A Spoonful of Sugar

Make. Bake. Create.

Menu
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Press
    • FAQ
    • Disclosure Policy
    • Contact Us
  • Crafts
    • Crochet
    • DIY
    • Embroidery/Cross stitch
    • Gift Wrapping
    • Knitting
    • Miscellaneous
    • Paper Crafts
  • Holidays
    • New Year’s
    • Australia Day
    • Back to School
    • Valentines Day
    • Easter
    • ANZAC Day
    • Mother’s Day
    • Father’s Day
    • Halloween
    • Christmas
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Bars & Slices
    • Bread & Pastries
    • Cakes
    • Cookies
    • Confectionery
    • Cupcakes & Muffins
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Ice Cream
    • Jams/Preserves
    • Main Meals
  • Sewing
    • Sewing Tutorials
    • Quilting
    • Sewing & Quilting Patterns
  • Family
    • Back to School
    • Family Fun
    • Our Home
    • Parenting
    • Travel
  • Shop
    • Pattern Store
    • Etsy Store
You are here: Home / Archives for sewing pattern

Elf Gift Tote: Sweet and Sustainable Gift Wrap

November 11, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you love giving handmade gifts with heart, the Elf Gift Tote is the perfect project to add to your festive sewing list. Designed with simplicity, sustainability, and charm in mind, this little tote is more than just a bag—it’s a reusable, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, Christmas sewing, eco-friendly, elf, holiday sewing, pouch, seasonal sewing, sewing pattern, tote

Mini Stockings

November 3, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

🎄 Scrappy Mini Stockings with Tilda Merry Little ChristmasThere’s something magical about sewing for the holidays—especially when it involves tiny stockings, beautiful fabric, and a touch of handmade charm. These Scrappy Mini Stockings have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas sewing, Christmas stocking, gifts to sew, holiday sewing, sewing pattern, stocking, Tilda, Tilda fabric, Tilda Merry Little Christmas

Sew a Dog Mini Treat Pouch with this Quick Pattern

October 30, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Dog Mini Treat Pouch – A Handy Handmade Essential for Pet LoversIf you’re anything like me, you love finding ways to combine sewing with everyday practicality—and this Dog Mini Treat Pouch is just that. Designed with dog lovers in mind, this mini … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, button, dog lover, Heather Ross, mini treat pouch, pet lover, pouch, sew-in tag, sewing pattern, swivel clasp

Spooky Scraps, Sweet Makes

October 28, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Sweet & Spookier Stitching: 7 Halloween Projects Using Coordinating FabricHalloween sewing is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the season—and this year, I stitched up a playful collection using the Sweet and Spookier Layer Cake by Art … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner friendly sewing, fall sewing, gift ready, gifts to sew, halloween fabric, Halloween sewing, scrap friendly sewing, sewing pattern, sweet and spookier, trick or treat

Handmade Gifts for Teachers & Coaches

October 26, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Heartfelt, practical, and easy-to-make projects to show appreciationTeachers and coaches are everyday heroes—mentors, motivators, and role models who give so much of themselves. Whether it’s the end of the school year, a holiday, or just a moment … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing, Christmas sewing, gift ready, gifts to sew, holiday sewing, makers gift guide, scrap friendly, sewing pattern

Introducing the Bitsy Basket – A Sweet Little Pouch with Big Possibilities

October 20, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Say hello to the Bitsy Basket—a charming drawstring pouch designed to be quick to sew, beginner-friendly, and endlessly useful. Whether you're gifting, organizing, or simply playing with your favourite fabrics, this little basket is a joy to make and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: basket, beginner friendly, drawstring bag, drawstring basket, drawstring pouch, gift to sew, hexagonal, pouch, quick sew, scrap friendly, sewing pattern

Liberty Mini Treat Pouch

October 14, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Liberty Mini Treat Pouch — a small stitch that feels luxeThis Liberty Mini Treat Pouch began as a desire to marry Liberty’s delicate prints with simple, tactile fabrics. The result is a tiny pouch that looks elevated on a shelf, feels beautiful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing, embellishment, fold over pouch, Liberty, Liberty fabric, linen, mini treat pouch, pouch, scrap friendly, sewing pattern

New Free Pattern: Threaded Tokens

October 6, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

If you love adding a handmade touch to your holiday gifting, I’m excited to share my latest free pattern—Threaded Tokens!These sweet little stitched tags are perfect for:They’re quick to make, beginner-friendly, and ideal for showcasing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: beginner sewing, Christmas, eyelet, free pattern, gift tag, gift topper, gift wrapping, grommet, holiday sewing, quick craft, quick sew, scrap buster, sewing pattern, tag, tutorial

« Previous Page
Next Page »
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Threads
  • TikTok
SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER
×

Categories

Archives

PURCHASE PDF PATTERNS

We offer over 100 affordable PDF sewing patterns available for download from our store website or Etsy store. Each pattern includes detailed instructions, numerous photos, and templates.

WEB STORE ETSY STORE

Instagram

If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying wee If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying weekend sew… this is the one I reach for again and again. The Handy Drawstring Pouch is my most‑made pattern for a reason — actually, three.✨ A clever flat base that stands tall. Perfect for storing sewing notions, gifting, travel, or organising drawers.✨ Folds completely flat.
Tucks away beautifully between uses and makes the sweetest flat‑pack gift.✨ Reversible + 3 sizes included.
Sew a coordinated set or mix your favourite scraps — it always turns out beautifully.If you want the link, just comment HANDY and I’ll send it straight to you. Happy sewing, friends.Pattern Detauls: Handy Drawstring Pouch - 3 sizes. Available in our Pattern Store.#sewingpattern #drawstringbag #sewingproject #scrapbusting #weekendsewing  
A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight for your sewing table, a book weight for cosy reading, or a scented sachet for your drawers. Small, sweet, and so satisfying to sew. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric: Something Blue by Tilda
@tilda_australia#sewingproject #tildafabric #beginnersewing #scrapsewing #Tildasomethingblue
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   
Follow on Instagram

Featured Pattern

Travel Sewing Kit Pattern

Featured Tutorial

Retro Drawstring Bag

Featured Recipe

Lemon Pound Cake

Connect

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Threads
  • TikTok
SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER
×

Popular Posts

  • Cord Cosy
  • Tips for Threading a Needle
  • Travel Accessories to Sew
  • Liberty Tissue Cover
  • Happy Scrappy Cards
  • Charm Square Fabric Tray
  • Crocheted Scarf {Free Pattern}

Copyright © 2026 Lisa. K. Cox - A Spoonful of Sugar