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Handy Drawstring Bag

July 14, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I love how quick and easy these Handy Drawstring Pouches are to sew. Such a fun afternoon project and they are useful for storing so many things. I am making up a batch of pouches to use as gift bags - eco friendly, plus the bag is a gift in itself, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, Etsy, gift, patchwork, pouch

Handy Drawstring Pouch

July 11, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Whether you are storing items in your sewing room, taking your lunch to work, or giving a gift, these drawstring pouches are handy to have around. Flat bottomed, reversible, and eco-friendly, they are perfect for stowing small items.I use a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, Etsy, pdf pattern, pouch, sewing, sewing pattern, Tilda

Christmas Retro Drawstring Bags

October 29, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

The Retro Drawstring Bags were so much fun create (you can find our free tutorial here ). Here is a Christmas variation, featuring an English Paper Pieced Hexagon sewn on to the front of the bag. They are made from the super cute Christmas fabric … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: bag, sewing, tutorial

Liberty Parisian Pouch

September 14, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Linen, lace and Liberty fabric is such a classic combination. I made this sweet zippered pouch in an afternoon. It includes one of my favourite Liberty prints - Suzy Elizabeth with its pretty tea cup design.I used the Parisian Pouch pattern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, Liberty, pdf pattern, pouch

Ribbon Zippered Purse

April 26, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

Do you love pretty ribbons and trims? We have a large ribbon collection with many novelty ribbons that rarely get used. Making a ribbon zippered purse is a great opportunity to use some of our pretty ribbons. It was fun co-ordinating a few different … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: bag, zipper

Easter Bunny Pouch

March 16, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Easter is one of our favourite holidays. I have already bought a lovely selection of little chocolate Easter eggs to give as gifts.  The range of eggs seems to grow each year. There are so many delicious chocolate varieties to sample. Some of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Miscellaneous Tagged With: bag

{Back to School} Mini Drawstring Pouch

January 24, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

Have you ever noticed how some coffee beans come packaged in a stand up pouch? It is this style of coffee bag that inspired our latest drawstring pouch. Made with a cheerful print and partnered with some gingham, it features a stand up design with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: bag

Recycled Denim Wine Tote {Australia Day Project}

January 15, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Australia Day for us always involves having a picnic or BBQ and watching the fantastic fireworks display over the Swan River. We love how people come together to celebrate Australia Day, often wearing the Aussie flag on their clothing. It really is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia Day, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: bag, denim, recycle

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A little hexie magic for your day ✨ This sweet pou A little hexie magic for your day ✨ This sweet pouch comes together with slow‑stitched hexies, a fussy‑cut back, and that satisfying curved base — a gentle, beginner‑friendly make that’s perfect for scraps and gifting.If you’d like to sew your own version, comment GARDEN and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.🧵 EPP flower 🌸 Fussy‑cut back 🎁 Lovely for gifting 📥 Instant downloadPattern Details: Hexie Garden Pouch - available in my Pattern StoreFabric Credit: Tilda Songbird, with thanks @tilda_australia#hexiegardenpouch #englishpaperpiecing #eppsewing #scrapfriendlysewing #pouchpattern
Whimsy is having a moment — sweet details, playful Whimsy is having a moment — sweet details, playful shapes, and projects that spark pure sew‑joy. Here are 10 whimsical sewing ideas to brighten your creative time and add a little magic to your makes ✨The Mid‑Year Sale ends soon — save 25% off storewide in both our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop (excluding bundles).Comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you the link to browse. What whimsy would you sew first?#sewinginspiration #whimsicalsewing #sewingprojects #scrapbusting #sewingpatterns
Flower Power Pouch in Tilda Old Rose — a sweet lit Flower Power Pouch in Tilda Old Rose — a sweet little make that’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, gift‑ready, and quick to sew. The tiny hexie detail adds such a charming touch. Comment FLOWER for a link to the pattern.The Mid‑Year Sale on now, you can save 25% storewide (excluding bundles) in both our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Pattern Details: Flower Power Pouch Sewing Pattern (Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop)#tildafabric #sewingpattern #beginnersewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing #giftablemakes
✨ 10 Pretty Projects to Sew in Under an Hour ✂️ 💗 ✨ 10 Pretty Projects to Sew in Under an Hour ✂️💗 If you’re in the mood for a quick, pretty make this weekend, here are some of my favourite fast projects. They’re beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for gifting or organising your sewing space.Mid‑Year Sale is on now — 25% off storewide for 4 days only (Excludes bundles.) Available in both our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you the store link.Save this carousel for the next time you need a burst of sewing inspiration.#sewingprojects #scrapsewing #scrapbusting #beginnersewing #quicksewingprojects
Packing light? This little kit makes it sew easy ✨ Packing light? This little kit makes it sew easy ✨ The Travel Sewing Kit is compact, clever, and surprisingly roomy—perfect for safety pins, needles, mini scissors, and all your on‑the‑go essentials. Whether you’re heading to a retreat, stitching in a café, or just want tidy tools at home, this pouch will be your new best friend.✔ Beginner‑friendly ✔ Stash‑friendly ✔ Quick to sew ✔ Folds flat for easy packing🧵 Find the pattern in our Pattern Store + Etsy Shop!👇 Comment TRAVEL and I’ll DM you the link!#sewingonthego #travelsewingkit #handmadepouch #diysewing #sewinglove
Sewing a little Something Blue this week 💙 🧵 I’ve Sewing a little Something Blue this week 💙🧵 I’ve been stitching a few of my favourite small projects in the new Tilda Something Blue collection — the Makers Caddy, Sewing Buddy Pincushion, and Dresden Needlebook. Each one is beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for gifting or organising your sewing space.I love how the soft blues, tiny florals, and sweet details come together across all three projects. Small makes really do bring the most joy.If you’d like any of the pattern links, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you a link to my pattern store where you will find these three patterns.Save this for your next weekend sew.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue with thanks to @tilda_australia#tildasomethingblue #ilovetilda #sewingreels #sewingprojects #scrapfriendlysewing
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