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.

Secret Ways to Make Your Sewing Blog a Success

Posted on May 17, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

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 of the wonderful places it would take me, I never imagined the opportunities that would come my … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, clothing, crafting, DIY, live web seminar, Refashion, Sewing, tutorial | 15 Comments

The Beauty of Bias Tape Part 2: Freshen Up an Old Towel

Posted on May 10, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I keep things for a long time. I drive my cars until they have well over 200,000 miles on them and my kids tease me because I’ve held onto my basic flip cell phone for so long. It’s just hard for me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, giveaway, homemade bias tape, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 61 Comments

The Beauty of Bias Tape Part One: Make Your Own

Posted on May 3, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

For those of you who love to sew as much as I do, I see homemade bias tape in your future. Sure, you can go to the store and buy some plain trim, but why not make your own. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bias tape, crafts, DIY, homemade bias tape, Sewing, trim, upcycling | 80 Comments

Let’s Get Pickled Again!

Posted on April 30, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m not much of a gardener, but boy, do I love to can! It’s asparagus season here in Eastern Oregon and you know what THAT means! Pickled asparagus! I thought you just might like to go along for the ride. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged canning, cooking, food, hors devours, pickled asparagus, pickled asparagus tutorial | 37 Comments

Plenty of Pleats Skirt: A Refashion Tutorial

Posted on April 26, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Blue is one of my favorite colors and when Pantone announced the color for Spring 2014 was Dazzling Blue, I was thrilled. Designers used this color in their spring collections on the runways of New York, London, Milan and Paris. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 39 Comments

Ten Minute T-Shirt Shrug

Posted on April 19, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ah, the pleasant air of spring…..makes me want to wear my summer dresses. But since it’s not quite warm enough for some of them, I transformed an old t-shirt to make a quick shrug that will ward off the chill … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, t-shirt shrug, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 30 Comments

DIY: Two Upcycled Belt Bracelets

Posted on April 13, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

For so long our house was overrun by men. Katie and I were outnumbered for years. Even the dogs were boys. That is, until six years ago when Heather joined our family. Then not too long after that, Brooke came along. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged accessories, bracelet, DIY, fashion, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycling | 15 Comments

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

Posted on April 12, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

When was the last time you did something for the first time? This question has been floating around lately and it speaks so loudly to me. As you know, the past year has been filled with firsts for me, many of them exciting but … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged BurdaStyle Web Seminar, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 32 Comments

DIY: Upcycled Infinity Scarf (Bonus Feature: How to Crop a Circle in Photoshop)

Posted on April 6, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

They say, you learn something new everyday. So, today I figured out, all by my lonesome, how to crop a circle in photoshop. I know, I know, I can almost hear you saying, “Beth, that is so easy!” But everything I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, infinity scarf, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial | 16 Comments

Today is the Day!

Posted on March 31, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Today is the big day! At 8:00 am Pacific Time, I get to present my very first BurdaStyle web seminar. Refashion: Inspiration and Projects to Revamp and Recycle Your Wardrobe for Less There is still time to sign up if you’d … Continue reading →