The Blog

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

Jan 27
2 min

Toy Bag Fat Quarter Project

I can guarantee you that every parent will appreciate this gift for their child, whatever the age, and it takes just one fat quarter and...

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Katie Done

Dec 16, 2022
5 min

IOU a Bag

I am not one of those mums that has a pile of gifts ready for birthday parties. I am the one that leaves the house feeling like they are...

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Katie Done

Aug 6, 2021
3 min

Snoopy Zip Pouch Tutorial

When I made the Snoopy beach bag I wasn't sure whether to make some nice pockets in it or to make a bag to go inside. When I put stuff in...

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Katie Done

Jul 23, 2021
3 min

Snoopy Beach Bag

Step by step tutorial on how to sew your very own Snoopy beach bag.

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Katie Done

Jun 18, 2021
3 min

Half Hexi Tote Bag Tutorial

My husband recently bought himself a new toy in the form of a 3D printer. So, I have been thinking of ways that I can make the most of it...

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Katie Done

Feb 8, 2021
4 min

Kids Dinosaur Wallet

Back in December I asked George to help me do some jobs in the garden, mainly clearing some leaves. He wasn't keen, so I said I would...

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Katie Done

Feb 28, 2020
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...

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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...

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Katie Done

Apr 10, 2019
5 min

Easter Egg Hunt Game

My little dudes birthday fell over Easter last year so I bought some glittery eggs and hid them around the house for him and his friends....

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Katie Done

Apr 5, 2019
3 min

Scooter Pouch Tutorial

For Christmas all George wanted from Santa was a pink scooter. I think pink was just the easiest colour for him to recognise and now it...

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Katie Done

Mar 20, 2019
4 min

Tote Bag

At the end of 2018 I made a cushion using this gorgeous panel I have in stock. I only used one square from the panel and have had a bag...

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Katie Done

Feb 4, 2019
3 min

Pocket Tissue Pouch

My second plastic reducing mini project is a tissue pouch. I don't have an issue with tissues themselves but it is the many bags inside a...

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Katie Done

Jan 30, 2019
6 min

Nautical Patchwork Lunch Box

A lunch box has been on my to sew list for months since George lost his old one. I have been waiting for the perfect fabric and the Craft...

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