Pockets Full of Dreams - PAPER Pattern
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:
- Pockets Full of Dreams PHYSICAL PAPER Pattern
- Appliqué Templates PDF Download
- Printable Dream Cards PDF Download
- 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
Related Blog Posts:
- Sew Back-to-School Magic With Pockets Full of Dreams
- Frequently Asked Questions: Pockets Full of Dreams Pattern
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
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