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Elastic Pencil Pouch

June 2, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Elastic Pencil Cases are pretty and practical! They can be easily constructed in an afternoon and are a great scrap buster project. It is fun combining different colours and prints to make each pencil case unique. I love how cheerful the pretty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Etsy, gift, patchwork, pdf pattern, pencil case, pouch, sewing

Elastic Pencil Case

May 30, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Pretty and practical, this Elastic Pencil Case attaches to your journal or notebook so you have your writing and stationery supplies at close at hand. It is easily constructed from co-ordinating quilting fabric and features a handy elastic strap so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: gift, pdf pattern, pencil case, sewing

Wine Waiter Cover

December 2, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I love to incorporate some hand made elements into my Holiday gift giving. It can be challenging to find handmade ideas to give men for Christmas.  My latest pdf sewing pattern includes directions to make both the Wine Waiter Cover and Santa Waiter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, felt, gift, pdf pattern

Christmas Matchboxes

November 14, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Each night I light my oil burner or scented candles and it makes our living room so inviting. I decorated matchboxes with Christmas paper and the Christmas Matchboxes look so festive on our coffee table.Christmas Matchboxes project is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Paper Crafts Tagged With: Christmas, gift

Harvest Drawstring Bags

July 28, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

I love making small projects with pretty fabrics and trims. These little Harvest drawstring bags are perfectly sized to hold a small gift, some dried lavender, or perhaps to organise some small items like jewellery or make-up. Easily constructed in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gift, gift packaging, sewing tutorial, Tilda

How to Sew a Card Holder

May 22, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Do you find your loyalty cards or business cards are multiplying and are hard to keep organised? To better organise my cards, I have made a couple of Card Holders. I recently bought a few card wallet inserts that have 10 pages and hold up to 20 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: EPP, gift, patchwork, scrap buster, sewing, sewing tutorial, tutorial

Cross Stitch Sachet

February 23, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

I have rekindled my love of cross stitch recently (as you may have noticed!). I enjoy the slow and methodical stitching - very relaxing after a busy day at work.  I am currently making some mini cross stitch motifs that I can add to little lavender … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Embroidery/Cross stitch Tagged With: cross stitch, gift, lavender, sewing

Pretty Liberty Drawstring Pouch

January 4, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

Liberty Tana Lawn and white linen have been combined in these two Liberty Drawstring Pouches. They are constructed with a white linen outer, that has been embellished with a Grandmothers Flower garden block made from little Liberty hexies made using … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: EPP, gift, hexagon, Liberty, sewing tutorials, tutorial

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Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in mi Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in minutes — the Pyramid Weight. Use it as a pattern weight, scented sachet, or even a book weight… all from one triangle of fabric. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric is Something Blue by Tilda, releasing 1 June 2026 — with thanks to @tilda_australia.#tildasomethingblue #tildafabric #freepattern #sewingtutorial #sewinglove
The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite wa The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite ways to use up leftover fabric strings. Today’s version is made from patchwork strips — a fun, relaxing sew that turns scraps into something beautiful and practical.The Scrappy Strips Pouch pattern has two versions - patchwork strings and selvedges - and two sizes. Comment SELVEDGE (or SELVAGE) for a link to the pattern.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch Sewing Pattern is in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ScrappyStripsPouch #ScrapBustingSewing #PatchworkPouch #StringQuilting #SewingProjects
If you’ve ever wanted to add eyelets or grommets t If you’ve ever wanted to add eyelets or grommets to your sewing projects, here’s a quick look at how I install them using my DK93 snap press. It’s the same tool I use for snaps — and it makes installing eyelets beautifully quick and consistent.Here’s how I install the eyelets:Punch out the four holes using a hole‑cutting die.Place the eyelet into the hole.Press it into place using the snap press.That’s it — simple, sturdy, and it gives the Ribbon Pouch such an elevated, professional finish. I love how clean and secure the result is.Fabric shown: Tilda Something Blue, releasing June 1 — thank you @tilda_australia for the beautiful fabric.✨ If you’d like the Ribbon Pouch pattern (3 sizes), comment RIBBON and I’ll send the link straight to you.Ribbon Pouch Sewing Pattern: available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop (links in profile).#tildasomethingblue #tildafabric #sewingtips #handmadeeveryday #sewingtools
The Ribbon Pouch is one of my favourite quick‑to‑s The Ribbon Pouch is one of my favourite quick‑to‑sew gift bags, and I couldn’t resist making a light and dark version using the new Tilda Something Blue collection. Both pouches use the same print in different colourways — such a pretty way to show how fabric choice changes the whole mood.They’re finished with satin ribbon threaded through grommets, and topped with a tiny star tag. The boxed base helps them stand beautifully, and the ribbon closure makes them perfect for birthdays, thank‑you gifts, treats, or little treasures.This is a beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, quick project you’ll want to sew again and again. Pattern includes 3 sizes.If you’d like the pattern, comment RIBBON and I’ll send the link straight to you.Pattern Details: Ribbon Pouch (3 Sizes) available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue - releasing on 1 June 2026. Thanks to @tilda_australia#TildaSomethingBlue #TildaFabric #SewingPattern #BeginnerSewingProject #QuickSewingProject   
Sewing with scraps is one of my favourite ways to Sewing with scraps is one of my favourite ways to get creative — small pieces, leftover corners, charm‑square offcuts… they all have so much potential.Here are 10 scrap‑friendly projects that use small pieces beautifully. They’re quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for gifting ✂️✨Save this for the next time you want to turn your scraps into something pretty.Which one would you sew first?  Tell me in the comments — I love seeing what you’re making.Patterns are available in my pattern store (link in profile) or comment PATTERNS and I will send you the link. #scrapsewing #scrapbusting #scrapfriendly #sewinginspiration #sewingideas
I save every selvedge (or selvage) — the colour do I save every selvedge (or selvage) — the colour dots, the tiny prints, the designer names… they’re too pretty to throw away.Here’s how I turn them into something useful:
• lay them diagonally on a square of fusible interfacing
• overlap slightly
• stitch close to the printed edge
• keep building until you have a panelIt’s such a fun way to use scraps and create something totally unique ✂️✨If you’d like the Scrappy Strips Pouch pattern, comment SELVEDGE or SELVAGE and I’ll send you the link.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch Pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#scrappystripspouch #selvage #scrapbuster #sewingcommunity #sewingtip
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