Tag Archives: Thrifting

The Interview With Pat Sloan Today Was Super Fun!

Posted on October 13, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

OK, now that interview on the American Patchwork and Quilting Show with Pat Sloan today was SUPER fun! I know it was in the middle of the work day for many of you, so if you’d like to listen to … Continue reading →

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Live Interview Today on the American Patchwork and Quilting Show

Posted on October 13, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Just a reminder that you can catch my live interview with Pat Sloan on The American Patchwork and Quilting Show today at 4pm Eastern, 3pm Central, 2pm Mountain and 1pm Pacific time here: We’ll be chatting about sewing, refashioning, thrifting secrets, … Continue reading →

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A Few Pre-Book Launch Party Photos

Posted on October 11, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Wow! At one point last Saturday night, I looked around and became so overwhelmed by all the love and support that filled the studio for the Book Launch party. I was amazed and touched by how far many of you came to … Continue reading →

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Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone Once Again

Posted on October 7, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Oh. My. Gosh! Here I go stepping out of my comfort zone once again with another first. On Monday, October 13 at about 1:20 Pacific Time, Pat Sloan will be interviewing little ‘ol me on the American Patchwork and Quilting … Continue reading →

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DIY Sweater Pumpkins, a Book Winner and Another Giveaway

Posted on October 4, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

There’s a nip in the air. It’s time to get your sweaters out. Fall is coming! But if you happen to find a moth hole in one or more, don’t throw them out, instead, make some easy sweater pumpkins for autumn … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged crafting, DIY, giveaway, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, sweater pumpkins, The Refashion Handbook, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 12 Comments

Dip Dyed Ombre Shirt, a Winner and Another Book Giveaway

Posted on September 27, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I love the ombre effect. It’s on everything these days, clothes, decor and even hair. It’s such a beautiful look and super easy to do yourself. You can update the style of any white thrift store shirt quickly and easily by just … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, Dip Dye Ombre, DIY, fashion, giveaway, Ombre shirt, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 24 Comments

End Waistband “Gaposis” for Good

Posted on September 13, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in this. The waistband “gaposis” that happens when I buy jeans to fit my hips. Since my waist is quite a bit smaller than my hips, there always seems to be plenty of room in … Continue reading →

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DIY: Resize a Too-Small Shirt and “Dwell in Possibility”

Posted on September 6, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Next time you’re thrift shopping and you come across a nice, but too small shirt, you don’t have to wistfully hang it back on the rack, you can do what American poet, Emily Dickinson said and, “Dwell in Possibility” instead. It’s such … Continue reading →

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DIY: New Life for an Ottoman Cushion

Posted on August 30, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Every once in awhile, I look across the racks of clothes at my local thrift shop and lay my eyes on the perfect piece of furniture to refashion. Especially now that I’m trying to decorate the new studio. This “funky cheeseball” ottoman started out with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cushion tutorial, DIY, ottoman, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 23 Comments

The Secret to Removing that Dreaded Pilling From Your Clothes

Posted on August 23, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

What to do when you pull one of your favorite sweaters from the dryer and it’s covered in those nasty little pills? Or maybe you find the sweater of your dreams at the thrift store but those little fuzz balls … Continue reading →