Category Archives: Refashion

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 →

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I’d love to be in your sidebar!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I finally did IT! I figured IT out! IT took me forever! But now that I’ve done IT, I’d love IT to be in your side bar! Check out my new button! I even figured out how to add a … Continue reading →

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DIY Pleated Summer T Shirt Refashion

Posted on April 22, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

SCORE! I found the perfect color blue t shirt to refashion at my thrift store the other day. Only one problem……… The bright yellow logo on the front. Not to worry though, I’ll just cover it up! This is what … Continue reading →

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DIY Ruffled T Shirt Cardigan Tutorial

Posted on April 15, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

What should we do to liven up this plain old gray t shirt? Perhaps some more ruffles would do the trick. What do you think?   You might also like:

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A DIY Spring T Shirt Refashion

Posted on April 7, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

As the youngest of four children, I’m used to hand-me-downs. Since I’ve started refashioning, hand-me-downs have now become a treat! Not only do the thrift stores supply my new habit, but my friends have been joining in and donating to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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A Big Secret!

Posted on March 17, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m horrible at keeping secrets. But not this time! And this was THE hardest secret to keep, my tongue hurts from biting it so often. I did have to sneak in a few hints. There’s one in the Wine Tasting at … Continue reading →

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Another Pinspiration

Posted on March 17, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Is there hope for this? I say YES! First take out the shoulder pads. Then cut off the sleeves. Next, cut off the extra around the arm holes. Pin the sides to fit. Sew new side seams. Trim seams. Cut … Continue reading →

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Wine Tasting at Grocery Outlet?

Posted on March 11, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

When living in a small rural town, a person just might assume that there was nothing to do on a Friday night. But NO! That is so NOT true! How ’bout a Wine Tasting at the local discount food store, … Continue reading →

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Hem those jeans in 15 minutes or less

Posted on March 6, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

If you’ve ever hemmed your jeans with a stapler (and you know who you are 🙂 ) then this tutorial is for you! I couldn’t resist these Vigoss jeans from Maurices the other day. I know, I UNOFFICIALLY declared no … Continue reading →

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