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DIY: Back to School Pencil Pouch and a Giveaway

Posted on August 16, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

We cannot stop the winter or the summer from coming. We cannot stop the spring or the fall or make them other than they are. They are gifts from the universe that we cannot refuse. But we can choose what … Continue reading →

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Back to School Dress Refashion

Posted on August 2, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

When that July page get rips off the calendar and August emerges, it can only mean one thing: back to school clothes. YAY! It’s even more fun when you’re a kindergarten teacher like me. I love the cute new clothes … Continue reading →

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Get Rodeo Ready with this DIY Western Inspired Upcycled Belt Bracelet

Posted on June 7, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Every June, my sleepy little community comes alive when the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show comes to town. 4-H and FFA kids finally get to show their animals after walking them around town for months, the carnival arrives, the parade winds down Main Street … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Bias Tape Part 4: Summer Flip Flops

Posted on May 24, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Here’s an idea for the next time you blow out your flip flop in Margaritaville. Don’t throw it away. Instead, fix it up with some of that cute bias tape you’ve been making and look for your lost shaker of salt in style. Click … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Bias Tape Part 2: Freshen Up an Old Towel

Posted on May 10, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I keep things for a long time. I drive my cars until they have well over 200,000 miles on them and my kids tease me because I’ve held onto my basic flip cell phone for so long. It’s just hard for me to … Continue reading →

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Plenty of Pleats Skirt: A Refashion Tutorial

Posted on April 26, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Blue is one of my favorite colors and when Pantone announced the color for Spring 2014 was Dazzling Blue, I was thrilled. Designers used this color in their spring collections on the runways of New York, London, Milan and Paris. … Continue reading →

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DIY: Two Upcycled Belt Bracelets

Posted on April 13, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

For so long our house was overrun by men. Katie and I were outnumbered for years. Even the dogs were boys. That is, until six years ago when Heather joined our family. Then not too long after that, Brooke came along. … Continue reading →

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DIY: Upcycled Infinity Scarf (Bonus Feature: How to Crop a Circle in Photoshop)

Posted on April 6, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

They say, you learn something new everyday. So, today I figured out, all by my lonesome, how to crop a circle in photoshop. I know, I know, I can almost hear you saying, “Beth, that is so easy!” But everything I … Continue reading →

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Today is the Day!

Posted on March 31, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Today is the big day! At 8:00 am Pacific Time, I get to present my very first BurdaStyle web seminar. Refashion: Inspiration and Projects to Revamp and Recycle Your Wardrobe for Less There is still time to sign up if you’d … Continue reading →

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DIY: Three Refashioned Easter Basket Tutorials

Posted on March 26, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

“Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail, hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on it’s way!” This year, why not create a handmade fabric Easter basket that your child will cherish after the treats inside are long gone. I’ve put together … Continue reading →