Tag Archives: fashion

How to Add Decorative Trim to a Button-Down Shirt

Posted on May 16, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Pop some pattern into your wardrobe by combining a floral and a plaid. Simply sew some fun, floral fabric to the button plackets and give a classic plaid shirt a fresh new look. Get the full step by step directions … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, button-down shirt, clothing, DIY, fashion, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 16 Comments

DIY: Update Your T-Shirt with a Quick and Easy Off the Shoulder Ruffle

Posted on May 2, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Before you start with all of the Daisy Duke references, and I won’t mention any names… -KRIS!!!!!- I’m telling you, Gingham is Back! And it’s back with a vengeance. It’s all over the runways and I love gingham! I have so … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, gingham, Kentucky Derby, Refashion, ruffle T-shirt, Sewing, t shirt | 10 Comments

A Ten Minute Pencil Skirt to Show Off Your Curves

Posted on April 25, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

My ruggedly handsome husband has always loved my curves. Me? Not so much. It’s taken me a lifetime to start to appreciate my body. When I was very young, Twiggy was marketed as the ideal body type. For so long, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, Refashion, Sewing, tutorial | 14 Comments

DIY: Wedding Sash and Garter

Posted on April 18, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

YAY! It’s wedding season! For those of you lucky enough to to have a beautiful bride in your life, or to be a beautiful bride yourself, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! eHow asked me to create two tutorials especially for you… How to Make a Sash … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bridal Garter, clothing, DIY, fashion, Sewing, tutorial, Wedding Sash | 5 Comments

This Morning’s Television Debut

Posted on April 12, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Thought you might like to see this morning’s television debut on The Happi House. My ruggedly handsome husband has suggested pulling my hair back next time. Pretty sure he’s right. 🙂 So. Much. Fun! Thanks for having me over Happi! I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, crafting, Creative Kidstuff, DIY, fashion, Refashion, Sewing, The Happi House | 51 Comments

How to Make a Terry Cloth Towel Robe

Posted on April 12, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Thanks to everyone who watched my television debut on the Happi House this morning. If you don’t get the CW channel and missed the show, I’ll post a link as soon as I get one. In the meantime, let’s make a beach cover … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, giveaway, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook | 15 Comments

Create a Modern Sleeveless Blazer and a Giveaway

Posted on April 4, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I really hope I’m not the only one who hears the voices. You know… those voices that come with the change in the weather. Those voices that speak in perfect harmony with the chirps of the spring sparrows. Those voices that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, giveaway, Refashion, Sewing, sleeveless blazer, The Refashion Handbook, Thrifting, tutorial | 37 Comments

Upcycle a Vintage Buckle and Create a Colorful Fabric Belt

Posted on March 29, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Have I ever mentioned to you how much I love my assistant, Jan? She is so thoughtful, so kind and so patient. Everyday she comes to work with a smile on her face and makes our day better. I love her laugh and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fabric belt, fashion, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, tutorial, vintage belt buckle | 20 Comments

DIY: Tutus Aren’t Just For Dancing Anymore

Posted on March 21, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

You know what they say… She who leaves a trail of glitter is never forgotten… What better way to leave a trail of glitter than making a tutu. Tutus aren’t just for dancing anymore. To leave a trail of your own … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, giveaway, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, tutorial, tutu | 12 Comments

More Exciting News I’ve Been Busting at the Seams to Tell You!

Posted on March 15, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I looked out the window as my plane descended into the Minneapolis airport that night last January and I couldn’t help but smile as I flew over the city and saw those brightly lit areas in every neighborhood. Most people wouldn’t even give those areas a … Continue reading →