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Rainbow Wallet

August 11, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Everything looks better in rainbow colours! This latest Rainbow Wallet is constructed using a charm pack of Cross Stitch fabric by Alison Glass for Andover Fabrics and my Zakka Card Wallet PDF Sewing Pattern. This pattern is a great project for … [Read more...]

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Rotary Cutter Sewing Tool Pouch

November 20, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

It is no secret that I love to combine my favourite scraps to create one of a kind projects so no scrap goes unwasted. In my latest pattern, I have combined all my cheery sunny yellow fabric pieces into a handy rotary cutter sewing tool pouch. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Etsy, patchwork, pdf pattern, pdf sewing pattern, pouch, scrap buster, scraps, zakka

Zippered House Pouch

April 2, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Zippered House Pouch is a sweet, zakka style project which provides plenty of opportunity for you to add your own decorative touches to really make it your own. Featuring an exposed lace zipper, it can be easily constructed in an … [Read more...]

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Zakka Scissor Cover

July 11, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Happy weekend friends! My latest make is this sweet zakka scissor keeper featuring the cutest mushroom fabric combined with polka dots. I used a natural wood button as the finishing touch!I used my Zakka Scissor Keeper pdf sewing pattern. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: Etsy, pdf pattern, zakka

Zakka Scissor Keeper

June 21, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I am really excited to show you my newest pdf sewing pattern - the Zakka Scissor Keeper. I love combining my favourite "scraps" into a colour coordinated fabric panel. The colourful patchwork looks great with the natural linen. I even delved into my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: patchwork, pdf pattern, scrap buster, zakka

Travel Sewing Kit Pattern

February 25, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

I am so excited to share my latest pattern release with you. If you enjoy sewing small zakka projects, you will love creating these clever, triangular,  Travel Sewing Kits. I had so much fun designing these mini travel sewing kits in the latest Tilda … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Craftsy, Etsy, pdf pattern, scrap buster, Tilda, zakka

Pencil Case

January 23, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

If you love a quick sewing project, you can't go past the Pencil Case pattern from Anna Graham's book, Handmade Style. (You can read my review of Handmade Style here). All you need is some fabric, a metal zip, interfacing, and bias tape. The pencil … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: sewing, zakka

Dress Form Lavender Sachets

April 15, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

One of my favourite projects from my book (A spoonful of Sugar), is the Dress Form Lavender Sachets. They are little sachets that can be hung from a coat hanger or in your wardrobe to make your clothing smell lovely. These sachets feature a dress … [Read more...]

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Why sewists love the Baker’s Buddy… Smooth curves, Why sewists love the Baker’s Buddy… Smooth curves, no fiddly binding, and a beginner‑friendly construction that comes together fast. It’s practical, gift‑friendly, and one of my most popular patterns because it actually gets used in the kitchen.If you’re looking for a quick win that looks impressive and is useful, this is the one. Comment BAKER and I’ll send you the link to the pattern (available in our Pattern Store and Etsy shop).#sewinggifts #beginnerfriendlysewing #smallquiltedgift #quicksewing #sewingcommunity
I’ve had so much fun sewing with the beautiful new I’ve had so much fun sewing with the beautiful new Tilda Songbird collection — soft pastels, tiny motifs, and so many sweet details. Here’s a look at the beginner‑friendly projects I’ve made so far, perfect for gifting or using up your favourite scraps.You’ll find the paid patterns in my shop, and both free patterns (Love Tag + Threaded Tokens) are linked in my profile. What project is your favourite?Thanks for following along with my Songbird projects this month. I can’t wait to share more. Thanks to @Tilda_Australia for the fabric.#tildasongbird #iloveTilda #smallsewingprojects #makersgonnamake #sewingpatterns
A tiny basket that’s endlessly useful and so much A tiny basket that’s endlessly useful and so much fun to sew. This Bitsy Basket is made in the beautiful Tilda Songbird collection and filled with a few sewing favourites — the perfect way to turn small scraps into something sweet and giftable.It comes together quickly, uses very little fabric, and looks adorable with a Threaded Token atrached (the Threaded Token pattern is free — you’ll find the link in my profile).Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the link to the Bitsy Basket pattern in my shop.Shown in the gorgeous Tilda Songbird range. Thanks to @tilda_australia . Styled with a few sewing goodies from @sohmo_au  
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A little Valentine’s stitching, penguin‑style. The A little Valentine’s stitching, penguin‑style. These sweet penguins always make people smile — which one would you sew first?Comment PENGUIN for the pattern link (available in our pattern store and Etsy shop).Pattern: Penguin Love Mugrug#penguinlove #valentinesewing #sewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing #makersgonnamake
A tiny sewing moment for today — threading the cor A tiny sewing moment for today — threading the cord through the Pocketful of Sunshine Bag using a bodkin. It’s such a simple step, but it gives the sweetest finish to this little drawstring bag. I’ve been loving making these in the Tilda Songbird range lately… the colours, the tiny motifs, the soft palette — everything works beautifully together.If you’d like to sew your own, comment SUNSHINE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you. You’ll also find it in our pattern store and Etsy shop — links are in our profile.Shown in the gorgeous Tilda Songbird collection with thanks to @tilda_australia#ilovetilda #tildasongbird #beginnersewist #sewingtips #drawstringbag
Turning tiny scraps into something sweet is one of Turning tiny scraps into something sweet is one of my favourite parts of sewing. These Threaded Tokens were made from the leftover pieces of the Tilda Songbird range, and the small‑scale motifs are perfect for fussy cutting. A little fairy here, a tiny bird there — every detail feels like a treasure.They’re quick to sew, endlessly useful, and such a lovely way to use every last scrap. I’ve paired today’s tokens with the Pocketful of Sunshine Bag, which shows just how beautifully they coordinate.Comment TOKEN for the free, beginner friendly, Threaded Tokens sewing pattern.The Pocketful of Sunshine Bag is available in our pattern store and Etsy shop — store links are in our profile, or comment SUNSHINE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Shown in the gorgeous Tilda Songbird collection. Thanks to @Tilda_Australia for the fabric.#tildasongbird #ilovetilda #freepattern #scrapsewing #beginnersewing
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