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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

Jan 27, 20232 min read

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, 20225 min read

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, 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 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

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

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 28, 20203 min read

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, 20194 min read

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, 20196 min read

Easter Egg Hunt Game Tutorial

Being March birthdays, both my boys end up having birthdays around Easter. Which in my opinion is the best time to have a Birthday!...

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Katie Done

Apr 5, 20193 min read

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, 20194 min read

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, 20193 min read

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, 20196 min read

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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