Monthly Archives: August 2018

Throwback Saturday: Five Minute T-Shirt Shrug Tutorial

Posted on August 25, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

I don’t know about you, but I felt a bit of fall in the air yesterday. I’m not ready to give up my summer dresses quite yet so here’s a great way to be able to wear them a little … Continue reading →

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Throwback Tuesday: DIY Ruffled T-Shirt Cardigan Tutorial

Posted on August 21, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

Here’s another refashion blast from the past that I think still holds up. So, if you’ve been thinking about giving this refashion thing a whirl, it’s the perfect beginning project. I promise you will be successful. 🙂 What should we … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, tutorial | 11 Comments

New One Minute Video: How to Add Pockets to a Dress or a Skirt

Posted on August 20, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

Oh, the luxury of a good pocket–perfect for phones, lipstick, or loose change. Plus, you can plunge your hands into them to look effortlessly casual during social situations. But what to do if your favorite dress or skirt is pocketless? … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged add pockets, alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, giveaway, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, tutorial | 6 Comments

Giveaway: Sewing Survey So I Can Give You More of What You Want

Posted on August 18, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

Wow! It’s hard to believe that we’ve been doing this blogging thing together for 6 years now. From my very first tutorial to 5 fun seasons of Refashion Runway to publishing The Refashion Handbook to creating videos that have received … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sewing, Sewing Survey, The Refashion Handbook | 31 Comments

New One Minute Video: 4 Clever Ways to Reuse a Plastic Gum Holder

Posted on August 18, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

The new, plastic, flip-top gum holders help to keep gum from breaking into little tiny pieces and ending up at the bottom of your purse, full of dirt or stuck to all of your loose change. Ewwww, what a mess … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged crafting, DIY, plastic gum holders, recycling, travel boxes, tutorial | 6 Comments

New One Minute Video: How to Stencil a Design on Jeans

Posted on August 11, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

Blue jeans aren’t just for cowboys anymore. Move on over you rugged men, we’ve got some fashion statements to make. We’re distressing them, cropping them, acid washing them and fraying them–anything to make our jeans cool and different. Now you … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, Bleach stencil, clothing, denim, DIY, fashion, jeans, Refashion, tutorial | 9 Comments

Throwback Tuesday: A Mumu Makeover

Posted on August 7, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

A fun summer makeover for you from a few years ago: Seriously, who cares if I get freckles on my legs. Sometimes you just need to go outside, relax and accept what the sun has to offer. I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, dress, fashion, Hawaiian dress, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, tutorial | 14 Comments

New One Minute Video: How to Make a Beach Towel Hoodie for Kids

Posted on August 6, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ah, summertime, and the livin’ is easy–running through the sprinklers, splashing in the pool or jumping in the waves. There’s nothing like staying wet to beat the heat. But when it’s time to dry off, don’t just use any old … Continue reading →

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New One Minute Video: Customize your Beach Towels With Bleach

Posted on August 5, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

Get your beach vibe on with your very own customized beach towel. No need for a bland one when the weather gets warm. Instead, get the towel of your summer dreams by creating your own design with bleach. You can … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, beach towel, Bleach stencil, crafts, DIY, recycling, tutorial | 6 Comments

New One Minute Video: How to Make Small Paper Boxes

Posted on August 1, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

Make a big dramatic statement with little paper boxes. They’re perfect for those times when you need to add a little flair to a small gift for a friend or loved one. They even make great little wedding favor boxes. … Continue reading →