Monthly Archives: June 2012

DIY Ruched Maternity Shirt Tutorial

Posted on June 30, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

No, I’m not pregnant! Remember that big secret I had to keep awhile back. It’s Katie! And I promised I’d make some ruched maternity shirts for her. Here we go: I started with thrift store shirts of the same color. … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Reconstructed clothing, recycling, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, Upcycled clothes | Tagged Ruched Maternity Shirt | 23 Comments

OK, so about that pink belt……

Posted on June 29, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

For some reason I’m feeling compelled to either apologize or explain about that pink belt. Some readers loved it, others hated it, and others very graciously eluded to the fact that it wasn’t their favorite. Perhaps it’s the fact I … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, DIY, Reconstructed clothing, recycling, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, Upcycled clothes, upcycling | Tagged Braided T shirt Belt | 41 Comments

DIY T Shirt Dress

Posted on June 24, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

A Summer of No Pants. I love this idea. Not sure I could pull it off but, I’d like to honor this movement with a refashioned t- shirt dress. I started with this thrift store shirt which I had already … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Reconstructed clothing, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, Upcycled clothes | Tagged clothing, recycling, tee shirt | 50 Comments

DIY Nautical Shirt with Fabric Paint

Posted on June 16, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

So what does a DIY girl such as myself do when they are feeling nautical? Refashion of course! Start with a thrift store t shirt. First, alter your shirt to fit if need be. (You can find a resizing … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, DIY, fabric, Reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, Upcycled clothes, upcycling | Tagged nautical, Refashion | 46 Comments

DIY Bleach Pen T Shirt Design

Posted on June 14, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I seem to have an endless supply of thrift store t shirts hanging around just begging for a refashion. So today I tried a new technique. Bleach pen drawing. And it worked!!! If your t shirt is too large, first … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, DIY, Reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, Upcycled clothes, upcycling | Tagged bleach pen drawing, Refashion, yellow and white t shirt | 89 Comments

Eastern Oregon Livestock Show 2012

Posted on June 10, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Americana at it’s finest! Right here in my little town. The Eastern Oregon Livestock Show. Complete with a parade, cowboy dance, carnival, rodeo, horse races, 4H & FFA livestock show and auction. Volunteers work year round to make this event … Continue reading →

Posted in boys, farm life, life, Photography, pigs, rodeo, stockshow | Tagged Americana, Eastern Oregon Livestock Show, history, pigs, rodeo, small town life, travel | 18 Comments

DIY Summer Totebag

Posted on June 3, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

A few years ago, before blogging, I downloaded a tote bag pattern. For awhile I had that pattern memorized. My sewing machine was smoking as I made bags for practically everyone I knew. Today, I made yet another bag. Perhaps … Continue reading →