Tag Archives: crafts

Make an Embroidered Handkerchief for Dad this Father’s Day

Posted on June 7, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Oh, the humble hankie: so much more than a way to wipe your brow. For many of us, these simple squares of cotton can hold memories of hope, heartache and happiness. Some handkerchiefs have been kept for generations to remind … Continue reading →

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How to Make Laundry Tags at Home

Posted on May 21, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Football, baseball, 4-H, swimming, fishing, riding bikes: Cooper’s childhood has been filled with all kinds of fun adventures. I mean really, I should’ve been more understanding, with a schedule like that, who has time to keep track of sweatshirts, t-shirts and … Continue reading →

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“Vacay All Day” in This Fun DIY Summer Hat

Posted on May 5, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ah, summer: it’s the time of year when you want to spend every single day out in the sunshine. And whether or not you’re soaking up rays in your backyard or on a holiday, now is the time to take … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, crafts, DIY, fashion, hats, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 8 Comments

Learn to Sew: Homemade Lavender Sachet

Posted on March 12, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Want to make your drawers or closets smell great and practice your sewing skills at the same time? As the eighth project in the Learn to Sew series, these lavender-filled pouches pack a big punch when it comes to filling spaces with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged crafting, crafts, DIY, fashion, giveaway, Lavender sachet, Sewing, tutorial | 13 Comments

Learn to Sew: DIY Travel Makeup Organizer and a Giveaway

Posted on March 5, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’ve really enjoyed designing this Learn to Sew series for you. I hope it’s been as much fun for you as it has been for me. 🙂 Next up: A few easy and beautiful projects to practice your newfound sewing skills… … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged crafts, DIY, giveaway, Learn to Sew, Makeup organizer, Sewing, tutorial | 38 Comments

Learn to Sew: How to Read a Sewing Pattern

Posted on February 15, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Word combos. So. Much. Fun! This one brings a smile to my face and I honestly wish I would’ve thought of it. SEWCABULARY Isn’t it perfect?! Well, today’s Learn to Sew class is all about the SEWCABULARY you need to know in order to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, crafts, DIY, fashion, patterns, reading patterns, Sewing, sewing terms, sewing vocabulary, tutorial | 9 Comments

A Tote Bag Tutorial

Posted on January 2, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Tote bags, tote bags! Who wants to make a tote bag? Tote bags are an easy first project if you’re just learning to sew or a wonderful way to get back into sewing to refresh your skills. Even if you’ve been sewing … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged crafts, DIY, DIY tote bag, fashion, giveaway, Learn to Sew, Sewing, The Happi House, The Refashion Handbook, tutorial | 9 Comments

FUN! Another Television Appearance Yesterday

Posted on November 2, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

The fun and creative Happi House crew invited me to come to Minneapolis again and film a few more episodes for their lifestyle show. My “No Sew” episode aired yesterday on the CW channel in the Midwest. If you missed yesterday’s episode, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, crafts, DIY, fashion, no sew dog toy, no sew waterfall vest, Refashion, Sewing, The Happi House | 9 Comments

DIY: Fabric Wreath for a Thanksgiving Hostess Gift, a Winner and Another Book Giveaway

Posted on November 8, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Originally, wreaths symbolized eternal hope, were usually displayed at Christmas and were made from evergreens to represent the strength of life they showed by persevering through long, cold winters. Wreaths still represent an unending circle of life, but now they … Continue reading →

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DIY: Back to School Pencil Pouch and a Giveaway

Posted on August 16, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

We cannot stop the winter or the summer from coming. We cannot stop the spring or the fall or make them other than they are. They are gifts from the universe that we cannot refuse. But we can choose what … Continue reading →