Tag Archives: reconstructed clothing

You Are About to Enter Another Dimension

Happens to me all the time. I call them my Twilight Zone Moments. Those moments when I truly am in another dimension. “A dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind, a wondrous land whose boundaries are those … Continue reading

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DIY: Sweater Mitten Tutorial and Enter to Win a Pair of Smittens

 Really, I need to stop now. This mitten making craze I’m on is getting ridiculous! You need to be careful what you wear around me. Be very, very careful. Each sweater I lay my eyes on these days becomes a … Continue reading

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DIY: Quick and Easy Holiday Gift Tutorials and Another Giveaway

Whoa, it’s December 1st already and you do-it-yourselfers know what THAT means……..only twenty fours days left to make all of your holiday gifts. Da-da-ta-da-ta-da! The Renegade Seamstress to the rescue. 🙂 Throughout December, I’ll be posting quick, easy and inexpensive … Continue reading

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And the Winner of the Blanket Clutch Is………..

A big thank you to all of you who went to my eHow clutch tutorial and made a comment. You sure know how to make a girl feel good about what she’s doing and it has definitely not gone unnoticed by the … Continue reading

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The Smittens Are Back!! Just In Time For The Holidays!!

I’ve been smitten with sweater mittens ever since I taught my first class on how to make them. They are perfect for holiday gifts and the possibilities are endless. I like to call them “Smittens”. Hehe! Get it?…..sweater…..mittens…..SMITTENS!!! Ha! Sometimes … Continue reading

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Upcycled Pendleton Wool Clutch

Tis’ the season! In the spirit of giving this holiday season, I have another giveaway for you. I’m giving away this warm and cozy upcycled Pendleton Wool clutch. It’s made from a vintage Pendleton Wool mill end which in my humble … Continue reading

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And The Winner of the Crochet Shrug is………

My heart is full of thanks for all of your wonderful comments over at my eHow shrug tutorial. Some of your comments made me blush, some made me tear up, some made me smile, and every one made my day … Continue reading

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Win This Unique Handmade Fold Over Clutch and a Tutorial

Little did my mom know, that when she declared the Christmas of 1971 as a “Handmade Holiday”, she changed my life forever. The notion that my family took the time to create gifts for each other has had a lasting … Continue reading

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Just a few days left to enter to win this cute crochet shrug…

Only four more days to enter to win this cute refashioned crochet shrug. All you have to do is head on over to my tutorial at eHow and leave a comment there. The winner will be announced  next Saturday, November … Continue reading

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A Glimpse Into My World as a New Author (Still pinching myself BTW :))

It’s no secret that I’m a people person. I just really like people for some reason. So, I don’t know why it should come as a surprise to me that I’ve genuinely enjoyed all of the wonderful people I’ve worked … Continue reading

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