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How to Sew a Lavender Bag

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

I have a quick tutorial for a tree lavender bag. These little treats are perfect to sew from your stash fabrics and are ideal little gifts for friends and family. They can be placed in wardrobes, linen closets, drawers, luggage, gym bags, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: fpp, scrap, scrap sewing, sewing, tutorial

Holly Jolly Tree

November 3, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

Holly Jolly Tree is a fun and festive 3D tree that can be quickly made from fabric and felt using our free pattern. Each one takes less than 30 minutes to make so you can easily sew a whole Christmas forest in an afternoon.You can use your Holly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas, craft, felt, free pattern, ornament, tutorial

Reusable Makeup Pads

May 7, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Eco-friendly crafting: Reusable Makeup Pad Free PatternI'm thrilled to share a delightful project that marries sustainability with creativity – the Reusable Makeup Pads. This free pattern is not just a gateway to exploring the quality of our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: beginner, beginner friendly, eco friendly, free pattern, quick sew, scrap sewing, sewing, tutorial

Sewing Gifts 101: Easy and Affordable Ideas for Your Crafty Friends

November 29, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Are you looking for some easy and affordable gift ideas for your crafty friends? Do you want to show off your sewing skills and make something unique and thoughtful? If so, you're in luck! In this blog post, I will share with you 12 free sewing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts, gifts to sew, scrap buster, scrap sewing, sewists, tutorial

Free Sewing Projects for Beginners

October 14, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

If you are new to sewing and want to try some easy and fun projects, this blog post is for you! I will share with you free and easy sewing patterns for beginners that you can make in no time. Sewing is a great way to express your personality, make … [Read more...]

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Easter Sewing Ideas

April 1, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

There is something very special about including handmade items in your Easter decorating. One of a kind handmade projects add a lovely touch to your Easter table. I have assembled a roundup of Easter sewing projects that can be easily made in an hour … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing Tagged With: coaster, Easter, easter table, holiday, mugrug, sewing, sewing pattern, sewing tutorial, tutorial

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

10 Projects to Sew and Sell

July 31, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Turn your hobby into a side hustle and sell what you sew! With the cost of living continuing to rise, it is good to have a side project to bring in some extra money. One way to do that is by selling handmade projects. Savvy shoppers are appreciating … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: Etsy, sew, sew and sell, sewing pattern, tutorial

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💡 No tricky binding, no stress! This Hexagon Tr 💡 No tricky binding, no stress! This Hexagon Trivet is the ultimate beginner friendly sewing project, and the best part? The raw edges are neatly enclosed INSIDE - just turn it right side out,  press and you're done! 🎉🌟 You can use 10 inch precut squares- perfect for those leftover fabrics in your stash. Whether you're sewing for yourself or gifting homemade kitchen decor, this pattern is a gamechanger.Comment TRIVET and I'll send you the pattern link.#handmadehome #precutfabric #easysewing #sewingforbeginners #handmade #easyhexagontrivetandcoaster #quiltingcotton
🎉 Beginner Quilters, This One is for You! 🎉 🎉 Beginner Quilters, This One is for You! 🎉Want to sew a colourful Hexagon Trivet with just straight line quilting? This easy sewing project is perfect for beginners. No tricky binding to sew and you get a neat professional finish.Plus you can use 10 inch precut squares for a quick and satisfying make. Perfect for adding a handmade touch to your kitchen or gifting to a friend.Comment TRIVET and I'll send you the link.#easysewing #precutfabric #quiltlover #sewingforbeginners #handmadehome #handmadegifts #simplesewing
🏡💜 Home is where your heart is ❤️🏡I 🏡💜 Home is where your heart is ❤️🏡Introducing the Heart House Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block - a cosy design  that brings the warmth of home to every stitch. Available in 5 sizes (2  inch, 3 inch, 4 inch, 5 inch, and 6 inch) this sweet block is perfect for quilts, pillows, pouches and more!Because family is the heart of the home, and every home deserves a little love.Want the pattern? Comment HEART below, and I'll send you the link.#hearthousequiltblock #foundationpaperpiecing #quiltlove #homesweethome #sewingcommunity #sewinglove
✂️ Tip of the Week! ✂️Sewing with Libert ✂️ Tip of the Week! ✂️Sewing with Liberty Tana Lawn? 🌸✨ This stunning fabric deserves the best treatment! A fine needle is key to smooth, snag-free stitches—size 70/10 or 60/8 works like magic, gliding through the delicate weave effortlessly. Pair it with a sharp, fresh needle for crisp, professional results that let those gorgeous Liberty prints shine!Want more sewing tips delivered straight to you? Comment "NEWSLETTER" and I'll send you the link to sign up! 💌💬 What’s your go-to tip for sewing with Liberty fabric? Let’s swap ideas!#LibertyFabric #TanaLawn #SewingTips #FabricLover #QuiltingCommunity #SewingForFun #HandmadeSewing #TextileArt #DIYSewing #SewingInspiration
Turn your fabric scraps into something beautiful! Turn your fabric scraps into something beautiful! These Happy Scrappy Cards are the perfect DIY project - quick, beginner friendly, and fun to create with kids. Plus, they make a thoughtful Mothers Day card!✨️ Want the free tutorial? Comment CARDS and I'll send you the link!#scrapbuster #DIYcards #mothersdaycraft #sewingforfun #handmadegift #makerslife
Sewing isn't just stitches - it's life lessons. Wa Sewing isn't just stitches - it's life lessons. Want to see all 12 lessons? Comment LESSON and I'll send you the link to our free blog article.Quilting is more than just a creative pastime- it's a journey filled with valuable  life lessons. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, the process teaches persistence, patience, problem solving and self-expression.Read our article to discover all the lessons you can learn. What has quilting taught you? Share your most important lesson in the comments.Love the pillow designs in this post? Find my sewing patterns in my Pattern Store - link in profile.#sewingpatterns #DIYhomedecor #quiltedpillow #handmadehome #sewingproject #scrapbuster #sewingforfun #beginnersewing
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