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6 Popular Pencil Case Patterns for Back-to-School & Sewing Room Organization

August 18, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to dive into a fun and functional sewing project—and what better way to get started than with a DIY pencil case? Whether you're organizing stationery, storing sewing tools, or making handmade gifts, pencil … [Read more...]

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Tiny Tote

August 20, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Unveil the magic of organization with our latest creation, the Tiny Tote! This charming zippered pouch is your new go-to for keeping those little essentials in check, be it pencils for the budding artist, makeup for the on-the-go beauty enthusiast, … [Read more...]

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10 Beginner Friendly Sewing Projects for Kids Going Back to School

August 6, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Hi there, fellow sewists! Are you looking for beginner friendly sewing projects for children going back to school? If so, you've come to the right place! In this blog post, I'm going to share with you some of the benefits of making your own school … [Read more...]

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10 Beginner Friendly Sewing Projects for Back to School

August 7, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

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 children/grandchildren or are … [Read more...]

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Totoro Elastic Pencil Case

August 4, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

One of my children loves the Japanese animated fantasy film, My Neighbour Totoro. I have made her a Totoro Elastic Pencil Case. With the handy elastic strap it attaches to a journal so you always have your writing tools on hand. I found some sweet … [Read more...]

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Why is the Handy Drawstring Pouch our most popular Why is the Handy Drawstring Pouch our most popular pattern?Available in 3 sizes, this clever design stands upright without bulky boxed corners, is fully reversible, and folds flat between uses. It's a practical project you'll find yourself sewing again and again for gifts, travel, sewing supplies, seasonal decorating, and everyday
organisation.For this Halloween version, I created patchwork panels using thirty 2" squares and fussy-cut favourite prints in shades of orange, citron, blue-grey, cream, brown, and black. It's a fun way to showcase special fabrics while creating something both beautiful and useful.✨ Swipe through to discover 5 reasons sewists love this pattern.🧵 Comment HANDY and I'll send you a link to the pattern.#aspoonfulofsugardesigns #handydrawstringpouch #sewingpattern
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Looking for a sweet way to package small gifts thi Looking for a sweet way to package small gifts this Christmas? 🎁The Mini Treat Pouch is a quick and beginner-friendly sewing project featuring a handy back pocket for a gift tag, a fold-over top, and a button closure to keep everything secure.Made here in cheerful Ruby Star Society Merry Happy fabrics, it's perfect for gift cards, chocolates, money gifts, and other small treasures.✨ Beginner friendly
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 ✨ Great for handmade giftingComment TREAT and I'll send you the link!#minitreatpouch #christmassewing #rubystarsociety #giftcardholder #handmadegifts
One pattern, endless possibilities! 🍂🎄 The free H One pattern, endless possibilities! 🍂🎄The free Holly Jolly Tree pattern can be stitched in harvest colours for autumn decorating or transformed into a festive Christmas tree using your favourite holiday fabrics.Swipe to see four completely different looks created from the same beginner-friendly pattern.Comment TREE and I'll send you the link to grab the free pattern.#hollyjollytree #freesewingpattern #holidaysewing #makersgonnamake #quicksewing
From a simple hexie flower to a sweet drawstring p From a simple hexie flower to a sweet drawstring pouch!This beginner-friendly project combines a little English Paper Piecing with simple sewing to create the perfect gift, project pouch, or scrap-friendly make.💬 Comment GARDEN and I'll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Hexie Garden Pouch ( available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop).#hexiegardenpouch #englishpaperpiecing #eppsewing #pouchpattern #beginnersewing
🎄 Quick. Cute. Giftable. 🎄 The Mini Treat Pouch i 🎄 Quick. Cute. Giftable. 🎄The Mini Treat Pouch is one of those projects you'll find yourself making again and again. It's quick to sew, fun to personalise, and perfect for Christmas gifting.Fill it with candy, gift cards, jewellery, beauty treats, sewing notions, or other little treasures. Add a ribbon tab or decorative patch for an extra-special finishing touch.Featuring a fold-over top, button loop closure, handy back pocket, and fully lined construction, it's a sweet little project that's as practical as it is charming.Which fabric would you choose? ❤️ Red 💚 Green 💙 Blue✨ Comment TREAT for the pattern link.The Mini Treat Pouch pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy shop.#christmassewing #tildafabric #tildamerrylittlechristmas #giftsewing #pdfsewingpattern
The pattern you've been asking for just got even b The pattern you've been asking for just got even better! 🎄The Hexie Holiday Placemat is now available in 2 sizes, giving you more options for holiday decorating and gift giving. Use the smaller size for mugs and treats, or the larger size for festive table settings.Perfect for Christmas fabrics, holiday scraps, and foundation paper piecing enthusiasts.Comment HOLIDAY and I'll send you the link! ❤️#foundationpaperpiecing #christmassewing #quiltingprojects #sewingpattern #tildafabric
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