Category Archives: DIY

The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree…

Posted on February 8, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Brown eyes, straight hair, AND the re-purposing gene?!!?? I guess it’s true, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. My daughter Katie created an upcycled memo board from an old lonely shutter she found at the thrift store. … Continue reading →

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Sweater Mitten Tutorial

Posted on February 5, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Before we start the mitten tutorial, I want to share my favorite story from the mitten class. Marie was using a sweater that belonged to her grandmother. She was making mittens for all 5 of her sisters from the sweater, so … Continue reading →

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