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Elevate Your Makes: A Guide to Bag Strapping

January 29, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Elevate Your Makes: A Guide to Bag StrappingIf you’ve been sewing bags for a while, you’ll know that the smallest details often make the biggest difference. One of my favourite ways to instantly elevate a handmade bag — whether it’s a tiny pouch … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Hints and Tips Tagged With: bag, bag making, elevate, handle, sewing hints and tips, strap, tote, webbing

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The Bitsy Basket is one of those small projects th The Bitsy Basket is one of those small projects that feels endlessly useful — perfect for gifting, organising, or adding a sweet handmade touch to your space. I stitched this one in the new Tilda Songbird fabric, and I couldn’t resist sharing a closer look at the clever little cord lock that keeps everything snug.There’s something so satisfying about these tiny mechanisms — the spring inside, the gentle click, the way it gathers the top so neatly. It’s a simple detail, but it gives the basket such a polished finish.This project is beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and quick to sew… all my favourite things.If you’d like to make your own, comment BASKET and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox. Pattern is available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric: Tilda Songbird - releasing on 1 February 2026. Thanks to @tilda_australia#bitsybasket #gifttosew #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnerfriendlysewing #tildasongbird
Slow stitching, soft colours, a cup of tea, and a Slow stitching, soft colours, a cup of tea, and a tiny Love Tag… Some days we all need something gentle to hold onto.This little project is free to make — a small kindness you can stitch for someone who needs it. It’s amazing how something so simple can bring a moment of calm to both the maker and the giver.Pattern: Love Tag - free pattern. Comment TAG and I'll send you the link to download your pattern.Fabric: Tilda Songbird range releasing on 1 February. @tilda_australia#sewinglove #tildasongbird #freepattern #calmcreativity #handmadekindness
Tilda’s new Songbird collection is releasing world Tilda’s new Songbird collection is releasing worldwide on February 1, and the colours are even prettier in person — soft pastels, delicate florals, and a dreamy watercolour effect that feels gentle and nostalgic.I stitched up a Bitsy Basket to showcase the prints, and I love how the 360° shape lets the fabric shine from every angle. It’s one of my favourite tiny projects: quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for storing sewing notions, gifting, or adding a sweet handmade touch to your space.A big thank you to Tilda Australia for providing the fabric for this project. @tilda_australiaIf you’d like to make your own, comment BASKET and I’ll send you the link. The pattern is available in both my Pattern Shop and Etsy Shop.#tildafabric #tildasongbird #tildalovers #bitsybasket #smallsewingprojects
A simple gift becomes something truly heartfelt wi A simple gift becomes something truly heartfelt with a tiny handmade touch. I added a candle to a plain gift bag, tucked in some tissue paper, and finished it with a little Love Tag — such a sweet way to personalise any present.The Love Tag is one of my favourite quick makes: scrap‑friendly, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, teacher gifts, or just‑because moments.If you’d like to sew your own, I’ve created a FREE Love Tag pattern you can download instantly.Comment TAG and I’ll send the link straight to you. ❤️#sewinglove #handmadegifts #scrapbusting #freepattern #sewingtutorial
A tiny handmade touch can transform even the simpl A tiny handmade touch can transform even the simplest gift bag. This little red‑and‑white Love Tag is one of my favourite quick makes — scrap‑friendly, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for adding a personal touch to any present.I stitched this one in classic Valentine’s colours, but you can make it in Tilda florals, Liberty prints, solids… whatever scraps you have on hand. It’s a lovely way to use up those tiny pieces you can’t bear to throw away.If you’d like to sew your own, I’ve created a FREE Love Tag pattern you can download instantly. It’s a sweet weekend project and a lovely addition to gift bags, totes, zipper pouches, or even as a little keepsake.Sew a little love today. ❤️ Free pattern link is in my bio or comment TAG and I will send you the download link.#sewinglove #handmadegifts #scrapbusting #sewingtutorial #freepattern
Ever wondered what’s inside a well‑made oven mitt? Ever wondered what’s inside a well‑made oven mitt? The Baker’s Buddy Mitt may look sweet and simple on the outside, but inside it’s layered with cotton, soft batting, and Insul‑Brite — all quilted together for comfort, structure, and heat protection.It’s a beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and quick‑to‑sew project that adds a touch of handmade charm to any kitchen. Practical, pretty, and designed with thoughtful layers that make all the difference.Comment BAKER for the pattern link. Pattern is available in my pattern store if you want to make your own.#sewingproject #sewingpattern #ovenmitt #quiltedsewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
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