Tag Archives: clothing

FUN! Another Television Appearance Yesterday

Posted on November 2, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

The fun and creative Happi House crew invited me to come to Minneapolis again and film a few more episodes for their lifestyle show. My “No Sew” episode aired yesterday on the CW channel in the Midwest. If you missed yesterday’s episode, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, crafts, DIY, fashion, no sew dog toy, no sew waterfall vest, Refashion, Sewing, The Happi House | 9 Comments

How to Add Sleeves to a Sleeveless Dress

Posted on November 1, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I do it all the time. I buy those sleeveless thrift store dresses with a little fantasy playing in my head about how great I’m gonna look when I wear it. When I get home, I try it on, only to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged add sleeves, alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, tutorial, upcycling | 27 Comments

How to Make a Pattern From Your Favorite Clothes

Posted on October 24, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

We’ve all had one — that comfortable dress we want to wear every day and wish we had in every color. Well, wish no more. Learn how to create a pattern from that favorite dress, so you can make a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, giveaway, Pattern making, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook | 20 Comments

Winner of The Refashion Handbook and More Fun Ways to Refashion Your Clothes

Posted on October 17, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m a Kindergarten teacher. I’ve been a teacher for 26 years and have enjoyed (almost) every minute of it. When I grow up, I want to work in publishing. Magazines have always been my guilty pleasure and I’ve secretly wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, giveaway, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook | 16 Comments

Sewing 101: 14 Basic Sewing Alterations You Can Do Yourself

Posted on October 9, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

You could hire an expensive tailor, you could ask your friend or you could even send them off to your mother, but why do those things when you could actually do it yourself. Altering your own clothes can be fun. Really! … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, giveaway, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting | 63 Comments

Fear Not the Zipper

Posted on October 3, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Zippers. Sometimes, your first instinct is to run and hide when you see one. But I’m here to tell you that armed with these simple zipper tricks, you can put away your fear and show those zippers who’s boss! As a matter … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, Refashion, Sewing, tutorial, zippers | 17 Comments

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 →