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Author Archives: The Renegade Seamstress
Felted wool clutch purse
Today’s tutorial has a simple beauty. A refashion, using natural fibers and vintage buttons. Start by washing a 100% wool sweater in hot water and drying it in a hot dryer to cause the fibers to become tight so they … Continue reading
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Tagged crafting, crafts, DIY, embroidery, felting, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling
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Ten Ways to Refashion a Sweater
So many sweaters, so little time. Click on the picture to see the “how to”. Have fun! If you try any of these, I’d love to see your projects. Email a before and after picture to me at bhunting@eoni.com and … Continue reading
Super Easy Girl’s Sweater Dress Refashion
Look out fashion world! Here comes Brooke! This old thrifted woman’s sweater practically jumped from the stash pile into my arms, begging to become a sweater dress for Brooke. First, choose a shirt that fits your model to use as … Continue reading
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Tagged children, crafts, DIY, girls, Refashion, Sewing, sweater dress, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling
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Fingerless mittens from an old felted sweater
It’s that time of year again. Football games, woodsmoke, falling leaves, and chilly days. Perfect weather for some fingerless mittens. Lucky for me, someone donated this wool sweater to the thrift store because they washed it and thought it was … Continue reading
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Tagged crafts, DIY, embroidery, mittens, recycle, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycle
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Quick and Easy Gypsy Costume
Mrs. Battington, Mrs. Huntingstone, Pete the Cat, and Mrs. Wishy Washy. To name just a few of the Halloween costumes that Mrs. Huntington has worn over the years. I instantly knew I’d be a gypsy when I saw this skirt … Continue reading
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Tagged costumes, Gypsy, Halloween, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycling
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Five Minute T Shirt Shrug Tutorial
So I admit… I did NOT spend the WHOLE time holding the baby last week. Steve told me I HAD to let Katie and Adam hold him once in awhile. WHATEVER……. So, since I was forced to give the new … Continue reading
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Tagged crafts, DIY, family, fashion, photography, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycling
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I’m totally in love!
He’s here….he’s finally here! “May you touch fireflies and stars, dance with fairies, and talk to the man in the moon. May you grow up with love and gracious hearts and people who care. Welcome to the world, little one. … Continue reading
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Tagged babies, car seat cover, crafting, DIY, family, poetry, Refashion, Sewing
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October’s Party and an Easy Sweater Refashion
“October gave a party;The leaves by hundreds came – The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The Sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand, Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind the band.” Author: ~George Cooper, … Continue reading
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Tagged DIY, poetry, reconstructed clothing, recycle, Refashion, Sewing, upcycle
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DIY: Art Nouveau Inspired T Shirt Refashion Tutorial
Ahhhhh, the designs of the Art Nouveau period. Lovely! Needless to say, as soon as I saw this Art Nouveau-ish thrift store fabric, I threw it into my basket and it inspired one of my favorite t-shirt refashions ever. This … Continue reading
A Beautiful Hand Beaded Bracelet from Being Zhenya
I WON! I WON! Thank you so much Evgenia! I love my new bracelet! Evgenia is my beautiful blogging friend who is originally from Russia, but now lives in my former hometown of Minneapolis. She loves thrift stores, fashion, DIY, … Continue reading
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Tagged DIY, Jewelry, recycle, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycle
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