Tag Archives: giveaway

Be in My New Book

Posted on May 21, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Have you always wanted to see your name in print? Would you like to have your comment on the back cover of my new book that will be coming out in September? All you have to do is write a few … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Bias Tape Part 2: Freshen Up an Old Towel

Posted on May 10, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I keep things for a long time. I drive my cars until they have well over 200,000 miles on them and my kids tease me because I’ve held onto my basic flip cell phone for so long. It’s just hard for me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, giveaway, homemade bias tape, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 61 Comments

DIY: Felted Jewelry Pouch Tutorial

Posted on March 29, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m proud of the people I come from and I happen to be the lucky recipient and caretaker of some of their most cherished pieces of jewelry. Isn’t this dress amazing! Aren’t they beautiful! And they were a big part of the Washington DC social … Continue reading →

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DIY: Boho Chic Cowgirl Shirt and Some Winners

Posted on March 22, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I love the Boho Chic look. I was thrilled to find a HUGE sheer peasant shirt at the thrift store. I planned to channel my inner hippie and wear it proudly. Well, perhaps it’s because I live in rural Eastern … Continue reading →

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DIY: Gussy Up Your Denim With a Vintage Serape

Posted on March 15, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Mark my words, one of these days you’ll be receiving a postcard from some exotic place with my name on the back. I think somewhere in warm and sunny Mexico would be just the ticket. I have a feeling … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, denim jacket, DIY, fashion, giveaway, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, vintage serape | 36 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, fashion, giveaway, leather bracelet, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Thrifting, tribal print, tutorial, upcycling | 43 Comments

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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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 →