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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

Halloween Ribbon Gift Box

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

Ribbon Gift Box sewing pattern is perfect to use for all holidays and celebrations. In this Halloween box, I've used two contrasting Halloween prints. The pink and black really work well together. The luxurious black satin ribbon is the perfect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: eco-friendly, gift, gift bag, Halloween, ribbon, sewing pattern, sustainable sewing

Ribbon Gift Box

September 2, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Introducing the Ribbon Gift Box. I am on a quest to be more sustainable and eco friendly in my gift wrapping choices. I have made a number of gift totes but some gifts are better presented in a box. The Ribbon Gift Box is an ideal way to package a … [Read more...]

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Pocketful of Sunshine Gift Bag

November 13, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Tartan is a classic colour scheme for Christmas decorating and you can find lots of tartan fabric in traditional Christmas colours of green and red. I had a bundle of Christmas tartan in my stash and it has a lovely gold thread through it - perfect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, Christmas seiwng, drawstring bag, eco-friendly, gift bag, pocketful of sunshine bag, pouch, sustainable sewing

10 Gift Wrapping Ideas

December 20, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Hope you are getting excited for the holidays and making plans to celebrate with family and friends. I still have a lot to organise over the next week, including wrapping gifts. This year I am more committed to environmentally friendly gift-wrapping … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, Christmas, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, eco-friendly, Holidays, pdf pattern, pdf sewing pattern, pouch, tutorial

Mini Drawstring Gift Bag

December 3, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

My goal this year is to be more eco-friendly. In my efforts to reduce the amount of gift wrapping paper I use, I've been making a variety of gift bags in different shapes and sizes. It is like giving two gifts in one! My latest sewing pattern design … [Read more...]

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Christmas Flower Pouch

November 24, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

There is still plenty of time to make a batch of Christmas Flower Pouches for the holidays. Fabric gift bags are an eco-friendly alternative to gift wrap and it is like giving two gifts in one! My most popular pattern this year has been the Flower … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: eco-friendly, flower power pouch, gift bag, Holidays, pouch, sewing

Christmas Gift Bag

November 29, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Fabric gift bags are eco-friendly and are a great sustainable option. They can be re-used year after year. This year, I have added to my gift bag collection with these Handy Drawstring Bags. It is like giving two gifts in one - the bag and the gift … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, eco-friendly, gift, gift bag

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A tiny triangle with a very big job. This little t A tiny triangle with a very big job. This little travel kit opens flat so you can see everything at a glance, then folds back into a neat pocket‑sized shape. It’s one of my most‑used makes — quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for gifting.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Travel Sewing Kit Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#sewingreels #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bagmaking #craftastherapy
A sweet little drawstring pouch that opens wide, c A sweet little drawstring pouch that opens wide, cinches neatly, and is perfect for gifting or using every day. Quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and always a favourite.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Handy Drawstring Pouch (3 Sizes) - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric Details: Tilda Songbird fabric. Thanks to @tilda_australia#handydrawstringpouch #tildasongbird #tildafabrics #sewingpattern #sewingcommunity
A clever little Liberty moment. The Quadra Pouch f A clever little Liberty moment. The Quadra Pouch folds completely flat, then pops open into a roomy, stand‑up shape with that signature base. It’s quick to sew, practical to use, and one of my most‑loved gift projects.If you’d like to sew one too, comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch (3 Sizes) - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric: Liberty Betsy @regent_street_fabrics#sewingreels #libertyfabric #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #quadrapouch
A soft, squishy favourite for a reason. These Pean A soft, squishy favourite for a reason. These Peanut Pillows are sewn in two coordinating Japanese prints — sweet, curved, and so comfortable to use. They’re quick to make, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for gifting or keeping on the couch, in your sewing room, or with your yoga mat.If you’d like to sew one too, comment PEANUT and I’ll send you the pattern link. Peanut Pillow is our current Pattern of the Week. Save 25% - be quick 💛Pattern Details: Peanut Pillow Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #craftastherapy #giftablemakes #peanutpillow
A Liberty moment in two colourways. This Quadra Po A Liberty moment in two colourways. This Quadra Pouch is sewn in the iconic Liberty Betsy tana lawn, using both the pink and blue classics, paired with a soft pink gingham for a sweet contrast. It feels like two pouches in one - pink and blue, and that clever base that helps it stand up beautifully.It folds flat, opens wide, cinches closed, and is one of my favourite quick‑to‑make gifts. If you’d like the pattern, comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch (3 Sizes) Sewing Pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#libertyfabric #libertybetsy #isew #sewingcommunity #quadrapouch
A little weekend sewing — and yes, I really do use A little weekend sewing — and yes, I really do use a chopstick as my turning tool. It’s the perfect size for corners and curves, and it’s always within reach in my sewing room. This Easy Hexagon Trivet is such a fun, scrap‑friendly project in bright Ruby Star colours.If you want to make one too, comment TRIVET for a link to the pattern.Pattern Details: Easy Hexagon Trivet - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingreels #scrapfriendlysewing #rubystarsociety #weekendsewingproject #scrapsewing
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