Monthly Archives: February 2012

My friend, Jakki!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s Monday morning, the first meeting of the week is about to start and in walks Jakki. Handmade felt Valentine pins overflow from the basket she carries.  Instant sunshine! I know we were meant to be friends. But oh no, it … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 16, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

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Rustic Chic Wedding 2

Posted on February 14, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m just learning how to add music to my posts, and I noticed the music link wasn’t working on my last post. I was SO excited for you to see and hear it. Please click here and see if it … Continue reading →

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Rustic Chic Wedding

Posted on February 14, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Before you begin to read this post, turn up your volume, click below, and scroll slowly through the images for the full experience! 🙂 On this Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d share a beautiful wedding with you. Last fall, I … Continue reading →

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You’re invited to my virtual launch party next Saturday!

Posted on February 12, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’ve just opened my new Etsy store. Textiles and papers fascinate me. Fabrics & handmade, domestic and imported papers are a great source of inspiration. I dream of ways to use the different colors, designs and textures. In my card … Continue reading →

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Pin-spiration

Posted on February 11, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

This outfit I saw on Pinterest made my mouth water. (No it wasn’t the ice cream cone.) I just knew I could make something similar if I tried. Found this big blue shirt at the thrift store and just started … Continue reading →

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Mitten Madness

Posted on February 8, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

And the mitten mania continues! I’m so impressed with the new mittens everyone has been making after the mitten class. Here is a link to the mitten tutorial if you’d like to make some, too. Julie: Valerie: Jakki: Beth: Julie: … Continue reading →

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The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree…

Posted on February 8, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Brown eyes, straight hair, AND the re-purposing gene?!!?? I guess it’s true, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. My daughter Katie created an upcycled memo board from an old lonely shutter she found at the thrift store. … Continue reading →

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Sweater Mitten Tutorial

Posted on February 5, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Before we start the mitten tutorial, I want to share my favorite story from the mitten class. Marie was using a sweater that belonged to her grandmother. She was making mittens for all 5 of her sisters from the sweater, so … Continue reading →

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Refashioned sweater and skirt

Posted on February 4, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I refashioned a thrifted turtleneck and too big skirt to this: I used buttons from the old green coat and made lining from a thrifted shirt. I kinda like the new look. What do you think?

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