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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.

"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

Dec 14, 20194 min read

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...

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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 25, 20193 min read

Reusable Cotton Pads Tutorial

I don't feel that cotton wool itself is not a bad thing and I used cotton wool instead of wet wipes exclusively for the first 4 months of...

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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 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

Feb 14, 20194 min read

Cloth Liners

This tutorial isn't for everyone and that's OK but half the population have them and the other half will often live with someone who has...

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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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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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