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Afternoon Tea is a fabric tea set sewing pattern for anyone who believes the best tea parties are the imaginary kind. Sew a soft teapot, matching teacups and saucers, and create a charming handmade set that's perfect for little hands, treasured gifts, and hours of imaginative play.
They're also rather lovely sitting on a shelf when tea time is over and are the perfect gift for your crafting friends. Fill a cup with threads or binding clips for a thoughtful and useful handmade gift.
Designed to be approachable for confident beginners, this is one of those projects that's every bit as enjoyable to sew as it is to gift.
Features
- Full-size templates — no resizing or scaling required
- Lightweight and child-friendly for imaginative play
- Ideal for quilting cottons, linen, vintage fabrics, or favourite scraps
- Illustrated instructions
Finished Size
- Teapot approximately 6" (16 cm)high
- Cup approximately 3" (7.5 cm) high
- Saucer approximately 5 1/2" (14 cm) across
Skill Level
Confident Beginner
If you've tackled a few simple sewing projects, you'll enjoy making this tea set. There are a few curved seams, but nothing rushed or complicated, and the illustrated instructions guide you through each step.
Why You'll Love It
Perfect for Pretend Play
Tea parties never go out of fashion. This soft tea set is made for little imaginations and countless cups of invisible tea.
Safe for Small Hands
Soft fabric means no broken china and no worries if the teapot gets dropped during an enthusiastic tea party.
A Wonderful Scrap Project
Mix florals, ginghams, linens or favourite quilting cottons to create a completely unique tea service.
Beautiful Handmade Gift
Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, grandchildren, or anyone who loves imaginative handmade toys.
Display Worthy
Even when it's not being played with, it makes a charming addition to a sewing room, nursery, or playroom shelf.
FAQ – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
What's included in this pattern?
A digital PDF sewing pattern with full-size templates and illustrated instructions to make a soft teapot, matching teacup, and saucer.
What skill level is this pattern for?
Confident beginner. If you're comfortable sewing simple curves, you'll be absolutely fine.
Can children play with it?
Yes. The finished tea set is soft and lightweight, making it ideal for imaginative play.
Can I use different fabrics?
Absolutely. Quilting cottons, linen, vintage fabrics and favourite scraps all work beautifully.
Would this make a good gift?
It's a wonderful handmade gift for birthdays, baby showers, Christmas, or simply encouraging imaginative play.
Can I sell items made from this pattern?
Yes — handmade sellers are welcome to sell finished items made using this pattern with credit: "Made with a Ric Rac pattern." Pattern files may not be copied, shared or redistributed.
How do I receive my pattern?
Your PDF sewing pattern is available as an instant download immediately after purchase, so you can print and start sewing straight away.
Made your own tea set? I'd love to see it.
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