. But how long are socks supposed to last? And is it ever possible to have a pair of socks for life?

Capsule Wardrobe Challenge: Living With Just 3 T-Shirts - Buy Me Once UK

Capsule Wardrobe Challenge: Living With Just 3 T-Shirts

Our product researcher puts The White T-Shirt Company's organic cotton tees to the test.
Sewing Basics: How to Hem Jeans - Buy Me Once UK

Sewing Basics: How to Hem Jeans

Knowing how to alter jeans also means you can tailor them to your body and not the other way around. Found the perfect pair that make your bum look incredible but they’re pooling around your ankles? No problem, just follow the instructions below and have your perfect pair of jeans in a jiffy.  
Sewing Basics: How to Hem a Dress - Buy Me Once UK

Sewing Basics: How to Hem a Dress

Next in our Sewing Basics series we will be explaining how to hem a dress. Ever bought a dress and only worn it once or twice because it isn’t quite the right fit? Altering the hem of a garment to a more flattering length is a great way to make it more personal. The better the fit, the better you feel, and the more likely you are to get years of use out of it.
Sewing Basics: How to Fix a Zipper - Buy Me Once UK

Sewing Basics: How to Fix a Zipper

Taking the time to learn how to fix a zipper properly is a no brainer. Not only will it save you time, money and frustration in the long run, as well as keeping your clothes from unnecessarily heading to the landfill, it will make you feel like a superhuman in the process.
Sewing Basics: How to Sew a Button - Buy Me Once UK

Sewing Basics: How to Sew a Button

A 2017 survey done by the British Heart Foundation revealed that six in ten Brits are unable to sew confidently or at all. Out of those, 23% didn’t know how to properly sew on a button. Learning to sew a popped or loose button back onto your clothing is another simple task that will prove useful throughout life. Here are five easy steps to help you repair any loose buttons in a jiffy.
Care 101: Easy Tips For Keeping your Jewellery Heirloom - Buy Me Once UK

Care 101: Easy Tips For Keeping your Jewellery Heirloom

Whilst fine jewellery can be a wonderful investment to pass down to your grandchildren, it will only make it that far if you take basic steps to care and maintain it in the meantime. Below is a roundup of some basic ways to care for fine jewellery, from cleaning and storing to avoiding loss (because nobody wants to have to break it to grandma that you lost her mother’s necklace.)
Reupholstery: A Sustainable Solution for your Old Furniture - Buy Me Once UK

Reupholstery: A Sustainable Solution for your Old Furniture

1.6 million tonnes of bulky waste, largely furniture, are thrown to landfill each year in the UK. Around 50 percent of this is estimated to be functional with repair. This article is a plea for us to pause before we dispose and first give some consideration to having our furniture altered or reupholstered so that it better meets our needs.
How to Win Back your Wardrobe in 5 Simple Steps - Buy Me Once UK

How to Win Back your Wardrobe in 5 Simple Steps

Despite our constant lament of having “nothing to wear”, most of us are forever fighting a losing battle with our cluttered wardrobes. Fear not! Winning back your wardrobe is easier than you might think, but it will require a regular review of your items to avoid future seasonal sale bargains and new holiday outfits sneaking back in. Here are our top tips.
How to Remove Stains Naturally and Effectively - Buy Me Once UK

How to Remove Stains Naturally and Effectively

Your clothes hate stains as much as you do! To make sure they don’t have time to set in and permanently damage the fabric, here are some easy ways to remove stains naturally and effectively.
How to Make Your Clothes Last as Long as You Do - Buy Me Once UK

How to Make Your Clothes Last as Long as You Do

Caring for your clothes can be a daunting task. This is especially true if you’ve purchased an investment piece and want to keep it looking as great as it did when you first tried it on in the fitting room. Regardless of whether they’re machine-washable, dry-clean-only or made of cashmere or cotton, keeping these pieces looking fresh needn’t be a chore. Here are six surefire ways to keep your wardrobe looking as beautiful as you.
Blogger Spotlight: What Katie Sews - Buy Me Once UK

Blogger Spotlight: What Katie Sews

Do you want to make your own clothes but don’t believe you have the skill? Maybe you want to step away from unethical production chains and the environmental damage caused by the clothing industry. In a warm, friendly voice, Katie Marcus chronicles her journey crafting beautiful clothes with easy-to-follow tips and tutorials.