Author Archives: The Renegade Seamstress

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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.

Spring Sweater Refashion

Posted on March 4, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Get Out of Jail Free Sweater! YUCK! All I need is a ball and chain to complete the ensemble. Let’s see what we can do to make this better. First, cut off the huge sleeves. Save them for later. Next, … Continue reading →

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“That’s the beauty of bein’ me”

Posted on March 3, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

My children tease me mercilessly. According to them, I can be forgetful, a tad bit obsessive, a little fickle at times, and I live in my own little world. But, “That’s the beauty of bein’ me,” I tell them. Every … Continue reading →

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A big day!!!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Well, it’s not EXACTLY like winning the lottery, getting my doctorate, becoming a grandma, or having start up stocks in Facebook. But at this point, to me, it’s almost as big. Thanks to all of you, after 2 months of … Continue reading →

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Drafting your own patterns

Posted on February 27, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Make a perfectly fitting pattern using only your hip and bust measurements? Could this be true? In my quest to create clothes that fit, I’ve become intrigued by a pattern making system that claims to be: “Astonishingly simple, you need only two … Continue reading →

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Awards, chips, vintage campers, AND oil field trash?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ok, now how lucky am I? Two blogging awards in one week! I’ve received the Versatile Blogger Award. Thanks to Kelly from Re Stitch Me ! I highly recommend you check out Kelly’s blog. She has the re-purposing bug, too, and … Continue reading →

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Nothing says “Spring” like stripes!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Nothing says spring like stripes. This XL thrift store striped shirt was just begging me for a refashion. I was inspired by Little Miss Momma  and my wonderful new assistant, Valerie, to make this spring shirt and necklace.   So … Continue reading →

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Party on!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

They say you’re never too old to learn something new. Learning this whole refashion and blogging thing has been ridiculously exhilarating for me! I just recently discovered link parties and joined a few of them today. Check them out, I know … Continue reading →

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The Sunshine Award

Posted on February 20, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

One of the many reasons I started this blog was to connect with all those creative and talented people who have inspired me along the way. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know people around the world who share … Continue reading →

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Trying to “Think Spring”!

Posted on February 19, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

This is one of my favorite refashions so far. I used a thrift store tee shirt and an old long wrap around skirt to make this dress. I’m sorry there aren’t any “before” pictures. But I do think my son, Cooper, … Continue reading →

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Launch Party Winners

Posted on February 19, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Thank you so much for helping to make the etsy shop launch party such a success!!! Here are the hourly winners: 5 am- Craft Me Some of That 6 am- Rock Bottom T Shirts 7 am- Pearls of Serendipity 8 … Continue reading →

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