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Welcome to the Sewing Inspiration & Free Tutorials Blog

I’ve been sewing long before I sold fabric, and I still love creating handmade projects. On this blog, you’ll find dozens of free sewing tutorials, tips, and inspiration for all skill levels — from quilting and dressmaking to home décor and personalised gifts.

I also share many of my step-by-step projects on my YouTube channel, so you can watch tutorials in action and follow along at home.

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IOU a Bag

IOU a Bag

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...

Dec 16, 20225 min read

Easy Kids Skirt

Easy Kids Skirt

Easy Kids Skirt

An easy under an hour little girl skirt tutorial.

Nov 24, 20222 min read

Indian Summer Quilt Pattern

Indian Summer Quilt Pattern

Indian Summer Quilt Pattern

Indian Summer is the latest collection from the Craft Cotton and Victoria & Albert Museum collaboration. Inspired by the Indian Textiles...

Oct 13, 20224 min read

Wedding Quilt

Wedding Quilt

Wedding Quilt

For the first time as an adult, I got to be a bridesmaid! I can't tell you how happy but equally terrifying it made me. I knew I had to...

Sep 15, 20224 min read

Making the Most of Me Made

Making the Most of Me Made

Making the Most of Me Made

When I first started sewing at the age of 17. I generally only made a dress if I had a special occasion to attend. I rarely ever wore...

Aug 10, 20226 min read

One Metre Tied Top

One Metre Tied Top

One Metre Tied Top

Is there anything more satisfying than squeezing an item of clothing out of a metre or less of fabric? When the wonderful people at The...

Jul 3, 20222 min read

Toy Car Carry Case

Toy Car Carry Case

Toy Car Carry Case

Alfie is two and almost overnight he fell in love with cars. He has at least one car with him at all times. Since we planned a trip away,...

May 10, 20224 min read

Me Made Holiday 2022

Me Made Holiday 2022

Me Made Holiday 2022

I am guilty of never making time for myself. I spend all my time looking after the boys, making keepsake quilts, and managing my fabric...

Apr 20, 20229 min read

Box Pencil Case Tutorial

Box Pencil Case Tutorial

Box Pencil Case Tutorial

I recently made George a pencil case roll. I wanted to make a smaller pencil case for some of his other pens and still had some fabric...

Mar 24, 20222 min read

Pencil Case Roll

Pencil Case Roll

Pencil Case Roll

The latest Craft Cotton and Natural History Museum collaboration is out now, I have forgotten which number collection this is now but...

Mar 23, 20222 min read

Reversible Table Runner Tutorial

Reversible Table Runner Tutorial

Reversible Table Runner Tutorial

I have been working on a Christmas table runner since about September. The earlier I start with Christmas, the longer it seems to take...

Jan 5, 20224 min read

Pennant Banner

Pennant Banner

Pennant Banner

I love these little banners. On there own on the back of a door, or a string of them on bunting. If you have enjoyed opening up your...

Dec 25, 20213 min read

Christmas Block Along - Finishing

Christmas Block Along - Finishing

Christmas Block Along - Finishing

Well done! You have made it through 9 weeks of blocks and now you should be ready to put them all together. I have used a plain white to...

Dec 10, 20214 min read

Week 9 - Large Star

Week 9 - Large Star

Week 9 - Large Star

The large star is the final block and will be in the centre of your quilt. It uses simple techniques but is really affective. Seam...

Dec 3, 20211 min read

Week 8 - Stocking Block

Week 8 - Stocking Block

Week 8 - Stocking Block

Another nice easy block, the stocking. Another one you could have lots of fun with fabric combinations. I have done one in blue and one...

Nov 26, 20211 min read

Week 7 - Cracker Block

Week 7 - Cracker Block

Week 7 - Cracker Block

The cracker block is a little bit fiddly but reasonably simple. It took me quite a few attempts to get this one how I wanted it but, I am...

Nov 19, 20212 min read

Week 6 - Small Star

Week 6 - Small Star

Week 6 - Small Star

The small stars will be your corners of the quilt. In this tutorial I will show you how to make flying geese with no waste. You will need...

Nov 12, 20211 min read

Week 5 - Snowman Block

Week 5 - Snowman Block

Week 5 - Snowman Block

The snowman block is probably the most complicated. I have left it until now so you are well practised but you still have plenty of time...

Nov 5, 20212 min read

Week 4 - Present Block

Week 4 - Present Block

Week 4 - Present Block

The present block is super easy. You will need to know how to make flying geese but that's ok because you have made plenty by now. You...

Oct 29, 20211 min read

Week 3 - Sweet Block

Week 3 - Sweet Block

Week 3 - Sweet Block

There is something that feels very Christmas when you see swirly sweets, don't you think? So, I thought they would be a great festive...

Oct 22, 20212 min read

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