Tag Archives: upcycling

Dress For Change Week April 1-7, 2013

Posted on February 19, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Meet Sheyanne Root. When I read what she was doing, I immediately signed up. She is a senior at Burns High School in Oregon. For her senior project she has started a Dress For Change Week. This is an except … Continue reading →

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“Feelin’ the Love” in my Valentine’s Day Refashion

Posted on February 14, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Valentine’s Day is my favorite classroom party day. The elation on a six year old’s face when they open a small card from a friend is priceless. My students constantly remind me of how to find joy in the simple … Continue reading →

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Upcycled, No Sew Leg Warmers From an Old Thrift Store Sweater

Posted on January 26, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

A couple weeks ago, I was invited to spend the weekend at my friend’s cabin near the Anthony Lakes Ski Resort. Of course, I couldn’t show up with a regular tote so I upcycled a thrift store sweater to a … Continue reading →

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Partner With The Renegade Seamstress

Posted on January 21, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

The Renegade Seamstress would like to invite you to join the fun!  The Renegade Seamstress is now taking sponsors! If you’re looking to bring more exposure to your etsy shop, business or blog, please contact me at bhunting@eoni.com for current … Continue reading →

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Create Your Own Custom Skirt and Take Over the World :)

Posted on January 19, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Good morning and Happy Saturday!!! Check out this great Custom Skirt video on You Tube that I found this morning. She shows you how to draft a custom pattern and how to construct the skirt complete with an invisible zipper, … Continue reading →

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An Easy Winter Sweater Tote Refashion Tutorial

Posted on January 14, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Lucky me! I got to spend the weekend at Anthony Lakes Ski Resort. Even though the temperature was in the single digits we had a great time. The band Standard Deviation was rockin’ the Starbottle Saloon, the snow was perfect and … Continue reading →

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Katwise: A Refashion Superstar

Posted on January 3, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Prepare to be amazed! Check out this video of Katwise making a sweater coat. What do you think?

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A Happy Birthday Renegade Ruffle Refashion

Posted on December 31, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

How about instead of Resolutions on this last day of 2012 we do a Renegade Ruffle Refashion. But first, I’d like to wish Jan a Happy Birthday!!! I’m so lucky to have such a loving, kind, and caring sister who, … Continue reading →

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Another Peplum Refashion Tutorial: This Time a Shirt

Posted on December 28, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I might have a new love. The peplum……..it’s flirty and flattering. What could be better? I started with this knit thrift store dress that I purchased for (you guessed it) fifty cents on half price Wednesday at my local thrift … Continue reading →

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A Giveaway to Celebrate my One Year Blogiversary

Posted on December 27, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Much to my family’s chagrin, the song “Happy Blogiversary To Me!” has been resonating through the Huntington house all morning. It’s been a year since my first post and most of my blogging goals have been met and some even … Continue reading →

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