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More people are getting their sewing machines out and making their own face masks to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Source: Getty

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Calling home sewers! As Covid-19 spreads, here’s how to make a DIY face mask

It's not mandatory to wear face masks in all parts of the country, but some say it should be!

Written byJocelyn Nickels

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How to do DIY dried flowers in the microwave in just 60 seconds

How to do DIY dried flowers in the microwave in just 60 seconds

Rather than waiting three weeks for them to air dry, just pop them in the microwave!

Written byRachael Rosel

Dried flowers are back in fashion! Source: Getty.

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From cat couches to fruit jackets: Knitters get creative amid Covid-19 lockdown

From cat couches to fruit jackets: Knitters get creative amid Covid-19 lockdown

They might be useless, but these creations sure are fun to look at!

Written byRachael Rosel

Have a look at some of the most interesting creations to come out of quarantine. Source: Getty.

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Create your own fabric face mask to help prevent the spread of Covid-19

Create your own fabric face mask to help prevent the spread of Covid-19

Certain fabrics will provide better protection and help slow the spread of coronavirus.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

You can create your ow fabric face mask using materials found in your home. Source: Getty

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The retro hobbies and pastimes making a comeback in self-isolation

The retro hobbies and pastimes making a comeback in self-isolation

From knitting and needlecraft, to old-fashioned puzzles and baking, here are the retro hobbies enjoying a second wind amid Covid-19.

Written byJessica Galley

Knitting is just one of the crafts that is enjoying a resurgence among those in self-isolation. Source: Getty.

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Get crafty to help injured and orphaned animals amid bushfire crisis

Get crafty to help injured and orphaned animals amid bushfire crisis

Thousands of animals have been injured in the bushfires. Here's how you can help.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

People across the world are knitting, sewing and crocheting items for animals impacted by the Australian bushfires. Source: Facebook/ Animal Rescue Craft Guild

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6 cheap and easy DIY crafts to make this Christmas

6 cheap and easy DIY crafts to make this Christmas

Why buy the flimsy, mass-made ornaments and trinkets when you could spend some time over these holidays making your own?

Written byRachael Rosel

Christmas crafts don't have to be expensive! Source: Pexels.

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Thinking outside the box: Unusual DIY crafts to try in your spare time

Thinking outside the box: Unusual DIY crafts to try in your spare time

If you're stuck on what to make next, these super unique crafts were suggested to us by Starts at 60 readers.

Written byRachael Rosel

DIY crafts are definitely the best way to spend your spare time! Source: Pexels.

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Crafty mum sends internet wild with incredible hand crocheted costumes

Crafty mum sends internet wild with incredible hand crocheted costumes

Mum Stephanie Pokorny has created a series of impressive crocheted costumes for her kids, without a pattern in sight.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

A mother's impressive crochet costumes have sent the internet into a spin, featuring everything from xenomorph alien to a clown. Source: Facebook/ Crochetverse

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Ultimate thrifty star! Singer transforms bed sheet into elegant dress

Ultimate thrifty star! Singer transforms bed sheet into elegant dress

New Zealand born singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa wowed in the incredible outfit.

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa proved the savvy fashionista in a skirt made out of a bed sheet. Source: Twitter/ Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

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