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Author Archives: The Renegade Seamstress
Happy New Year 2024!
Well, hello there, you fabulous fabric fanatics! Can you believe it? We’re already zipping our way into a brand-spanking-new year! A whole 365 days of opportunity are stretched out before us like a fresh bolt of fabric, just waiting to … Continue reading
Cozy Up Your Christmas: Your Ultimate Guide to Crafting Cuddly Gnomes from Old Sweaters
Hey there, fellow sweater-hoarders and Christmas enthusiasts! Have you ever looked at that pile of old sweaters in your closet and thought, “If only these could turn into a bunch of adorable, cuddly Christmas gnomes, my holiday decorations would be … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, DIY, Reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, upcycling, video
Tagged Christmas gnomes, DIY, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Sweater upcycle, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling
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DIY Flannel Mittens: Your Easy Step-by-Step Guide to Upcycling an Old Shirt into Cozy Winter Accessories
Flannel mittens made from a flannel shirt Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, DIY, fabric, gifts, Reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, Upcycled clothes, upcycling, video
Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, Flannel shirt, Flannel shirt mittens, memory-quilt, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling, winter
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Hot Water Bottle Sweater Giveaway
The Renegade Seamstress, known for her creative upcycling projects, is entering the digital world, specifically on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. To celebrate, she’s holding a hot water bottle sweater giveaway, an opportunity for her followers to win handmade chic items. Participants increase their chances by liking, following, and commenting on all her social media platforms, sharing personal stories about their DIY or upcycling experiences. This step marks the Seamstress’s intention to spread the upcycling concept to the digital world. Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, DIY, gifts, Giveaway, Reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, Upcycled clothes, upcycling, video
Tagged DIY, giveaway, hot water bottle sweater, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling
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Rockin’ Around the DIY Advent Calendar: A Fun and Sustainable Holiday Project Using Upcycled Materials!
We’re talkin’ about a DIY Advent Calendar made from upcycled materials. That’s right, folks – we’re turning trash into holiday treasure! Ready to deck the halls with boughs of eco-friendly creativity? Let’s sleigh this project together! Continue reading
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Homemade Snow Globe Ornaments
We’re about to dive nose-first into a step-by-step guide that’ll make these DIY snow globe ornaments as easy as pie. And not just any pie, I’m talking about grandma’s secret recipe apple pie. Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas crafts, crafts, DIY, ornament, snow globe, snow globe photo ornament, tutorial
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DIY Delight: Transform an Old Sweater into a Super-Cozy Hot Water Bottle Cover – It’s Snuggle Time!
We’re talking about upcycling: Taking that old, unloved sweater – you know, the one with the coffee stain or the moth hole – or maybe a kitschy little number you nabbed from the thrift store, and turning it into a hot water bottle cover. Continue reading
Craft Your Own Festive Countdown: DIY Advent Calendar Apron
Picture this: you, rocking an apron adorned with all the whimsy and wonder of a winter wonderland, while eagerly awaiting the unveiling of daily surprises leading up to Christmas. It’s like having Santa’s workshop right at your fingertips, but better (because let’s face it, Santa’s got nothing on your crafty skills). Continue reading
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Tagged Advent Calendar Apron, apron, Christmas gifts, DIY, fork pleats, Holiday apron, pleated ruffle, Sewing, tutorial
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Crafting Holiday Magic Week: Unwrapping the Joy of DIY Christmas Creations
Let’s pick up our needles, dust off our sewing machines, and dive back into the world of limitless creativity together! Continue reading
Posted in Sewing
Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, advent calendar, apron, DIY, gnomes, holiday, napkin folding, ornaments, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling
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Happy Mother’s Day: DIY Felt Tulips Tutorial
The smell of freshly mowed green grass, the sound of chirping birds, and the sight of beautiful tulips are sure signs that spring has sprung. Many people get the urge to slip on their gardening gloves and get to work … Continue reading
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