Tag Archives: The Refashion Handbook

New One Minute Video: Sweater to Mittens = “Smittens”

Posted on November 30, 2017 by The Renegade Seamstress

You need to be careful what you wear around me. Be very, very careful. Each sweater I lay my eyes on these days becomes a potential mitten fantasy to me. While you think I’m listening to you talk about your … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, smittens, sweater mittens, The Refashion Handbook, tutorial, video | 15 Comments

A Great Gift For the Seamstress in Your Life: The Refashion Handbook $10 Sale

Posted on November 26, 2017 by The Renegade Seamstress

One of the best ways to learn to sew, is transforming thrift store clothes into something more modern. Not only is it much more cost friendly than buying new fabric, but you can do your part to help keep so … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, The Refashion Handbook, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 12 Comments

A Tote Bag Tutorial

Posted on January 2, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Tote bags, tote bags! Who wants to make a tote bag? Tote bags are an easy first project if you’re just learning to sew or a wonderful way to get back into sewing to refresh your skills. Even if you’ve been sewing … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged crafts, DIY, DIY tote bag, fashion, giveaway, Learn to Sew, Sewing, The Happi House, The Refashion Handbook, tutorial | 9 Comments

10 Most Popular Posts of 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

“Remember, Cooper, something wonderful is going to happen today!” Even though Cooper sometimes sighs and raises his eyebrows when I say this, I can tell by the way the corners of his mouth go up a bit and by the little … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, Learn to Sew, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, tutorial | 25 Comments

Learn to Sew: A New Series

Posted on December 26, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

So, you’ve watched Project Runway for years now. You marvel at the haute couture creations of the young seamstress in the series, The Time in Between by María Dueñas. You run your hands over beautiful textiles as you wander through fabric shops imagining … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, giveaway, Learn to Sew, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, tutorial | 24 Comments

“The Next Black” and Give an Old Coat a New Look: An Easy Wool Coat Refashion

Posted on December 13, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I love a good documentary. And when it explores the future of fashion and gives me some new vocabulary words to throw around in certain circles, EVEN BETTER! The Next Black is a compelling film that explores the way innovative designers … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, The New Black, The Refashion Handbook | 19 Comments

DIY: Removable Faux Fur Cuffs

Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ooh La La! Shopping never looked so good! My beautiful friend Linda is looking mighty fine in these, easy to make, removable faux fur cuffs. No need to make separate cuffs for all of your coats and jackets. Just make … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, faux fur cuffs, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, tutorial | 7 Comments

Holiday Sale: 25% Off The Refashion Handbook: Refit, Redesign, Remake For Every Body

Posted on November 27, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Thanks for stopping by all these years! Your visits, comments and encouragement make it all worth it. For your holiday shopping pleasure, The Refashion Handbook is now 25% off. Click here to order some for the seamstresses in your life. Have a … Continue reading →

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How to Hem Knits Without a Serger

Posted on November 7, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m here to tell you that you can sew most anything on a basic sewing machine. Nothing too fancy here for The Renegade Seamstress. However, one of these days, I just know someone important in the sewing world is going … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, double needle, fashion, giveaway, hems, Refashion, Sewing, sewing with knit fabric, Singer Genie, The Refashion Handbook, Thrifting | 14 Comments

How to Make a Pattern From Your Favorite Clothes

Posted on October 24, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

We’ve all had one — that comfortable dress we want to wear every day and wish we had in every color. Well, wish no more. Learn how to create a pattern from that favorite dress, so you can make a … Continue reading →