Tag Archives: recycling

DIY: High Low Maxi Skirt Tutorial

Posted on August 12, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I love the look of a maxi skirt, but let’s face it, when it’s in the nineties or over one hundred, a maxi can be hot, hot, hot. I made this Tie Dyed Maxi Skirt a while ago and decided … Continue reading →

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DIY: Denim Dress Refashion Tutorial

Posted on August 7, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Who doesn’t love a good denim dress? Well not this one. Eddie, Eddie, Eddie! What were you thinking? No wonder someone dropped it off at the thrift store. They probably laid it on the doorstep, rang the doorbell and ran. … Continue reading →

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My Friend Valerie and her Vintage Dress Refashion

Posted on August 6, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Lucky me!!! I’ve always been so fortunate to have assistants who also become my friends. Valerie is no exception! She joined our team last January and I’m thrilled to have her with us. Valerie calls herself Seamstress Interruptus. So appropriate … Continue reading →

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DIY: Back to School Refashion

Posted on August 5, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Well, it’s that time of year again. Everywhere I go, I’m asked if I’m ready to go back to school. This year, I can almost say yes. As far as my clothes go anyway. I just might have to declare … Continue reading →

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DIY T Shirt Dress

Posted on June 24, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

A Summer of No Pants. I love this idea. Not sure I could pull it off  but, I’d like to honor this movement with a refashioned t- shirt dress. I started with this thrift store shirt which I had already … Continue reading →

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I’d love to be in your sidebar!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I finally did IT! I figured IT out! IT took me forever! But now that I’ve done IT, I’d love IT to be in your side bar! Check out my new button! I even figured out how to add a … Continue reading →

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Nothing says “Spring” like stripes!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Nothing says spring like stripes. This XL thrift store striped shirt was just begging me for a refashion. I was inspired by Little Miss Momma  and my wonderful new assistant, Valerie, to make this spring shirt and necklace.   So … Continue reading →

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The Sunshine Award

Posted on February 20, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

One of the many reasons I started this blog was to connect with all those creative and talented people who have inspired me along the way. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know people around the world who share … Continue reading →

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Mitten Madness

Posted on February 8, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

And the mitten mania continues! I’m so impressed with the new mittens everyone has been making after the mitten class. Here is a link to the mitten tutorial if you’d like to make some, too. Julie: Valerie: Jakki: Beth: Julie: … Continue reading →

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Sweater Mitten Tutorial

Posted on February 5, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Before we start the mitten tutorial, I want to share my favorite story from the mitten class. Marie was using a sweater that belonged to her grandmother. She was making mittens for all 5 of her sisters from the sweater, so … Continue reading →

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