Monthly Archives: December 2015

10 Most Popular Posts of 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

“Remember, Cooper, something wonderful is going to happen today!” Even though Cooper sometimes sighs and raises his eyebrows when I say this, I can tell by the way the corners of his mouth go up a bit and by the little … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, Learn to Sew, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, tutorial | 25 Comments

Learn to Sew: A New Series

Posted on December 26, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

So, you’ve watched Project Runway for years now. You marvel at the haute couture creations of the young seamstress in the series, The Time in Between by María Dueñas. You run your hands over beautiful textiles as you wander through fabric shops imagining … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, giveaway, Learn to Sew, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, tutorial | 24 Comments

“The Next Black” and Give an Old Coat a New Look: An Easy Wool Coat Refashion

Posted on December 13, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I love a good documentary. And when it explores the future of fashion and gives me some new vocabulary words to throw around in certain circles, EVEN BETTER! The Next Black is a compelling film that explores the way innovative designers … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, The New Black, The Refashion Handbook | 19 Comments

DIY: Removable Faux Fur Cuffs

Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ooh La La! Shopping never looked so good! My beautiful friend Linda is looking mighty fine in these, easy to make, removable faux fur cuffs. No need to make separate cuffs for all of your coats and jackets. Just make … Continue reading →