Tag Archives: Sewing

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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I’m totally in love!

Posted on October 14, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

He’s here….he’s finally here! “May you touch fireflies and stars, dance with fairies, and talk to the man in the moon. May you grow up with love and gracious hearts and people who care. Welcome to the world, little one. … Continue reading →

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October’s Party and an Easy Sweater Refashion

Posted on October 7, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

“October gave a party;The leaves by hundreds came – The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The Sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand, Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind the band.” Author: ~George Cooper, … 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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A Beautiful Hand Beaded Bracelet from Being Zhenya

Posted on September 26, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I WON! I WON! Thank you so much Evgenia! I love my new bracelet! Evgenia is my beautiful blogging friend who is originally from Russia, but now lives in my former hometown of Minneapolis. She loves thrift stores, fashion, DIY, … Continue reading →

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What ever does a girl wear to a Wild West Buffalo Feast?

Posted on September 23, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

As a public school teacher, I welcome ALL children into my classroom. Each child precious, each child full of wonder, each child different. But occasionally there is one who needs more help than I can give. That’s where my personal … 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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Shhhhhh…..Don’t Tell Cooper Skirt

Posted on September 13, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ok, so your on to me. Each skirt made exactly the same during this Week of the Refashioned Skirt. But not this one. No, not this one!    Can you tell the difference between today’s skirt and all the rest?    … Continue reading →

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Week of the Refashioned Skirt: Day Three

Posted on September 12, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

My friend, Linda, is a true Fashionista. Getting dressed is her art form. Her body is her canvas. She is a master at putting together colors, textures and patterns. When I was lucky enough to work in the same building … Continue reading →

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Week of the Refashioned Skirt: Day Two

Posted on September 11, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Good Morning! It’s Day Two of the Week of the Refashioned Skirt.   Sew a new side seam then fold down a quarter inch of the raw edge on the top of the skirt and sew. Now sew a quarter … Continue reading →

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