Category Archives: Refashioning

How to Make a Snug-as-a-Bug-in-a-Rug Mug Cozy From an Old Sweater

Posted on January 5, 2024 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ever come in from a thrilling day of carving up the slopes or a laughter-filled sled race with your kiddos, cheeks rosy and heart pumping, only to be greeted by the frosty bite of winter’s chill? Brrr! ❄️ We’ve all … Continue reading →

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Cozy Up Your Christmas: Your Ultimate Guide to Crafting Cuddly Gnomes from Old Sweaters

Posted on December 3, 2023 by The Renegade Seamstress

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 →

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DIY Flannel Mittens: Your Easy Step-by-Step Guide to Upcycling an Old Shirt into Cozy Winter Accessories

Posted on December 2, 2023 by The Renegade Seamstress

Flannel mittens made from a flannel shirt Continue reading →

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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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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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Easy DIY Refashion Tutorials

Posted on July 7, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Come see what all this refashion fuss is all about. Warning: Once you start, you might not be able to stop! Click on an image below to see the available tutorials.

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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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DIY Summer Maxi Skirt Refashion Tutorial

Posted on May 25, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’ve been seeing summer maxi dresses and skirts everywhere! And I had just the thrift store dress to refashion into one. It was so unflattering in every way except I loved the color and the print. So I got … Continue reading →