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.

DIY: Painted Starfish Scarf

Posted on June 22, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

The North Shore of Lake Superior is one of Minnesota’s most spectacular landscapes, especially when paired with three of the state’s most beautiful women ever, a first massage, hikes, lots of laughter, colorful food, and heart to heart talks late into the night. Spending time … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, Grand Marais, Minnesota, Painted Starfish Scarf, Refashion, Sewing, The Angry Trout Cafe, upcycling | 23 Comments

DIY: Easy Cropped Denim Jacket

Posted on June 14, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Time froze for me the other day while at my beautiful niece Melanie’s house in St. Paul. The kids playing hockey in the driveway, listening to the Belmont Stakes on the tv in the garage, cold Leinenkugel in my hand and it suddenly occurs to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, Cropped Denim Jacket, DIY, Minnesota, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 53 Comments

Get Rodeo Ready with this DIY Western Inspired Upcycled Belt Bracelet

Posted on June 7, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Every June, my sleepy little community comes alive when the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show comes to town. 4-H and FFA kids finally get to show their animals after walking them around town for months, the carnival arrives, the parade winds down Main Street … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged accessories, DIY, fashion, leather, leather bracelet, recycling, Refashion, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 10 Comments

I’ve got a secret to tell you……

Posted on June 4, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Today I’ve been having fun putting the finishing touches onto tomorrow’s live web seminar for BurdaStyle. Blogging has been such a healthy part of my life for the last few years. When I started my little sewing blog, I never dreamed … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, crafting, DIY, seminar, Sewing, successful blogging, tutorial | 22 Comments

Coming Soon……..

Posted on May 31, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I just said the big “Y” word. Not Yakima, yellow or yacht. And certainly not Wyoming, silly. I said, YES! Yes to a new studio space. Yes to a new beginning. Yes to yet another adventure. Isn’t this window cool! … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, Sewing, sewing studio, tutorials | 82 Comments

The Beauty of Bias Tape Part 5: Recover an Old Pillow with Handmade Corded Piping

Posted on May 31, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Oh my gosh, I am such a sewing geek. Seriously? Five posts on bias tape? But it’s so much fun and now that I’m pretty sure you’re addicted too, let’s bring our bias tape to a whole new level today and make our own custom… … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, giveaway, handmade bias tape, handmade corded piping, pillows, Sewing, tutorial | 24 Comments

Be on the back cover of my new book

Posted on May 26, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

A big thank you to everyone who already submitted a testimonial to be considered by my publisher for the back cover of my book. They would like me to send them the quotes to them tomorrow, so if you were thinking of writing … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Bias Tape Part 4: Summer Flip Flops

Posted on May 24, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Here’s an idea for the next time you blow out your flip flop in Margaritaville. Don’t throw it away. Instead, fix it up with some of that cute bias tape you’ve been making and look for your lost shaker of salt in style. Click … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, fashion, flip flops, giveaway, handmade bias tape, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 32 Comments

Be in My New Book

Posted on May 21, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Have you always wanted to see your name in print? Would you like to have your comment on the back cover of my new book that will be coming out in September? All you have to do is write a few … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Bias Tape Part 3: Summer Shorts and Some Winners

Posted on May 20, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Well, he-llooooooo…………summer! So nice to have you back. Here in Eastern Oregon the grass is green, the lilacs are blooming and the sun has been shining. Time to break out the shorts and get ready for those glorious warm summer days. Head … Continue reading →