Tag Archives: reconstructed clothing

Sewing 101: 14 Basic Sewing Alterations You Can Do Yourself

Posted on October 9, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

You could hire an expensive tailor, you could ask your friend or you could even send them off to your mother, but why do those things when you could actually do it yourself. Altering your own clothes can be fun. Really! … Continue reading →

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

I Dream of “Genie” and How to Change a Crew Neck T-Shirt into a V-Neck

Posted on September 27, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I saw it, but walked right past the unassuming plain sewing machine case, there on the floor of the thrift store. Just keep walking, I thought, you don’t need another sewing machine. But on my way out, I happen to look down … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, Crew neck to V Neck, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Singer Genie, Thrifting, tutorial | 41 Comments

Costume Week: There’s a New Sheriff in Town

Posted on September 24, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s that time of year again! Time to pull out a few thrift store finds from the bottom of the pile and create a fun costume for Halloween. My motto is quick and easy these days so I kept it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Halloween Costumes, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Sheriff Costume, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 31 Comments

DIY Costume Week: Glinda the Good Witch

Posted on September 21, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Welcome back to Costume Week! If you tend to be more of a good witch than a bad witch, you can create this classic Glinda costume for Halloween from an outdated formal dress found at a thrift store. Just add … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, crinoline, crown, DIY, fashion, Glinda the Good Witch, Halloween Costumes, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting | 7 Comments

DIY Costume Week: Wicked Witch of the West

Posted on September 20, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s costume week at The Renegade Seamstress! Whether you’ve been invited to a costume party or you’re lucky enough to be able to dress up at work, it’s never too early to be thinking of this year’s Halloween costume. Here is a week’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Costume Week, costumes, DIY, Green Face Paint, Halloween Costumes, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Sheriff Costume, Thrifting, Wicked Witch of the West Costume | 4 Comments

DIY: Cool No-Sew Friday Night Football Shirt!

Posted on September 19, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

There’s nothing like Friday night football in the fall! It’s cool. It’s loud. And the energy is electric. Next to waving pompoms and shouting through a megaphone, wearing a team shirt shows support for your favorite sports team. However, those … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, football shirt, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting | 12 Comments

Save Some $ and Make This Top Selling Anthropologie Swing Top Yourself

Posted on September 17, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I used to throw catalogs away when they would fill my mailbox. To me, they were evil and filled with temptation. If I would succumb to the lure of the beautiful clothes inside and order something, the excitement would usually … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, Anthropologie Swing Shirt, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting | 29 Comments

Refashion Runway Season Three: The Winner of the Asymmetrical Challenge and the Overall Winner Announced Today!

Posted on September 5, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Wow! It’s hard for me to believe that Season Three of Refashion Runway is already coming to a close. It’s been a fun season of transformations and I’m going to miss opening the emails of all of these talented women … Continue reading →

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Asymmetrical Sew Along

Posted on September 4, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s hard to believe but this is the last sew along of Season Three of Refashion Runway. Thanks so much to everyone who has sewed along with us this season. We’ve loved seeing all of your creations! ************************************************** The always … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, asymmetrical, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sew along, Sewing | 5 Comments

Time to Vote! Refashion Runway: Asymmetrical Challenge

Posted on August 29, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Asymmetrical balance: To me, one of the most interesting principles of design. My eye loves asymmetry. I couldn’t wait so see the asymmetrical masterpieces that these talented women were going to create and I definitely wasn’t disappointed. Now it’s your turn to vote for your … Continue reading →