Psychologies UK 04.2020

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APRIL 2020 PSYCHOLOGIES MAGAZINE 89

eco fashion


● Turn a crew into a V-neck and sew
ribbon on the cut edges to stop fraying.
● Cut up unwanted jumpers and make
striking elbow patches.
● Add favourite parts of other garments



  • a shirt collar and cu‡ s, for example.
    ● Sew ribbon along seams, necklines
    and cu‡ s to add colour and interest.


Tips for revitalising


a tired wool jumper


Kate McGuire shares
her dressmaking secrets


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LEFT Heidi’s pink
jumper was a
great fi t but she
didn’t like the
boring neckline
ABOVE Kate
made detachable,
elasticated cu‡ s
and epaulettes

out of contrasting
ribbon and pretty
gold buttons
TOP LEFT Heidi
feels confi dent
in her jumper
and loves its
originality, which
is a talking point

WHAT KATE DID...


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