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Author Archives: The Renegade Seamstress
How to Twist Rope to Make a Rope Bag: One of My Favorite Projects of All Time
Get ready for one of my favorite projects of all time! I absolutely LOVE how this bag turned out and it was super fun and easy to make. If you’re looking for a great gift to make for someone or if … Continue reading
How to Make the Waist Bigger on Jeans: Film Debut
You might not know it, but Tuesday night was a big night in the film world. Because, look out everyone, The Renegade Seamstress is taking the movie industry by storm. 🙂 Can you believe it? eHow asked me to make a few of my … Continue reading
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Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, jeans repair, mending, reconstructed clothing, Sewing, tutorial
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How to Make a Vintage Dr. Zhivago (Faux) Fur Hat, Plus Removable Fur Cuffs and Collar
OK, so I just couldn’t help myself. Rylee made this DIY fur hat look so amazing. And she did look like she should’ve been on the cover of Vogue, so I made a magazine cover for her. 🙂 And. It. Was. … Continue reading
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Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, Dr. Zhivago Fur Hat, fashion, faux fur, faux fur collar, faux fur cuffs, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, tutorial
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New From Annie’s Publishing: My Refashioned Sweaters On-Line Class and a Giveaway
I’m super excited to announce the release of my new on-line and video class for Annie’s Publishing. And, it’s just in time for the holiday gift giving and present making season! I had so much fun getting this class ready for you when … Continue reading
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Tagged alterations, Annie's Publishing, crafts, DIY, giveaway, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting
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How to Make an Anthropologie-Inspired Laundry Hamper
WARNING: Corny joke ahead! A young couple moved into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging her laundry outside. “That laundry is not very clean,” she says. “She doesn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged crafts, DIY, fabric laundry hamper, reconstructed clothing, Sewing, tutorial
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9 Halloween Costume Tutorials (Even if You Don’t Sew)
Halloween is just around the corner which can be a scary, scary time of year if you don’t sew. But have no fear, The Renegade Seamstress is here!! 🙂 If you need a costume or two, and sewing isn’t your forte, just … Continue reading
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Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, Halloween Costumes, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling
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How to Make a Rope Rug With Fabric Scraps
I don’t know, call me weird, but Jeff Bridges cracks me up as “The Dude” in the Coen Brothers cult classic movie, “The Big Lebowski”. He’s just a laid back, pot smoking bowler, who gets caught up with some mobsters, when … Continue reading
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Tagged crafts, DIY, fabric rug, recycling, Refashion, rope rug, Sewing, tutorial
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The Winner of the Insulated Lunch Bag and Snack Bag
There are some weekends that you need to stop working and just hook onto the boat and head to the river with your ruggedly handsome husband. Well, that just what we did last Saturday and we had a blast! Needless to say, … Continue reading
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Tagged DIY, giveaway, Insulated Lunch Bag, Refashion, reusable snack bags, Sewing, tutorial
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How to Make Your Own Insulated Lunch Bag and a Giveaway
Ah, the humble lunch bag… and when you pair that with some of Dana Willard’s fabric from her Boardwalk collection, I think you have a winner! To learn how to make the insulated lunch bag, click here. To learn how to … Continue reading
Refashion Runway: Sew Along Winner
Well, the votes are in and the Sew Along winner is…. Molly from Molly Made It who sewed along with every challenge this season. Molly will get a prize package from a unique new card company, Send Out Cards Thanks so much for … Continue reading
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Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sewing
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