Video tutorial: Cardigan cowl and boot sock set from a sweater

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can make a cowl and boot cuff set, quick and easy from a thrifted cardigan. The buttons on the cardigan will end up on the cowl, and you can use them to style your cowl how you like. Coordinating boot cuffs It’s a video tutorial so you can watch along to see what to do.

Click below for her tutorial:

New New One Minute Video: Create a Cozy Cardigan Cowl and Boot Socks From an Old Sweater, by The Renegade Seamstress

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!