Tag Archives: alterations

I Dream of “Genie” and How to Change a Crew Neck T-Shirt into a V-Neck

Posted on September 27, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I saw it, but walked right past the unassuming plain sewing machine case, there on the floor of the thrift store. Just keep walking, I thought, you don’t need another sewing machine. But on my way out, I happen to look down … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, Crew neck to V Neck, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Singer Genie, Thrifting, tutorial | 41 Comments

DIY Costume Week: Glinda the Good Witch

Posted on September 21, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Welcome back to Costume Week! If you tend to be more of a good witch than a bad witch, you can create this classic Glinda costume for Halloween from an outdated formal dress found at a thrift store. Just add … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, crinoline, crown, DIY, fashion, Glinda the Good Witch, Halloween Costumes, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting | 7 Comments

DIY: Cool No-Sew Friday Night Football Shirt!

Posted on September 19, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

There’s nothing like Friday night football in the fall! It’s cool. It’s loud. And the energy is electric. Next to waving pompoms and shouting through a megaphone, wearing a team shirt shows support for your favorite sports team. However, those … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, football shirt, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting | 12 Comments

Save Some $ and Make This Top Selling Anthropologie Swing Top Yourself

Posted on September 17, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I used to throw catalogs away when they would fill my mailbox. To me, they were evil and filled with temptation. If I would succumb to the lure of the beautiful clothes inside and order something, the excitement would usually … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, Anthropologie Swing Shirt, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting | 29 Comments

How to Sew With Lightweight and Sheer Fabrics

Posted on September 12, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s been a week full of glue sticks, paints, safety scissors, crayons, stories and ABC songs. I’m happy to say that my sweet new class and I have made it through our first week of all-day kindergarten and we all still … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, circle shirt, clothing, DIY, fashion, hems, Refashion, seams, Sewing, sheer fabrics, Thrifting, tutorial | 20 Comments

Refashion Runway Season Three: The Winner of the Asymmetrical Challenge and the Overall Winner Announced Today!

Posted on September 5, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Wow! It’s hard for me to believe that Season Three of Refashion Runway is already coming to a close. It’s been a fun season of transformations and I’m going to miss opening the emails of all of these talented women … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook | 14 Comments

Asymmetrical Sew Along

Posted on September 4, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s hard to believe but this is the last sew along of Season Three of Refashion Runway. Thanks so much to everyone who has sewed along with us this season. We’ve loved seeing all of your creations! ************************************************** The always … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, asymmetrical, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sew along, Sewing | 5 Comments

Time to Vote! Refashion Runway: Asymmetrical Challenge

Posted on August 29, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Asymmetrical balance: To me, one of the most interesting principles of design. My eye loves asymmetry. I couldn’t wait so see the asymmetrical masterpieces that these talented women were going to create and I definitely wasn’t disappointed. Now it’s your turn to vote for your … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, asymmetrical, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sewing, Thrifting | 33 Comments

Refashion Runway: The Winner of the Boho Chic Challenge

Posted on August 29, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Like I said yesterday, the Boho Chic challenge has received the most votes, inspired the most sew-alongs and created the most controversy. It’s always my intent to leave the challenges open ended to inspire as much creativity as possible. It’s up … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, upcycling | 13 Comments

Boho Chic Sew Along

Posted on August 28, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

SHEESH-Ka-Bob! So far, this has been a big week in the Boho Chic department at The Renegade Seamstress. Who knew that this challenge would generate more votes than any other challenge, inspire a myriad of sew alongs, and create so much controversy. … Continue reading →