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Travel Accessories to Sew

April 12, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Embarking on a journey soon? Whether it's a quick weekend getaway or a long-awaited globe-trotting adventure, staying organized is key to a stress-free trip. Enter the world of sewing travel accessories – your ultimate companions to keep everything … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: drawstring bags, pouch, sewing pattern, sewing projects, travel

Travel Sewing Kit

June 16, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Travel Sewing Kit is definitely one of my favourite patterns. Small in size but plenty of room to store needles, pins, and scissors. I love how it cleverly folds into a triangle pouch - perfect to stash in your hand bag for wardrobe emergencies or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: pouch, sewing kit, sewing pattern, travel

Travel Sewing Kit

November 15, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Looking for quick, pretty, and practical gifts to make for Christmas? Our Travel Sewing Kit is a handy kit for sewists, travellers, or to carry in your handbag for wardrobe malfunctions. It can also be used as a small pouch to hold coins, ear buds, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Craftsy, Etsy, pdf patterns, travel

Travel Shoe Bags

December 7, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 16 Comments

We are making a start on some Christmas gift projects this week. First up are some travel shoe bags - they are a practical gift  for a traveller and can be used to store shoes, clothing, or laundry in your suitcase. We have a lot of novelty prints in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: fat quarter, sewing, shoe bag, travel

Men’s Shoe Bag

May 17, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 16 Comments

The man of the house travels occasionally for business. I have been meaning to make him some drawstring shoe bags to keep his shoes separated from the rest of his clothing within his suitcase. Last week when I saw him pack his shoes into a plastic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Father's Day, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: travel

12 Travel Inspired Tutorials

March 24, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Over the past couple of years, we have shared a number of travel inspired tutorials on A Spoonful of Sugar. We wanted to group them together in one post - they would make great gift ideas for family and friends who love to travel.To go to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials, Travel Tagged With: travel

How to Make a Laundry Bag

February 22, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

We love to travel and have got packing down to a fine art. When we are moving from place to place, it can be challenge to keep our suitcases organised (especially when we have been shopping). We have made some travel sized laundry bags to keep in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: bag, ripstop nylon, sewing tutorial, travel

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The Bauble Bliss Charms are my holiday gift to you! These beginner‑friendly, stash‑friendly, quick‑sew, and gift‑friendly charms are the perfect way to transform fabric scraps into festive magic. Use them to decorate your holiday table, hang them on the tree, or add them to gift packages for a handmade touch. 🎁🎄This project is all about celebrating creativity and connection during the holidays. Comment BLISS below and I’ll send you the link to download the free pattern. Let’s make this season sparkle with handmade joy!#FreeSewingPattern #QuickSewProject #BeginnerFriendlySewing
Want to know a secret? 🎄✨ Save on decorations… buy Want to know a secret? 🎄✨ Save on decorations… buy sewing supplies instead!This year I raided my vintage haberdashery stash to match my red, pink, and white decorating theme. Candy bowls filled with cotton reels, jars of buttons sparkling like baubles, and spools of ribbon stacked like candy canes — repurposing at its best.Handmade isn’t just for gifts — it’s a way to bring personality and charm into every corner of your home. I’ve made a start on decorating for Christmas, and I love how these notions add a playful, creative twist to the season.Sometimes the most magical décor is already hiding in your sewing room. 🧵🎀Double tap if your sewing room could decorate a whole tree 🎀#HandmadeChristmas #SewingCommunity #FestiveDecor
✨️ FREE PATTERN ALERT ✨The Bauble Bliss Charms ✨️ FREE PATTERN ALERT ✨The Bauble Bliss Charms are my holiday gift to you! Beginner‑friendly, stash‑friendly, quick‑sew, and gift‑friendly, they’re perfect for adding handmade sparkle to your celebrations. Use them as festive place cards on the holiday table, as gift toppers, or hang them on the tree as ornaments 🎄💝.This is my way of giving back during the holidays—sharing joy through sewing and handmade touches.Comment BLISS below and I’ll send you the link to download the free pattern.All you need are scraps of fabric,  3 inch wooden embroidery hoop, and ribbon. Happy Sewing!#FreeSewingPattern #HandmadeHoliday #QuickSewProject
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Tonight’s reel shows the Ribbon Pouch and Mini Treat Pouch side‑by‑side — both sewn in Liberty Lawn + linen with those special handmade details (tags, ribbons, pockets) that make them shine.The Ribbon Pouch comes in 3 versatile sizes, perfect for gifts big or small. The Mini Treat Pouch is quick to sew and ideal for stocking stuffers or party favors. Together they’re proof that handmade can be both practical and beautiful.🎄 Our holiday sale is ending soon — only 1.5 days left to save 30% on all patterns in the store!🎀 Comment SHOP for a direct link to grab your favorites before the sale closes.Thank you to everyone who has already joined in — your support means the world. 💕#beginnerfriendlysewing #sewingcommunity #libertyfabriclove
✨ Thank you to everyone who has already joined in ✨ Thank you to everyone who has already joined in our holiday sale — I’m so grateful for your support and love for these patterns!  The countdown is on… only 1.5 days left to enjoy 30% OFF all patterns in the shop. This is the perfect time to stock up on our most‑loved designs — beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and quick to sew, yet they look like you’ve gone to extra effort.  Swipe through to see our 10 best sellers — the patterns makers reach for again and again. From gift‑ready pouches to sweet gifts, these projects are ideal for holiday sewing and beyond.  🎄 Don’t miss out — once the sale ends, prices return to normal.  
🎀 Comment SHOP for a direct link to shop.  Thank you again for making this season so special. Happy sewing!  Which pattern is your favourite? Tell me in the comments.#sewingpatternbestsellers #handmadewithlove #quiltingandsewingcommunity
Holiday sewing made simple 🎄✨  Meet the Ribbon P Holiday sewing made simple 🎄✨  Meet the Ribbon Pouch — a quick, beginner‑friendly project available in 3 sizes! Perfect for filling with treats, small gifts, or keepsakes. The ribbon detail makes it look elevated, even though it’s fast to sew.  Comment RIBBON for a link to the pattern — now 30% OFF in our Pattern Store. Be quick!  #SewingForTheHolidays #HandmadeGiftIdeas #BeginnerFriendlySewing
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