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October 02, 2024

How to make a Knitting Needle Case from a pillowcase

October 02, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Knitting Needle Case from a pillowcase

Make a case for all your knitting and crochet needles, hooks and accessories from an old pillowcase

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October 02, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
Sewing my Stash, gift ideas, sewing, tutorials
June 26, 2024

Felt Gift Card Envelope

June 26, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Felt Gift Card Envelope

Gift cards are such a useful gift idea but it's nice to make them a bit special by making them their own felt envelopes.

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June 26, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 32 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
Gift Wrap, gift ideas, sewing, tutorials
May 30, 2024

Drawstring Patchwork Toy Bag

May 30, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Drawstring Patchwork Toy Bag

How to make a cute patchwork drawstring bag, perfect for toys or other baby and toddler paraphernalia. 

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May 30, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
sewing, tutorials, for baby, sewing tutorial
June 20, 2023

Polka Dot Embroidered Tote Bag

June 20, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Polka Dot Embroidered Tote Bag

How to use simple embroidery on bright polka dot fabric and then turn it into a sweet little tote bag.

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June 20, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 36 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
Sewing my Stash, bags, embroidery, pattern, sewing, tutorials
October 31, 2018

What you need to get started - Cross Stitch

October 31, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
What you need to get started - Cross Stitch

Cross stitch is a lovely traditional craft. Here’s what you’ll need to get started if you want to give it a try.

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October 31, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
embroidery, what you need, cross stitch
October 10, 2018

Halloween Sew a Softie - Trick or Treat Bags

October 10, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Halloween Sew a Softie - Trick or Treat Bags

It’s Sew a Softie time, I’m sharing a tutorial to make your own simple Trick or Treat bag with spooky halloween eyes. There’s a bonus mini spider bag charm too.

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October 10, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 20 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1, Halloween
Halloween, sewing, beginners, sew a softie
September 17, 2018

Crochet Hook Case (and chiffon skirt!)

September 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Crochet Hook Case (and chiffon skirt!)

Today I’m sharing a tutorial to make a case for your crochet hooks over on Minerva Crafts.

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September 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
Guest Post, sewing, Minerva Crafts
September 12, 2018

Wedding Dress Memory Pictures

September 12, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Wedding Dress Memory Pictures

How to turn an old, vintage, family heirloom of a wedding dress into memory art work that you can enjoy all the time

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September 12, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
sewing, art, pretty ideas
August 10, 2018

Makerly Craft Subscription Box Review - Punch Needle Craft

August 10, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Makerly Craft Subscription Box Review - Punch Needle Craft

My adventures in the world of punch needle embroidery courtesy of a Makerly craft subscription box.

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August 10, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 11 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1, Kit Review, Jewellery
Product review, embroidery, jewellery
August 01, 2018

Vintage Handkerchief Jewellery Pouch

August 01, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Vintage Handkerchief Jewellery Pouch

How to make a useful little travel jewellery pouch from a vintage handkerchief.

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August 01, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 25 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
sewing, recycling/repurposing
July 25, 2018

Turn a Shopping Bag into a Peg Bag

July 25, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Turn a Shopping Bag into a Peg Bag

Need a peg bag? Why not make one from an old fabric shopping bag.

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July 25, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1, upcycled
recycling/repurposing, sewing
July 17, 2018

Strawberry Wardrobe Fresheners

July 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Strawberry Wardrobe Fresheners

It’s time for this month’s Pinterest Challenge. I’ve taken a sweet little pincushion pattern and used it to make some strawberry wardrobe fresheners.

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July 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 90 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1, Inspired by 1
sewing, gift ideas, pretty ideas, Pinterest Challenge
July 04, 2018

Sew a Softie - Incy Wincy Spider

July 04, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Sew a Softie - Incy Wincy Spider

How to sew a softie spider. An easy tutorial to make a sweet little spider toy, perfect for beginners.

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July 04, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 19 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
sewing, toys, sew a softie
June 27, 2018

Brilliant Things to Sew for a New Baby

June 27, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Brilliant Things to Sew for a New Baby

A collection of great projects to sew for a new baby. Perfect for baby shower gifts or to make yourself when you’re expecting.

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June 27, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
sewing, round up, for baby
June 06, 2018

Upcycled Jeans Cuff

June 06, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Upcycled Jeans Cuff

How to turn the waistband of an old pair of jeans into a pretty cuff bracelet.

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June 06, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 26 Comments
Jewellery, Sewing and Embroidery 1, upcycled
denim, jewellery, upcycling
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