Tag Archives: reconstructed clothing

Create a Winter Sweater Tote From an Old Houndstooth Sweater

New Year’s Eve is on the way. Ring in the new year with this adorable DIY winter sweater tote. Along with all of the self-improvement resolutions you make this New Year’s Eve, be sure to include a declaration to make a … Continue reading

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Create a Cozy Cardigan Cowl and Boot Socks From an Old Sweater in 10 Minutes or Less

Whoa! It’s December 21. Only four days left. How did THAT happen? As a teacher, I get so caught up in all the school festivities that gift making and shopping for my own family doesn’t usually begin until the first day of … Continue reading

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You’re Invited to a Book Signing Party at Looking Glass Books This Saturday

Jessica and Greg at Looking Glass Books, in LaGrande, Oregon, are graciously opening their beautiful shop to host The Refashion Handbook Book Signing this Saturday, December 13th at 1:00. Please join us for some holiday refreshments and to get your signed copy of The … Continue reading

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Sign Up For My BurdaStyle Webinar Today and Win

Today, at 11:00 EST, I’ll be presenting live for BurdaStyle: Refashion: Inspiration and Projects to Revamp and Recycle Your Wardrobe for Less You can sign up here, and even if you aren’t able to attend the live version you will … Continue reading

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Mom, BurdaStyle is on the Phone For You Again!

 I love BurdaStyle! I love BurdaStyle! I love BurdaStyle! I’ll say it again, I love BurdaStyle! Not only do they have a wonderful on-line community; always helpful, always teaching, and beautiful patterns, but everyone who works for them is so … Continue reading

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The Renegade Seamstress Featured in Mother Earth News

I’ve always been a DIY kind of girl. Pouring over each and every issue of Mother Earth News magazine from the time I was in my teens, reading every article and trying out many of the projects. I imagined myself living off the land, … Continue reading

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Weekend Reading: Upcycled Fashions for Kids and a Giveaway

Cynthia Anderson is a girl after my own heart and she has some of the luckiest children on the planet. Her new book, Upcycled Fashions for Kids, is filled with ideas for creating one of a kind, upcycled creations for kids. If … Continue reading

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

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

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The Interview With Pat Sloan Today Was Super Fun!

OK, now that interview on the American Patchwork and Quilting Show with Pat Sloan today was SUPER fun! I know it was in the middle of the work day for many of you, so if you’d like to listen to … Continue reading

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End Waistband “Gaposis” for Good

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

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