From Patchwork to Pouches – Let’s sew something you‘ll love!
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Here you’ll find fun and easy-to-follow sewing patterns for all skill levels — the kind you’ll love to make over and over again. Every pattern includes step-by-step instructions and full-colour photographs at every step. Plus, you’ll get plenty of tips and tricks to help you achieve great results and actually enjoy the making process.
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Here you will find all my sewing patterns that are BEGINNER friendly and suitable for ALL sewing levels. So many sweet things to treasure or to gift, i’m sure you will find something you love.
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Come and see what I’ve been working on and share my love of pretty fabric and notions. I also share all the materials I love to use and tips & tricks too!
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Make one of my FREE sewing projects. from Quilt as you go (QAYG) to English paper piecing (EPP). Learn new skills and build on those you already have.
“Such a cute pouch and easy pattern to follow! I literally want to make 100 of these. I’m a beginner sewer so this pattern is perfect for me to learn and practice my skills. 10/10 recommend.“
Mireille
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Are you ready to sew something sweet together?
I truly believe sewing is for everyone and such a rewarding hobby. Whether you’re making pouches, bags, and accessories for yourself or to gift, I’m here to help you sew with confidence and expand your skill set. From sewing zippers to scrappy piecing, you’ll be so proud of the things you can create with your own two hands.
“These are adorable! The pattern is very well written… even a beginner could make these! Thank you!“
Gina
Latest Blog Posts
Economy Blocks Made Easy (Even With Scraps & Directional Prints)
If foundation paper piecing has ever felt a little… fiddly — you’re not alone. I used to think FPP was something you either got or you didn’t. Too many steps, too much trimming, and somehow my directional prints were always upside down 🙃 But once I slowed things down and figured out a simple rhythm,…
Customising Nylon Zippers for Bag Making
One of my favourite ways to level up a handmade bag is with a custom zipper. Changing the slider or mixing zipper colours is a small detail, but it makes a big impact – and it’s easier than you might think. Even a simple whole-cloth pouch can pop instantly with a custom zipper – minimal…
Patchwork Drawstring Bag
Say Hello to Your New Favourite drawstring Bag Pattern! The Patchwork Drawstring Bag that Does the Impossible… You know those projects that just click? The ones that are clever, cute, scrap-friendly and surprisingly satisfying to sew?Well… this is one of those patterns. Meet my latest sewing obsession: the Patchwork Drawstring Bag – a scrappy little…
“It’s like eating potato chips. Once you’ve made one, you’ll want to make more“. -The Quilted Boxy Bag
Lacy
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“This pattern was so much fun to put together! Easy, fast and adorable!!”
Melanie
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