Category Archives: Photography

Eastern Oregon Livestock Show 2012

Posted on June 10, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Americana at it’s finest! Right here in my little town. The Eastern Oregon Livestock Show. Complete with a parade, cowboy dance, carnival, rodeo, horse races, 4H & FFA livestock show and auction. Volunteers work year round to make this event … Continue reading →

Posted in boys, farm life, life, Photography, pigs, rodeo, stockshow | Tagged , , , , , , | 18 Comments

DIY Summer Totebag

Posted on June 3, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

A few years ago, before blogging, I downloaded a tote bag pattern. For awhile I had that pattern memorized. My sewing machine was smoking as I made bags for practically everyone I knew. Today, I made yet another bag. Perhaps … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, DIY, fabric, gifts, Photography, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial | Tagged , , , | 69 Comments

Making New Memories

Posted on May 28, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress
Posted in boys, family, fishing, friends, life, Photography | Tagged , , , , | 35 Comments

DIY Summer Maxi Skirt Refashion Tutorial

Posted on May 25, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

 I’ve been seeing summer maxi dresses and skirts everywhere! And I had just the thrift store dress to refashion into one. It was so unflattering in every way except I loved the color and the print.   So I got … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, DIY, fabric, Photography, Reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, Upcycled clothes, upcycling | Tagged , | 144 Comments

The Crack of Dawn

Posted on May 19, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I wake up early. I mean REALLY early…….. 4:45 am each day, even on weekends. I have the perfect house for an early riser such as myself. The entire east side is covered with huge windows giving me a panoramic … Continue reading →

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DIY Simple Skirt Refashion

Posted on May 11, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Paper bag waist skirts. Super cute! Super easy! I started with this dress from the last bag sale at my local thrift store. When you divide all the things I stuffed into the bag for two dollars, this dress most … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, fabric, Photography, Reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, Upcycled clothes, upcycling | Tagged , , , | 64 Comments

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 , | 115 Comments

Let’s Get Pickled!

Posted on April 28, 2012 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 Canning, Cooking, DIY, family, food, gifts, Photography, Pickling, recycling | Tagged , , , , | 107 Comments