Fun, free and simple sewing and embroidery projects to suit all skill levels and abilities
Sewing and Embroidery Tutorials
I have enjoyed sewing and embroidery all my life and have lots of ideas and tutorials to share with you here at Sum of their Stories. Whether you are a beginner or have lots of experience you’ll find a wide selection of straightforward sewing and embroidery project and free tutorials.
Easy Embroidery Ideas
I love embroidery as a way to embellish fabric. I also like to keep things simple so none of my embroidery projects are complex, there’s lots here for beginners. I’m also a big believer in not letting perfection be the enemy of the good. Embroidery doesn’t need to be perfect to be beautiful. A few simple stitches can be used to add beauty to all sorts of things.
If embroidery is new to you you might want to start by checking out my guide to 9 great basic embroidery stitches. Then you can use what you’ve learn with some of these easy and pretty projects. Click on any of these photos to be taken straight to the tutorials.
Embroidering garments
Have you ever thought about embellishing or mending a garment with a little embroidery? It’s really easy and can be a wonderful way to give an old favourite item of clothing a new lease of life or a totally unique look. Here are a few of my garment embroidery ideas.
Free Cross Stitch Embroidery Designs
Cross stitch is a very calming type of embroidery where the pattern is created with neat and even rows of crosses. Small designs can be stitched very quickly and be used to decorate all sorts of different things.
Simple Sewing Projects
If you are new to sewing you might like to check out my guide to what you need to get started sewing. There are lots of things you could buy to help you sew but not everything is necessary straight away so it’s good to know what is essential and what you can manage without.
Bag Sewing Ideas
Bags are a great thing for a beginner to make. They are relatively straightforward to sew and you end up with a practical and useful thing - win win.
Scrap Buster Sewing Ideas
If you have lots of fabric scraps it’s nice to use them instead of throwing them away. We have lots of ideas that only use small pieces of fabric, ideal to bust your scraps.
We have a wide variety of sewing and embroidery ideas so there is something for everyone. Check all the tutorials out below, there are lots more bags, clothes refashions, upcycling ideas and quick easy sewing projects that make great gifts.
