Tag Archives: tutorial

Secret Ways to Make Your Sewing Blog a Success

Posted on May 17, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

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 of the wonderful places it would take me, I never imagined the opportunities that would come my … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, clothing, crafting, DIY, live web seminar, Refashion, Sewing, tutorial | 15 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, giveaway, homemade bias tape, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 61 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 39 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, t-shirt shrug, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 30 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged BurdaStyle Web Seminar, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 32 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, infinity scarf, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial | 16 Comments

DIY: Felted Jewelry Pouch Tutorial

Posted on March 29, 2014 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m proud of the people I come from and I happen to be the lucky recipient and caretaker of some of their most cherished pieces of jewelry. Isn’t this dress amazing! Aren’t they beautiful! And they were a big part of the Washington DC social … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged crafting, DIY, fashion, giveaway, history, Jewelry, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, tutorial | 27 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged crafting, denim, DIY, Easter basket, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 11 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, fashion, giveaway, leather bracelet, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Thrifting, tribal print, tutorial, upcycling | 43 Comments

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 →