Monthly Archives: July 2015

This Week’s Sew Along: Floral and Geometric/Stripes

Posted on July 31, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

If you aren’t actually competing in Refashion Runway but you would still like to sew along with each challenge, we’d love to see your creations, too. Send your photos to me at bhunting@eoni.com and I’ll post them so we can all see … Continue reading →

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And a Big Thank You to Our Prize Sponsors!

Posted on July 30, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

A big thank you to everyone who stepped up to be a Refashion Runway: Season Three Prize Sponsor! They have been so kind to donate so we can all enjoy this friendly sewing competition. I hope you have time to … Continue reading →

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Time to Vote! Refashion Runway Week One: Floral and Geometric or Stripes

Posted on July 25, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Flowers and Geometry? What do they have to do with each other? One seems so random and colorful and the other so linear and black and white. What was she thinking when she made this one of the challenges?! But … Continue reading →

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Kimono Vest Goes West: How to Make a Kimono Cardigan From a Dress

Posted on July 24, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I LOVE the idea of a kimono vest. Long enough to cover up those BBQ potato chips that decided to hang out with me for awhile, yet open and airy enough to see my cute new skinny jeans underneath. AND I just … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Beautiful, Talented and Amazing Women of Refashion Runway: Season Three

Posted on July 18, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s finally here! Refashion Runway: Season Three *** You didn’t take it easy on me when it came to choosing the participants this season. No. You. Didn’t. Once again, it was so difficult to choose from all of the talented … Continue reading →

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How to Alter a Too Big Skirt With a Waistband

Posted on July 16, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE summer? Not just because of the warm weather and swimming. But the “I actually have time make dinner for my friends who need help” kind of summer. The “get up and go walking every morning” kind … Continue reading →

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Surprise Yourself and Learn How to Make a Crinoline or a Petticoat

Posted on July 7, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I totally missed the fifties and the petticoat era. And to be honest, I never thought I missed anything. Nope, didn’t miss a thing. Until… I MADE ONE and wore it under this circle skirt, and I was thinkin’ to myself, … Continue reading →

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YAY! It’s Back! Open Casting Call for Refashion Runway: Season Three

Posted on July 6, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Yay! I’m happy to announce, it’s finally back! Refashion Runway: Season Three! All of the creativity and talent brought by all of the contestants of the first two seasons was so impressive. I’m really looking forward to seeing what Refashion … Continue reading →