Tag Archives: Sewing

How to Make a Vintage Dr. Zhivago (Faux) Fur Hat, Plus Removable Fur Cuffs and Collar

Posted on November 5, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

OK, so I just couldn’t help myself. Rylee made this DIY fur hat look so amazing. And she did look like she should’ve been on the cover of Vogue, so I made a magazine cover for her. 🙂 And. It. Was. … Continue reading →

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New From Annie’s Publishing: My Refashioned Sweaters On-Line Class and a Giveaway

Posted on October 27, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m super excited to announce the release of my new on-line and video class for Annie’s Publishing. And, it’s just in time for the holiday gift giving and present making season! I had so much fun getting this class ready for you when … Continue reading →

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How to Make an Anthropologie-Inspired Laundry Hamper

Posted on October 23, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

WARNING: Corny joke ahead! A young couple moved into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging her laundry outside. “That laundry is not very clean,” she says. “She doesn’t … Continue reading →

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9 Halloween Costume Tutorials (Even if You Don’t Sew)

Posted on October 15, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Halloween is just around the corner which can be a scary, scary time of year if you don’t sew. But have no fear, The Renegade Seamstress is here!! 🙂 If you need a costume or two, and sewing isn’t your forte, just … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, Halloween Costumes, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 7 Comments

How to Make a Rope Rug With Fabric Scraps

Posted on October 8, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

I don’t know, call me weird, but Jeff Bridges cracks me up as “The Dude” in the Coen Brothers cult classic movie, “The Big Lebowski”. He’s just a laid back, pot smoking bowler, who gets caught up with some mobsters, when … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged crafts, DIY, fabric rug, recycling, Refashion, rope rug, Sewing, tutorial | 26 Comments

The Winner of the Insulated Lunch Bag and Snack Bag

Posted on October 5, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

There are some weekends that you need to stop working and just hook onto the boat and head to the river with your ruggedly handsome husband. Well, that just what we did last Saturday and we had a blast! Needless to say, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, giveaway, Insulated Lunch Bag, Refashion, reusable snack bags, Sewing, tutorial | 2 Comments

How to Make Your Own Insulated Lunch Bag and a Giveaway

Posted on September 24, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ah, the humble lunch bag… and when you pair that with some of Dana Willard’s fabric from her Boardwalk collection, I think you have a winner! To learn how to make the insulated lunch bag, click here. To learn how to … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: Sew Along Winner

Posted on September 17, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Well, the votes are in and the Sew Along winner is…. Molly from Molly Made It who sewed along with every challenge this season. Molly will get a prize package from a unique new card company, Send Out Cards Thanks so much for … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: Oops… One More Vote

Posted on September 11, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Oh, man. We were so lucky to get one more Refashion Runway sponsor a couple of weeks ago and I totally forgot to include them in the prizes yesterday. Soooooooooooo……. I thought it would be fun to have one more … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: All Stars Winner of the Pantone Challenge and the Overall Winner Announced

Posted on September 10, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Well, here we are already at the end of the fourth season of Refashion Runway: The All Stars Edition. It’s been a fun season of transformations and I’m going to miss opening the emails of all of these talented women to … Continue reading →