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July 07, 2021

Best Sewing Gadgets

July 07, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Best Sewing Gadgets

My favourite sewing gadgets, ones which are actually really useful. All these ideas make great gift ideas for people who sew too.

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July 07, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4, everything else 3
sewing, Product review
June 30, 2021

Easy Bag Free Pattern with Contrast Strap Handle

June 30, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Easy Bag Free Pattern with Contrast Strap Handle

A free pattern to make a bag with a contrast strap handle. A great sewing project for an advanced beginner or any sewer looking for a quick and easy project.

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June 30, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 1 Comment
Sewing and Embroidery 4
sewing tutorial, bags, Sewing my Stash
June 23, 2021

Book Page and Paper Napkin Clock Makeover

June 23, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Book Page and Paper Napkin Clock Makeover

How to give an old clock a makeover with book pages and a simple paper napkin decoupage technique

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June 23, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 15 Comments
upcycled 1
recycling/repurposing, Home Decorating
June 15, 2021

How to make a Simple Lace Summery Cuff Bracelet

June 15, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Simple Lace Summery Cuff Bracelet

How to make a summery lace summer cuff, a simple sewing tutorial

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June 15, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
Jewellery, Sewing and Embroidery 4
jewellery, sewing
June 14, 2021

How to make a Felt Cactus Bookmark

June 14, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Felt Cactus Bookmark

How to make a felt cactus bookmark. An easy summer felt craft project for adults or children to make

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June 14, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
everything else 3
Felt, Kids activities, summer ideas
June 09, 2021

Craftiosity Craft Kit Review

June 09, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Craftiosity Craft Kit Review

My review of a Craftiosity Craft Kit, a monthly craft kit subscription service

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June 09, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 2 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4, Kit Review
Product review, sewing, embroidery
June 02, 2021

Free sewing projects for a cool summer

June 02, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Free sewing projects for a cool summer

A collection of free summer sewing projects, tutorials and patterns

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Sewing and Embroidery 4
sewing, Sewing my Stash
May 31, 2021

Upcycled Denim Bean Bag Game

May 31, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Upcycled Denim Bean Bag Game

Sew a bean bag game for summer fun in the garden by upcycling denim from old jeans

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May 31, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 9 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 3
sewing, sewing tutorial, Sewing my Stash, gift ideas
May 26, 2021

How to make a simple Unlined Drawstring Bag

May 26, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a simple Unlined Drawstring Bag

How to make a simple unlined drawstring bag with no visible raw edges. A simple sewing tutorial.

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May 26, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 3
sewing, sewing tutorial, Sewing my Stash, bags
May 18, 2021

How to make a cushion cover from a favourite old T-shirt

May 18, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a cushion cover from a favourite old T-shirt

How to turn an old favourite T-Shirt into a cushion or throw pillow

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May 18, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 16 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 3
sewing tutorial, upcycling, Home Decorating
May 10, 2021

Simple Clock Makeover with Glitter Stickers

May 10, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Simple Clock Makeover with Glitter Stickers

Give a tired old clock a makeover with pretty paper and glitter stickers from the £ shop or Dollar Store.

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May 10, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 22 Comments
upcycled 1, General papercraft 1
recycling/repurposing, Home Decorating
May 05, 2021

How to make gift bags from old books

May 05, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
How to make gift bags from old books

How to upcycle old book pages and turn them into gift bags using a simple string and washer fastening.

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May 05, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 11 Comments
General papercraft 1, upcycled 1
book crafts, recycling/repurposing, Gift Wrap
April 28, 2021

Artisans Leather Keyring Kit Review

April 28, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Artisans Leather Keyring Kit Review

I’ve tested out a kit from Artisans to make a leather key ring, here’s how I got on. Plus a giveaway to win a kit of your own.

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April 28, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 2 Comments
Kit Review
keyring, Product review
April 21, 2021

How to use striped fabric to make a woven effect patchwork

April 21, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
How to use striped fabric to make a woven effect patchwork

How to make a woven effect patchwork with scraps of striped fabric. An easy patchwork that is perfect for upcycling old shirts.

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April 21, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 3 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 3
sewing tutorial, patchwork, Sewing my Stash
April 14, 2021

Sewing Simple Softies Book Review

April 14, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Sewing Simple Softies Book Review

My review of the book Sewing Simple Softies, 17 easy to sew projects designed to help children learn to sew.

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April 14, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
everything else 3
sewing, sew a softie, Book review
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