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Harvest Drawstring Bags

July 28, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

I love making small projects with pretty fabrics and trims. These little Harvest drawstring bags are perfectly sized to hold a small gift, some dried lavender, or perhaps to organise some small items like jewellery or make-up. Easily constructed in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gift, gift packaging, sewing tutorial, Tilda

Happy Scrappy Cards

July 2, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Handmade cards are the perfect finishing touch to a handmade gift! I love to challenge myself to use the fabric scraps left over from a new project design. These little Happy Scrappy cards are a great scrap buster project and can be quickly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: card making, children's craft, scrap buster, scraps, Tilda

Steamer Sewing Kit

June 16, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Bamboo steamer baskets make ideal sewing kits - they are the perfect size to hold all the materials and supplies for a small project, are lightweight, and can be stacked. You can find them at Asian supermarkets, chain stores, kitchen stores, or on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: bonne maman, haberdashery, sewing, storage, vintage

{Book Review & Giveaway} Weekend Quilting

May 29, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 78 Comments

Weekend Quilting: Quilt and Unwind with Simple Designs to Sew in No Time  is the wonderful new quilting book by talented West Australian quilter, Jemima Flendt from Tied with a Ribbon.  I have been following Jemima's quilting adventures for many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: book review, foundation paper piecing

How to Sew a Card Holder

May 22, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Do you find your loyalty cards or business cards are multiplying and are hard to keep organised? To better organise my cards, I have made a couple of Card Holders. I recently bought a few card wallet inserts that have 10 pages and hold up to 20 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: EPP, gift, patchwork, scrap buster, sewing, sewing tutorial, tutorial

Fabric Giveaway with Country Clothesline

May 19, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 178 Comments

This week we are hosting a wonderful giveaway with our newest sponsor, Country Clothesline. As you can see, it is a pretty and inspiring shop with loads of lovely quilting fabric.Country Clothesline is an online (and bricks & mortar) … [Read more...]

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Make Your Own Baby Bath Mitt

May 14, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Make bath time fun with this cute aeroplane baby bath mitt. Easily constructed from a white face washer, it features an appliqued aeroplane in bright colours and has a striped hanging tag. A vapour trail has been sewn across both sides of the bath … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials, Uncategorized Tagged With: applique, baby, baby shower, face washer, face washer challenge

Made for Baby Book Review and Tour

May 8, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Made for Baby, Cute Sewn Gifts is the newly released and much anticipated book by the talented Ayda Algin from Cafenohut. It is packed full of sweet and practical items to make for babies and little ones. What I love most about the book is that all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: baby, book review, children, EPP

Liberty Gifts to Sew

May 3, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

With Mother's Day fast approaching, now is the perfect time to make your Mum a special handmade gift. Liberty tana lawn is a high quality fabric produced in iconic floral designs. With its high thread count and beautiful floral designs, it is ideal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mother's Day Tagged With: gifts, Liberty, Mothers Day, quick craft, scrap buster, sewing, sewing tutorials

Elephant Pillow

April 29, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I always find it amazing that simply changing the colour scheme and choice of fabrics, can make a pattern look completely different. Our Ella The Elephant Pillow is our newest pattern, and I wanted to show how it looks when constructed from a bright … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: a spoonful of sugar designs, applique, Craftsy, Etsy, Flower Sugar, home décor, pdf pattern

Flower Sugar Pouches

April 17, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter holiday!  I am slowly getting back into sewing again after a couple of weeks on holiday, including a fabulous vacation to Seoul and Singapore. I wanted to share with you the Flower Sugar Pouches I made for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mother's Day, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: Easter, Flower Sugar, gift packaging, sewing, tutorial

Hexagon Trays

March 22, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

If you are looking for a fun, quick project, check out our Hexagon Tray Tutorial.  These little trays are perfect for storing lots of bits and bobs on your sewing table - pins, threads, hexagon papers, binding clips - and more!  They are also perfect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: hexagon, sewing tutorials, Tilda

