Monthly Archives: September 2015

I Dream of “Genie” and How to Change a Crew Neck T-Shirt into a V-Neck

Posted on September 27, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I saw it, but walked right past the unassuming plain sewing machine case, there on the floor of the thrift store. Just keep walking, I thought, you don’t need another sewing machine. But on my way out, I happen to look down … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, Crew neck to V Neck, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Singer Genie, Thrifting, tutorial | 41 Comments

Costume Week: Gypsy Costume

Posted on September 25, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Mrs. Battington, Mrs. Huntingstone, Pete the Cat, and Mrs. Wishy Washy. To name just a few of the Halloween costumes that Mrs. Huntington has worn over the years. I instantly knew I’d be a gypsy when I saw this skirt … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, Gypsy Costume, Halloween Costume, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting | 4 Comments

Costume Week: There’s a New Sheriff in Town

Posted on September 24, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s that time of year again! Time to pull out a few thrift store finds from the bottom of the pile and create a fun costume for Halloween. My motto is quick and easy these days so I kept it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Halloween Costumes, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Sheriff Costume, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 31 Comments

DIY Costume Week: Homemade Dorothy Inspired Costume

Posted on September 23, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Welcome back to Costume Week at The Renegade Seamstress. Today, you can Follow the Yellow Brick Road and click your heels three times to find out how to make the iconic Dorothy costume. “You’ve always had the power my dear, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, Dorothy, Halloween Costume, Refashion, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling, Wizard of Oz | 1 Comment

DIY Costume Week: Glinda the Good Witch

Posted on September 21, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Welcome back to Costume Week! If you tend to be more of a good witch than a bad witch, you can create this classic Glinda costume for Halloween from an outdated formal dress found at a thrift store. Just add … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, crinoline, crown, DIY, fashion, Glinda the Good Witch, Halloween Costumes, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting | 7 Comments

DIY Costume Week: Wicked Witch of the West

Posted on September 20, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s costume week at The Renegade Seamstress! Whether you’ve been invited to a costume party or you’re lucky enough to be able to dress up at work, it’s never too early to be thinking of this year’s Halloween costume. Here is a week’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Costume Week, costumes, DIY, Green Face Paint, Halloween Costumes, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Sheriff Costume, Thrifting, Wicked Witch of the West Costume | 4 Comments

DIY: Cool No-Sew Friday Night Football Shirt!

Posted on September 19, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

There’s nothing like Friday night football in the fall! It’s cool. It’s loud. And the energy is electric. Next to waving pompoms and shouting through a megaphone, wearing a team shirt shows support for your favorite sports team. However, those … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, football shirt, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting | 12 Comments

Save Some $ and Make This Top Selling Anthropologie Swing Top Yourself

Posted on September 17, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I used to throw catalogs away when they would fill my mailbox. To me, they were evil and filled with temptation. If I would succumb to the lure of the beautiful clothes inside and order something, the excitement would usually … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, Anthropologie Swing Shirt, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting | 29 Comments

How to Sew With Lightweight and Sheer Fabrics

Posted on September 12, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s been a week full of glue sticks, paints, safety scissors, crayons, stories and ABC songs. I’m happy to say that my sweet new class and I have made it through our first week of all-day kindergarten and we all still … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, circle shirt, clothing, DIY, fashion, hems, Refashion, seams, Sewing, sheer fabrics, Thrifting, tutorial | 20 Comments

Refashion Runway Season Three: The Winner of the Asymmetrical Challenge and the Overall Winner Announced Today!

Posted on September 5, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Wow! It’s hard for me to believe that Season Three of Refashion Runway is already coming to a close. It’s been a fun season of transformations and I’m going to miss opening the emails of all of these talented women … Continue reading →