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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

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

May 8, 2019
4 min

Pencil Stack Door Stop Tutorial

I was asked if I could make a couple of doorstops for a school that my friend works at. I thought for ages about what I could make and the only school themed...

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Katie Done

Feb 27, 2019
4 min

Every Last Piece Heart Cushion

This heart cushion is one of my favourite scrap busting projects. With Mother's Day around the corner, I thought it would be a great one to share with you. I...

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Katie Done

Feb 18, 2019
3 min

Less Waste Makes

I am making as many changes as possible to reduce the amount of plastic our household produces. A combination of David Attenborough and a video of a whale wi...

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Katie Done

Jan 28, 2019
3 min

Soap Pouch for the Shower

For the last 6 months or so I have become increasingly conscious about the single use plastic we go through, especially those that cannot be recycled. I have...

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Katie Done

Dec 22, 2018
5 min

Harry Potter Transforming Cushion Quilt Tutorial

I was lucky enough to be one of the first people to get their hands on the fab new Harry Potter fabrics thanks to the lovely people at the Cotton Craft Compa...

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Katie Done

Dec 10, 2018
3 min

Bird Panel Pom Pom Cushion

When I got my Nan for our family secret Santa, I knew exactly what to make. I have had these gorgeous water colour bird panels in for a while now and have be...

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Katie Done

Mar 16, 2018
4 min

Pom Pom Peacock Cushion

This pom pom peacock cushion is a super easy and a great first time sewing project. It's even easier if you skip the pom poms and just want a simple envelope...

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