Monthly Archives: September 2014

Dip Dyed Ombre Shirt, a Winner and Another Book Giveaway

Posted on September 27, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I love the ombre effect. It’s on everything these days, clothes, decor and even hair. It’s such a beautiful look and super easy to do yourself. You can update the style of any white thrift store shirt quickly and easily by just … Continue reading →

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A Man’s Shirt Refashion, a Winner and Another Book Giveaway

Posted on September 20, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

If I were in charge of the world, I would declare a National Celebrate Your Curves Day. I would proclaim that on this day, in every household, there would be at least one traditional refashion of a boxy man’s shirt into one that will … Continue reading →

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End Waistband “Gaposis” for Good

Posted on September 13, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in this. The waistband “gaposis” that happens when I buy jeans to fit my hips. Since my waist is quite a bit smaller than my hips, there always seems to be plenty of room in … Continue reading →

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DIY: Resize a Too-Small Shirt and “Dwell in Possibility”

Posted on September 6, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Next time you’re thrift shopping and you come across a nice, but too small shirt, you don’t have to wistfully hang it back on the rack, you can do what American poet, Emily Dickinson said and, “Dwell in Possibility” instead. It’s such … Continue reading →