Category Archives: Crafting

Hot Water Bottle Sweater Giveaway

Posted on November 30, 2023 by The Renegade Seamstress

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 →

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Rockin’ Around the DIY Advent Calendar: A Fun and Sustainable Holiday Project Using Upcycled Materials!

Posted on November 30, 2023 by The Renegade Seamstress

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 →

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Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Homemade Snow Globe Ornaments

Posted on November 29, 2023 by The Renegade Seamstress

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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DIY Delight: Transform an Old Sweater into a Super-Cozy Hot Water Bottle Cover – It’s Snuggle Time!

Posted on November 28, 2023 by The Renegade Seamstress

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 →

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Craft Your Own Festive Countdown: DIY Advent Calendar Apron

Posted on November 26, 2023 by The Renegade Seamstress

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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The DIY Sweater Mitten Making Mansion and Tutorial: A Blast From the Past: 2012

Posted on January 24, 2021 by The Renegade Seamstress

All of the attention and fun that has been coming out of Bernie Sanders Sweater Mittens has inspired me to look back at a fun sweater mitten making class I taught in 2012 and some pictures of the finished mittens … Continue reading →

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Make Stockings From Old Sweaters: New One Minute Video

Posted on December 17, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

The sparkly lights are up, the fragrant tree is decorated, and the fancy cookies are baked —now it’s time to adorn your mantel. Why not dazzle Santa this year and hang up a delightful stocking you made yourself? Who knows, … Continue reading →

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OK, so about that pink belt……

Posted on June 29, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

For some reason I’m feeling compelled to either apologize or explain about that pink belt. Some readers loved it, others hated it, and others very graciously eluded to the fact that it wasn’t their favorite. Perhaps it’s the fact I … Continue reading →

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DIY Nautical Shirt with Fabric Paint

Posted on June 16, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

So what does a DIY girl such as myself do when they are feeling nautical? Refashion of course! Start with a thrift store t shirt.   First, alter your shirt to fit if need be. (You can find a resizing … Continue reading →

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DIY Bleach Pen T Shirt Design

Posted on June 14, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I seem to have an endless supply of thrift store t shirts hanging around just begging for a refashion. So today I tried a new technique. Bleach pen drawing. And it worked!!! If your t shirt is too large, first … Continue reading →

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