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What can you do with old t-shirts?
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We've all got old t-shirts hiding in wardrobes and drawers, that are misshapen, stained, bobbly, holey, have a faded print and are generally past their best. They're not really much use for anything but rags, or so you'd think! Old t-shirts are perfect for turning into "yarn" it doesn't matter what condition they're in or what design they have, they can all be turned into yarn to crochet or knit with or use in macramé All you need is an old t-shirt, a sharp pair of scissors or rotary cutter. A seam ripper is useful but not completely necessary. Take...
Denim - Drab to Fab
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We’re just starting out on our journey here at Cruinn, creating new clothes and homeware from unwanted textiles on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, where we’re based.
Our lead designer Sandra’s first project has been working with some unloved pairs of denim jeans.
What does Cruinn mean?
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Hello! Fáilte!
Thanks so much for popping by to read our first blog post. We are Cruinn, a new project based on the Isle of Lewis. . .