Tag Archives: fashion

Throwback Saturday: Dress Redesign (Mad Men Inspired)

Posted on June 2, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

OK, so maybe I HAVE been watching too much Mad Men this summer. BUT THOSE DRESSES!!!! I just can’t get enough! I want one……. So….. I found this little number at the thrift store the other day and made it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1960's dress, alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, Mad Men Inspired, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, tutorial | 21 Comments

Throwback Saturday: Shirt Redesign

Posted on May 26, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

“Life is trying things to see if they work.” -Ray Bradbury This shirt and post are the perfect examples of Ray Bradbury’s quote. When I started out redesigning this huge shirt, I wasn’t really sure where I was going with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, polka dots, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, shirt redesign, tutorial, upcycling | 33 Comments

How to Make a Lace-Up Sweatshirt

Posted on May 13, 2018 by The Renegade Seamstress

If you’ve been thinking about adding a little athleisure wear to your wardrobe but don’t want to spend lots of money, here’s a quick change you can make to your beloved sweatshirt so you can be stylish and comfy at … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, eyelets, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, sweatshirt, Thrifting, tutorial | 14 Comments

A Great Gift For Mother’s Day: The Refashion Handbook $10 Sale

Posted on April 7, 2018 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, repurpose, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, Thrifting, upcycling | 5 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

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

Posted on November 26, 2017 by The Renegade Seamstress

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 →