Esme Clemo
Esme is Future's resident craft expert, working across titles such as GoodTo, Woman&Home, Woman’s Weekly, Woman, Woman’s Own, Chat, Now, Pick Me Up and The Craft Network. has She's been working within the craft magazine industry for eight years, successfully turning her sewing hobby into a career. She's adept in a number of crafts, including sewing, papercraft, calligraphy, embroidery and printing.
There’s nothing she doesn’t know about DIY, weddings and interiors. Everything in her home and wardrobe has a DIY twist and she knows all the tools needed for getting the job done. Be it her trusty sewing machine to update clothing and cushions or her battered collection of power tools to strip her staircase or build raised beds in her garden. She sure has a hands-on approach when it comes to testing out products for our reviews.
Having just completed an interior design course with the University of Arts London, she’s now embarking on project managing and designing her own kitchen renovation, ready to share all her tips, tricks and best home buys with you.
Latest articles by Esme Clemo
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How to make an Easter bonnet
The kids will love making their own Easter bonnet, here's how...
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How to make an embroidered clutch bag
Delicately embroidered and beaded, this stylish blue evening bag can be made in any colour to match a special outfit
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How to make your own cat draught excluder
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How to make cork organisers
Create these colourful cork organisers to bring some order to your home
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How to make a pyrography board
Try pyrography, a wood-burning technique, that can transform a plain wooden accessory into something stylish
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How to make copper candles
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How to make a set of fabric storage baskets
If you're looking to give your storage a bit of a facelift, why not try this super simple idea? Here's how to make a set of fabric storage baskets.
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How to upcycle a bedside table
This simple decoupage technique is a great way to learn how to upcycle a bedside table
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How to make a floral Christmas wreath
Give guests a festive greeting with a fresh flower Christmas wreath hung on your front door
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Sew your own toy rabbit
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Video: How to make a face mask from a sock
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How to make mosaic planters
Bring your kitchen windowsill to life by lining up fresh herbs in these attractive mosaic planters
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How to sew your own glasses case
Protect your specs or style up your sunnies with these colourful cases to make yourself
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How to sew a llama toy
Stitch this lovable fluffy llama friend with the brightest of accessories
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Create your own colourful dip dye napkins
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How to make coastal kitchen accessories
Sew these fish themed tea towels and potholders to bring the coastal trend into your kitchen
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How to make paper plate masks
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How to tie dye t-shirts: Step-by-step instructions on how to tie dye
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Gardening crafts
This selection of gardening crafts will turn any keen crafter into a green-fingered gardener this spring.
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Inventive map upcycling projects to try
Create long-lasting memories of your favourite places with these inventive map upcycling projects - use old maps or map wrapping paper for great results.
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Sew a set of travel bags from scratch
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How to make an origami Christmas tree
Learning how to make a set of origami Christmas tree decorations is easy, all your need is some green paper, a pair of scissors, and a ruler
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How to make rainbow streamers
With this tutorial on how to make rainbow streamers, you can turn a toilet roll tube into a tissue paper toy that kids of any age will love to play with.
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