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September 06, 2022

How to decorate and upcycle an organza bag

September 06, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
How to decorate and upcycle an organza bag

How to upcycle a plain organza bag with simple ribbon applique to make a pretty lavender bag

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September 06, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 26 Comments
Upcycled 2, Sewing and Embroidery 4
lavender, recycling/repurposing, ribbon
August 17, 2022

How to transfer an embroidery design onto fabric

August 17, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
How to transfer an embroidery design onto fabric

How to transfer an embroidery design onto fabric

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August 17, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4
embroidery
July 29, 2022

Things to Sew for your Sewing Room

July 29, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
Things to Sew for your Sewing Room

Over 30 ideas to sew for your sewing space, or as gifts for your sewing loving friends

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July 29, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 2 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4
sewing, Sewing my Stash
July 06, 2022

How to make a Felt Toadstool Fairy House

July 06, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Felt Toadstool Fairy House

How to make a felt toadstool fairy house, a simple sewing project for Sew a Softie month.

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July 06, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 7 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4
sew a softie, sewing tutorial, sewing, Hand Sewing, toys
June 07, 2022

How to make a Pretty Tote Bag with Vintage Linen and Lace

June 07, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Pretty Tote Bag with Vintage Linen and Lace

How to make a pretty patchwork tote bag with vintage linen and lace.

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June 07, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 20 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4
sewing tutorial, sewing, Sewing my Stash, recycling/repurposing
June 02, 2022

Me Made May 2022

June 02, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
Me Made May 2022

My experience with Me Made May 2022, a challenge to wear handmade garments for a whole month.

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June 02, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4
sewing
May 18, 2022

How to fix a top with sleeves that are too tight

May 18, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
How to fix a top with sleeves that are too tight

How to fix a top that has sleeves that are too tight. A simple sewing refashion idea.

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May 18, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4, Refashions
refashion, upcycling, sewing
March 30, 2022

How to make an Embroidered Butterfly Hanging Decoration

March 30, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
How to make an Embroidered Butterfly Hanging Decoration

How to make pretty hanging butterfly decorations with simple embroidery stitches. Easy enough for beginners, a nice quick project for more experienced embroiderers.

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March 30, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 20 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4
embroidery, Spring, Hand Sewing
March 26, 2022

Denim Jacket Makeover with Floral Brocade Fabric

March 26, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
Denim Jacket Makeover with Floral Brocade Fabric

How to give an old denim jacket a new look with scraps of brocade upholstery fabric

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March 26, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 26 Comments
Refashions, Sewing and Embroidery 4
sewing tutorial, Sewing my Stash, clothing, upcycling
March 14, 2022

How to Upcycle a Candle Jar into a Cute Pincushion

March 14, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
How to Upcycle a Candle Jar into a Cute Pincushion

Upcycle a glass candle jar to make a sweet pincushion.

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March 14, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 23 Comments
Upcycled 2, Sewing and Embroidery 4
pincushion, upcycling, recycling/repurposing, sewing
March 01, 2022

Tote Bag Upcycle with Floral Upholstery Fabric

March 01, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
Tote Bag Upcycle with Floral Upholstery Fabric

Upcycle a plain tote bag with scraps of upholstery fabric

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March 01, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 19 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4, Upcycled 2
sewing, sewing tutorial, Floral
February 14, 2022

How to make Embroidered Patchwork Lavender Sachets

February 14, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
How to make Embroidered Patchwork Lavender Sachets

How to make embroidered patchwork hanging lavender sachets with beautiful beaded tassels.

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February 14, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 32 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4
patchwork, embroidery, tassels, Sewing my Stash, sewing tutorial, Hand Sewing
November 30, 2021

How to sew EPP hexagons by hand

November 30, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
How to sew EPP hexagons by hand

How to hand stitch EPP English paper Piecing Hexagons. A little tribute to Pearl, my nan as this is the method she taught me.

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November 30, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4, Their Stories
patchwork, craft tutorials, sewing tutorial, tutorials, their stories, Hand Sewing
November 16, 2021

How to make the easiest reusable fabric Christmas gift bags

November 16, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
How to make the easiest reusable fabric Christmas gift bags

How to make the easiest reusable fabric gift bags this Christmas - or all year round!

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November 16, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
Christmas 1, Sewing and Embroidery 4
Christmas, Gift Wrap, Sewing my Stash, sewing tutorial
October 20, 2021

How to make a simple straight skirt with elastic waist

October 20, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a simple straight skirt with elastic waist

How to make a simple straight skirt with an elasticated waistband. A beginners sewing tutorial.

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October 20, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 1 Comment
Sewing and Embroidery 4
sewing tutorial, sewing, Sewing my Stash
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