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    9 Pumpkin Projects to Sew This Fall

15 Gifts Sewists Will Love

Maker's Gift Guide #1If you're looking for the perfect handmade gift for the sewist in your life, you've come to the right place!Whether you're sewing for a quilting friend, a stitching buddy, a sewing teacher, or you're simply creating a wish list of your own, these sewing-inspired projects are practical, thoughtful, and fun to make.From pretty storage solutions and project organizers to useful accessories and giftable pouches, these 15 sewing projects are sure to delight any sewing … [Read More...]

Pumpkin Puff Pouch

Want to make a cute Pumpkin Puff Pouch? Keep reading for all the details for this project, including a free leaf template you can use. Perfect for fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Beginner friendly and a fun afternoon … [Read More...]

Pumpkin Placemat

The Farmhouse Pumpkin Placemat is a quick, beginner friendly project to add a fall vibe to your home decor. You need a couple of fat quarters of fabric for your placemat, plus a small scrap of fabric for the pumpkin … [Read More...]

Acorn Coaster

Seasonal projects are so much fun to sew and are a great way to freshen up your decor throughout the year. If you are heading into autumn / fall, then how about stitching up a set of Patchwork Acorn Coasters? In this … [Read More...]

Cat Placemat

Hometown is the latest Tilda fabric collection launching in October 2022. It is a cosy collection inspired by the love of home and community. It was a perfect collection for the Cosy Cat Placemat. Cat lovers will delight … [Read More...]

10 Projects to Sew for Men

I often get asked for sewing project ideas you can make for the men/boys in your life. If you love to give the gift of handmade items, there are plenty of projects that men will love. Simply gather your favourite … [Read More...]

Patchwork Acorn Coaster

Our latest sewing pattern is an fall inspired project - the Patchwork Acorn Coaster Mug Rug. Featuring a polka dot linen cap, and a patchwork body, this sweet acorn coaster can be easily made in an afternoon. This is a … [Read More...]

Rainbow Wallet

Everything looks better in rainbow colours! This latest Rainbow Wallet is constructed using a charm pack of Cross Stitch fabric by Alison Glass for Andover Fabrics and my Zakka Card Wallet PDF Sewing Pattern. This … [Read More...]

10 Beginner Friendly Sewing Projects for Back to School

Summer is fast coming to an end for children in the Northern hemisphere so it is time to plan for them to head back to school. I have many beginner friendly sewing projects and free tutorials that you can make for your … [Read More...]

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Which side would you choose? 🎄 The front and back Which side would you choose? 🎄

The front and back of these Ribbon Pouches feature different fabrics, so it feels like getting two designs in one.

Made with Merry Happy by Ruby Star Society and perfect for gifts, decorating and festive treats.

Comment RIBBON for the pattern link. ✨

#ribbonpouch #christmassewing #christmashandmade #modernsewing #handmadechristmas

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Skip the binding and still get a beautifully finis Skip the binding and still get a beautifully finished oven mitt! 🙌

The Baker's Buddy Oven Mitt is designed with a clever turn-and-finish construction, so you get smooth curves and a professional finish without wrestling with binding strips.

✨ Beginner friendly
✨ Fast to sew
✨ Great for gifts
✨ Practical for everyday use
✨ Perfect for showing off your favourite fabrics

This is one of those projects you'll make once... then make again for family, friends, teachers, neighbours, and yourself!

💬 Comment BAKER and I'll send you the pattern link.

#ovenmittpattern #sewingprojects #easysewingproject #sewingtutorial #quicksew
Only one week until Halloween! 👻 If you're lookin Only one week until Halloween! 👻

If you're looking for a quick handmade project, these Mini Treat Pouches are perfect for holding mini chocolates, candy, money, gift cards, or tiny gifts.

They're fast, fun, and a fabulous scrap-busting make.

Mini Treat Pouch Sewing Pattern available now in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.

Comment TREAT for the pattern link.

🎃 Which fabric would you choose: pumpkins, ghosts, or black cats?

#halloweensewing #sewingforhalloween #fallsewing #minisewingproject #scrapbusters
✨ One pattern. Three sizes. Endless uses. The Qua ✨ One pattern. Three sizes. Endless uses.

The Quadra Pouch features a clever flat-base design that's beginner-friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for showing off beautiful fabrics.

This version is stitched in the gorgeous Tilda Village Life collection. 💙

Comment QUADRA for the pattern link.

Fabric courtesy of @tilda_australia

#quadrapouch #tildavillagelife #tildafabric #sewingpattern #bagmaking
✨ I can't stop making these little Mini Treat Pouc ✨ I can't stop making these little Mini Treat Pouches.

They're quick to sew, perfect for festive scraps, and make the sweetest handmade gifts.

I've filled them with chocolates, gift cards, sewing notions and little Christmas surprises.

Comment TREAT for the pattern link.

Fabric: Tilda Merry Little Christmas with thanks to 
@tilda_australia

#christmassewing #minitreatpouch #holidaysewing #handmadegifts #beginnersewing
Maybe it's just me, but I think every sewist has a Maybe it's just me, but I think every sewist has a piece of fabric they're a little afraid to cut into.

You know the one.

The fabric that's too pretty, too special, or waiting for the perfect project.

I've certainly been guilty of saving beautiful Liberty fabrics for "someday". But over the years I've realised something:

The joy isn't in owning the fabric.

The joy is in turning it into something you'll use, display, gift, or enjoy every day.

Some of my favourite sewing projects began with a Liberty fabric I was hesitant to cut into. Looking back, I've never regretted using it. The only fabrics I've regretted are the ones that sat folded away for years waiting for the perfect moment.

Beautiful fabric deserves to become something beautiful.

✨ What's a fabric you've been saving for a special project?

#libertyfabric #libertylondon #sewingprojects #sewinginspiration #modernsewing
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