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Puppy Pouch

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

Hi everyone! I'm super excited to share with you my latest sewing pattern - the Puppy Pouch! This is a cute and practical pouch that features a dog applique on the front and a drawstring closure on the top. It's perfect for storing your essentials, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, dog lover, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, pdf sewing pattern, pouch, sewing pattern

Pocketful of Sunshine Pouch

September 18, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Do you enjoy sewing projects for fall? As the weather starts to cool down, there is nothing better than getting cosy in your sewing room and making projects to decorate your home or to make as gifts. Read more about the benefits of Fall Sewing. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, pdf sewing pattern, pouch, sewing, Tilda, Tilda Hibernation

Woodland Shack Sack

September 13, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Have you seen the new range of fabric by Tilda, Hibernation? It is the sweetest range for fall/autumn, featuring sleeping animals - squirrels, birds, and mice. It also includes some lovely woodland motifs such as mushrooms, acorns, leaves and more. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, childrens sewing, drawstring bag, Hibernation, house, imaginative play, pouch, sewing for kids, sewing pattern, Spooky Shack Sack, Tilda

Valentines Gift Bag

January 15, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Mini Drawstring Gift Bag is such a versatile sewing pattern. I used this pattern to make a super sweet Valentine's gift bag using Happily Ever After 7 fabric, by Amy Sinibaldi for Art Gallery Fabrics. The fabric has messages of Happily Ever … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: bag, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, gift bag, pouch, Valentines Day

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

Christmas Gift Bag

December 9, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

When you give a gift in a handmade gift bag, it is like giving two gifts in one. Here is a sweet Christmas gift bag made using the Mini Drawstring Gift Bag pattern. It has a special base which allows the bag to stand up by itself. Designed to be made … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, Christmas, drawstring bag, gift, pdf pattern, pouch

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...]

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

Pumpkin Puff Pouch

September 22, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Want to make a cute Pumpkin Puff Pouch? Keep reading for all the details for this project, including a free leaf template you can use. Perfect for fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Beginner friendly and a fun afternoon project!I have given the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: drawstring bag, Halloween, pdf pattern, pouch, pumpkin, thanksgiving

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A sweet little scrap project ✂️✨ The Zakka Scisso A sweet little scrap project ✂️✨The Zakka Scissor Keeper is one of my favourite small  makes — quick to sew, perfect for coordinated scraps, and so handy to keep your scissors protected in your sewing bag. I’ve never shared a reel of this one, so here’s a little peek at how it opens and closes.It’s also my Pattern of the Week, which means you can save 25% for a limited time. If you love small, satisfying projects, this one is a fun weekend sew.Comment SCISSOR and I’ll send you the link.#sewingprojects #scrapfriendlysewing #smallsewingprojects #zakka #sewingaddict
The Hexie Placemat Series ✂️ Six designs and endl The Hexie Placemat Series ✂️Six designs and endless ways to make your table feel special. From festive holiday colours to cosy autumn tones, these placemats are quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for gifting or decorating your home.Featuring:
• Hexie Holiday – a Christmas favourite
• Hexie House – the newest addition
• Hexie Heart – sweet and sentimental
• Hexie Star – crisp and modern
• Hexie Pumpkin – warm autumn vibes
• Hexie Bunny – playful for springSwipe to see all the looks — each one has its own personality and is fun to customise with your favourite fabrics.Comment HEXIE and I’ll send you the link to the full series (available in my Pattern Store + Etsy Shop).#sewingprojects #quiltedplacemat #scrapfriendlysewing #pdfsewingpattern #sewingcommunity
The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ The Baker’s The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨The Baker’s Buddy Mitt is one of those projects that never leaves my sewing table — smooth curves, no fiddly binding, and a construction that’s genuinely beginner‑friendly. It comes together fast, looks
beautifully shaped, and is one of my most‑gifted makes because it actually gets used in the kitchen.Here’s why makers love it:
• No binding (yes, really!)
• Modern silhouette that works with any stash fabric
• Insul‑Brite + batting layers for hand protection
• Quick, practical, and gift‑readyIf you’re after a satisfying project that looks impressive and is useful, this is the one.Comment BAKER and I’ll send you the pattern link (available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop).#sewinggifts #beginnersewing #quicksewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing
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Meet the Hexie House Placemat — a sweet, two‑size Meet the Hexie House Placemat — a sweet, two‑size project stitched here in Tilda Village Life. It’s beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for adding a little handmade charm to your table.Want the link? Comment HEXIE and I'll send you the link to the Hexie House Placemat plus the other placemats in the series.Save this reel for your weekend sewing and tag me if you make one —I'd love to see your version. 🏡Pattern Details: Hexie House Placemat (2 Sizes) Sewing Pattern - Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy ShopFabric Credit: Tilda Village Life (releasing on 1 October), with thanks to @tilda_australia#hexiehouseplacemat #hexieplacemat  #fppsewing #tildafabric #tildavillagelife
The Handy Drawstring Pouch is one of those project The Handy Drawstring Pouch is one of those projects you’ll sew again and again — quick, scrap‑friendly, and endlessly useful. It opens wide, cinches neatly, and makes the sweetest little gift bag or everyday organiser. In this version I’m using Tilda Songbird, which gives it such a soft, pretty finish.If you’re looking for a fast weekend sew or a stash‑friendly project, this one is always a favourite.💬 Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Handy Drawstring Pouch (3 Sizes) — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric: Tilda Songbird — thanks to @tilda_australia#handydrawstringpouch #tildasongbird #tildafabrics #sewingpattern #scrapfriendlysewing
The Luma Bucket is such a sweet and practical proj The Luma Bucket is such a sweet and practical project — perfect for storing threads, notions, yarn, and all the little things that brighten your sewing space.In this reel I’m sharing the two sizes made without the star block, starting with them nested and then showing the structure, base, and handles. I’ve filled the small bucket with perle cotton balls so you can see how much it holds.It’s a quick, satisfying sew and a lovely way to use favourite fabrics or scraps. Make one for your sewing room or as a thoughtful handmade gift.💬 Comment LUMA and I’ll send you the pattern link.
Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#lumabucket #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #makersgonnamake
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