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Pockets Full of Dreams - PAPER Pattern

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This is a PHYSICAL PAPER pattern. It is printed on high quality 5.5"x8.5" paper booklets and comes in a clear protective plastic bag. An instant PDF download version of this pattern is available HERE.

One part first-day photo prop, one part priceless keepsake album. Photo prop on the front, pockets on the back. Print your first-day photos and store them in the pockets along with a dream card where your kids record their interests and aspirations, yearly. (You'll even create a sweet record of their developing handwriting!)

Sew back-to-school magic and build a unique collection of annual school milestones with your own Pockets Full of Dreams.

How to use this pattern:

  • Sew this first-day-of-school photo prop,
  • take photos of your kids on their first day of each grade,
  • then print and store the photos in the pockets on the back.
  • Print and fill out Dream Cards to collect with the photos each year.

The PAPER pattern includes:

  1. Pockets Full of Dreams PHYSICAL PAPER Pattern
  2. Appliqué Templates PDF Download
  3. Printable Dream Cards PDF Download
  4. Access to the pattern resource page with links to all necessary supplies, tips, and hacks

Instructions to access the digital templates and cards are included inside the paper pattern.

    Details:

    • Skill Level: Intermediate
    • 2 Sizes Included:
      • Standard: 19" x 28.5"
      • Mini:15" x 20.5"
    • Customizable with your child's name!
    • Detachable, Velcro-on grade level labels attach to update the grade each year
    • 16 Pockets on the back hold yearly first-day-of-school photos and Dream Cards
    • Fully linked supply list included

                                                      

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    Follow and use the hashtag on Instagram #SWMPocketsFullofDreams for inspiration and sharing your makes!

                                                      

    Copyright 2026 Casey Chatham. Duplication of any kind is prohibited. You may sell finished projects made using Sew Worthy Mama patterns on a small home scale with credit given for the design. Sew Worthy Mama photos may only be used with written permission. You may print the Dream Cards at home or at a print-shop as needed for personal use.

    Images: Sew Worthy Mama, Casey Chatham, Copyright 2026