Tag Archives: clothing

How to Make a Little Girl’s Sweater Even If Knitting Isn’t Your Thing

Posted on January 20, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

Knitting Envy. It’s a thing, you know, and I’ve got it bad. It’s that jealousy you feel when your social media feed is filled with cute little girls in those adorable little hand knit sweaters but sewing is more your … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, little girl's sweater, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, tutorial | 14 Comments

How to Look Great and Avoid Hat Hair This Winter

Posted on January 14, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

Move over headband, now there’s an even better way to stay warm and look great with your hair up. Make this trendy messy bun/ponytail hat even if your skills don’t include knitting or crocheting. Just grab an old sweater and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, messy bun hat, ponytail hat, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 6 Comments

Two Gift Ideas for the Seamstress (Or the Wannabe Seamstress) in Your Life

Posted on December 2, 2017 by The Renegade Seamstress

If you’ve already purchased The Refashion Handbook and would like another gift idea for those seamstresses or seamsters in your life, you can get my class Learn to Upcycle & Refashion Sweaters from Annie’s Crafts. You can purchase it as … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, Annie's Crafts, clothing, DIY, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, tutorials | 2 Comments

A Great Gift For the Seamstress in Your Life: The Refashion Handbook $10 Sale

Posted on November 26, 2017 by The Renegade Seamstress

One of the best ways to learn to sew, is transforming thrift store clothes into something more modern. Not only is it much more cost friendly than buying new fabric, but you can do your part to help keep so … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, The Refashion Handbook, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 12 Comments

New New One Minute Video: Create a Cozy Cardigan Cowl and Boot Socks From an Old Sweater

Posted on November 25, 2017 by The Renegade Seamstress

Well, it’s official. Thanksgiving is over so let the Christmas festivities begin… Here’s an idea for those of you who love to recycle and create handmade gifts for your friends and families but don’t have loads of time. Create a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, cardigan cowl, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, sewing video, Thrifting, tutorial | 5 Comments

Transform a Pullover into a Cardigan

Posted on October 17, 2017 by The Renegade Seamstress

Pullovers just don’t do anything for my body. But a cardigan…..SO MUCH MORE FLATTERING, not to mention versatile. Here’s my newest ehow video on how to change a pullover sweater into a cardigan. And yes, it really is this easy. 🙂 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, Pullover to cardigan, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, sweater, Thrifting, tutorial | 7 Comments

How to Put a Zipper in a Sweatshirt: My Newest One Minute Video

Posted on October 7, 2017 by The Renegade Seamstress

When the evening air gets a bit brisk and vibrant leaves start to contrast the brilliant blue skies, you know autumn is here and it’s time to start wrapping up again in your coziest sweatshirts. You could just grab a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, hoodie, Refashion, Sewing, sweatshirt, tutorial, zipper hoodie | 10 Comments

DIY Embroidered Bell Bottom Inserts: One Minute Video

Posted on September 16, 2017 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ok, so I’m minding my own business, flipping through the new Sundance catalog and what do I see? Embroidered bell bottom jeans!!!!!!! I couldn’t believe my eyes, but there they were in all of their free-spirit glory. 🙂 Be still … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, bell bottoms, clothing, denim, DIY, fashion, jeans, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing | 6 Comments

DIY Towel Robe: A One Minute Video

Posted on September 14, 2017 by The Renegade Seamstress

Whether you’re just getting out of the shower or relaxing on the beach, a towel robe will stay put and allow you to use your hands while you’re lounging around the water or getting ready for the day. A handmade towel … Continue reading →

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Floral Embroidery for Jeans: A New One Minute Video

Posted on September 10, 2017 by The Renegade Seamstress

OK, so maybe, just maybe I cheated a little bit. But can you blame me?!?!!! I love the look of embroidered jeans, so fresh and happy, but seriously, I just don’t have the time to embroider myself. Someday maybe “slow … Continue reading →