Tag Archives: Thrifting

DIY: Three Refashioned Easter Basket Tutorials

Posted on March 26, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

 “Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail, hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on it’s way!” This year, why not create a handmade fabric Easter basket that your child will cherish  after the treats inside are long gone. I’ve put together … Continue reading →

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DIY: Boho Chic Cowgirl Shirt and Some Winners

Posted on March 22, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I love the Boho Chic look. I was thrilled to find a HUGE sheer peasant shirt at the thrift store. I planned to channel my inner hippie and wear it proudly. Well, perhaps it’s because I live in rural Eastern … Continue reading →

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DIY: Gussy Up Your Denim With a Vintage Serape

Posted on March 15, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Mark my words, one of these days you’ll be receiving a postcard from some exotic place with my name on the back. I think somewhere in warm and sunny Mexico would be just the ticket.   I have a feeling … Continue reading →

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DIY: Tribal Print Leather Bracelet

Posted on March 10, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ok, I think it’s time I tell you something about myself. Most of the time when I tell people about this, the looks on their faces say they don’t believe me. But it’s true. For a long time I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Mom, BurdaStyle is on the Phone for You!!!!!

Posted on March 6, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

This has definitely been a year of firsts for me. Just when things start to get comfortable, I’m thrust into a whole new realm. A whole new opportunity comes my way. Last Thursday, Alicyn Stensaas, the eMedia Production Coordinator for … Continue reading →

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Simple Alteration: Big Change for a Denim Coat

Posted on March 1, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Pretty sure I’m not alone in this. Getting things big enough for my hips usually means too big in the waist. What to do? Sometimes too big not only means too wide but it also means too long. I love … Continue reading →

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Today is National Wear Your Cardigan Day

Posted on February 19, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Not really, I just made that up. But it is true that Mr. Rogers began putting on his iconic cardigan forty six years ago today, when his television show, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, debuted on February 19, 1968. So, in honor of Fred … Continue reading →

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DIY: Upcycled Sweater Beret

Posted on February 14, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Every once in awhile, someone crosses my path and I just know I’m going to like this person forever. Happened to me a couple of years ago when Elizabeth came into our school as a student teacher. What a natural. … Continue reading →

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Denim Basket Winner

Posted on February 9, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

You know, there are a few projects that come along that make me happy in every way. This denim basket is one of them. Not only do I like the way the basket turned out, but I’m actually quite fond … Continue reading →

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DIY: Ruffled Heart Shirt Just in Time For Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 8, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

For those of you lucky enough to have a little girl in your life this Valentine’s Day, I’ve put together a ruffled heart shirt tutorial for you. All you need are several thrift shop t-shirts, a sewing machine, scissors and a free … Continue reading →

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