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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

Dec 11, 20233 min read

Midnight Meadow Chain Quilt Pattern

The arrival of some brand new organic plains, teddy bear fleece and The Crafty Lass's Midnight Meadows collection couldn't have been...

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Katie Done

May 25, 20232 min read

Sewing Room Wall Hanging Tutorial

Step by step guide on creating your own sewing room wall hanging using this quilt panel from Northcott Fabrics.

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Katie Done

Jan 5, 20224 min read

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...

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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

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

Apr 23, 20203 min read

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...

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Katie Done

Feb 16, 20202 min read

Peter Rabbit Chair Cover

My very easy method of covering a chair using a quilt panel.

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"Reduce Waste with this DIY Reusable Washing Up Cloth Tutorial"

Katie Done

Jan 29, 20202 min read

"Reduce Waste with this DIY Reusable Washing Up Cloth Tutorial"

A simple scrap busting and plastic reducing sewing project that every kitchen needs.

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Katie Done

May 8, 20194 min read

Pencil Doorstop 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...

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Katie Done

Feb 27, 20194 min read

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...

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Katie Done

Feb 18, 20193 min read

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...

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Katie Done

Jan 28, 20193 min read

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...

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Harry Potter Transforming Cushion Quilt Tutorial

Katie Done

Dec 22, 20185 min read

Harry Potter Transforming Cushion Quilt Tutorial

I was lucky enough to be one of the first people to get their hands on these Harry Potter fabrics back in 2018 thanks to the lovely...

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Katie Done

Dec 10, 20183 min read

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...

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Katie Done

Aug 20, 20182 min read

Christmas Placemat Tutorial

It is really hard to think of something to make with Christmas fabric that hasn't been done before. I have made stockings, bunting,...

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Katie Done

Mar 16, 20184 min read

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...

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