Category Archives: Sewing

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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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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Crafting Holiday Magic Week: Unwrapping the Joy of DIY Christmas Creations

Posted on November 25, 2023 by The Renegade Seamstress

Let’s pick up our needles, dust off our sewing machines, and dive back into the world of limitless creativity together! Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day: DIY Felt Tulips Tutorial

Posted on May 8, 2022 by The Renegade Seamstress

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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10 DIY Sewing Storage & Organization Ideas

Posted on April 30, 2022 by The Renegade Seamstress

If you love to spend time crafting and sewing, you’ve most likely accumulated mountains of supplies. Each of the items you’ve collected could represent a dream of some sort — a future project to do when the time is right. … Continue reading →

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Recap of Refashion Runway: Season Five and Do You Want a Season Six?

Posted on April 29, 2022 by The Renegade Seamstress

Some of you might be asking What is Refashion Runway Anyway? As a refresher, Refashion Runway is a friendly sewing competition. Here’s how it works: Much like Project Runway and The Great British Sewing Bee, we’ll choose eight refashion seamstresses … Continue reading →

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Visible Mending: 7 Beautiful Ways to Give Your Clothes New Life

Posted on April 27, 2022 by The Renegade Seamstress

Mending has been around forever, but with the rise of cheap, fast fashion, it seemed silly to mend when you could just go get something new. However, that frame of mind was filling up our landfills with throwaway textiles faster … Continue reading →

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