Easy Frilly Peter Rabbit Skirt
I felt very lucky to be one of the first to get their hands on The Craft Cotton Company's latest Peter Rabbit in London collection. I...
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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
Aug 13, 20205 min read
Peter Rabbit Dungarees Pattern
Peter Rabbit is timeless and I was so excited to hear that the Craft Cotton Company were bringing out another new Peter Rabbit range for...
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Katie Done
Aug 8, 20203 min read
Bandana Dribble Bib
Years before I started The Fabric Squirrel, I had my little Crafts by Katie business. I needed a good excuse to sew so I made lots of...
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Katie Done
Jul 27, 20204 min read
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...
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Katie Done
Jul 27, 20203 min read
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...
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Katie Done
Apr 23, 20203 min read
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...
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Katie Done
Apr 6, 20202 min read
"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...
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Katie Done
Apr 4, 20203 min read
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...
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Katie Done
Mar 9, 20202 min read
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...
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Katie Done
Mar 5, 20203 min read
Peter Rabbit Baby Quilt
A free tutorial on how to create this baby quilt using the Peter Rabbit panel.
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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
Feb 21, 20206 min read
My GBSB Sew Along
2019 saw the return of The Great British sewing Bee and I was so excited after two long years off. It was great to read such a positive...
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Katie Done
Feb 16, 20202 min read
Peter Rabbit Chair Cover
My very easy method of covering a chair using a quilt panel.
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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
Jan 19, 20203 min read
Applique T-Shirt Tutorial
An easy tutorial on how to applique onto a t-shirt with the optional extra of block printing.
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Katie Done
Jan 9, 20202 min read
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...
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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
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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