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February 05, 2025

How to turn a Scarf into a Sweater Vest

February 05, 2025/ Sum of their Stories
How to turn a Scarf into a Sweater Vest

Refashion a scarf into a sweater vest with this easy sewing tutorial

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February 05, 2025/ Sum of their Stories/ 14 Comments
refashions 1, Sewing and Embroidery 6, Upcycled 4
refashion, upcycling
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
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 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
September 03, 2024

Embroidered Aran Sweater Bag Upcycle

September 03, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Embroidered Aran Sweater Bag Upcycle

Upcycle an old aran sweater with some colourful embroidery and turn it into a beautiful bag

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September 03, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 21 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 6, Upcycled 3
upcycling, sustainable craft challenge, recycling/repurposing, bags
August 14, 2024

How to extend your fabric to fit an embroidery hoop frame

August 14, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to extend your fabric to fit an embroidery hoop frame

How to extend your fabric to make it fit properly into an embroidery hoop frame if you’ve cut it too small by mistake

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August 14, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 5 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 6
embroidery, Hand Sewing
July 29, 2024

Beautiful Embroidery Patterns for Tea Lovers

July 29, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Beautiful Embroidery Patterns for Tea Lovers

Beautiful embroidery designs for tea drinkers

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