Author Archives: The Renegade Seamstress

About The Renegade Seamstress

I'm a busy wife, mom, grandma, and teacher who loves to create. I've joined the refashion scene and I 'd like to share and connect with all those talented and creative people out there doing similar things.

Throwback Sunday: DIY Summer Maxi Skirt Redesign Tutorial

Posted on June 3, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

Another early post worth pulling from the archives. Thank you Cooper for being such a good sport and taking so many pictures of your mom back then. 🙂 I’ve been seeing summer maxi dresses and skirts everywhere! And I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, Maxi skirt, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 16 Comments

Throwback Saturday: Dress Redesign (Mad Men Inspired)

Posted on June 2, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

OK, so maybe I HAVE been watching too much Mad Men this summer. BUT THOSE DRESSES!!!! I just can’t get enough! I want one……. So….. I found this little number at the thrift store the other day and made it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1960's dress, alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, Mad Men Inspired, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, tutorial | 21 Comments

Throwback Saturday: Shirt Redesign

Posted on May 26, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

“Life is trying things to see if they work.” -Ray Bradbury This shirt and post are the perfect examples of Ray Bradbury’s quote. When I started out redesigning this huge shirt, I wasn’t really sure where I was going with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, polka dots, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, shirt redesign, tutorial, upcycling | 33 Comments

Throwback Saturday: How to Mend Your Jeans

Posted on May 19, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

One of my earlier posts from exactly 5 years ago today… I still remember crackin’ myself up while writing this… Today I feel like Bill Murray’s character, Bob, in the movie, “What About Bob”, one of my all time favorites. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, denim, DIY, jeans, Learn to Sew, mending, Sewing, tutorial | 12 Comments

How to Make a Lace-Up Sweatshirt

Posted on May 13, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

If you’ve been thinking about adding a little athleisure wear to your wardrobe but don’t want to spend lots of money, here’s a quick change you can make to your beloved sweatshirt so you can be stylish and comfy at … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, eyelets, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, sweatshirt, Thrifting, tutorial | 14 Comments

DIY: Seatbelt Pillow for Your Epic Summer Road Trips: New One Minute Video

Posted on May 6, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

Road Trip! Some of my earliest memories include legendary family road trips to the Black Hills, Missouri, and the Boundary Waters. From four kids sleeping side by side in the back of the station wagon to the red metal Coleman … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged crafts, DIY, fleece, road trip, seatbelt pillow, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, tutorial | 4 Comments

Still Time to Get in on the $10 Refashion Handbook Mother’s Day Sale

Posted on May 4, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

My most humble apologies! I just realized that when you clicked on the sale for The Refashion Handbook, it was saying sold out. There are plenty of books and plenty of time to order before Mother’s Day if you’d like. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, upcycling | 5 Comments

15 Handmade Gift Ideas For Mother’s Day That She Will Love

Posted on May 4, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

The delight of creating and choosing joy no matter what. My mom in a nutshell. It is in her honor that I bring these projects ideas to you today, hoping that her legacy will live on through me and through … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged aprons, crafting, crafts, DIY, fabric bowl covers, gifts, hot pads, Mother's Day, pillows, Sewing, Soup Bowl Hot Pads, tutorial, upcycling | 10 Comments

DIY: How to Sew a Garden Kneeling Pad

Posted on April 22, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

Who doesn’t look forward to spring? The air is warm, the sun is shining and the flowers are starting to bloom–it’s exactly what we all need after a long, cold winter. However, sometimes kneeling on the hard ground can put … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged crafts, DIY, garden kneeling pad, gardening gifts, gifts, Mother's Day idea, Sewing, tutorial | 4 Comments

Make a Zesty Citrus Pin Cushion For Your Main Squeeze

Posted on April 21, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

You could just store your pins in the plain plastic container they come in, but why not give one of your hardest working sewing tools the presentation they deserve with a bright, handmade pin cushion? My good friend Jakki inspired … Continue reading →