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Shirt Refashion Tutorial and a Few Thrift Store Shopping Tips

Posted on November 18, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Quite often, my subscribers mention that they wish they had an “eye” like mine for finding thrift store clothes to refashion. I certainly don’t claim to have any special thrift store magic but throughout this tutorial I would like to … Continue reading →

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Little Girl’s Cable Knit Sweater Dress

Posted on November 17, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Now that everyone in my family is safe and back home, I think it’s time for another refashion. An easy one, though, since I’m still reeling a bit from last weekend’s “adventure“. If you’ve got a little girl in your … Continue reading →

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Felted wool clutch purse

Posted on November 10, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Today’s tutorial has a simple beauty. A refashion, using natural fibers and vintage buttons. Start by washing a 100% wool sweater in hot water and drying it in a hot dryer to cause the fibers to become tight so they … Continue reading →

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Ten Ways to Refashion a Sweater

Posted on November 5, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

So many sweaters, so little time. Click on the picture to see the “how to”. Have fun! If you try any of these, I’d love to see your projects. Email a before and after picture to me at bhunting@eoni.com and … Continue reading →

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Super Easy Girl’s Sweater Dress Refashion

Posted on November 4, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Look out fashion world! Here comes Brooke! This old thrifted woman’s sweater practically jumped from the stash pile into my arms, begging to become a sweater dress for Brooke. First, choose a shirt that fits your model to use as … Continue reading →

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Quick and Easy Gypsy Costume

Posted on October 27, 2012 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 →

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Five Minute T Shirt Shrug Tutorial

Posted on October 21, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

So I admit… I did NOT spend the WHOLE time holding the baby last week. Steve told me I HAD to let Katie and Adam hold him once in awhile. WHATEVER……. So, since I was forced to give the new … Continue reading →

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DIY: Art Nouveau Inspired T Shirt Refashion Tutorial

Posted on September 29, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ahhhhh, the designs of the Art Nouveau period. Lovely! Needless to say, as soon as I saw this Art Nouveau-ish thrift store fabric, I threw it into my basket and it inspired one of my favorite t-shirt refashions ever. This … Continue reading →

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Day Five: Hey! Where’d My Fashion Photographer Go Skirt

Posted on September 14, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I can’t find my Fashion Photographer anywhere! Had to prop the camera up on a post, set the timer, run and pose. Hmmm, I guess Fashion Photographers are funny that way. They just don’t appreciate you photographing, using and discussing … Continue reading →

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Shhhhhh…..Don’t Tell Cooper Skirt

Posted on September 13, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Ok, so your on to me. Each skirt made exactly the same during this Week of the Refashioned Skirt. But not this one. No, not this one!    Can you tell the difference between today’s skirt and all the rest?    … Continue reading →

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