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Summer DIY T-Shirt Series: Embellished Neckline

Posted on July 25, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Well… drop me off at the new studio, crank up some Bonnie Raitt tunes and fill up a Fred Press with some iced seltzer. There’s been some sewing goin’ on! This easy embellished neckline “tops off” the Summer DIY T-Shirt Series. Ha, no pun intended 🙂 … Continue reading →

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DIY Summer T-Shirt Series: Add a Lace Doily

Posted on July 19, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Believe it or not, lace doilies actually have a rich history and played a role in everyday life for over a hundred years. But not many homes display these incredibly intricate pieces of art anymore. Why not unearth your grannie’s doilies … Continue reading →

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DIY Summer T-Shirt Series: Draw Something Nautical On It

Posted on July 13, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Even if you’re landlocked this summer and won’t be anywhere near the sea, you can still rock the nautical look with this cute hand-drawn, life preserver T-shirt. All you need is a white T-shirt, a blue fine line permanent marker, a … Continue reading →

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You Really Can Make a Maxi Dress in Fifteen Minutes or Less

Posted on June 29, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I know, I know, it does sounds too good to be true, but you really can make a fun, summer maxi dress in fifteen minutes or less when you start with a t shirt and add some knit fabric to the … Continue reading →

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DIY: Easy Cropped Denim Jacket

Posted on June 14, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Time froze for me the other day while at my beautiful niece Melanie’s house in St. Paul. The kids playing hockey in the driveway, listening to the Belmont Stakes on the tv in the garage, cold Leinenkugel in my hand and it suddenly occurs to … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged accessories, DIY, fashion, leather, leather bracelet, recycling, Refashion, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 10 Comments

I’ve got a secret to tell you……

Posted on June 4, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Today I’ve been having fun putting the finishing touches onto tomorrow’s live web seminar for BurdaStyle. Blogging has been such a healthy part of my life for the last few years. When I started my little sewing blog, I never dreamed … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Bias Tape Part 5: Recover an Old Pillow with Handmade Corded Piping

Posted on May 31, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

Oh my gosh, I am such a sewing geek. Seriously? Five posts on bias tape? But it’s so much fun and now that I’m pretty sure you’re addicted too, let’s bring our bias tape to a whole new level today and make our own custom… … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, giveaway, handmade bias tape, handmade corded piping, pillows, Sewing, tutorial | 24 Comments

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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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 →