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Non Medical Face Mask Tutorial

March 22, 2020 Mandy Wildman

DISCLAIMER: 3/22/20 This is NOT a medical grade face mask! It is NOT a substitute for an N95! It is…

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Posted in: Sewing Patterns and Tutorials, Sewing Tools, Sustainable Crafting, Sustainable Living Filed under: CDC mask recommendations, coronavirus DIY mask, HCP, home made mask, non medical mask, PPE

Two British Women Fighting Fast Fashion Waste

January 18, 2019 Mandy Wildman

From Fashion Shopaholics To Refashion Designers Claire and Emily are fighting the fashion trend that dictates that if you wear something…

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Posted in: #chopdontshop, Crafting Business, Sustainable Crafting, Upcycled Clothing
#chopdontshop movement

Why UpCycled Clothing Matters and the #ChopDontShop Movement

January 2, 2019 Mandy Wildman 4 Comments

As you know if you’ve been reading my blog for a while, I make upcycled garments and crafts out of…

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Posted in: Crafting Business, Sustainable Crafting, Sustainable Fashion, Upcycled Clothing Filed under: #chopdontshop, ethical fashion, upcycled clothing, upcycled crafts
what is upcycled clothing

Upcycled Clothing – What It Is and Why You Should Wear It

January 1, 2019 Mandy Wildman 1 Comment

What is Upcycled Clothing? Upcycled clothing is simply clothing that’s been created from unwanted garments that would otherwise be headed…

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Posted in: #chopdontshop, Sustainable Fashion, Upcycled Clothing, Upcycled Sewing Projects Filed under: #chopdontshop, upcycled clothing tutorials, upycled sewing

Easy Upcycled Dress Tutorial

December 28, 2018 Mandy Wildman

There’s nothing more fun than being able to make and wear a new garment in one day. And with an…

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Posted in: Sewing Patterns and Tutorials, Sustainable Crafting, Upcycled Clothing, Upcycled Sewing Projects

Crafting Therapy Changed My Life – Could It Change Yours?

July 6, 2018 Mandy Wildman 2 Comments

The Benefits of Crafting Therapy Crafting therapy as a way to improve one’s outlook on life has been used by…

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Posted in: Sustainable Crafting, Sustainable Living Filed under: crafting therapy, depressed, occupational therapy, TalkSpace app, upcycled tunic dress
Who Invented Cabbage Patch Dolls?

Who Invented The Cabbage Patch Kids?

April 18, 2018 Mandy Wildman 4 Comments

The Controversial Story of Two Amazing Doll Makers: Martha Nelson Thomas and Xavier Roberts The story of the phenomenally successful…

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Posted in: Cabbage Patch Dolls, Dolls Filed under: Babyland General Hospital, Martha Nelson Thomas, Xavier Roberts

How To Fix Cabbage Patch Kid Yarn Hair

March 21, 2018 Mandy Wildman 12 Comments

How To Fix Cabbage Patch Kid Yarn Hair One of the topics I get asked about most frequently is how…

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Posted in: Cabbage Patch Dolls, Dolls Filed under: Cabbage Patch Kid Yarn Hair, Fix Cabbage Patch Hair

The Complete List of Cabbage Patch Kids

March 20, 2018 Mandy Wildman 7 Comments

This is a complete list of Cabbage Patch Kids made from 1982 to 2018. As far as I know. Please…

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Posted in: Cabbage Patch Dolls, Dolls Filed under: list of cabbage patch dolls

How To Make a Pixie Coat Using Upcycled Clothing

February 10, 2018 Mandy Wildman

How To Make a Pixie Coat From Upcycled Clothing Back when my twin daughters were turning 11 years old, I…

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Posted in: Upcycled Clothing Filed under: elf coat, pixie coat, upcycled clothing

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Hi, I’m Mandy Wildman!

Mandy Wildman, Refashion Designer of Unique Clothing for Beautiful Brides and Bolder Women
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