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Pretty Little Details: Hardware Highlights

September 11, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Small touches that make a big difference in your handmade projectsWhen it comes to sewing pouches, bags, and little giftable makes, itโ€™s often the tiny details that bring everything together. Hardware is one of my favourite ways to elevate a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Room Tagged With: elevate, embellish, haberdashery, hardware, notions, sewing, sewing details, sewing room

The Ultimate Resource for Vintage Haberdashery Lovers

September 29, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 13 Comments

Many of my recent sewing patterns feature vintage notions in the photography, so I thought it was the perfect time to revisit my favourite vintage haberdashery tips.If you love sewing, you might also love collecting and displaying vintage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Room Tagged With: buttons, cotton reels, haberdashery, patterns, sewing box, sewing room, vintage

Vintage Haberdashery

September 30, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I love collecting vintage haberdashery. There is something special about old buttons, vintage threads on wooden spools, vintage notions, old lace and trims. They always remind me of my childhood playing with my Nan's button tin and sewing box. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vintage Haberdashery Tagged With: haberdashery, vintage, vintage haberdashery

Vintage Haberdashery Collection

October 9, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

I love to collect vintage haberdashery from the 1900 - 1980's.ย  These items remind me of my Mum and Nan's sewing baskets. I loved to watch them sew when I was a child, and it inspired my love of sewing. My collection started with items from my … [Read more...]

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Steamer Sewing Kit

June 16, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Bamboo steamer baskets make ideal sewing kits - they are the perfect size to hold all the materials and supplies for a small project, are lightweight, and can be stacked. You can find them at Asian supermarkets, chain stores, kitchen stores, or on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: bonne maman, haberdashery, sewing, storage, vintage

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There's something extra special about counting dow There's something extra special about counting down to Christmas with little handmade surprises. ๐ŸŽ„โœจ

In today's reel, I'm transforming the Sugar Totes into a festive advent calendar using simple self-cover buttons and heat transfer vinyl numbers.

Here's how I made them:

ย ๐ŸŽ Cover 22mm metal self-cover buttons with natural linen
ย ๐ŸŽ Cut numbers from black heat transfer vinyl (Arial Rounded MT Bold, 42pt)
ย ๐ŸŽ Make the buttons first, then carefully apply the numbers using an iron on medium heat
ย ๐ŸŽ Attach the numbered buttons to the totes

The Sugar Totes are the perfect size for little treats, chocolates, notes, sewing goodies or other small surprises to open each day in the lead-up to Christmas.

Best of all, the Sugar Totes are included in the Christmas Cheer Bundle, packed full of festive sewing projects. Sugar Totes are exclusive to the bundle and not available elsewhere.

โฐ The bundle closes 10 November, so don't miss out!

๐Ÿ‘‰ COMMENT CHEER and I'll send you the link!

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Sugar tote. So many possibilities! The Sugar Tote Sugar tote. So many possibilities!

The Sugar Tote comes in two styles: with or without the drawstring cover, making it perfect for gift giving, stocking stuffers, sewing notions, sweet treats, gift cards, cash and other Christmas treasures.

In this reel I've filled them with some festive favourites, but I can think of dozens more ways to use them! 

โœจ The Sugar Tote pattern is exclusive to the Christmas Cheer Bundle and is not available separately.

The bundle includes:

ย ๐ŸŽ„ 10 festive sewing patterns
ย ๐ŸŽ„ Bundle-exclusive projects
ย ๐ŸŽ„ A variety of fun techniques and creative makes
ย ๐ŸŽ„ Over 80% savings compared to purchasing the patterns individually
ย ๐ŸŽ„ AUD $29 (approx. USD $20 / โ‚ฌ18)

If you're planning some Christmas sewing, now is the perfect time to grab the bundle and start stitching.

โฐ The Christmas Cheer Bundle ends soon, so don't miss out!

Comment CHEER and I'll send you the link.

#christmassewing #handmadechristmas #sewingpatterns #makersbundles #holidaysewing
๐ŸŽ„ 10 festive sewing patterns for just AUD $29! Th ๐ŸŽ„ 10 festive sewing patterns for just AUD $29!

That's a saving of over 80% compared to purchasing the patterns individually.

 โœจ 10 festive sewing patterns
ย โœจ Bundle-exclusive projects included
ย โœจ Save over 80%
ย โœจ AUD $29 (approx. USD $20 / โ‚ฌ18)

Swipe through to see all 10 projects and the techniques included, then tell me...

๐Ÿ‘‡ Which one would you sew first?

๐ŸŽ Available for a limited time.

The Christmas Cheer Bundle is available for a limited time, so if Christmas sewing is on your mind, now is the perfect time to start planning your handmade holiday projects.

Comment CHEER for the link! ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ„

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Tiny, festive and oh-so-cute! ๐ŸŽ„ Meet the Sugar To Tiny, festive and oh-so-cute! ๐ŸŽ„

Meet the Sugar Tote, my project in the Christmas Cheer Bundle. Sew it with or without the drawstring cover and use it to hold treats or other Christmas treasures.

โœจ Exclusive to the Christmas Cheer Bundle 
โœจ 10 festive sewing patterns
โœจ AUD $29 (approx. USD $21 / โ‚ฌ19)

If you've been looking for some fun Christmas sewing, this bundle is packed with inspiration!

Comment CHEER for a link to the bundle.

#sugartote #Christmassewing #handmadeChristmas #sewingfunย  #Christmasornaments
Need a quick handmade Christmas gift idea? ๐ŸŽ„โ˜• I t Need a quick handmade Christmas gift idea? ๐ŸŽ„โ˜•

I tucked a Merry Little Tree coaster into an IKEA cup and plate set, then added a gingerbread man, hot chocolate sachets, candy canes, cinnamon sticks and a festive red spoon.

It's simple, affordable, handmade and perfect for teachers, neighbours, friends or work colleagues this Christmas. โค๏ธ

The Merry Little Tree Coaster Set is beginner-friendly, scrap-friendly and so much fun to make in different fabric collections.

โœจ Save this idea for Christmas gifting!

๐ŸŒฒ Comment TREE and I'll send you the pattern link.

#christmassewing #handmadechristmas #sewinggiftideas #sewingpattern
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๐ŸŽ„ The Christmas Cheer Ornament Bundle is HERE! ๐ŸŽ„ ๐ŸŽ„ The Christmas Cheer Ornament Bundle is HERE! ๐ŸŽ„

Featuring 10 festive sewing projects from nine international independent designers, including my Sugar Tote.

Available for a limited time only, 5-10 November.

โœจ Comment BUNDLE below and I'll send you the link with all the details!

#christmassewing #sewingpatternsย  #makersbundles #christmascrafts #sewchristmas @makersbundles
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