Tag Archives: thrift store

Oscar Worthy Upcycled Bow Clutch

Posted on February 25, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

As I sit here and watch the Academy Awards, I can’t help but think how choosing a refashion project is very similar to The Oscars. (I know, just stay with me on this one 🙂 ) “And today, the nominees … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clutch, crafts, cycling, DIY, purse, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, thrift store, tweed jacket, upcycling, wool clutch | 25 Comments

Upcycle a Vintage Vera Sheet Set to a Cute Skirt

Posted on February 9, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

It was the strangest sound. I noticed it as soon as I woke up that morning. Not that I recognized it right away. All I comprehended was the feeling it gave me. So relaxed, calm and serene but not sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, Pattern making, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, skirt, thrift store, upcycle, vintage vera sheets | 71 Comments

Spring Sweater Refashion

Posted on March 4, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Get Out of Jail Free Sweater! YUCK! All I need is a ball and chain to complete the ensemble. Let’s see what we can do to make this better. First, cut off the huge sleeves. Save them for later. Next, … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Refashion, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, upcycling | Tagged Refashion, sweater refashion, thrift store | 51 Comments

Trying to “Think Spring”!

Posted on February 19, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

This is one of my favorite refashions so far. I used a thrift store tee shirt and an old long wrap around skirt to make this dress. I’m sorry there aren’t any “before” pictures. But I do think my son, Cooper, … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Reconstructed clothing, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Uncategorized | Tagged tee shirt, thrift store, wrap skirt | 24 Comments

Pin-spiration

Posted on February 11, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

This outfit I saw on Pinterest made my mouth water. (No it wasn’t the ice cream cone.) I just knew I could make something similar if I tried. Found this big blue shirt at the thrift store and just started … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, DIY, Refashion, Refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, Tutorial, upcycling | Tagged Pinterest, Refashion, shirring, sweater refashion, thrift store, turquoise necklace | 27 Comments

The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree…

Posted on February 8, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Brown eyes, straight hair, AND the re-purposing gene?!!?? I guess it’s true, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. My daughter Katie created an upcycled memo board from an old lonely shutter she found at the thrift store. … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, DIY, Thrifting, Uncategorized, upcycling | Tagged memo board, rustic chic, shutter, thrift store, Thrifting | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Crafting, Refashion, Refashioning, Thrifting, upcycling | Tagged mittens, recycling, Refashion, refashioning, Sewing, sweater hat, thrift store, Thrifting, upcycling | 3 Comments

Frumpaliciousness to Deliciousness

Posted on January 14, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Frumpaliciousness to Deliciousness OK so here’s my attempt at refashioning a thrift store skirt to a dress. Loved the colors and the pattern but the style was so unflattering to my short pear shaped self. I just … Continue reading →