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Get Organised: Essential Tips for Sewists

December 29, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

As we approach the new year, it's the perfect time to get your sewing space organized and ready for all the exciting projects ahead. Here are some essential tips to help you create an inviting and efficient sewing environment for 2025:3. … [Read more...]

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Tips to Organise Your Sewing Room

September 8, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

The art of sewing and quilting brings with it a colorful array of materials and a variety of equipment. While this abundance is a sign of the endless possibilities these crafts offer, it can also lead to a sense of overwhelm. An organized sewing … [Read more...]

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Stitching Success: Lessons for My Younger Self

July 15, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

My first attempts at sewing involved making clothes from my dolls. My Mum and Nan were excellent seamstresses and they taught me the basics. Over the years I have made clothing for myself and my children; toys; homewares, quilts, bags and more. My … [Read more...]

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Sewing with Scraps

May 18, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

How to Sort Your ScrapsWhen Sewing and Quilting on a Budget it is important you make good use of your scraps. Quilting cotton is expensive and when you make a quilt top or other sewing project, there is usually various sized pieces left over. It … [Read more...]

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A tiny detail that makes the whole pouch feel more A tiny detail that makes the whole pouch feel more polished. These little end caps keep the cords neat, tidy, and just that bit more elevated — such a sweet upgrade for the Flower Power Pouch.Comment FLOWER and I’ll send you the pattern link. Save this if you love small sewing hacks. ✂️🌸Pattern: Flower Power Pouch Sewing Pattern (available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop).#sewingproject #sewingpattern #beginnersewing #sewistsofinstagram #sewinglove
A tiny gift bag that always gets a big reaction ✨ A tiny gift bag that always gets a big reaction ✨ The Mini Drawstring Gift Bag is one of our most loved patterns — quick to sew, beginner friendly, scrap friendly, and perfect for gifting. This sweet version is sewn in Tilda Songbird and is such a fun little make. Comment MINI for the pattern link.Pattern: Mini Drawstring Gift Bag Sewing Pattern ( available in our Pattern Srore and Etsy Shop).Fabric: Tilda Songbird. Thanks to @tilda_australia#sewingpattern #drawstringbag #scrapsewing #beginnersewing #tildasongbird
Free Pattern: Cord CosyA sweet little cord cosy Free Pattern: Cord CosyA sweet little cord cosy you can sew in under an hour — beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and so handy for keeping chargers tidy. I stitched this one in Tilda fabrics from my stash, and it’s the perfect weekend make. Comment CORD for the free pattern.#tildafabric #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingproject #sewingtutorial #sewingreels
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. It’s our Pattern of the Week, so you can save 25% right now.Pattern Details: Flower Power Pouch Sewing Pattern ( available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop)#tildafabric #sewingpattern #beginnersewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing #giftablemakes
A tiny spring project that always brings a smile. A tiny spring project that always brings a smile. Perfect for your morning cuppa, gifting, or adding a little handmade joy to the table.Comment CHICK for a link to the pattern 🐣Pattern Details: Chick Coaster Sewing Pattern. Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingproject #scrapbusting #quicksew #easypattern #springsewing
The Flower Power Pouch is our Pattern of the Week The Flower Power Pouch is our Pattern of the Week and is 25% off all week. This sweet spring make is such a lovely way to present a small gift or hold a few essentials, and the clever petal shape gives it that little touch of magic. It’s beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, and always a joy to gift.Comment FLOWER for the link. Available in my Pattern Store and Etsy shop.#flowerpowerpouch #springsewing #sewingpattern #pdfsewingpattern #beginnersewingproject
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