Tag Archives: clothing

Denim and Doilies: A Delightful Dichotomy (And Some Exciting News)

Posted on August 9, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Denim, so rugged and strong. Doilies, so delicate and fragile. Create a delightful dichotomy when combining these two completely different textiles by adding doily sleeves to an ordinary denim vest. My latest tutorial over at eHow will walk you through the step by step process of … Continue reading →

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Back to School Dress Refashion

Posted on August 2, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

When that July page get rips off the calendar and August emerges, it can only mean one thing: back to school clothes. YAY! It’s even more fun when you’re a kindergarten teacher like me. I love the cute new clothes … Continue reading →

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Summer DIY T-Shirt Series: Embellished Neckline

Posted on July 25, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Well… drop me off at the new studio, crank up some Bonnie Raitt tunes and fill up a Fred Press with some iced seltzer. There’s been some sewing goin’ on! This easy embellished neckline “tops off” the Summer DIY T-Shirt Series. Ha, no pun intended 🙂 … Continue reading →

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DIY Summer T-Shirt Series: Add a Lace Doily

Posted on July 19, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Believe it or not, lace doilies actually have a rich history and played a role in everyday life for over a hundred years. But not many homes display these incredibly intricate pieces of art anymore. Why not unearth your grannie’s doilies … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, crocheted doily, DIY, fashion, giveaway, peplum, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial | 36 Comments

DIY Summer T-Shirt Series: Draw Something Nautical On It

Posted on July 13, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Even if you’re landlocked this summer and won’t be anywhere near the sea, you can still rock the nautical look with this cute hand-drawn, life preserver T-shirt. All you need is a white T-shirt, a blue fine line permanent marker, a … Continue reading →

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DIY Summer T-Shirt Series: Make a Peplum

Posted on July 8, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Yay! It’s summer, the season of the T-shirt. Can you hear a collective T-shirt cheer as they’re all unearthed from the bottom of drawers and the backs of closets around the country? Unfortunately, thousands of these perfectly good T-shirts will … Continue reading →

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You Really Can Make a Maxi Dress in Fifteen Minutes or Less

Posted on June 29, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I know, I know, it does sounds too good to be true, but you really can make a fun, summer maxi dress in fifteen minutes or less when you start with a t shirt and add some knit fabric to the … Continue reading →

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DIY: Painted Starfish Scarf

Posted on June 22, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

The North Shore of Lake Superior is one of Minnesota’s most spectacular landscapes, especially when paired with three of the state’s most beautiful women ever, a first massage, hikes, lots of laughter, colorful food, and heart to heart talks late into the night. Spending time … Continue reading →

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DIY: Easy Cropped Denim Jacket

Posted on June 14, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Time froze for me the other day while at my beautiful niece Melanie’s house in St. Paul. The kids playing hockey in the driveway, listening to the Belmont Stakes on the tv in the garage, cold Leinenkugel in my hand and it suddenly occurs to … Continue reading →

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Be in My New Book

Posted on May 21, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Have you always wanted to see your name in print? Would you like to have your comment on the back cover of my new book that will be coming out in September? All you have to do is write a few … Continue reading →