Tag Archives: clothing

Learn to Sew: Basic Sewing Machine Stitches

Posted on January 9, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s here! Episode 2 of the Learn to Sew Series. It’s free and you can access it anytime you like. So, pick out a scrap piece of fabric, turn on your machine and crank up those tunes, because THIS is … Continue reading →

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10 Most Popular Posts of 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

“Remember, Cooper, something wonderful is going to happen today!” Even though Cooper sometimes sighs and raises his eyebrows when I say this, I can tell by the way the corners of his mouth go up a bit and by the little … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, Learn to Sew, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, tutorial | 25 Comments

Learn to Sew: A New Series

Posted on December 26, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

So, you’ve watched Project Runway for years now. You marvel at the haute couture creations of the young seamstress in the series, The Time in Between by María Dueñas. You run your hands over beautiful textiles as you wander through fabric shops imagining … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, giveaway, Learn to Sew, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, tutorial | 24 Comments

“The Next Black” and Give an Old Coat a New Look: An Easy Wool Coat Refashion

Posted on December 13, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I love a good documentary. And when it explores the future of fashion and gives me some new vocabulary words to throw around in certain circles, EVEN BETTER! The Next Black is a compelling film that explores the way innovative designers … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, The New Black, The Refashion Handbook | 19 Comments

DIY: Removable Faux Fur Cuffs

Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ooh La La! Shopping never looked so good! My beautiful friend Linda is looking mighty fine in these, easy to make, removable faux fur cuffs. No need to make separate cuffs for all of your coats and jackets. Just make … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, faux fur cuffs, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, tutorial | 7 Comments

Holiday Sale: 25% Off The Refashion Handbook: Refit, Redesign, Remake For Every Body

Posted on November 27, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Thanks for stopping by all these years! Your visits, comments and encouragement make it all worth it. For your holiday shopping pleasure, The Refashion Handbook is now 25% off. Click here to order some for the seamstresses in your life. Have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, Thrifting, upcycling | 2 Comments

DIY: You CAN Rock That Too-Small Leather Skirt After All!

Posted on November 22, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’ve always thought that there is something so extravagant, so luxurious, and so gorgeous about a leather skirt. Leather skirts seemed a bit self-indulgent to me, but you know what?Why not be a bit self-indulgent during the holiday season? We’re so totally worth … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, leather skirt, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial | 12 Comments

An Easy DIY Fringe Cardigan

Posted on November 14, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Getting dressed in the morning will be so much more fun when you have a couple of these ridiculously easy-to-make fringe cardigans hanging around in your closet. All you need is 1 1/2 yards of knit sweater fabric and about 30 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, DIY tote bag, fashion, fringe cardigan, Refashion, Sewing, tutorial | 7 Comments

How to Hem Knits Without a Serger

Posted on November 7, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m here to tell you that you can sew most anything on a basic sewing machine. Nothing too fancy here for The Renegade Seamstress. However, one of these days, I just know someone important in the sewing world is going … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, double needle, fashion, giveaway, hems, Refashion, Sewing, sewing with knit fabric, Singer Genie, The Refashion Handbook, Thrifting | 14 Comments

A Truly Inspiring Refashion Story: Angel Gowns

Posted on November 3, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I have two new heroes…. John and Diane Wright. They are my refashion heroes!!! To see what refashioning looks like in it’s finest form, check out what this couple is doing with yard sale wedding dresses. I’d love to be involved in … Continue reading →