Category Archives: Refashioning

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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I’m so excited!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’ve been featured on Green Issues by Agy! Click here to read the article, then check out the rest of her green ideas.

Posted in Crafting, Refashioning, Thrifting, Tutorial, upcycling | Tagged hat, leather bags, recycling, sweater hats, sweater refashion, thrift store | 8 Comments

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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Hats Can Be Fun!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I love my friends! Always willing to have fun no matter what! Anthony Lakes Ski Resort is the perfect place for upcycled hats!

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And we have a winner!!!!

Posted on January 22, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Thank you summers_haven82@yahoo.com You were my 50th follower. . You’ve won the fabric bag!

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Another Giveaway!

Posted on January 21, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Be the 50th follower of my blog and win this bag.

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You are invited

Posted on January 17, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Smitten with Mittens Join us at Mari’s house 1502 First Street Tuesday, January 31 from 4-6pm Learn how to make a pair of mittens from an old sweater. Bring your own sweater or we will have one for you. Wine … 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 →