Tag Archives: recycling

A Perfect Day After Thanksgiving Skirt Refashion Tutorial

Posted on November 23, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Found this sweater when I was digging around my refashion stash and for a moment considered it’s roomy comfort might be perfect, as is, for lounging around and sleeping off the turkey induced coma on this day after Thanksgiving. But … Continue reading →

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A special note to all of my subscribers

Posted on November 22, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Health. Family. Friends. Job. Neighbors. Just a few of the expressions of gratitude swirling about this week. I, too, appreciate each special day I’m able to happily jump out of bed, greeted by my family and head out the door … Continue reading →

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Brooke and Her Refashioned T Shirt Dress: A Tutorial

Posted on November 21, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Talk about being a versatile kind of gal. Hunting for elk with mom and dad one minute and playing dress up the next. Our little Brookie loves to be the star of the show, so with out further adieu, PRESENTING: … Continue reading →

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Shirt Refashion Tutorial and a Few Thrift Store Shopping Tips

Posted on November 18, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Quite often, my subscribers mention that they wish they had an “eye” like mine for finding thrift store clothes to refashion. I certainly don’t claim to have any special thrift store magic but throughout this tutorial I would like to … Continue reading →

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Little Girl’s Cable Knit Sweater Dress

Posted on November 17, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Now that everyone in my family is safe and back home, I think it’s time for another refashion. An easy one, though, since I’m still reeling a bit from last weekend’s “adventure“. If you’ve got a little girl in your … Continue reading →

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Ten Ways to Refashion a Sweater

Posted on November 5, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

So many sweaters, so little time. Click on the picture to see the “how to”. Have fun! If you try any of these, I’d love to see your projects. Email a before and after picture to me at bhunting@eoni.com and … Continue reading →

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Quick and Easy Gypsy Costume

Posted on October 27, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Mrs. Battington, Mrs. Huntingstone, Pete the Cat, and Mrs. Wishy Washy. To name just a few of the Halloween costumes that Mrs. Huntington has worn over the years. I instantly knew I’d be a gypsy when I saw this skirt … Continue reading →

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Five Minute T Shirt Shrug Tutorial

Posted on October 21, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

So I admit… I did NOT spend the WHOLE time holding the baby last week. Steve told me I HAD to let Katie and Adam hold him once in awhile. WHATEVER……. So, since I was forced to give the new … Continue reading →

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DIY: Art Nouveau Inspired T Shirt Refashion Tutorial

Posted on September 29, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ahhhhh, the designs of the Art Nouveau period. Lovely! Needless to say, as soon as I saw this Art Nouveau-ish thrift store fabric, I threw it into my basket and it inspired one of my favorite t-shirt refashions ever. This … Continue reading →

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Day Five: Hey! Where’d My Fashion Photographer Go Skirt

Posted on September 14, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I can’t find my Fashion Photographer anywhere! Had to prop the camera up on a post, set the timer, run and pose. Hmmm, I guess Fashion Photographers are funny that way. They just don’t appreciate you photographing, using and discussing … Continue reading →

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