Tag Archives: DIY

DIY: Tribal Print Leather Bracelet

Posted on March 10, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ok, I think it’s time I tell you something about myself. Most of the time when I tell people about this, the looks on their faces say they don’t believe me. But it’s true. For a long time I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Mom, BurdaStyle is on the Phone for You!!!!!

Posted on March 6, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

This has definitely been a year of firsts for me. Just when things start to get comfortable, I’m thrust into a whole new realm. A whole new opportunity comes my way. Last Thursday, Alicyn Stensaas, the eMedia Production Coordinator for … Continue reading →

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Simple Alteration: Big Change for a Denim Coat

Posted on March 1, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Pretty sure I’m not alone in this. Getting things big enough for my hips usually means too big in the waist. What to do? Sometimes too big not only means too wide but it also means too long. I love … Continue reading →

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Winners Announced

Posted on March 1, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

The winner of this cute sweater beret is: Tara Crawford Leininger And the winner of the Craft Schmaft Hot Air Balloon Kit is: LeeAnn Curtis Thank you both so much for your nice comments over at eHow on my … Continue reading →

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Today is National Wear Your Cardigan Day

Posted on February 19, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Not really, I just made that up. But it is true that Mr. Rogers began putting on his iconic cardigan forty six years ago today, when his television show, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, debuted on February 19, 1968. So, in honor of Fred … Continue reading →

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DIY: Upcycled Sweater Beret

Posted on February 14, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Every once in awhile, someone crosses my path and I just know I’m going to like this person forever. Happened to me a couple of years ago when Elizabeth came into our school as a student teacher. What a natural. … Continue reading →

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Denim Basket Winner

Posted on February 9, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

You know, there are a few projects that come along that make me happy in every way. This denim basket is one of them. Not only do I like the way the basket turned out, but I’m actually quite fond … Continue reading →

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DIY: Ruffled Heart Shirt Just in Time For Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 8, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

For those of you lucky enough to have a little girl in your life this Valentine’s Day, I’ve put together a ruffled heart shirt tutorial for you. All you need are several thrift shop t-shirts, a sewing machine, scissors and a free … Continue reading →

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DIY: Upcycled Sweater Scarf Tutorial and Giveaway

Posted on February 1, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I woke up this morning to a beautiful winter wonderland. The air absolutely still, every branch veiled in white, a smooth carpet of snow replacing the brown mud of yesterday. And to top it all off, it’s SATURDAY and those … Continue reading →

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DIY: Upcycled No Sew Denim Basket (And Another Give Away)

Posted on January 20, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I have to say, this latest slide show tutorial I did for eHow has got to be one of my favorites! Not only do I love the basket, but I’m thrilled with the images, too. Everything about this makes me … Continue reading →