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August 25, 2021

Craft Projects with old Magazines

August 25, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Craft Projects with old Magazines

Lots of craft ideas to upcycle and reuse pages from old magazines and junk mail.

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August 25, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 9 Comments
upcycled 1, General papercraft 1
recycling/repurposing, upcycling, Home Decorating, papercraft
August 17, 2021

Upcycled Wooden Thrift Store Trinket Bowls

August 17, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Upcycled Wooden Thrift Store Trinket Bowls

Take wooden trinket dishes from the thrift store or charity shop and give them a whole new look. Choose from a modern geometric colour block or a copper doodle effect.

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August 17, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 30 Comments
everything else 3, upcycled 1
upcycling, recycling/repurposing, paint
August 11, 2021

Easy to sew organza flowers

August 11, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Easy to sew organza flowers

How to make easy to sew organza flowers, a simple way to make pretty fabric flowers

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August 11, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 15 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4, everything else 3
sewing tutorial, sewing, Sewing my Stash, pretty ideas, Floral
July 28, 2021

Heart Patchwork Sweatshirt Update

July 28, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Heart Patchwork Sweatshirt Update

Update an old sweatshirt with an embroidered patchwork heart applique. Great to cover a logo or design you no longer want or to upgrade a plain top.

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July 28, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 15 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4, Refashions
refashion, sewing, sewing tutorial, Sewing my Stash, tutorials
July 21, 2021

Vintage Doily Table Runner

July 21, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Vintage Doily Table Runner

How to make a pretty table runner from vintage doilies and table linen

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July 21, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4
sewing, Sewing my Stash
July 14, 2021

Upcycled sock balls

July 14, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Upcycled sock balls

How to turn old socks into soft balls for summer outdoor games. A great beginners sewing project, for Sew a Softie month.

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July 14, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4
sew a softie, sewing tutorial, sewing
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
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