Craft Focus - Page number 51 - June/July 2021 (Issue 85)

51 BACK TO SCHOOL SEARCH PRESS Across the globe, we send tonnes of clothing to landfills each year. In fact, clothing consumption in the UK and US is one of the highest in the world. But the good news is that mending is trending, and it’s never been easier to repair and reinvent your favourite clothes. Inspired by the slow fashion movement that’s taking the sewing world by storm, Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald has created a comprehensive guide to repairing your own clothes in a way that combines creativity and sustainability. In Modern Mending , she demystifies mending and shares step-by-step instructions for a range of techniques, including stitching, darning, patching, needle felting and machine darning. Furthermore, there’s an invaluable Troubleshooting section at the end of each tutorial, as well as a Quick-fix section for buttons, snags, ladders and zippers, so no stone is left unturned in your mending process! So next time you tear your favourite jeans or find a hole in your jumper, think twice before throwing them away. With Modern Mending , you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to rebel against fast fashion, be less wasteful and more sustainable for years to come. sales@searchpress.com www.searchpress.com Top of the class  EXACLAIR ExaClair Limited, the UK subsidiary of the Exacompta-Clairefontaine Group, has expanded its Exacompta MODULO modular filing systems with the addition of lockable drawer sets. Resilient, break-proof and scratch resistant, these new versions offer extra security for documents as all the drawers lock with just one turn of the key. Featuring products accredited with the Blue Angel environmental label that are manufactured from recycled post-consumer plastic waste, these lockable models are compatible with the existing MODULO range and are ideal for those looking to create a filing system that can be adapted to their specific office environment. The new items are supplied with two keys as standard and also come with a 25-year warranty. They hold up to A4+ size documents and are available with either five or 10 drawers in a selection of grey/black or multi-coloured ‘harlequin’ styles. Lawrence Savage, marketing manager at ExaClair, says these new lockable drawer sets offer further choice when creating a modular filing system: “Unlike many alternative drawer sets, these lockable MODULO units only require one turn of the key to lock all the drawers at once, allowing sensitive documents to be stored securely, which can also assist with GDPR compliancy. Additionally, the Blue Angel Certified harlequin versions continue to reinforce Exacompta’s commitment to helping reduce the effects on the Earth’s climate by producing more environmentally conscious products.” +44 (0)1553 696 600 sales@exaclair.co.uk www.exaclairlimited.com VIRIDIAN LTD This Panart Cotton and Linen Pencil Wrap is ideal for storing and organising your pencils, as well as being perfect for travel. With excellent durability, this cotton and linen blend wrap can hold up to 18 pencils which can be safely stored by its secure poppers. Please note that the pencils aren’t included. +44 (0)1173 005 244 office@viridianltd.co.uk www.viridianyarn.com GROVES We can’t guarantee they’ll bring all their uniform and sports kits back from school, but we can give you the tools to help! This kit contains permanent black marking pen, iron-on label tape and an alphabet stencil. Personalise clothing quickly and easily with Groves. +44 (0)1844 258 100 www.grovesltd.co.uk Helpful tools and bo ks to get kids and parents ready for the next academic year