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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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Easy Kids Skirt
An easy under an hour little girl skirt tutorial.
Katie Done
Nov 24, 20222 min read
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Indian Summer Quilt Pattern
Indian Summer is the latest collection from the Craft Cotton and Victoria & Albert Museum collaboration. Inspired by the Indian Textiles...
Katie Done
Oct 13, 20224 min read
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Wedding Quilt
For the first time as an adult, I got to be a bridesmaid! I can't tell you how happy but equally terrifying it made me. I knew I had to...
Katie Done
Sep 15, 20224 min read
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Making the Most of Me Made
When I first started sewing at the age of 17. I generally only made a dress if I had a special occasion to attend. I rarely ever wore...
Katie Done
Aug 10, 20226 min read
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One Metre Tied Top
Is there anything more satisfying than squeezing an item of clothing out of a metre or less of fabric? When the wonderful people at The...
Katie Done
Jul 3, 20222 min read
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Toy Car Carry Case
Alfie is two and almost overnight he fell in love with cars. He has at least one car with him at all times. Since we planned a trip away,...
Katie Done
May 10, 20224 min read
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Me Made Holiday 2022
I am guilty of never making time for myself. I spend all my time looking after the boys, making keepsake quilts, and managing my fabric...
Katie Done
Apr 20, 20229 min read
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Box Pencil Case Tutorial
I recently made George a pencil case roll. I wanted to make a smaller pencil case for some of his other pens and still had some fabric...
Katie Done
Mar 24, 20222 min read
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Pencil Case Roll
The latest Craft Cotton and Natural History Museum collaboration is out now, I have forgotten which number collection this is now but...
Katie Done
Mar 23, 20222 min read
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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...
Katie Done
Jan 5, 20224 min read
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Pennant Banner
I love these little banners. On there own on the back of a door, or a string of them on bunting. If you have enjoyed opening up your...
Katie Done
Dec 25, 20213 min read
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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...
Katie Done
Dec 10, 20214 min read
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Week 9 - Large Star
The large star is the final block and will be in the centre of your quilt. It uses simple techniques but is really affective. Seam...
Katie Done
Dec 3, 20211 min read
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Week 8 - Stocking Block
Another nice easy block, the stocking. Another one you could have lots of fun with fabric combinations. I have done one in blue and one...
Katie Done
Nov 26, 20211 min read
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Week 7 - Cracker Block
The cracker block is a little bit fiddly but reasonably simple. It took me quite a few attempts to get this one how I wanted it but, I am...
Katie Done
Nov 19, 20212 min read
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Week 6 - Small Star
The small stars will be your corners of the quilt. In this tutorial I will show you how to make flying geese with no waste. You will need...
Katie Done
Nov 12, 20211 min read
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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...
Katie Done
Nov 5, 20212 min read
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Week 4 - Present Block
The present block is super easy. You will need to know how to make flying geese but that's ok because you have made plenty by now. You...
Katie Done
Oct 29, 20211 min read
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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...
Katie Done
Oct 22, 20212 min read
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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...
Katie Done
Oct 15, 20212 min read
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