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May 14, 2025

Scrappy Fabric Tote Bag Tutorial

May 14, 2025/ Sum of their Stories
Scrappy Fabric Tote Bag Tutorial

How to make a scrappy fabric tote bag, a free sewing tutorial

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May 14, 2025/ Sum of their Stories/ 1 Comment
Sewing and Embroidery 6
Sewing my Stash, sewing tutorial, bags
May 07, 2025

2 Ways to Make Tote Bags with Scrap Fabric and Net

May 07, 2025/ Sum of their Stories
2 Ways to Make Tote Bags with Scrap Fabric and Net

How to make a unique tote bag with nylon net and tiny fabric scraps, 2 different bag construction methods explained in this sewing tutorial

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May 07, 2025/ Sum of their Stories/ 3 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 6, Upcycled 4
sewing tutorial, Sewing my Stash, upcycling, bags
March 05, 2025

Fabric Easter Greeting Card DIY

March 05, 2025/ Sum of their Stories
Fabric Easter Greeting Card DIY

Make lovely Easter cards using scraps of bunny themed fabric

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March 05, 2025/ Sum of their Stories/ 7 Comments
Easter, Greeting Cards 1
Easter, greeting cards, Sewing my Stash
January 15, 2025

Pretty Hearts You Can Make From Scraps of Fabric

January 15, 2025/ Sum of their Stories
Pretty Hearts You Can Make From Scraps of Fabric

Use even small scraps of fabric to make pretty hearts. We’ve collected lots of different craft ideas together in one place to inspire you.

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January 15, 2025/ Sum of their Stories/ 1 Comment
Valentines, Sewing and Embroidery 6
heart, round up, Sewing my Stash
October 08, 2024

Monochrome Patchwork Bag DIY

October 08, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Monochrome Patchwork Bag DIY

How to use white, black and grey leftover fabric scraps to make a cute knot bag

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October 08, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 15 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 6
sewing tutorial, sewing, Sewing my Stash
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
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
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 11, 2022

How to make a Square Drawstring Bag with Boro Style Decoration

October 11, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Square Drawstring Bag with Boro Style Decoration

How to make a square drawstring bag and add some simple boro style embellishment.

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October 11, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 11 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5
bags, sewing tutorial, Sewing my Stash, Hand Sewing
October 04, 2022

A quick easy way to make fabric drawstring tabs

October 04, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
A quick easy way to make fabric drawstring tabs

A quick and easy way to make fabric tabs for drawstring cords. 2 different methods, one hand sewn and one using a sewing machine.

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October 04, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 10 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5
Pinterest Challenge, Sewing my Stash, sewing tutorial, sewing
September 24, 2022

How to upcycle a cloth gift bag to cover a store logo

September 24, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
How to upcycle a cloth gift bag to cover a store logo

How to take a fabric bag with a store logo and upcycle it into a pretty gift bag

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September 24, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 19 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5, Upcycled 2
recycling/repurposing, bags, Sewing my Stash, Gifts
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
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
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
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
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