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If there's one book you buy in 2023, it should be Portia Lawrie's debut tome; The Re:Fashion Wardrobe. Let Portia show you that with some basic sewing techniques and a dash of creative vision, a wardrobe made entirely from recycled garments and textiles can be just as stylish, edgy and aspirational as anything the high street has to offer. Pre-order from searchpress.com

NATURE'S FINEST

As we become more conscious of our spending, these nature-inspired iron-on patches are a quick and easy way to give existing wardrobe favourites a stylish update. Perfect for rucksacks, jackets, jumpers and more! etsy.com/uk/shop/LittlePaisleyDesigns

NEW HOBBY

It's that time of year when we start to think about what we want to achieve in the next year. For anyone looking to take up embroidery, or advance their skills, Alexandra Stratkotter's brand new book(Abrams Books) takes you through the basics,

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