Tag Archives: Refashion

How to Make Wool Dryer Balls From an Old Sweater

Posted on March 26, 2022 by The Renegade Seamstress

Oh no! You reached for your favorite wool sweater and realized with heartache that the moths have gotten to it, and now there are holes. Maybe your treasured alpaca wool sweater has been unraveling, and you’ve been wondering what to … Continue reading →

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How to Turn a Candy Bag Into a Zippered Pouch

Posted on October 16, 2021 by The Renegade Seamstress

We aren’t sugar-coating anything when we say that you’ll definitely get a smile everywhere you go when you pull out this delightful zipper pouch made from a candy bag. Fill it with your keys, a card, a little cash and … Continue reading →

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Costume Week: Wizard of Oz: The Wicked Witch of the West, Glinda the Good Witch, and Dorothy

Posted on October 6, 2021 by The Renegade Seamstress

Welcome Back to Costume Week! Whether you’ve been invited to a costume party or you’re lucky enough to be able to dress up at work, it’s never too early to be thinking of this year’s Halloween costume. Here is a week’s worth of … 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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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 … Continue reading →

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15 Handmade Gift Ideas For Mother’s Day That She Will Love

Posted on May 6, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

The delight of creating and choosing joy no matter what. My mom in a nutshell. It is in her honor that I bring these projects ideas to you today, hoping that her legacy will live on through me and through … Continue reading →

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How to Make Sleeves Bigger: New One Minute Video

Posted on April 8, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

Whether your sleeves are too tight or you’re just trying to create a statement with some billowy new sleeves, adding an insert is an adjustment that even a beginner can do. You can choose your level of drama by varying … Continue reading →

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How to Turn a Suede Jacket Into a Crossbody Bag: New One Minute Video

Posted on March 23, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

Yesterday, I posted how to make a journal cover from a suede jacket. Here’s something you can create with the rest of the jacket: When things go back to normal and you’re on vacation, shopping at the store, strolling through … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Journal Cover From a Suede Jacket: New One Minute Video

Posted on March 22, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

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Southwest Sew Along: Amy Smith

Posted on March 8, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

Amy Smith was brave to sew along with us on this season of Refashion Runway: Season Five. Thank you Amy! Here is her version of the Southwest Challenge: I have taken a rug from an op shop and refashioned it … Continue reading →

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