Tag Archives: clothing

She’s Wearing That Same Skirt Again!

Posted on April 4, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

I heard them whispering to each other on their way down the stairs as they both glanced back up at me. “She’s wearing that same skirt again.” Giggling together, they ran the rest of the way. Later, I couldn’t help notice … Continue reading →

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Dress For Change- Day Three

Posted on April 3, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s here! It’s finally here! So far it’s been a beautiful week. Sunny, warm, and calm. The windows in my classroom have been open and we can hear birds chirping and dogs barking. At night I can hear the frogs. … Continue reading →

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Make This World a Better Place, One Refashion at a Time/ Dress For Change- Day Two

Posted on April 2, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Yesterday I received a beautiful comment. I love your site! I am always checking it to see what idea you have come up with. I am trying to get as many ideas as I can to show my orphan kids … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, Dress For Change Week, fashion, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, tutorial, upcycling | 23 Comments

No Sew Infinity Scarf-Dress for Change-Day One

Posted on April 1, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Today’s Infinity Scarf is so easy, you can hardly call it a tutorial. All you need to do is make one cut. Remember this dress refashion? and this: Well, all I did was cut off the bottom of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, crafting, DIY, fashion, infinity scarf, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 46 Comments

DIY: Dress and Cropped Denim Jacket

Posted on March 27, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ahhhhhhh, Spring Break is finally here! Nine whole days to exercise, sew, relax, and generally get caught up. Our family doesn’t usually use this time to travel to exotic places as so many people do since my Ruggedly Handsome Contractor … Continue reading →

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Being Zhenya-Refashion Icon of the Month and a Sweet Giveaway

Posted on February 24, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

She describes herself as an ordinary Russian girl from Minneapolis. I beg to differ. She is not an ordinary girl, she is a beautiful and talented Russian girl from Minneapolis who Loves thrifting, refashioning, beauty, fashion, and DIY projects Her name … Continue reading →

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Up the Fun Factor with a Peplum Skirt Refashion

Posted on December 26, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. Here’s a quick refashion idea perfect for any celebration. Start with a long thrift store skirt. Cut off the bottom to your desired length, leaving just enough for a hem. To … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, peplum, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, skirt, Thrifting, tutorials, upcycling | 35 Comments

DIY T Shirt Dress

Posted on June 24, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

A Summer of No Pants. I love this idea. Not sure I could pull it off but, I’d like to honor this movement with a refashioned t- shirt dress. I started with this thrift store shirt which I had already … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Reconstructed clothing, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, Upcycled clothes | Tagged clothing, recycling, tee shirt | 50 Comments

DIY Pleated Summer T Shirt Refashion

Posted on April 22, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

SCORE! I found the perfect color blue t shirt to refashion at my thrift store the other day. Only one problem……… The bright yellow logo on the front. Not to worry though, I’ll just cover it up! This is what … Continue reading →