Monthly Archives: February 2012

A big day!!!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Well, it’s not EXACTLY like winning the lottery, getting my doctorate, becoming a grandma, or having start up stocks in Facebook. But at this point, to me, it’s almost as big. Thanks to all of you, after 2 months of … Continue reading →

Posted in Refashion, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Uncategorized | Tagged blog, fabric bag, fabric purse, follower, Refashion, refashioning, Sewing, wool pants | 22 Comments

Drafting your own patterns

Posted on February 27, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Make a perfectly fitting pattern using only your hip and bust measurements? Could this be true? In my quest to create clothes that fit, I’ve become intrigued by a pattern making system that claims to be: “Astonishingly simple, you need only two … Continue reading →

Posted in Patterns, Sewing | Tagged clothes, Lutterloh, lutterloh system, measurements, Pattern making, patterns, Sewing, video demonstration | 18 Comments

Awards, chips, vintage campers, AND oil field trash?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ok, now how lucky am I? Two blogging awards in one week! I’ve received the Versatile Blogger Award. Thanks to Kelly from Re Stitch Me ! I highly recommend you check out Kelly’s blog. She has the re-purposing bug, too, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Crafting, Refashion, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycling | Tagged polar bear club, Refashion, tasty goodness | 9 Comments

Nothing says “Spring” like stripes!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Nothing says spring like stripes. This XL thrift store striped shirt was just begging me for a refashion. I was inspired by Little Miss Momma and my wonderful new assistant, Valerie, to make this spring shirt and necklace. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, DIY, Refashion, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, upcycling | Tagged bib necklace, recycling, Refashion, shirt refashion tutorial | 10 Comments

Party on!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

They say you’re never too old to learn something new. Learning this whole refashion and blogging thing has been ridiculously exhilarating for me! I just recently discovered link parties and joined a few of them today. Check them out, I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged link parties | 2 Comments

The Sunshine Award

Posted on February 20, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

One of the many reasons I started this blog was to connect with all those creative and talented people who have inspired me along the way. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know people around the world who share … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Crafting, friends, Refashion, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycling | Tagged beautiful things, blogger award, recycling, Refashion, sunshine award | 8 Comments

Trying to “Think Spring”!

Posted on February 19, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

This is one of my favorite refashions so far. I used a thrift store tee shirt and an old long wrap around skirt to make this dress. I’m sorry there aren’t any “before” pictures. But I do think my son, Cooper, … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Reconstructed clothing, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Uncategorized | Tagged tee shirt, thrift store, wrap skirt | 24 Comments

Launch Party Winners

Posted on February 19, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Thank you so much for helping to make the etsy shop launch party such a success!!! Here are the hourly winners: 5 am- Craft Me Some of That 6 am- Rock Bottom T Shirts 7 am- Pearls of Serendipity 8 … Continue reading →

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And the Virtual Launch Party starts NOW!

Posted on February 18, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

You’re invited to the Virtual Launch Party of my new etsy shop. Each hour, starting at 5 am, I’ll be giving away some of my cards. To be eligible for the giveaways, you’ll need to do any ONE of the following … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, gifts, Giveaway, handmade cards, Uncategorized | Tagged cards, chic, envelopements, fabric envelopes, give away, giveaway, giveaways, launch party | Leave a comment

Remember, the Virtual Launch Party is tomorrow

Posted on February 17, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Tomorrow, February 18, you’re invited to the Virtual Launch Party of my new etsy shop. Each hour, starting at 5 am, I’ll be giving away some of my cards. To be eligible for the giveaways, you’ll need to do any … Continue reading →