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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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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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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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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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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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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...
Katie Done
Nov 13, 20195 min read
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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...
Katie Done
Oct 26, 20194 min read
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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...
Katie Done
Jul 24, 20192 min read
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Bugs and Butterfly Quilt Tutorial
Explore the tropics with this bugs and butterflies magnifying glass quit tutorial. Fabric from The Craft Cotton Company.
Katie Done
Jul 17, 20194 min read
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Dolls House Dressing Room Tutorial
Dressing room dolls house tutorial. Easy steps on how to create the dressing room and the clothes to go with it.
Katie Done
Jun 25, 20194 min read
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Fishing Game Tutorial
When George came home from nursery with Daisy Duck, his Duck groups mascot, I was instantly wondering what accessories I could send her...
Katie Done
Jun 16, 20194 min read
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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...
Katie Done
May 8, 20194 min read
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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!...
Katie Done
Apr 10, 20196 min read
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