Category Archives: Refashion

The DIY Sweater Mitten Making Mansion and Tutorial: A Blast From the Past: 2012

Posted on January 24, 2021 by The Renegade Seamstress

All of the attention and fun that has been coming out of Bernie Sanders Sweater Mittens has inspired me to look back at a fun sweater mitten making class I taught in 2012 and some pictures of the finished mittens … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, Giveaway, Refashion, Refashioning, Thrifting, Tutorial, upcycling | Tagged beautiful home, boot socks, door prizes, mitten making, mittens, recycling, Refashion, smittens, sweater mittens, sweater refashion, upcycling | 9 Comments

Make Stockings From Old Sweaters: New One Minute Video

Posted on December 17, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

The sparkly lights are up, the fragrant tree is decorated, and the fancy cookies are baked —now it’s time to adorn your mantel. Why not dazzle Santa this year and hang up a delightful stocking you made yourself? Who knows, … Continue reading →

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DIY: Denim Dress Refashion Tutorial

Posted on August 7, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Who doesn’t love a good denim dress? Well not this one. Eddie, Eddie, Eddie! What were you thinking? No wonder someone dropped it off at the thrift store. They probably laid it on the doorstep, rang the doorbell and ran. … Continue reading →

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My Friend Valerie and her Vintage Dress Refashion

Posted on August 6, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Lucky me!!! I’ve always been so fortunate to have assistants who also become my friends. Valerie is no exception! She joined our team last January and I’m thrilled to have her with us. Valerie calls herself Seamstress Interruptus. So appropriate … Continue reading →

Posted in Refashion, Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, tutorials, upcycled clothes, upcycling, vintage clothing | 27 Comments

DIY: Back to School Refashion

Posted on August 5, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Well, it’s that time of year again. Everywhere I go, I’m asked if I’m ready to go back to school. This year, I can almost say yes. As far as my clothes go anyway. I just might have to declare … Continue reading →

Posted in Refashion, Uncategorized | Tagged back to school, DIY, education, fashion, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 21 Comments

DIY Pencil Skirt Refashion

Posted on August 1, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I have a thing for blue and white. My eye is immediately drawn to that combination and into the thrift store basket it goes, no matter what. This skirt was no exception. However, it was so unflattering on me and … Continue reading →

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DIY: Refashion a Man’s Shirt into a Beach Dress

Posted on July 24, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

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 →

Posted in Crafting, DIY, fabric, Reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, Upcycled clothes, upcycling | Tagged nautical, Refashion | 46 Comments

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 →

Posted in Crafting, DIY, Reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, Upcycled clothes, upcycling | Tagged bleach pen drawing, Refashion, yellow and white t shirt | 89 Comments

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 →