Monthly Archives: December 2018

Easy Last Minute DIY Gift: Flannel and Fringe Scarf (Tutorial and Video)

Posted on December 21, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

Little did my mom know that when she declared the Christmas of 1971 as a “Handmade Holiday,” she changed my life forever. I can still remember feeling so honored and loved when even my dad, who was Mr. Busy and Mr. … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing | Tagged DIY, fashion, gifts, plaid flannel and fringe scarf, Sewing, tutorial, video | 18 Comments

Create a Cute Tassel Christmas Tree Skirt

Posted on December 15, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

If your Saturday includes holiday decorating and you want to make a new, modern tree skirt, here’s one that you can literally make in minutes from a round tablecloth. And it has tassels!!! Pin Me!! Click here for the directions. … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing | Tagged Christmas crafts, Christmas Tree Skirt, DIY, Sewing, Tassels, tutorial | 3 Comments

Mittens Made From Old Sweaters: Another Great DIY Holiday Gift Video and Tutorial (If I Do Say So Myself :) )

Posted on December 5, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

You need to be careful what you wear around me. Be very, very careful. Each sweater I lay my eyes on these days becomes a potential mitten fantasy to me. While you think I’m listening to you talk about your … Continue reading →

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Easy to Make Festive Faux Fur Collar So You Can Attend Your Holiday Parties in Style

Posted on December 4, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s no secret that I love parties! The bigger, the better. The more the merrier. So many reasons for a party, so little time. I truly am a walking party cliche. 🙂 To me, one of the best things about the holiday … Continue reading →

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Sweater to Hat and Mitten Tutorial

Posted on December 1, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

There’s a crackling fire in our wood stove and the fresh snow in the mountains is inspiring me to refashion an ill-fitting sweater into a festive pair of mittens and a warm hat. How about you? Click here for the … Continue reading →