Category Archives: fabric

DIY Create Skinny Trousers from Wide Legs Tutorial

Posted on May 5, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Stacy and Clinton told me NOT to do this. But I did it anyway. And I like it! Stacy and Clinton have been telling me all these years with my wide hips that this narrow cut will make me look … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, fabric, Photography, Reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, Upcycled clothes, upcycling | Tagged Refashion, trouser refashion | 115 Comments

A Giveaway to thank you for your encouragement!

Posted on April 4, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Good morning everyone! I am feeling especially grateful this morning for all the support and encouragement you’ve bestowed upon me over the past three months and I want to thank you for signing up to go on this adventure with … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, DIY, fabric, Giveaway, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, upcycling | Tagged DIY fabric flowers, fabric flowers | 58 Comments

DIY Fabric Basket

Posted on March 31, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Everyone needs a new basket this time of year. Don’cha think? This is my version of a NO SEW woven basket. I know it’s hard to believe but some people out there think they can’t sew. I won’t mention any … Continue reading →

Posted in baby, Crafting, DIY, Easter, fabric, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, upcycling | Tagged fabric basket | 31 Comments

DIY Shirt Refashion

Posted on March 30, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Let’s start with this thrift store, button down, men’s shirt that I’m going to wear backwards. Yep, that’s right, I said backwards. Use this strip for the waistband With right sides together, pin and sew sleeve back into sleeve casing … Continue reading →