Tag Archives: Sewing

Sweater to Hat and Mitten Tutorial

Posted on December 1, 2018 by

There’s a crackling fire in our wood stove and the fresh snow in the mountains is inspiring me  to refashion an ill-fitting sweater into a festive pair of mittens and a warm hat. How about you? Click here for the … Continue reading →

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DIY Felted Wool Coffee Cozy (Great for Gifting)

Posted on November 28, 2018 by

Brrrrrrrr… I woke up the other day to the first frost, reminding me that winter really is on its way. Definitely time to bring out those warm sweaters and bundle up. How about making a sweater for your favorite winter … Continue reading →

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Throwback Tuesday: An Upcycled Sweater Just in Time For Christmas

Posted on November 27, 2018 by

Thrift store clothes amaze me. Even after all these years of shopping second hand, I’m still thrilled when I find quality clothing for very little moolah. And even better, they don’t even have to fit when you know how to … Continue reading →

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5 Holiday Gifts You Can Make This Weekend

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

It’s Black Friday and the big question is… Should you shop or should you sew? You know what my answer would be… Sew of course! #1 This Adorable Cookie Bag is Perfect For Your Cookie Exchange Give your delicious cookies the presentation they … Continue reading →

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How to Sew a Weighted Blanket: A New Video

Posted on November 10, 2018 by

The next time you’d like to catch some serious z’s, snuggle up with a weighted blanket and wake up on the right side of the bed every morning. If you have insomnia or sensory integration issues, a weighted blanket just … Continue reading →

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Costume Week: Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?

Posted on October 23, 2018 by

I’m pretty sure Susan, from Second Chances by Susan is a good witch. She used her powers for good during the second season of Refashion Runway and won the Halloween Challenge with this stunning refashioned witch costume. Starting with this menagerie of … Continue reading →

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Costume Week: Homemade Dorothy Inspired Costume, Ruby Slippers and All

Posted on October 21, 2018 by

Welcome back to Costume Week at The Renegade Seamstress. Today, you can Follow the Yellow Brick Road and click your heels three times to find out how to make the iconic Dorothy costume. “You’ve always had the power my dear, … Continue reading →

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Costume Week: There’s a New Sheriff in Town

Posted on October 20, 2018 by

It’s that time of year again! Time to pull out a few thrift store finds from the bottom of the pile and create a fun costume for Halloween. My motto is quick and easy these days so I kept it … Continue reading →

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DIY: How to Make a Lanyard

Posted on September 11, 2018 by

You know summer’s officially over when all those back-to-school pictures start popping up all over your news feed. This year, don’t forget to pamper your child’s new teacher in the midst of all of the excitement. If you’ve been looking … Continue reading →

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Throwback Saturday: Five Minute T-Shirt Shrug Tutorial

Posted on August 25, 2018 by

I don’t know about you, but I felt a bit of fall in the air yesterday. I’m not ready to give up my summer dresses quite yet so here’s a great way to be able to wear them a little … Continue reading →

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