Monthly Archives: October 2013

Best Tutorials in Sewing….The Renegade Seamstress!!!

I woke up this morning to some great news! I’m so excited, I can hardly stand myself. I can’t stop smiling and there’s nobody awake in my house to jump up and down with me. (I sure hope I don’t … Continue reading

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Time to Vote! Refashion Runway: The Winter White Challenge

It’s coming you know. Winter. OK, I can hear what you’re thinking. You’re still enjoying the beautiful autumn colors and the crisp fall weather. I know. Me too. But, to help you get in the mood for the upcoming months, … Continue reading

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Refashion Runway: Winner of the Halloween Challenge

  “You’ve always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself.” Well said, Glinda! I have to say, the courageous and creative women who have been competing in Refashion Runway this season, have totally embraced … Continue reading

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Refashion Runway: Halloween Sewalongs

Welcome to Refashion Runway: Halloween Sewalongs! I think we are all in agreement that Molly needs to start her own blog, so we can keep up with all of her wonderful refashions. This week, Molly made the perfect apron for … Continue reading

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Please Vote For Me: Best Tutorials in Sewing Craftsy Blogger Award

A big thank you to all of you who have already voted for The Renegade Seamstress over at the Craftsy site, but just in case you haven’t had a chance to vote for me yet, here is the information: The Renegade Seamstress … Continue reading

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Quick and Easy DIY Sheriff Costume for Halloween

It’s that time of year again! Time to pull out a few thrift store finds from the bottom of the pile and create a fun costume for Halloween. My motto is quick and easy these days so I kept it … Continue reading

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Refashion Runway: The Halloween Challenge

Welcome to the Halloween Challenge on Refashion Runway. I promise you will be seriously blown away by the amazing costumes this week. I know I am!!! ***** Susan from Second Chances by Susan, really enjoyed this challenge: “I really looked … Continue reading

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Refashion Runway: And the Winner of the Leather Challenge Is……..

One of the most satisfying things about being a teacher is helping a child try something new and difficult, and being a part of the joy they experience when they succeed. Watching our contestants change the way they felt about … Continue reading

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Refashion Runway: Leather Sewalongs

Talk about some team spirit! Molly sewed along with us again to make a leather vest in support of her local football team. Here is what she had to say: “The biggest challenge yet … sewing on leather!!! Needed to … Continue reading

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Oh my gosh!!! Thank you! Thank you!

Talk about my heart racing and waking up to something wonderful! This morning I found out that, thanks to your nominations, The Renegade Seamstress made it to the second round of the Craftsy Blogger Awards. I’ve been chosen to compete … Continue reading

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