Tag Archives: fashion

DIY: Fabric Wreath for a Thanksgiving Hostess Gift, a Winner and Another Book Giveaway

Posted on November 8, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Originally, wreaths symbolized eternal hope, were usually displayed at Christmas and were made from evergreens to represent the strength of life they showed by persevering through long, cold winters. Wreaths still represent an unending circle of life, but now they … Continue reading →

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Wrap Up in Style in a DIY Wool Blanket Coat

Posted on November 1, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Look! Is it a cape? Is it a shawl? Is it a poncho? NO! It’s a BLANKET COAT… and apparently, all the major designers have them in their 2014 fall collections. You can be right on trend and easily make one from … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, giveaway, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 102 Comments

Six Easy Ways to Finish a Seam Without a Serger and Another Refashion Handbook Giveaway

Posted on October 25, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Back in junior high school, I made my tall, blonde, guitar playing boyfriend a western style, woven, plaid shirt. Oh, I was so proud of how well it fit him and it was one of the most involved sewing projects … Continue reading →

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DIY: Make a Maxi Skirt with a Yoga Style Waistband, a Refashion Handbook Winner, and Another Book Giveaway

Posted on October 18, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Last winter, I declared that I could wear my upcycled sweater dress everyday if I thought no one would notice. Well, this week’s maxi skirt project is definitely right up there in my “wear every day if I could” category. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, giveaway, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycling | 63 Comments

The Refashion Handbook: Launch Party Photos

Posted on October 17, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Like I said the other day, at one point during the book launch party, I looked around and became so overwhelmed by all the love and support that filled the studio. I was amazed and touched by how far many of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Book Launch Party, clothing, DIY, fashion, painted antlers, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, Thrifting, upcycling | 36 Comments

Live Interview Today on the American Patchwork and Quilting Show

Posted on October 13, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Just a reminder that you can catch my live interview with Pat Sloan on The American Patchwork and Quilting Show today at 4pm Eastern, 3pm Central, 2pm Mountain and 1pm Pacific time here: We’ll be chatting about sewing, refashioning, thrifting secrets, … Continue reading →

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A Few Pre-Book Launch Party Photos

Posted on October 11, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Wow! At one point last Saturday night, I looked around and became so overwhelmed by all the love and support that filled the studio for the Book Launch party. I was amazed and touched by how far many of you came to … Continue reading →

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Dip Dyed Ombre Shirt, a Winner and Another Book Giveaway

Posted on September 27, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I love the ombre effect. It’s on everything these days, clothes, decor and even hair. It’s such a beautiful look and super easy to do yourself. You can update the style of any white thrift store shirt quickly and easily by just … Continue reading →

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A Man’s Shirt Refashion, a Winner and Another Book Giveaway

Posted on September 20, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

If I were in charge of the world, I would declare a National Celebrate Your Curves Day. I would proclaim that on this day, in every household, there would be at least one traditional refashion of a boxy man’s shirt into one that will … Continue reading →

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End Waistband “Gaposis” for Good

Posted on September 13, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in this. The waistband “gaposis” that happens when I buy jeans to fit my hips. Since my waist is quite a bit smaller than my hips, there always seems to be plenty of room in … Continue reading →