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Christmas Ribbon Gift Box

November 5, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

It is time to level up your gift wrapping this holiday season. Make a Christmas Ribbon Gift Box and it is like giving two gifts in one. Crafted from fabric and luxurious satin ribbon, it is a delightful way to present a special gift.The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, box, eco friendly, gift wrapping, ribbon, sewing pattern

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...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: eco-friendly, gift, gift to sew, gift wrapping, sewing, sewing pattern, sustainable sewing

Christmas House Pouch

December 16, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I have given the Zippered House Pouch a Christmas makeover in this Christmas House Pouch. I raided my button collection to find just the right festive buttons. I added Christmas light button/charms from my stash. Festive and fun - I love how it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, gift wrapping, gifts to sew, pouch, zipper

Festive Soaps

November 8, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

I always like to have a few small gifts on hand during the Christmas season. These festive soaps are easy to create - just wrap a scented soap with brown paper, applique a Christmas tree, and tie with bakers twine. These little festive soaps are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Wrapping Tagged With: Christmas, gift wrapping, raw edge applique, sewing illustration

Retro Drawstring Bag

October 23, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 40 Comments

Retro Drawstring Bags are a fun project to use your favourite stash fabrics. I love a quick sewing project that provides an opportunity to combine different fabrics and trims. I needed a couple of small gift bags for upcoming birthdays. The Retro … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gift wrapping, retro, sewing, sewing tutorials

Favourite Uses for Fabric Tape

September 26, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

Fabric tape is made from cotton fabric with an adhesive backing and sold on a roll. Simply cut, peel and stick - strips of fabric tape can be used in so many craft projects. You can use fabric tape for gift wrapping, card making, home decorating, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts Tagged With: fabric tape, gift wrapping, Tilda, washi tape

Dress Form Gift Tags

August 16, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

I always like to complete a gift with a handmade tag - it just adds a nice personalised touch. The Dress Form Lavender Sachets , were the inspiration behind these dress form gift tags. They were quickly made in under 30 minutes using some basic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gift tag, gift wrapping, Liberty, sewing, tutorial

Deer Silhouette Drawstring Gift Bags

December 1, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

We have been working on some Christmas crafts this week. Our latest sewing project are these silhouette drawstring gift bags made to coordinate with our Metallic Christmas theme. I found the perfect fabric for the gift bags - Mirror Ball Dot in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Wrapping, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas, gift wrapping, heat transfer material, metallic christmas, sewing, Silhouette

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