Tag Archives: Thrifting

Refashioned sweater and skirt

Posted on February 4, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I refashioned a thrifted turtleneck and too big skirt to this: I used buttons from the old green coat and made lining from a thrifted shirt. I kinda like the new look. What do you think?

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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 →

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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 →

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Old 80s leather jacket to twenty twelve bag

Posted on January 8, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’ve never made a leather bag before but, when I saw this jacket at the Salvation Army for four bucks, I knew I had to give it a try.   I looked at this project as an experiment. I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Meet Shey, my first Refashion Icon of the Month

Posted on January 7, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Talk about talented and creative! Meet Shey, from Modesty is Pretty  This stylish kindergarten teacher from Texas really knows how to rock the refashion world. Visit her blog to see some amazing transformations and read on to be inspired. 1. In … Continue reading →

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Will the real mitten tutorial, please stand up!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

In one of my earlier posts, I linked you to a tutorial on making mittens. Although a great tutorial, it wasn’t the one I actually used. (Oops, my bad). After finishing this pair of mittens to go along the hat … Continue reading →

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Kindle cover tutorial

Posted on December 31, 2011 by The Renegade Seamstress

If you’re one of the lucky millions of people who opened a Kindle Fire on Christmas morning, then this post is for you! I used an old thrifted dress and some fabric my daughter chose from JoAnn Fabrics. Cut a … Continue reading →

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A thrift store outfit to wear to another thrift store

Posted on December 30, 2011 by The Renegade Seamstress

Heading to the Tri Cities today with Cooper and Katie. Thought I’d share my thrifted new outfit. No refashioning done today, just mega bargains. On Wednesdays, at my favorite thrift store, all clothes are 50 cents each. Usually, I’m looking … Continue reading →

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Shopping my closet and a few refashions

Posted on December 27, 2011 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m in love with the idea of not buying any new clothes and just shopping my closet and refashioning. Out of necessity, we’ve had to cut back on our spending (I’m a teacher and my husband is a contractor) and … Continue reading →

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Another sweater transformation

Posted on December 27, 2011 by The Renegade Seamstress

Here’s a wool sweater from the thrift store that someone washed and shrunk. But it was perfect for making a hat and mittens. I used the shirt for a liner for the hat.   Check out this tutorial for making … Continue reading →

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