Monthly Archives: April 2014

Let’s Get Pickled Again!

Posted on April 30, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m not much of a gardener, but boy, do I love to can! It’s asparagus season here in Eastern Oregon and you know what THAT means! Pickled asparagus! I thought you just might like to go along for the ride. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged canning, cooking, food, hors devours, pickled asparagus, pickled asparagus tutorial | 37 Comments

Plenty of Pleats Skirt: A Refashion Tutorial

Posted on April 26, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Blue is one of my favorite colors and when Pantone announced the color for Spring 2014 was Dazzling Blue, I was thrilled. Designers used this color in their spring collections on the runways of New York, London, Milan and Paris. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 39 Comments

Ten Minute T-Shirt Shrug

Posted on April 19, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ah, the pleasant air of spring…..makes me want to wear my summer dresses. But since it’s not quite warm enough for some of them, I transformed an old t-shirt to make a quick shrug that will ward off the chill … Continue reading →

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DIY: Two Upcycled Belt Bracelets

Posted on April 13, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

For so long our house was overrun by men. Katie and I were outnumbered for years. Even the dogs were boys. That is, until six years ago when Heather joined our family. Then not too long after that, Brooke came along. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged accessories, bracelet, DIY, fashion, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycling | 15 Comments

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

Posted on April 12, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

When was the last time you did something for the first time? This question has been floating around lately and it speaks so loudly to me. As you know, the past year has been filled with firsts for me, many of them exciting but … Continue reading →

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DIY: Upcycled Infinity Scarf (Bonus Feature: How to Crop a Circle in Photoshop)

Posted on April 6, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

They say, you learn something new everyday. So, today I figured out, all by my lonesome, how to crop a circle in photoshop. I know, I know, I can almost hear you saying, “Beth, that is so easy!” But everything I … Continue reading →