Tag Archives: alterations

Get More Life Out of a Too Small Dress

Posted on March 14, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I admit it. I tend to shy away from refashioning things that are too small. But thanks to Susan, from Second Chances by Susan, that’s not gonna happen anymore. Nope, it’s not gonna happen anymore. She inspired me to try adding … Continue reading →

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Simple Alteration: Big Change for a Denim Coat

Posted on March 1, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Pretty sure I’m not alone in this. Getting things big enough for my hips usually means too big in the waist. What to do? Sometimes too big not only means too wide but it also means too long. I love … Continue reading →

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Another Peplum Refashion Tutorial: This Time a Shirt

Posted on December 28, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I might have a new love. The peplum……..it’s flirty and flattering. What could be better? I started with this knit thrift store dress that I purchased for (you guessed it) fifty cents on half price Wednesday at my local thrift … Continue reading →