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January 19, 2018

Embroidered Mini Biscornu

January 19, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Embroidered Mini Biscornu

Have you ever heard of a biscornu? Up until a week ago I hadn't, but now I've discovered they are really fun to make. Here's how I made this little biscornu scissor keeper.

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January 19, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 36 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
embroidery, sewing, tutorials
January 03, 2018

Sock Teddy

January 03, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Sock Teddy

Did you have new socks for Christmas? If you are clearing out any of your old, tatty or holey socks then why not try making a cute sock animal? 

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January 03, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 22 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1, upcycled
sewing, upcycling, toys
December 13, 2017

Upcycled Felted Jumper Christmas Decorations

December 13, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Upcycled Felted Jumper Christmas Decorations

An old fairisle jumper that had shrunk in the wash is transformed into Christmas tree decorations and cards in a few simple steps. Make your own simple Christmas tree decorations.

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December 13, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 16 Comments
Greeting Cards, Christmas 1, Sewing and Embroidery 1
Christmas, sewing, recycling/repurposing, greeting cards
December 06, 2017

Unicorn Christmas Tree Ornaments

December 06, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Unicorn Christmas Tree Ornaments

Unicorns are everywhere at the moment. I'm not complaining, I love a good unicorn! So i thought I'd show you how to make a cute little unicorn ornament for your Christmas tree.

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December 06, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 33 Comments
Christmas 1, Sewing and Embroidery 1
sewing, Christmas, embroidery, gift ideas, pretty ideas
October 04, 2017

10 ways to make Felt flowers

October 04, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
10 ways to make Felt flowers

Simple and beautiful flowers made from felt.

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October 04, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 18 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1, upcycled
Felt, Gifts, Sewing my Stash, accessories, recycling/repurposing, tutorials, upcycling, round up
September 27, 2017

Little House Lavender Bags

September 27, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Little House Lavender Bags

Use an old sweater and a little embroidery to make pretty little house lavender bags.

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September 27, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 38 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
Sewing my Stash, embroidery, recycling/repurposing, sewing, tutorials
August 23, 2017

Slightly visible mending

August 23, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Slightly visible mending

A simple repair on an old cardigan, not quite visible mending but not invisible either. I'm calling it slightly visible mending!

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August 23, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 6 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1, upcycled
recycling/repurposing, repair, sewing, thrifty tips
August 16, 2017

Long & Short Handle Bag

August 16, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Long & Short Handle Bag

A free pattern and step by step sewing tutorial to make a versatile bag that has both and short handles.

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August 16, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 29 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
Gifts, Sewing my Stash, gift ideas, sewing, tutorials
July 26, 2017

Delicates Wash bag

July 26, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Delicates Wash bag

Make an simple delicates wash bag to keep your peds sockies safe in the wash

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July 26, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 14 Comments
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My Favourite Finds, Product review, Sewing my Stash, thrifty tips, tutorials
April 26, 2017

Embroidered Sampler Bag

April 26, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Embroidered Sampler Bag

Give an inexpensive pre made bag a pretty traditional sampler effect.

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April 26, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 25 Comments
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bags, embroidery, sewing
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