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DIY Felt Gingerbread Ornaments: New One Minute Video

Posted on December 11, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

Dating all the way back to the 15th century, the gingerbread man has become a holiday classic. It’s no wonder that so many people choose to make this cookie during the holidays with the delicious scents that fill the house when baking this treat. In addition, many versions of the fairy tale have been told throughout the years, making it a childhood favorite.

You can bring this story to life and let the kids help with the seasonal decorating by making cute felt gingerbread ornaments that are simple enough to get the whole family involved.

Run, run as fast as you can, you just might like this gingerbread man.

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Snip, snap, snout. This tale’s told out.

Happy Holiday Crafting!

Beth

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DIY Gnome Bottle Toppers: New One Minute Video

Posted on December 9, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

Up your gift-giving game and present the gnome lovers on your list with a bottle of their favorite drink topped with a delightful handmade gnome. These little Nordic folklore creatures were originally thought to protect the homestead unless they weren’t treated well – in which case, look out because they could become very mischievous.

Nowadays, the gnomes’ pointy hats, round noses and long beards are quickly becoming a holiday decorating phenomenon. Made from old sweaters or felt, these little Scandinavian hooligans will make gift wrapping and staying “gnome” for the holidays fun again. (Gnome pun intended. Ha!)

Check out the one minute video (Gnomes are so much fun to film) 🙂

Click here for the step-by-step photo tutorial.

Happy Holiday Gift Giving!

Beth

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DIY Fabric Hot Dish Basket: New One Minute Video

Posted on December 8, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

A sit-down dinner during the holidays (or at any time for that matter) is a real treat, and eating family-style can make a shared meal feel even more warm and cozy. However, passing those hot dishes around the table with regular hot pads can make handing over straight-from-the-oven casseroles pretty awkward. This simple hot-dish basket made from a placemat will make exchanging those hot serving dishes easy and safe. Get ready for everyone at your table to be saying, “Please pass the hot dish.”

Check out the one minute video here:

Click here for the complete step-by-step photo tutorial.

Happy Holiday Sewing!

Beth

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DIY Mittens From an Upcycled Flannel Shirt = Shmittens :)

Posted on November 23, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

Hey all you Smitten people out there. Remember my Mittens Made From Sweaters posts and videos? Well, here’s another fun idea that I’m now calling:

SHMITTENS!!!

Hahahahaha! Get it? Shirt + Mittens = SHMITTENS!!!

Oh my gosh, sometimes I just crack myself up. 🙂

Take an old flannel shirt that’s been hanging around the thrift store or maybe even a loved one’s old shirt to create some shmittens. Not only will they keep your hands toasty warm, but they’ll look so cute, your friends will be asking which little boutique carries them.

All it takes is one of the shirt sleeves you saved after making this flannel shirt tote bag, two sweater sleeves you saved after making these holiday sweater trees and a little fleece. That’s it! Just a word of warning though — you might like making these so much, no one’s shirts or sweaters will be safe around you again.

DIY mittens made from an upcycled flannel shirt

Check out the video here:

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Click here for the complete step-by-step Tote Bag photo tutorial.

diy tote bag made from an upcycled flannel shirt

And, if you have a bunch of old sweaters hanging around and would like to make a pair of Smittens,

click here.

Happy Sewing!

Beth

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DIY Tote Bag From an Upcycled Flannel Shirt

Posted on November 23, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

There’s just something so cozy and comfy about a flannel shirt. The weather starts to get cooler and we happily bring out our thermals. We layer them over turtlenecks and under vests, but why not bring that same snug feeling into a winter tote by creating this bag from a thrift store find, or making a super-special cuddly tote from the shirt of a loved one. One of the neat things about using an upcycled shirt for this project is the front pockets become part of the design and are totally usable. Also, with gift giving season fast approaching, this would make a wonderful, inexpensive hand-made gift. Trifecta in my opinion.

materials need for diy tote bag made from an upcycled flannel shirt

Check out the video and be sure to turn on the sound, they’re much more fun to watch with the music!

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If you’d like to use the whole shirt, you can make some fun mittens from the sleeves.

Happy Sewing!

Beth

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Fall Holiday Sewing

Posted on November 8, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

finished DIY colorful felt fall leaf table runner

The cornucopia and Thanksgiving go together like turkey and cranberry sauce, like mashed potatoes and gravy, like pumpkin pie and whipped cream. Symbolizing wealth, prosperity and abundance, it’s just one of those fall staples we see on tablescapes every autumn. You can modernize your “horn of plenty” centerpiece this season by painting the basket white and creating some delightful felt gourds and flowers in any color you’d like to fill it.

Click here for the complete step-by-step felt cornucopia instructions.

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Fall: A time of crisp mornings, toasty backyard fires, and best of all, jumping into piles of multicolored leaves. Bring that colorful fall feeling into your home by creating a few vibrant felt coasters. Not only are they beautiful, but they’ll protect your coffee table from those steaming cups of hot cocoa you’ll be sipping now that the weather is cooler. Made from two layers of thick felt and a little stitching on the sewing machine, they will dress up your end tables and help you embrace autumn in style.

Click here for the complete step-by-step felt coaster tutorial.

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It’s time to get ready for the holiday entertaining season. Not only could your guests be marveling about your juicy, cooked-to-perfection turkey, the creamy mashed potatoes and your delicious pies, but they just might be talking about your delightful table scape for years to come. This colorful DIY felt fall leaves table runner is fun to make, will brighten up your fall table and make all your meals feel special.

Click here for the complete step-by-step felt table runner instructions.

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DIY Felt Fall Leaves Table Runner: A New One Minute Video

Posted on November 7, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

finished colorful diy felt fall leaf table runner

Check out the new one minute video here:

Click here for the complete step-by-step Fall Felt Leaves Table Runner instructions.

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Let the holiday season begin!

Beth

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DIY Quilt From Upcycled Flannel Shirts

Posted on October 10, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

If you’ve been thinking about trying your hand at quilt making, before going to your local fabric store, source your quilt fabric from shirts at a thrift store or even in your own closet. Thrift stores are now overflowing thanks to those whose favorite quarantine pastime has been cleaning and the clothing racks are teeming with shirts in every color and pattern. You could even use the shirts of a loved one to honor their memory. No matter what shirts you decide to use, this is great way to learn how to quilt and be thrifty at the same time. Win, win situation in our book.

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Happy Sewing!

Beth

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DIY Braided Fleece Blanket

Posted on October 9, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

Now that the temperature is dropping, it’s time to wrap up in a toasty warm fleece blanket. This soft and delicate DIY throw is just right for snuggling up on the couch or or adding a touch of warmth to your bed. Choose some colors to brighten up your space and you’ll look forward to cuddling up on those chilly fall evenings. The braided edge adds texture and durability, and the soft fleece makes this the perfect blanket to keep you snug no matter how low the thermostat drops.

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And it looks great from both sides!

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Happy Fall Sewing!

Beth

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DIY Spider Web Pillow

Posted on October 8, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

If you enjoy the change of the season with the cooler air, the autumn colors and the feeling of a little danger lurking around every corner, then you’re ready to start bewitching your favorite digs for Halloween. It could be as simple as changing up a few pillows and this not so itsy-bitsy DIY Spider Web Pillow will create that spooky vibe you’re going for. Just grab your broomstick and head to the nearest market for some black felt and a little white thread and your couch or front porch will be “spiderrific” in no time.