Tag Archives: patterns

Learn to Sew: How to Read a Sewing Pattern

Posted on February 15, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Word combos. So. Much. Fun! This one brings a smile to my face and I honestly wish I would’ve thought of it. SEWCABULARY Isn’t it perfect?! Well, today’s Learn to Sew class is all about the SEWCABULARY you need to know in order to … Continue reading →

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Learn to Sew: How to Read Patterns

Posted on January 16, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

I almost wore my Hawaiian sundress to work yesterday, but I thought that would just be too obnoxious. But can you blame me? We’re finally on our way to Hawaii. Our plane leaves in a few hours and by this afternoon, I’ll be … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fabrics, Learn to Sew, patterns, Sewing | 18 Comments

Meet Debby From Culler Creations

Posted on March 17, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’d like to introduce you to my newest partner, Debby Carter from Culler Creations. Debby lives way up north in Alaska and loves to sew and refashion. She designed an innovative pattern for a toasty warm Snow Skirt and has taught … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, Culler Creations, DIY, fashion, patterns, Refashion, Sewing, Snow Skirt | 5 Comments

Drafting your own patterns

Posted on February 27, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Make a perfectly fitting pattern using only your hip and bust measurements? Could this be true? In my quest to create clothes that fit, I’ve become intrigued by a pattern making system that claims to be: “Astonishingly simple, you need only two … Continue reading →