Tag Archives: recycling

Refashioned sweater and skirt

Posted on February 4, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I refashioned a thrifted turtleneck and too big skirt to this: I used buttons from the old green coat and made lining from a thrifted shirt. I kinda like the new look. What do you think?

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The Mitten Mansion

Posted on February 4, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Welcome to the Mitten Mansion! Thank you so much, Mari, for graciously opening your beautiful home to all of us on Tuesday. And a big thanks to everyone who came to make mittens and those who shared their expertise. I … Continue reading →

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I’m so excited!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’ve been featured on Green Issues by Agy! Click here to read the article, then check out the rest of her green ideas.

Posted in Crafting, Refashioning, Thrifting, Tutorial, upcycling | Tagged hat, leather bags, recycling, sweater hats, sweater refashion, thrift store | 8 Comments

Almost ready……

Posted on January 29, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

My next victim….. I’ve chosen this sweater to demonstrate how to make mittens from an old sweater. The class is on Tuesday and I’m almost ready. Sweater collection to share at the class. I can’t wait to see all the … Continue reading →

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Old 80s leather jacket to twenty twelve bag

Posted on January 8, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’ve never made a leather bag before but, when I saw this jacket at the Salvation Army for four bucks, I knew I had to give it a try. I looked at this project as an experiment. I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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First giveaway ends on Wednesday, Jan. 4.

Posted on January 2, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’ll be picking a winner on Wednesday, January 4 at 5 pm Pacific time. All you have to do to be entered in the drawing is sign up as a follower of this post and leave a comment. If you … Continue reading →

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From sweater to hat and mittens

Posted on December 27, 2011 by The Renegade Seamstress

I started with this thrift store sweater. I first cut off the sleeves. Then cut up the sides. Then using this mitten tutorial http://fivegreenacres.wordpress.com/2009/12/07/sweater-mitten-tutorial/ (and a hat tutorial that I’m still looking for to create a link for you) I made this … Continue reading →