Category Archives: recycling

DIY Nautical Shirt with Fabric Paint

Posted on June 16, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

So what does a DIY girl such as myself do when they are feeling nautical? Refashion of course! Start with a thrift store t shirt. First, alter your shirt to fit if need be. (You can find a resizing … Continue reading →

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DIY Bleach Pen T Shirt Design

Posted on June 14, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I seem to have an endless supply of thrift store t shirts hanging around just begging for a refashion. So today I tried a new technique. Bleach pen drawing. And it worked!!! If your t shirt is too large, first … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 fashion, Refashion, skirt, skirt refashion | 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 Refashion, trouser refashion | 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 →