Monthly Archives: December 2012

A Happy Birthday Renegade Ruffle Refashion

Posted on December 31, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

How about instead of Resolutions on this last day of 2012 we do a Renegade Ruffle Refashion. But first, I’d like to wish Jan a Happy Birthday!!! I’m so lucky to have such a loving, kind, and caring sister who, … Continue reading →

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2012 in review

Posted on December 30, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for The Renegade Seamstress. It was fun for me to see this, I hope you enjoy it, too!! Here’s an excerpt: About 55,000 tourists visit Liechtenstein every year. This blog … Continue reading →

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Another Peplum Refashion Tutorial: This Time a Shirt

Posted on December 28, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I might have a new love. The peplum……..it’s flirty and flattering. What could be better? I started with this knit thrift store dress that I purchased for (you guessed it) fifty cents on half price Wednesday at my local thrift … Continue reading →

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A Giveaway to Celebrate my One Year Blogiversary

Posted on December 27, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Much to my family’s chagrin, the song “Happy Blogiversary To Me!” has been resonating through the Huntington house all morning. It’s been a year since my first post and most of my blogging goals have been met and some even … Continue reading →

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Up the Fun Factor with a Peplum Skirt Refashion

Posted on December 26, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. Here’s a quick refashion idea perfect for any celebration. Start with a long thrift store skirt.   Cut off the bottom to your desired length, leaving just enough for a hem. To … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from The Renegade Seamstress

Posted on December 24, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Even the chickens aren’t safe from a good refashioning around the Huntington house. Hope all is well in your world!

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Posted on December 18, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I don’t usually like to use my blog to discuss controversial subjects but my Kindergarten classroom is becoming a political warzone. This article expresses exactly how I feel. I hope you take the time to read this whether you believe … Continue reading →

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Sweater Refashion

Posted on December 16, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s starting to snow again. They say another blizzard is on it’s way. Which brings us to the big question……should I cook or should I sew? Hmmmmm…..how ’bout a quick sweater refashion, then perhaps I’ll bake some treats for those patient … Continue reading →

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About the Woodlands I Will Go

Posted on December 11, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

About the woodlands I will go To see the cherry hung with snow. A.E. Housman I am a snow person. Always hoping for that one big snow fall. The one that quickly covers everything with white so deep that everything … Continue reading →

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Upcycle a few gifts this year

Posted on December 9, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I am one lucky kindergarten teacher. Each year I have so many wonderful parents who offer to donate some of their precious time to help in our classroom. I appreciate their generous support and commitment. When Christmas comes along, I … Continue reading →

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