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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
Nov 204 min read
Christmas Gift Ideas for Crafters and Sewers
. If you’ve ever been asked, "Is there anything you'd like for Christmas this year?"—this gift guide is for you!
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Katie Done
Sep 183 min read
Peter Rabbit Advent Panel Tutorial
Let me show you how to sew your own Peter Rabbit advent calendar using this beautiful panel.
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Katie Done
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Sew Your Own Stocking
A quick step by step guide on how to sew up this Lewis and Irene stocking panel.
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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 10, 20214 min read
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...
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Katie Done
Nov 5, 20212 min read
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...
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Katie Done
Oct 22, 20212 min read
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...
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Katie Done
Oct 15, 20212 min read
Week 2 - Christmas Tree Block
It is week two already. I hope you enjoyed the Christmas bauble. Today's block is the Christmas tree. It is a nice easy one and you need...
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Katie Done
Oct 8, 20212 min read
Week 1 - Bauble Block
Welcome to my Christmas block along! This is the first time I have done anything like this so, I would love to hear from you if you join...
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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
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
Dec 6, 20194 min read
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...
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Katie Done
Dec 3, 20194 min read
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...
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Katie Done
Nov 13, 20195 min read
Nutcracker Advent Calendar Video Tutorial
Stuart Hillard's Christmas collection with The Craft Cotton Company this year is my favorite! It includes 5 prints , stockings, gift bags...
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Katie Done
Nov 1, 20196 min read
A Gift Guide for Sewers 2019
Last year I wrote a gift guide for people who love sewing and it went down really well. It is also a great way to shout out some other...
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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
Jul 24, 20192 min read
Easy Christmas Advent Calendar
This year The Craft Cotton Company have really exceeded themselves with their Christmas fabric range. So many gorgeous prints to choose...
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Katie Done
Jan 18, 20193 min read
Block Printed Fabric Gift Tags
Towards the end of last year I showed you how to create a stocking using the red Scandi panel in my Christmas collection. The panel comes...
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Katie Done
Nov 27, 20183 min read
Easy Peasy Stocking Tutorial
I was really excited to stock these stocking panels from The Craft Cotton Company. The red, white and grey reindeer, trees and snowflakes...
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