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Hexie Garden Pouch

February 21, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

🌸 Hexie Garden Pouch: So Many Ways to Sew This Sweet Little ProjectIf you’re looking for a quick, satisfying sewing project that’s perfect for scraps, gifting, and a little creative play, the Hexie Garden Pouch is one of my all‑time favourites. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, drawstring pouch, English paper piecing, EPP, hexies, scrap sewing, sewing pattern

Elevate Your Makes: A Guide to Bag Strapping

January 29, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Elevate Your Makes: A Guide to Bag StrappingIf you’ve been sewing bags for a while, you’ll know that the smallest details often make the biggest difference. One of my favourite ways to instantly elevate a handmade bag — whether it’s a tiny pouch … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Hints and Tips Tagged With: bag, bag making, elevate, handle, sewing hints and tips, strap, tote, webbing

Ribbon Pouch

November 24, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I’m excited to share my newest sewing pattern with you—the Ribbon Pouch (3 Sizes)! This beginner‑friendly design is quick to sew and perfect for turning fabric scraps into something truly special. I stitched up samples using some of my favourite … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, beginner sewing, eco gift wrap, fabric gift bag, handmade pouch, Liberty tana lawn, pdf sewing pattern, pouch, quick sew pouch, reusable gift wrap, scrap sewing project, sewing beginners, stash buster project

Elf Gift Tote: Sweet and Sustainable Gift Wrap

November 11, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you love giving handmade gifts with heart, the Elf Gift Tote is the perfect project to add to your festive sewing list. Designed with simplicity, sustainability, and charm in mind, this little tote is more than just a bag—it’s a reusable, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, Christmas sewing, eco-friendly, elf, holiday sewing, pouch, seasonal sewing, sewing pattern, tote

Sew a Dog Mini Treat Pouch with this Quick Pattern

October 30, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Dog Mini Treat Pouch – A Handy Handmade Essential for Pet LoversIf you’re anything like me, you love finding ways to combine sewing with everyday practicality—and this Dog Mini Treat Pouch is just that. Designed with dog lovers in mind, this mini … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, button, dog lover, Heather Ross, mini treat pouch, pet lover, pouch, sew-in tag, sewing pattern, swivel clasp

Bright & Cheery Matching Pouch Set: Handy Drawstring + Mini Treat Pouch

September 26, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

There’s something so satisfying about sewing a set of coordinating pouches—especially when they’re bright, playful, and built to be useful. Today I’m sharing my favorite features of the Handy Drawstring Pouch (now in three sizes!) and the Mini Treat … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, button, drawstring, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, fold over pouch, gifts to sew, pouch

Mini Treat Pouch

July 28, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

✨ Sew Something Sweet — The Mini Treat Pouch Pattern Is Here!Looking for a quick, beginner-friendly sewing project that turns your favourite scraps into adorable, giftable goodness? Meet the Mini Treat Pouch — the newest pattern in our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, beginner friendly, fold over pouch, gift bag, gingham, pouch, sewing

Rainbow Pouch

March 31, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Rainbow Pouch is a bright and colorful addition to your sewing projects! Featuring a striking rainbow-striped pocket, you can choose to create it with solid fabrics or blenders for a stunning rainbow effect. This versatile design is perfect for so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, beginner sewing, modern sewing, pouch, rainbow, sewing pattern, zipper

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The Handy Drawstring Bag is one of my favourite qu The Handy Drawstring Bag is one of my favourite quick makes — simple, satisfying, and endlessly useful. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and stitches up in no time, which makes it perfect for last‑minute gifts or organising all the little things in your sewing space.This sweet version is sewn in Plum Garden and Tea Towel Basics from Tilda, and the small‑scale prints shine beautifully in a project like this. I love the flat base, the smooth drawstring closure, and how easily it folds flat when not in use. With three sizes included, you can sew a whole coordinating set from just a handful of scraps.If you enjoy quick, giftable projects, this one is such a joy to make.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Handy Drawstring Bag (3 Sizes) — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric: Tilda Plum Garden and Tea Towel Basics. Thanks to @tilda_australia#handydrawstringbag #sewingcommunity #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpatterns #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
I designed the Makers Caddy because I wanted a pro I designed the Makers Caddy because I wanted a project that was as practical as it was pretty. Beginner friendly construction, quick to construct, and giftable.This version shows all my favourite details: structured shape, pockets, a wide base, and those little finishing touches like the leather patch and tag. It’s simple to sew, satisfying to use, and one of the most versatile organisers in my sewing room.Comment CADDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Makers Caddy — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#makerscaddy #sewingcommunity #sewingpatterns #sewingroom #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A little drawstring bag that always comes to the r A little drawstring bag that always comes to the rescue. This one stitches up quickly, uses small cuts of fabric, and is perfect for treats, tiny gifts, or organising your sewing space. It’s one of those patterns you’ll make again and again — simple, satisfying, and endlessly useful.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Handy Drawstring Bag (3 Sizes) — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#handydrawstringbag #sewingcommunity #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpatterns #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A tiny sewing kit that goes everywhere with me. I A tiny sewing kit that goes everywhere with me. I love how something so small can keep all my essentials organised — room for buttons, pins, needles, and tiny scissors. It’s a quick, scrap‑friendly project and such a handy little make for travel, retreats, everyday sewing, or gifting.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern details: Travel Sewing Kit PDF Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#travelsewingkit #sewingorganization #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingprojects #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A quick desk reset with my Makers Caddy — it’s ama A quick desk reset with my Makers Caddy — it’s amazing how much calmer everything feels when your favourite tools have a home. This little project is scrap‑friendly, beginner‑friendly, and one of my most‑used makes in the sewing room.Comment CADDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Makers Caddy PDF Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#makerscaddy #sewingorganization #sewingroominspo #scrapfriendlysewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
🐱✨ Sleepy Cat Coaster ✨🐱 A simple, relaxing EPP pr 🐱✨ Sleepy Cat Coaster ✨🐱 A simple, relaxing EPP project that’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and comes together quickly. It’s a useful little make on its own and also works well as a gift‑ready set if you sew a few at once.Perfect for easing into hand sewing or using up leftover fabric in a practical way.📣 Comment SLEEPY below and I’ll send you the pattern link 🧵Pattern: Sleepy Cat Coaster Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#englishpaperpiecing #scrapbustingsewing #handsewingproject #sewingpatternshop #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
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