Category Archives: Refashion

Sweater Mitten Tutorial

Posted on February 5, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Before we start the mitten tutorial, I want to share my favorite story from the mitten class. Marie was using a sweater that belonged to her grandmother. She was making mittens for all 5 of her sisters from the sweater, so … Continue reading →

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Refashioned sweater and skirt

Posted on February 4, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I refashioned a thrifted turtleneck and too big skirt to this: I used buttons from the old green coat and made lining from a thrifted shirt. I kinda like the new look. What do you think?

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The Mitten Mansion

Posted on February 4, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Welcome to the Mitten Mansion! Thank you so much, Mari, for graciously opening your beautiful home to all of us on Tuesday. And a big thanks to everyone who came to make mittens and those who shared their expertise. I … Continue reading →

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Almost ready……

Posted on January 29, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

My next victim….. I’ve chosen this sweater to demonstrate how to make mittens from an old sweater. The class is on Tuesday and I’m almost ready. Sweater collection to share at the class. I can’t wait to see all the … Continue reading →

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Frumpaliciousness to Deliciousness

Posted on January 14, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Frumpaliciousness to Deliciousness OK so here’s my attempt at refashioning a thrift store skirt to a dress. Loved the colors and the pattern but the style was so unflattering to my short pear shaped self. I just … Continue reading →

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Old 80s leather jacket to twenty twelve bag

Posted on January 8, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’ve never made a leather bag before but, when I saw this jacket at the Salvation Army for four bucks, I knew I had to give it a try. I looked at this project as an experiment. I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Meet Shey, my first Refashion Icon of the Month

Posted on January 7, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Talk about talented and creative! Meet Shey, from Modesty is Pretty This stylish kindergarten teacher from Texas really knows how to rock the refashion world. Visit her blog to see some amazing transformations and read on to be inspired. 1. In … Continue reading →

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A thrift store outfit to wear to another thrift store

Posted on December 30, 2011 by The Renegade Seamstress

Heading to the Tri Cities today with Cooper and Katie. Thought I’d share my thrifted new outfit. No refashioning done today, just mega bargains. On Wednesdays, at my favorite thrift store, all clothes are 50 cents each. Usually, I’m looking … Continue reading →