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October 15, 2024

Christmas Keepsake Cross Stitch Heart Design Update

October 15, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Christmas Keepsake Cross Stitch Heart Design Update

A free cross stitch design for a commemorative year Christmas keepsake decoration.

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October 15, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 3 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5, Christmas 2
cross stitch, Christmas
July 17, 2024

18 Top Tips for Beginners: Sew Your Own Clothes

July 17, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
18 Top Tips for Beginners: Sew Your Own Clothes

18 top tips for any sewing beginner who want to start making their own clothes

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Sewing and embroidery 5
sewing
June 19, 2024

How to Make an Easy Upholstery Fabric Tote Bag

June 19, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to Make an Easy Upholstery Fabric Tote Bag

How to make a simple tote bag from upholstery fabric.

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June 19, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 1 Comment
Sewing and embroidery 5
sewing, sewing tutorial, bags
April 17, 2024

How to sew a handy travel cutlery roll placemat

April 17, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to sew a handy travel cutlery roll placemat

How to sew a quick and easy travel cutlery roll and placemat. Ideal for picnics and for taking lunch to work, helping to reduce the need for disposable plastic cutlery.

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April 17, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 1 Comment
Sewing and embroidery 5
sewing, sewing tutorial
March 23, 2024

How to Refashion an old Dress into a Stylish Jacket

March 23, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to Refashion an old Dress into a Stylish Jacket

How to refashion an old button through dress into a cropped jacket

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March 23, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 19 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5, refashions 1
refashion, upcycling, sewing tutorial, sewing
February 28, 2024

How to Embellish an Old Shirt with Simple Hand Stitching

February 28, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to Embellish an Old Shirt with Simple Hand Stitching

How to embellish an old plain shirt with some simple embroidery stitches, a lovely and mindful slow stitching project.

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February 28, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5, refashions 1
sewing tutorial, Hand Sewing, embroidery, refashion, recycling/repurposing, clothing
February 14, 2024

Country Cross Stitch Mini Design Free Pattern

February 14, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Country Cross Stitch Mini Design Free Pattern

Stitch a sweet mini country cross stitch design with hearts, flowers and a cute little duck with this free pattern.

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February 14, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 7 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5
embroidery, cross stitch
February 06, 2024

Hanging Hearts made from Scrappy Fabric

February 06, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Hanging Hearts made from Scrappy Fabric

How to make pretty hanging heart ornaments from scrappy fabric

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February 06, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 16 Comments
Valentines, Upcycled 3, Sewing and embroidery 5
sewing, sewing tutorial, Valentine, sustainable craft challenge
February 05, 2024

How to make beautiful useable cloth from tiny fabric scraps

February 05, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to make beautiful useable cloth from tiny fabric scraps

A fun way to make a new useable cloth from the tiniest scraps of fabric

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February 05, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5, Upcycled 3
sewing, Sewing my Stash, patchwork, recycling/repurposing
February 01, 2024

Cecile's Heart Embroidery Design Free Pattern

February 01, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Cecile's Heart Embroidery Design Free Pattern

A heart embroidery design pattern, in a mix of colours and stitches, worked in a slow stitch style. A guide to get started with slow stitching

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February 01, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5
embroidery, pattern
January 27, 2024

How to make a Hidden Hanger Pocket from a Placemat

January 27, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Hidden Hanger Pocket from a Placemat

Upcycle an old fabric placemat to make a useful hanging pocket for a coat hanger. Simple wardrobe organisation and travel security.

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January 27, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5, Upcycled 3
upcycling, sewing tutorial, sewing, recycling/repurposing
November 14, 2023

Beautiful Christmas Sewing Patterns to download today

November 14, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Beautiful Christmas Sewing Patterns to download today

Beautiful Christmas themed sewing patterns to download instantly from Etsy.

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November 14, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 3 Comments
Christmas 2, Sewing and embroidery 5
Christmas, gift guide, sewing, Felt
November 07, 2023

How to make a Delicate Felt Star and Bead Garland

November 07, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Delicate Felt Star and Bead Garland

How to make a delicate Christmas garland with upcycled felt and beads

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November 07, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 23 Comments
Christmas 2, Sewing and embroidery 5, Upcycled 3
Christmas, upcycling, recycling/repurposing, Felt, sustainable craft challenge
October 03, 2023

Vintage Doily Afternoon Tea Embroidery Upcycle

October 03, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Vintage Doily Afternoon Tea Embroidery Upcycle

Upcycle an old doily with some simple embroidery and a fun tea time quote

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October 03, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 14 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5, Upcycled 3
recycling/repurposing, upcycling, embroidery, pretty ideas, sustainable craft challenge
July 26, 2023

Traditional Mini Sampler Cross Stitch Design

July 26, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Traditional Mini Sampler Cross Stitch Design

A free mini sampler cross stitch design in a vintage traditional style

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July 26, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 5 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5
cross stitch, free pattern, embroidery
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