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The Quadra Pouch is one of those patterns that’s f The Quadra Pouch is one of those patterns that’s fun to sew and endlessly useful. It has a neat flat base for structure, each corner uses a different print for a coordinated look, and the small + medium sizes can be made from layer cake squares — perfect for scraps. Add a tag and matching cord end caps for a sweet finishing touch.Beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and practical — all the things I love in a project.If you’d like the pattern link, comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight to you.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quadrapouch #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingproject #giftablesewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A little fabric pull turned into the sweetest Quad A little fabric pull turned into the sweetest Quadra Pouch. I love mixing a polka dot, gingham, small floral, and large floral in the same colour family — it’s such an easy way to create a coordinated look from scraps or fat quarters. This project ticks all the boxes: beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and genuinely useful for everyday storage.The tag and matching cord covers are my favourite finishing touches — small details that make the whole pouch feel extra special.If you’d like the pattern link, comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight to you.Save this one for your next weekend sew.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quadrapouch #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingproject #giftablesewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Today’s the day! The Quadra Pouch is now available Today’s the day! The Quadra Pouch is now available in three handy sizes — perfect for organising sewing tools, travel essentials, or gifting. I’m sharing the small pink version tonight… the other colours/sizes are coming later this week.It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and such a satisfying little make. Comment QUADRA for a link to the pattern.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingpattern #pouchpattern #handmadegifts #sewistsofinstagram #quadrapouch drawstringbag
A sweet little Handy Drawstring Pouch in Tilda Lit A sweet little Handy Drawstring Pouch in Tilda Little Farms — each side a different print. This one ticks all the boxes: beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and genuinely useful for everyday storage. It’s such a satisfying project to sew, especially when you want something quick that still feels special.These little pouches are perfect for sewing notions, small gifts, travel essentials, or keeping your favourite bits and pieces organised.If you’d like the pattern link, comment HANDY and I’ll send it straight to you.Save this one for your next weekend sew.Pattern Details: Handy Drawstring Pouch (3 Sizes) Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Links in profile.Fabric Details: Tilda Little Farms fabric (released in 2020). Thanks to @tilda_australiaBallerina Mouse: @mailegworld#handydrawstringpouch #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingproject #giftablesewing #tildafabric
Gather your scraps — this little project is such a Gather your scraps — this little project is such a sweet way to use your 2½″ squares. The Patchwork Fabric Tray is quick, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for those moments when you want to sew something simple and satisfying.These tiny trays are so handy around the home: keep one in your sewing room for clips and threads, one on your bedside table for jewellery, or use them as dice trays, key catch‑alls, or pretty little gift baskets. They’re also a lovely way to showcase favourite fabrics or Mini Charm Squares you’ve been saving.I’ve shared the full step‑by‑step tutorial over on the blog.  If you’d like the link, comment TRAY and I’ll send it straight to you.Save this one for your next scrap‑busting session — it’s such a fun make.#patchworksewing #scrapproject #minicharmsquares #sewingtutorial #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
3 Tips for Perfect PouchesIf you’ve ever sewn a 3 Tips for Perfect PouchesIf you’ve ever sewn a little pouch and wondered why it doesn’t look quite as crisp as the photos… these three tiny tools make the biggest difference. A few extra seconds at the ironing board can completely transform your finish — especially on small, structured projects like the Bitsy Basket.Today I’m sharing the three things I reach for every single time I sew a pouch:
• a mini iron for getting into tight corners
• a pressing ham for smoothing curves and shaping the sides
• a light mist of Best Press for that clean, professional finishThese small steps help your seams sit flatter, your corners look sharper, and your whole project feel more polished. If you’ve been sewing for a while, you’ll know that pressing is half the magic ✨If you’d like to sew the little basket I’m pressing in this reel, comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link. It’s quick, scrap‑friendly, and such a satisfying weekend make.Save this one for your next pouch project.Pattern Details: Bitsy Basket PDF Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Iron: Oliso Mini Project Iron @birch_creative
Tailors Ham/ Sleeve Ham: @birch_creative
Spray Starch: Best Press.#scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingprojects #handmadegiftideas #sewingtipsandtricks #quicksewingproject
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