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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.
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Katie Done
Aug 30, 20214 min read
Colouring Pencil Carry Case
Free sewing tutorial to create your own carry case to fit your pencils, pens and colouring books.
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Katie Done
Aug 6, 20213 min read
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 25, 20213 min read
Beach Windbreak Tutorial
How to sew your own Snoopy wind break for the beach this year.
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Katie Done
Jul 23, 20213 min read
Snoopy Beach Bag
Step by step tutorial on how to sew your very own Snoopy beach bag.
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Katie Done
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Snoopy Beach Quilt
The Craft Cotton Company have made another fabulous collaboration, and this time it is with Snoopy! The most recognisable dog whatever...
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Katie Done
Jun 23, 20212 min read
A Little Helping Hand Hoop
I had some fabric left over from making a bag so I had a think about a little project I could do for Mother's Day. I have wanted to do a...
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Katie Done
Jun 18, 20213 min read
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
Mar 13, 20214 min read
Gruffalo Quilt Tutorial
Oh Help, Oh NO, It's a Gruffalo! I felt inspired to sew as soon as I saw this new Gruffalo collection from The Craft Cotton Company. The...
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Katie Done
Feb 8, 20214 min read
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 3, 20213 min read
Scrap Buster Mother's Day Card Tutorial
I have always got a jar of scraps in my room. All those little bits from trimmed half square triangles, if they are too small to cut into...
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Katie Done
Jan 21, 20214 min read
Easy Cotton Pyjamas
If you watched the Great British sewing Bee celebrity Christmas special, you will be aware that anyone can make a pair of pyjama bottoms....
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Katie Done
Dec 16, 20204 min read
The Mary Dress Tutorial
A new collaboration from the Craft Cotton Company and V&A brings this gorgeous new Alice in Wonderland collection. It consists of 5...
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Katie Done
Dec 14, 20203 min read
Alice in Wonderland Spiral Quilt Tutorial
The Craft Cotton Company have teamed up with the V&A to create this beautiful Alice in Wonderland fabric collection. Inspiration has...
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Katie Done
Dec 9, 20203 min read
Folded Fabric Ornament
After a trip to a local farm to tag our Christmas tree, which was a first for us, I felt like I needed to make a new decoration. Every...
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Katie Done
Dec 7, 20208 min read
Keepsake Quilts - My Top Tips
My top tips on creating the perfect keepsake quilt.
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Katie Done
Nov 23, 20203 min read
Bed Runner Tutorial
I designed this bed runner as a Christmas gift using the Wrendale fabric collection but when I saw this Hummingbird collection from Lewis...
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Katie Done
Nov 14, 20204 min read
Christmas Sewing Inspiration for Kids
With around 70 blogs and tutorials on my website now, I thought it would be a nice idea to compile a list of sewing gift ideas ready for...
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Katie Done
Oct 19, 20205 min read
A Gift Guide for Sewers 2020
This is the third year I have written my gift guide for people like us that love to sew and craft. Non craft people don't always know...
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Katie Done
Oct 14, 20203 min read
Personalised Stocking Tutorial
I made these stockings years ago as a commission order for a customer. When they came back last year and asked for a matching one for...
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Katie Done
Sep 13, 20204 min read
Eye Spy Quilt
Step by step on how to sew your own eye spy quilt. A great scrap busting project.
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