Tag Archives: Thrifting

More News I’ve Been Busting at the Seams to Tell You

Posted on July 12, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Don’t you just love it when you send an idea out into the universe and lo and behold it appears to you as if by magic? Last fall, I was checking into the logistics of creating video classes for you. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, Annie's, clothing, crafts, DIY, fashion, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, video classes | 16 Comments

DIY Your Guy a Skinny Tie for Father’s Day

Posted on June 13, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

If shopping for the perfect Father’s Day gift for that dapper father in your life has you fit to be tied, how about making a new skinny tie for his special day? Popular in the 20s, the 60s, the 80s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, crafts, DIY, DIY skinny tie, fashion, Father's Day, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting | Leave a comment

“Vacay All Day” in This Fun DIY Summer Hat

Posted on May 5, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ah, summer: it’s the time of year when you want to spend every single day out in the sunshine. And whether or not you’re soaking up rays in your backyard or on a holiday, now is the time to take … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, crafts, DIY, fashion, hats, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 8 Comments

Holiday Sale: 25% Off The Refashion Handbook: Refit, Redesign, Remake For Every Body

Posted on November 27, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Thanks for stopping by all these years! Your visits, comments and encouragement make it all worth it. For your holiday shopping pleasure, The Refashion Handbook is now 25% off. Click here to order some for the seamstresses in your life. Have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, Thrifting, upcycling | 2 Comments

DIY: You CAN Rock That Too-Small Leather Skirt After All!

Posted on November 22, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’ve always thought that there is something so extravagant, so luxurious, and so gorgeous about a leather skirt. Leather skirts seemed a bit self-indulgent to me, but you know what?Why not be a bit self-indulgent during the holiday season? We’re so totally worth … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, leather skirt, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial | 12 Comments

How to Hem Knits Without a Serger

Posted on November 7, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m here to tell you that you can sew most anything on a basic sewing machine. Nothing too fancy here for The Renegade Seamstress. However, one of these days, I just know someone important in the sewing world is going … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, double needle, fashion, giveaway, hems, Refashion, Sewing, sewing with knit fabric, Singer Genie, The Refashion Handbook, Thrifting | 14 Comments

A Truly Inspiring Refashion Story: Angel Gowns

Posted on November 3, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I have two new heroes…. John and Diane Wright. They are my refashion heroes!!! To see what refashioning looks like in it’s finest form, check out what this couple is doing with yard sale wedding dresses. I’d love to be involved in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged angel gowns, clothing, DIY, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycling | 25 Comments

Sewing 101: 14 Basic Sewing Alterations You Can Do Yourself

Posted on October 9, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

You could hire an expensive tailor, you could ask your friend or you could even send them off to your mother, but why do those things when you could actually do it yourself. Altering your own clothes can be fun. Really! … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, giveaway, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting | 63 Comments

I Dream of “Genie” and How to Change a Crew Neck T-Shirt into a V-Neck

Posted on September 27, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I saw it, but walked right past the unassuming plain sewing machine case, there on the floor of the thrift store. Just keep walking, I thought, you don’t need another sewing machine. But on my way out, I happen to look down … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, Crew neck to V Neck, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Singer Genie, Thrifting, tutorial | 41 Comments

Costume Week: Gypsy Costume

Posted on September 25, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Mrs. Battington, Mrs. Huntingstone, Pete the Cat, and Mrs. Wishy Washy. To name just a few of the Halloween costumes that Mrs. Huntington has worn over the years. I instantly knew I’d be a gypsy when I saw this skirt … Continue reading →