Tag Archives: writing

A Glimpse Into My World as a New Author (Still pinching myself BTW :))

Posted on November 5, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s no secret that I’m a people person. I just really like people for some reason. So, I don’t know why it should come as a surprise to me that I’ve genuinely enjoyed all of the wonderful people I’ve worked … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 14, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

I finally pushed that send button. I told myself I’d do it last summer, but I didn’t. I was going to do it over Christmas vacation, but I didn’t. OK, do it on spring break, I said, but I didn’t. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycling, writing | 236 Comments

The Crack of Dawn II

Posted on July 9, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

I wake up early. I mean REALLY early…….. 4:45 am each day, even on weekends. I have the perfect house for an early riser such as myself. The entire east side is covered with huge windows giving me a panoramic … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged boys, bullfrogs, family, motherhood, nature, outdoors, Sewing, writing | 46 Comments

A Perfect Day After Thanksgiving Skirt Refashion Tutorial

Posted on November 23, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Found this sweater when I was digging around my refashion stash and for a moment considered it’s roomy comfort might be perfect, as is, for lounging around and sleeping off the turkey induced coma on this day after Thanksgiving. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, recycling, Refashion, refashioning, Sewing, sweater skirt, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling, writing | 46 Comments

One very long, cold night for Cooper!

Posted on November 11, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s Saturday night. The phone rings. The caller ID says, “Coop.” No mom wants to hear the words that come next. Especially not on a very cold November night in Eastern Oregon during elk hunting season. Nothing prepares you for those … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DPchallenge, family, hunting, life, small town life, writing | 94 Comments

The Easiest Dress Refashion on the Planet!

Posted on August 21, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

No, seriously. This IS the easiest refashion on the face of the planet. I found a boxy shift dress on fifty cent day at the thrift store the other day. It reminded me of the scrubs that nurses wear. But … Continue reading →

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An Accidental Mother of the Bride Dress: One Year Later

Posted on August 20, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’ve never been a good clothes shopper. Just ask my sister, Jan, who would painstakingly shop for the perfect outfits while I was off swimming, riding my bike, and hanging out with my friends. But when I needed something to … Continue reading →