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January 23, 2016

Star Stitch Sweatshirt Refashion

January 23, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Star Stitch Sweatshirt Refashion

This grey star sweatshirt was just a little to monochrome for my taste so I've given it a little stitching makeover to add just a touch of colour.

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January 23, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
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refashion, sewing
April 15, 2015

Check and Lace Shirt Refashion

April 15, 2015/ Sum of their Stories
Check and Lace Shirt Refashion

Check and lace shirt refashion. I took an old check shirt and gave it a little tweak with some lace to make it more wearable.

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April 15, 2015/ Sum of their Stories/ 3 Comments
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refashion, sewing, tutorials
July 01, 2014

Refashions Part 1: T-shirts and Tops

July 01, 2014/ Sum of their Stories
Refashions Part 1: T-shirts and Tops

Some simple t shirt refashion ideas, simple ideas to give an old t shirt a new look.

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July 01, 2014/ Sum of their Stories/ 32 Comments
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recycling/repurposing, refashion, sewing
May 14, 2014

Stripe T-shirt with Floral Trim

May 14, 2014/ Sum of their Stories
Stripe T-shirt with Floral Trim

An easy T-shirt refashion. Simple floral additions to give a stripe t shirt a new look.

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May 14, 2014/ Sum of their Stories/ 19 Comments
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March 07, 2014

Stripy T-Shirt Refashion

March 07, 2014/ Sum of their Stories
Stripy T-Shirt Refashion

After spotting a beautiful but expensive top in the shops I set out to recreate it using 2 charity shop tops. 2 stripped t-shirts in different colours combine to make one colour block Breton style top.

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March 07, 2014/ Sum of their Stories/ 48 Comments
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February 13, 2014

Evening Cardigan Makeover

February 13, 2014/ Sum of their Stories
Evening Cardigan Makeover

A little black cardigan is given a simple makeover to give it an evening look.

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February 13, 2014/ Sum of their Stories/ 21 Comments
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refashion, sewing
January 21, 2014

Pom Pom Scarf Refashion

January 21, 2014/ Sum of their Stories
Pom Pom Scarf Refashion

How to give a plain old scarf a new look with a couple of giant pom poms.

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January 21, 2014/ Sum of their Stories/ 16 Comments
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recycling/repurposing, refashion, Pom poms
January 17, 2014

Heart Elbow Patch Cardigan Makeover

January 17, 2014/ Sum of their Stories
Heart Elbow Patch Cardigan Makeover

Knit heart shapes to make elbow patches and give an old cardigan a while new look 

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January 17, 2014/ Sum of their Stories/ 39 Comments
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Knitting, recycling/repurposing, refashion, tutorials
November 08, 2013

Lace Top Refashion/Upcycle

November 08, 2013/ Sum of their Stories
Lace Top Refashion/Upcycle

A lace refashion on a simple sliky shop bought top.

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November 08, 2013/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
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pretty ideas, recycling/repurposing, refashion, sewing, tutorials
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