You dream of whipping up gorgeous garments à la Project Runway. There’s just one problem: You don’t know a seam ripper from a serger or a bobbin from a box pleat. Fear not. These no-sew hacks will ...

As shoppers have been feeling the recessionary squeeze on their wallets — and the climate crisis has many reconsidering their role in fast fashion — upcycling has become as essential as ever for ...

Have you ever stared into the depths of your closet and thought: “I have absolutely nothing to wear?” If your normal inclination is to dejectedly sift through what you already have, it turns out that ...

Man holding up a striped long-sleeved shirt while sitting on a couch with a "donate" box next to him - PeopleImages/Shutterstock It feels good to finally declutter ...

Mayfly owner, Alex DiMauro, transforms and sells her upcycled creations in a Harvard Square shop in Cambridge. It’s in a ...

From reworking streetwear to diverting good denim from landfill, upcycling can be labour-intensive but the results are worth the effort The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a ...

Fun fact: one of the most sustainable hobbies you can adopt is learning how to upcycle clothes. In addition to reducing waste and leaning away from fast fashion (especially in Second Hand September) ...