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March 11, 2026

Quilted Ruffle Bag Tutorial

March 11, 2026/ Sum of their Stories
Quilted Ruffle Bag Tutorial

How to make a quilted bag with ruffle frill. A bag sewing tutorial

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March 11, 2026/ Sum of their Stories/ 2 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 6, refashions 1
sewing tutorial, sewing, bags
February 18, 2026

How to make a little pouch from your fabric scraps

February 18, 2026/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a little pouch from your fabric scraps

How to make a cute little pouch from your fabric scraps

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February 18, 2026/ Sum of their Stories/ 6 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 6
sewing tutorial, Sewing my Stash, tutorials, sewing
January 14, 2026

Vintage Handkerchief Jewellery Pouch

January 14, 2026/ 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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January 14, 2026/ Sum of their Stories/ 31 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
sewing, recycling/repurposing, sewing tutorial
November 05, 2025

Scrap Fabric Christmas Tree Decorations

November 05, 2025/ Sum of their Stories
Scrap Fabric Christmas Tree Decorations

How to make Christmas Tree Decoration from tiny fabric scraps

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November 05, 2025/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
Christmas 2, Sewing and Embroidery 6, Upcycled 4
scrap fabric, Christmas ornament, Christmas, Sewing my Stash, sewing tutorial
October 28, 2025

20 Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Sew

October 28, 2025/ Sum of their Stories
20 Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Sew

20 sewing projects for all ages that make great stocking stuffers

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Christmas 2, Sewing and Embroidery 6
sewing tutorial, round up, Christmas, gift ideas
October 22, 2025

Sew a Tote Bag with Denim Scraps

October 22, 2025/ Sum of their Stories
Sew a Tote Bag with Denim Scraps

How to sew a sturdy tote bag with denim scraps

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October 22, 2025/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 6
sewing tutorial, sewing, denim, scrap fabric, Sewing my Stash
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/ 3 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 6
Sewing my Stash, sewing tutorial, bags, scrap fabric
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/ 5 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 6, Upcycled 4
sewing tutorial, Sewing my Stash, upcycling, bags, scrap fabric
January 25, 2025

How to Upgrade and Upcycle a Plain Cloth Packaging Bag

January 25, 2025/ Sum of their Stories
How to Upgrade and Upcycle a Plain Cloth Packaging Bag

How to upgrade a plain cloth packaging bag and turn it into a pretty drawstring bag with some patchwork and applique

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January 25, 2025/ Sum of their Stories/ 22 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 6, Upcycled 4
patchwork, bags, upcycling, sewing tutorial, Hand Sewing, scrap fabric
October 23, 2024

Ribbon Crossbody Bag Tutorial

October 23, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Ribbon Crossbody Bag Tutorial

How to make a ribbon covered crossbody bag, a sewing tutorial

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October 23, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 9 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 6
bags, sewing tutorial, sewing
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, scrap fabric
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
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/ 18 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
sewing, tutorials, for baby, sewing tutorial
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
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