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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 →

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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 →

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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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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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Craft room makeover

Posted on March 29, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

  Cleaning my craft room today. Stay tuned……

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“That’s the beauty of bein’ me”

Posted on March 3, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

My children tease me mercilessly. According to them, I can be forgetful, a tad bit obsessive, a little fickle at times, and I live in my own little world. But, “That’s the beauty of bein’ me,” I tell them. Every … Continue reading →

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A big day!!!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Well, it’s not EXACTLY like winning the lottery, getting my doctorate, becoming a grandma, or having start up stocks in Facebook. But at this point, to me, it’s almost as big. Thanks to all of you, after 2 months of … Continue reading →

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Party on!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

They say you’re never too old to learn something new. Learning this whole refashion and blogging thing has been ridiculously exhilarating for me! I just recently discovered link parties and joined a few of them today. Check them out, I know … Continue reading →

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Trying to “Think Spring”!

Posted on February 19, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

This is one of my favorite refashions so far. I used a thrift store tee shirt and an old long wrap around skirt to make this dress. I’m sorry there aren’t any “before” pictures. But I do think my son, Cooper, … Continue reading →

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Launch Party Winners

Posted on February 19, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Thank you so much for helping to make the etsy shop launch party such a success!!! Here are the hourly winners: 5 am- Craft Me Some of That 6 am- Rock Bottom T Shirts 7 am- Pearls of Serendipity 8 … Continue reading →

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