Category Archives: Crafting

Pin-spiration

Posted on February 11, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

This outfit I saw on Pinterest made my mouth water. (No it wasn’t the ice cream cone.) I just knew I could make something similar if I tried. Found this big blue shirt at the thrift store and just started … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, DIY, Refashion, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, upcycling | Tagged Pinterest, Refashion, shirring, sweater refashion, thrift store, turquoise necklace | 27 Comments

Mitten Madness

Posted on February 8, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

And the mitten mania continues! I’m so impressed with the new mittens everyone has been making after the mitten class. Here is a link to the mitten tutorial if you’d like to make some, too. Julie: Valerie: Jakki: Beth: Julie: … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, DIY, Refashioning, Thrifting, upcycling | Tagged mitten making, mittens, recycling, sweater refashion | 3 Comments

The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree…

Posted on February 8, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Brown eyes, straight hair, AND the re-purposing gene?!!?? I guess it’s true, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. My daughter Katie created an upcycled memo board from an old lonely shutter she found at the thrift store. … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, DIY, Thrifting, Uncategorized, upcycling | Tagged memo board, rustic chic, shutter, thrift store, Thrifting | 3 Comments

Sweater Mitten Tutorial

Posted on February 5, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Before we start the mitten tutorial, I want to share my favorite story from the mitten class. Marie was using a sweater that belonged to her grandmother. She was making mittens for all 5 of her sisters from the sweater, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, DIY, Refashion, Refashioning, Thrifting, Tutorial, upcycling | Tagged hat, memory keepsake, mitten tutorial, mittens, recycling, Refashion, sweater hat, sweater refashion | 69 Comments

Refashioned sweater and skirt

Posted on February 4, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I refashioned a thrifted turtleneck and too big skirt to this: I used buttons from the old green coat and made lining from a thrifted shirt. I kinda like the new look. What do you think?

Posted in Crafting, Refashion, Refashioning, Thrifting, upcycling | Tagged recycling, Refashion, refashioning, Sewing, skirt, skirt refashion, sweater refashion, Thrifting, upcycling | 21 Comments

The Mitten Mansion

Posted on February 4, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Welcome to the Mitten Mansion! Thank you so much, Mari, for graciously opening your beautiful home to all of us on Tuesday. And a big thanks to everyone who came to make mittens and those who shared their expertise. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, Giveaway, Refashion, Refashioning, Thrifting, Tutorial, upcycling | Tagged beautiful home, boot socks, door prizes, mitten making, mittens, recycling, Refashion, sweater refashion | 12 Comments

I’m so excited!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’ve been featured on Green Issues by Agy! Click here to read the article, then check out the rest of her green ideas.

Posted in Crafting, Refashioning, Thrifting, Tutorial, upcycling | Tagged hat, leather bags, recycling, sweater hats, sweater refashion, thrift store | 8 Comments

Almost ready……

Posted on January 29, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

My next victim….. I’ve chosen this sweater to demonstrate how to make mittens from an old sweater. The class is on Tuesday and I’m almost ready. Sweater collection to share at the class. I can’t wait to see all the … Continue reading →