Category Archives: Sewing

DIY 1950s Shirt Dress Refashion Tutorial

Posted on July 1, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Styles from the 50s. Super cute! But are they for me? There’s only one inexpensive way to find out…… Refashion an old fifty cent thrift store dress, of course.   You might also like:

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DIY Ruched Maternity Shirt Tutorial

Posted on June 30, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

No, I’m not pregnant! Remember that big secret I had to keep awhile back. It’s Katie! And I promised I’d make some ruched maternity shirts for her. Here we go: I started with thrift store shirts of the same color. … Continue reading →

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OK, so about that pink belt……

Posted on June 29, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

For some reason I’m feeling compelled to either apologize or explain about that pink belt. Some readers loved it, others hated it, and others very graciously eluded to the fact that it wasn’t their favorite. Perhaps it’s the fact I … Continue reading →

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DIY T Shirt Dress

Posted on June 24, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

A Summer of No Pants. I love this idea. Not sure I could pull it off  but, I’d like to honor this movement with a refashioned t- shirt dress. I started with this thrift store shirt which I had already … Continue reading →

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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 Totebag

Posted on June 3, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

A few years ago, before blogging, I downloaded a tote bag pattern. For awhile I had that pattern memorized. My sewing machine was smoking as I made bags for practically everyone I knew. Today, I made yet another bag. Perhaps … 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 →

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Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday

Posted on May 10, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

 My beautiful mom! Each time I look in the mirror, your eyes smile back at me. Each time I sew, your hands guide me along. Each time I fall, your arms lift me up. Each time I pray, your voice … Continue reading →

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