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6 Popular Pencil Case Patterns for Back-to-School & Sewing Room Organization

August 18, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to dive into a fun and functional sewing project—and what better way to get started than with a DIY pencil case? Whether you're organizing stationery, storing sewing tools, or making handmade gifts, pencil … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: back to school, beginner sewing, pencil case, pencil pouch, pouch, scrap sewing, sewing pattern, stationery, zipper

Liberty Rainbow Pouch

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

There’s something magical about Liberty Tana Lawn fabric, and when paired with a rainbow of soft pastel hues, it creates a pouch that is both beautiful and practical. This week in my studio, I stitched up the Liberty Rainbow Pouch, a delightful blend … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Capel, Liberty, Liberty Capel, pencil case, pouch, sewing pattern, zipper, zippered pouch

Rainbow Pouch

March 31, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Rainbow Pouch is a bright and colorful addition to your sewing projects! Featuring a striking rainbow-striped pocket, you can choose to create it with solid fabrics or blenders for a stunning rainbow effect. This versatile design is perfect for so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, beginner sewing, modern sewing, pouch, rainbow, sewing pattern, zipper

Tiny Tote Pattern

September 17, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Pink, Yellow and Aqua is one of my favourite colour combinations. It always looks so cheerful and happy. I have dived into my treasured stash of fabrics from Japanese designer, Atsuko Matsuyama to create this Tiny Tote Zippered Pouch. I added a pink … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Atsuko Matsuyama, bag, pencil case, pouch, sewing pattern, tote, zipper

Tiny Tote Zippered Pouch

August 24, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

This week I have been enjoying the charm of linen fabric whilst sewing a Tiny Tote Zippered Pouch. Crafted from a harmonious blend of linen fabrics in navy, ivory, and grey, this tote is also a piece of cherished memories, with the linen sourced from … [Read more...]

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Tiny Tote

August 20, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Unveil the magic of organization with our latest creation, the Tiny Tote! This charming zippered pouch is your new go-to for keeping those little essentials in check, be it pencils for the budding artist, makeup for the on-the-go beauty enthusiast, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: back to school, bag, pdf sewing pattern, pencil case, scrap buster, sewing pattern, zipper, zippered pouch

Zipper Charms & Pulls

April 5, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Art of Zipper Pulls: A Guide for Sewing EnthusiastsZipper pulls are more than just functional components; they are the unsung heroes of our garments and accessories, adding both aesthetic appeal and practicality. A zipper pull is essentially … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: embellish, zipper, zipper charm, zipper pulls

Christmas House Pouch

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

I have given the Zippered House Pouch a Christmas makeover in this Christmas House Pouch. I raided my button collection to find just the right festive buttons. I added Christmas light button/charms from my stash. Festive and fun - I love how it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, gift wrapping, gifts to sew, pouch, zipper

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Quick, Cute, & So Useful ✂️🎀 The Handy Drawstring Quick, Cute, & So Useful ✂️🎀 The Handy Drawstring Pouch is one of those little projects that always earns its place on the sewing table. It stitches up fast, uses small cuts of fabric, and opens into the sweetest shape — perfect for treats, tiny gifts, travel notions, or organising your sewing space.It’s simple, satisfying, and endlessly useful… the kind of make you’ll sew more than once.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link. Pattern: Handy Drawstring Bag (3 Sizes) — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#handydrawstringbag #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingcommunity #sewingpatterns #giftableprojects
Fruity & Floral Favourites 🍓🌼 A cheerful little co Fruity & Floral Favourites 🍓🌼 A cheerful little collection of projects featuring sweet fruity shapes and pretty floral motifs — pineapples, apples, blossoms, flower buds and more. These designs are fun to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for gifting or adding a pop of colour to your sewing space.Swipe through and tell me in the comments: Which fruity or floral project is your favourite?If you’d like the pattern links, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you a link to my Pattern Store. All patterns are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#scrapfriendlysewing #giftableprojects #sewingcommunity #makersgonnamake #pdfsewingpattern
Which Dresden Needlebook style are you? ✂️ 💙 This Which Dresden Needlebook style are you? ✂️💙 This little project is one of my favourite ways to play with colour, prints, and tiny details — each style has its own personality, from soft florals to bold geometrics to sweet vintage tones. They’re quick to sew, beautifully giftable, and perfect for keeping needles, pins, and small notions organised.Swipe through the carousel and tell me in the comments: Which Dresden Needlebook style is your favourite?If you’d like the pattern link, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Dresden Needlebook PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#dresdenneedlebook #sewinginspiration #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnerfriendlysewing #giftableprojects
The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ The Bakers Bu The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ The Bakers Buddy Mitt is one of those projects I reach for again and again — quick to sew, beautifully shaped, and genuinely useful in the kitchen. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and makes the sweetest handmade gift.Here’s why it’s always on my sewing table:
• No binding, which means fast, frustration‑free construction
• Insul‑Brite + batting layers to protect your hand
• A modern silhouette that looks gorgeous in any stash fabricIf you’d like the pattern link, comment BAKER and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Bakers Buddy Mitt PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quicksewingproject #beginnersewing #scrapfriendlysewing #giftableprojects #sewingcommunity
Scrap‑busting happiness in one tiny make ✂️🧺 The Scrap‑busting happiness in one tiny make ✂️🧺The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite ways to turn the smallest offcuts into something useful and adorable. It’s quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and just the right size for clips, threads, treats, or tiny treasures on your sewing table.If you’ve got a growing pile of scraps, this is the perfect project to turn them into something sweet — and it’s a lovely little gift idea too.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.The Bitsy Basket PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #scrapfriendlysewing #scrapbustingideas #sewingreels #sewingcommunity
10 Giftable Projects to Sew 🎁✨ A little collecti 10 Giftable Projects to Sew 🎁✨A little collection of handmade favourites you can stitch now and tuck away for later — perfect for birthdays, holidays, teacher gifts, or those “I need something cute, quick, and thoughtful” moments.From pouches to needlebooks and tiny organisers, these projects are beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and endlessly giftable. They’re the kind of makes that bring joy both to sew and to give.If you’d like the patterns for any of the projects featured in this carousel, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you the link to my Pattern Store.#sewinginspiration #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnerfriendlysewing #handmadegifts #sewingcommunity
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