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May 26, 2021

How to make a simple Unlined Drawstring Bag

May 26, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a simple Unlined Drawstring Bag

How to make a simple unlined drawstring bag with no visible raw edges. A simple sewing tutorial.

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May 26, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 3
sewing, sewing tutorial, Sewing my Stash, bags
May 18, 2021

How to make a cushion cover from a favourite old T-shirt

May 18, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a cushion cover from a favourite old T-shirt

How to turn an old favourite T-Shirt into a cushion or throw pillow

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May 18, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 16 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 3
sewing tutorial, upcycling, Home Decorating
April 21, 2021

How to use striped fabric to make a woven effect patchwork

April 21, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
How to use striped fabric to make a woven effect patchwork

How to make a woven effect patchwork with scraps of striped fabric. An easy patchwork that is perfect for upcycling old shirts.

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April 21, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 3 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 3
sewing tutorial, patchwork, Sewing my Stash
March 31, 2021

How to sew a simple top from a men's button down shirt

March 31, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
How to sew a simple top from a men's button down shirt

How to turn a men’s button down shirt into a summer top for a woman. A simple shirt refashion.

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March 31, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 23 Comments
Refashions, Sewing and Embroidery 3
refashion, sewing, sewing tutorial, Sewing my Stash
March 25, 2021

Spring Sewing Projects

March 25, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Spring Sewing Projects

Get sewing for spring with this collection of pretty spring sewing ideas.

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March 25, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 2 Comments
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sewing, Spring
March 22, 2021

Sew Your Own Garden Kneeling Pad

March 22, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Sew Your Own Garden Kneeling Pad

Make gardening more comfy with a kneeling pad, it’s a really quick and easy sewing project.

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March 22, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 5 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 3
sewing, sewing tutorial, gardening
February 08, 2021

How to make a top from fabric scraps

February 08, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a top from fabric scraps

How to turn some of your fabric scraps into a simple top. A craft room de-stash project.

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February 08, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 25 Comments
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sewing, sewing tutorial, tutorials, Sewing my Stash
January 27, 2021

How to make a Cute Mini Pincushion

January 27, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Cute Mini Pincushion

How to make a cute mini pincushion by upcycling a little ceramic pot or tealight holder.

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January 27, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
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upcycling, recycling/repurposing, sewing
January 13, 2021

Embroidered Jumper Upcycle

January 13, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Embroidered Jumper Upcycle

How to upcycle a plain jumper, sweater or top with some simple flower embroidery

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January 13, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 22 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 3
embroidery, upcycling, refashion
January 06, 2021

Waterproof Picnic Bag

January 06, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Waterproof Picnic Bag

How to make a waterproof bag for picnics, and social distanced meetups with friends and family. (once that is allowed where you are)

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January 06, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
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bags
December 02, 2020

How to make a Cross Stitch Christmas Tree Ornament

December 02, 2020/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Cross Stitch Christmas Tree Ornament

How to turn a heart cross stitch design into a Christmas tree ornament

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December 02, 2020/ Sum of their Stories/ 10 Comments
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Christmas, cross stitch
November 25, 2020

How to make a Mini Felt Robin - Festive Sew a Softie

November 25, 2020/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Mini Felt Robin - Festive Sew a Softie

How to make a felt mini Christmas Robin. An easy sewing project for beginners, part of the Festive Sew-a-Softie Month.

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November 25, 2020/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
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Christmas, sew a softie, sewing, Felt, tutorials
November 17, 2020

Christmas Keepsake Cross Stitch Heart Free Pattern

November 17, 2020/ Sum of their Stories
Christmas Keepsake Cross Stitch Heart Free Pattern

Remember 2020 (like you could ever forget it!) with a Christmas scandi style cross stitch heart. Turn it into a tree ornament or hand made card with this free pattern.

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November 17, 2020/ Sum of their Stories/ 19 Comments
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Christmas, cross stitch, embroidery, free pattern
November 16, 2020

Sewing for Christmas

November 16, 2020/ Sum of their Stories
Sewing for Christmas

Over 50 fabulous ideas for sewing for Christmas. Christmas decorating, tree ornaments and gift ideas.

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sewing, Christmas, round up
November 11, 2020

T Shirt Gift Bag Upcycle

November 11, 2020/ Sum of their Stories
T Shirt Gift Bag Upcycle

Turn an old T shirt into a reusable upcycled gift bag, an eco friendly gift wrap idea

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November 11, 2020/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
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Gift Wrap, upcycling, sewing, tutorials
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