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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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Eye Spy Quilt
Step by step on how to sew your own eye spy quilt. A great scrap busting project.
Katie Done
Sep 13, 20204 min read
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Easy Frilly Peter Rabbit Skirt
I felt very lucky to be one of the first to get their hands on The Craft Cotton Company's latest Peter Rabbit in London collection. I...
Katie Done
Aug 17, 20203 min read
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Peter Rabbit Dungarees Pattern
Peter Rabbit is timeless and I was so excited to hear that the Craft Cotton Company were bringing out another new Peter Rabbit range for...
Katie Done
Aug 13, 20205 min read
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Bandana Dribble Bib
Years before I started The Fabric Squirrel, I had my little Crafts by Katie business. I needed a good excuse to sew so I made lots of...
Katie Done
Aug 8, 20203 min read
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Baby Jersey Romper - 2 in 1 Leggings Pattern
It has taken me several months of trial and error to come up with a pattern that I am happy with, but I am finally ready to share this...
Katie Done
Jul 27, 20204 min read
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Jersey Baby Leggings Pattern - 2 in 1 Romper Pattern
Leggings are a wardrobe essential when you are under a year old. I have attempted a few different styles, but I am finally happy with...
Katie Done
Jul 27, 20203 min read
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Bunting -Easy First Sewing Project
With more time at home, a new wave of crafters is emerging, which is a wonderful side effect of the crazy world we are living in. Where a...
Katie Done
Apr 23, 20203 min read
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"How to Make a DIY No-Sew Birthday Badge: Step-By-Step Tutorial"
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...
Katie Done
Apr 6, 20202 min read
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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...
Katie Done
Apr 4, 20203 min read
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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...
Katie Done
Mar 9, 20202 min read
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Peter Rabbit Baby Quilt
A free tutorial on how to create this baby quilt using the Peter Rabbit panel.
Katie Done
Mar 5, 20203 min read
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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...
Katie Done
Feb 28, 20203 min read
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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...
Katie Done
Feb 21, 20206 min read
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Peter Rabbit Chair Cover
My very easy method of covering a chair using a quilt panel.
Katie Done
Feb 16, 20202 min read
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"Reduce Waste with this DIY Reusable Washing Up Cloth Tutorial"
A simple scrap busting and plastic reducing sewing project that every kitchen needs.
Katie Done
Jan 29, 20202 min read
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Applique T-Shirt Tutorial
An easy tutorial on how to applique onto a t-shirt with the optional extra of block printing.
Katie Done
Jan 19, 20203 min read
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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...
Katie Done
Jan 9, 20202 min read
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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...
Katie Done
Dec 14, 20194 min read
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Nativity Costume
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...
Katie Done
Dec 6, 20194 min read
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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...
Katie Done
Dec 3, 20194 min read
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