Tag Archives: Learn to Sew

New Video: Make a Cozy Little Girl’s Sweater Skirt From an Old Sweater

Posted on January 7, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

The snow is falling, fireplaces are lit up, and the smell of hot chocolate is in the air. It’s the perfect time to pull out an old sweater from the bottom of your closet and create a cute and cozy … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Travel Neck Pillow: DIY Video and Tutorial

Posted on January 3, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

In-flight snoozing on those red-eye flights just got easier and much more fashionable. When sleeping upright is your only option, this soft and comfortable DIY neck pillow will help you get the Zzz’s you need. Make one to match your … Continue reading →

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New One Minute Video: How to Make a Double Pot Holder

Posted on June 8, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

Mmmmmmmm… strawberry-rhubarb pie… peach cobbler…brownies! When a delicious smells like that fills your kitchen and the timer goes off, you’ll be ready to take your perfectly baked creation out and protect your hands with this cute double pot holder. Conveniently … Continue reading →

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Throwback Saturday: How to Mend Your Jeans

Posted on May 19, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

One of my earlier posts from exactly 5 years ago today… I still remember crackin’ myself up while writing this… Today I feel like Bill Murray’s character, Bob, in the movie, “What About Bob”, one of my all time favorites. … Continue reading →

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How to Sew Journals and Books

Posted on March 10, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’ve always loved fabric, but back when paper companies started to produce so many beautiful papers, I just couldn’t get enough of them. I was obsessed with scrapbooking, hand made cards, and envelopes. I loved creating unique invitations, boxes, and … Continue reading →

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How to Sew A Zippered Pillow Cover

Posted on March 4, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

Promise. Possibility. Potential. If I had a fabric store, that’s what I’d name it. Those words describe exactly how I feel when I walk through the doors, grab a cart and start running my hands over all of the beautiful … 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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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 →

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Learn to Sew: How to Mark the Fabric Before You Cut and a Giveaway

Posted on January 31, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Now that you’ve set up your sewing machine, practiced your stitches, chosen your fabric and pattern, you’re ready to to mark all of those pattern marks to your fabric. But which marks do you transfer and what should you use? … Continue reading →

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Learn to Sew: How to Read Patterns

Posted on January 16, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

I almost wore my Hawaiian sundress to work yesterday, but I thought that would just be too obnoxious. But can you blame me? We’re finally on our way to Hawaii. Our plane leaves in a few hours and by this afternoon, I’ll be … Continue reading →

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