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I sewed long before I sold fabric and I still love to create handmade things. Here you will find dozens of free sewing tutorials I have written to help inspire you.

Katie Done

a day ago
2 min

No Sew Birthday Badge

It doesn't take much to make a 4th Birthday Special when spending it in lockdown. Thankfully we had been organised with his main present because I was being ...

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Katie Done

3 days ago
3 min

Kids Superhero Cape

My little man isn't massively into superheros. Thankfully he isn't hugely into anything, his favourite characters change weekly. So when he was invited to a ...

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Katie Done

Mar 9
2 min

Jersey Baby Hat

I have recently been given the exciting opportunity to test out a Janome 6234XL Overlocker. It has been perfectly timed with the arrival of some new organic ...

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Katie Done

Mar 5
3 min

Peter Rabbit Baby Quilt

A free tutorial on how to create this baby quilt using the Peter Rabbit panel.

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Katie Done

Feb 28
3 min

Dads Lab Project Bag

My Husband had mentioned he would like the Dads Lab book for Christmas, so I thought it made a great joint present for him and my little dude. As soon as the...

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Katie Done

Feb 21
6 min

My GBSB Sew Along

2019 saw the return of The Great British sewing Bee and I was so excited after two long years off. It was great to read such a positive news feed and see so ...

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Katie Done

Feb 16
2 min

Peter Rabbit Chair Cover

My very easy method of covering a chair using a quilt panel.

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Katie Done

Jan 29
2 min

Reusable Wash Cloths

A simple scrap busting and plastic reducing sewing project that every kitchen needs.

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Katie Done

Jan 19
3 min

Applique T-Shirt Tutorial

An easy tutorial on how to applique onto a t-shirt with the optional extra of block printing.

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Katie Done

Jan 9
2 min

Reversible Crowns Sewing Tutorial

In true last minute style, I realised I had forgotten a gift for a few small people on the 23rd December this year. I had this idea of a crown in my head for...

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Katie Done

Dec 14, 2019
4 min

Wax Wraps

One of my favourite plastic free swaps is using wax wraps. I bought a few at first to see how I got on and I loved them! The more I got used to using them in...

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Katie Done

Dec 6, 2019
4 min

Nativity Costtume

When George came home with a letter from nursery saying he will be playing the part of Joseph in the nursery Carol Concert, it was one of my proudest Mum mom...

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Katie Done

Dec 3, 2019
4 min

Mini Advent Stocking Tutorial

It was June when The Craft Cotton Company asked if I could make up a video tutorial on how to make these mini stockings. I made them pretty quickly in the su...

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Katie Done

Nov 13, 2019
5 min

Nutcracker Advent Calendar Video Tutorial

Stuart Hillard's Christmas collection with The Craft Cotton Company this year is my favorite! It includes 5 prints, stockings, gift bags and this advent cale...

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Katie Done

Nov 1, 2019
6 min

A Gift Guide for Sewers 2019

Last year I wrote a gift guide for people who love sewing and it went down really well. It is also a great way to shout out some other small businesses so I ...

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Katie Done

Oct 26, 2019
4 min

Christmas Gift Bag Tutorial

This year I am on a mission to have a plastic free Christmas. Wherever possible I want it to be single use anything free too. It always makes me sad seeing b...

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Katie Done

Jul 24, 2019
2 min

Easy Christmas Advent Calendar

This year The Craft Cotton Company have really exceeded themselves with their Christmas fabric range. So many gorgeous prints to choose from but this post is...

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Katie Done

Jul 17, 2019
4 min

Bugs and Butterfly Quilt Tutorial

Explore the tropics with this bugs and butterflies magnifying glass quit tutorial. Fabric from The Craft Cotton Company.

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Katie Done

Jun 25, 2019
4 min

Dolls House Dressing Room Tutorial

Dressing room dolls house tutorial. Easy steps on how to create the dressing room and the clothes to go with it.

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Katie Done

Jun 22, 2019
1 min

Lily Pad Placemats

With the arrival of Debbie Shore's new Lily Pad range I knew the colours would look lovely in my mother-in-laws kitchen so I had a think of things I could ma...

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