Tag Archives: Thrifting

Get Rodeo Ready with this DIY Western Inspired Upcycled Belt Bracelet

Posted on June 7, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Every June, my sleepy little community comes alive when the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show comes to town. 4-H and FFA kids finally get to show their animals after walking them around town for months, the carnival arrives, the parade winds down Main Street … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Bias Tape Part 4: Summer Flip Flops

Posted on May 24, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Here’s an idea for the next time you blow out your flip flop in Margaritaville. Don’t throw it away. Instead, fix it up with some of that cute bias tape you’ve been making and look for your lost shaker of salt in style. Click … Continue reading →

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Be in My New Book

Posted on May 21, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Have you always wanted to see your name in print? Would you like to have your comment on the back cover of my new book that will be coming out in September? All you have to do is write a few … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Bias Tape Part 3: Summer Shorts and Some Winners

Posted on May 20, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Well, he-llooooooo…………summer! So nice to have you back. Here in Eastern Oregon the grass is green, the lilacs are blooming and the sun has been shining. Time to break out the shorts and get ready for those glorious warm summer days. Head … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Bias Tape Part 2: Freshen Up an Old Towel

Posted on May 10, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I keep things for a long time. I drive my cars until they have well over 200,000 miles on them and my kids tease me because I’ve held onto my basic flip cell phone for so long. It’s just hard for me to … Continue reading →

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Plenty of Pleats Skirt: A Refashion Tutorial

Posted on April 26, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Blue is one of my favorite colors and when Pantone announced the color for Spring 2014 was Dazzling Blue, I was thrilled. Designers used this color in their spring collections on the runways of New York, London, Milan and Paris. … Continue reading →

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Ten Minute T-Shirt Shrug

Posted on April 19, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ah, the pleasant air of spring…..makes me want to wear my summer dresses. But since it’s not quite warm enough for some of them, I transformed an old t-shirt to make a quick shrug that will ward off the chill … Continue reading →

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DIY: Two Upcycled Belt Bracelets

Posted on April 13, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

For so long our house was overrun by men. Katie and I were outnumbered for years. Even the dogs were boys. That is, until six years ago when Heather joined our family. Then not too long after that, Brooke came along. … Continue reading →

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When was the last time you did something for the first time?

Posted on April 12, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

When was the last time you did something for the first time? This question has been floating around lately and it speaks so loudly to me. As you know, the past year has been filled with firsts for me, many of them exciting but … Continue reading →

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DIY: Upcycled Infinity Scarf (Bonus Feature: How to Crop a Circle in Photoshop)

Posted on April 6, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

They say, you learn something new everyday. So, today I figured out, all by my lonesome, how to crop a circle in photoshop. I know, I know, I can almost hear you saying, “Beth, that is so easy!” But everything I … Continue reading →