Monthly Archives: August 2015

Refashion Runway: The Winner of the Tote Bag, Purse or Clutch Challenge

Posted on August 15, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Talk about some serious “PURSE”-onality! This week has been full of great bag refashions from all the contestants and everyone who sewed along. Thanks to all of you for being a part of this great challenge. It’s been so much fun! … Continue reading →

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Tote Bag, Purse or Clutch Refashion Sew Alongs

Posted on August 13, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I have to say this first project is one of my mostest-favoritest sew alongs EVER! Not only because it’s a cute bag, but those little hands belong to someone very special. Those little hands love to create. Those little hands spent … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Handbag Refashions…

Posted on August 11, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Since we’re on the subject of handbag refashions during Refashion Runway this week, I thought it might be fun to revisit a couple of my own bag refashions from the last year… If you’d like to see the entire tutorial for any … Continue reading →

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Time to Vote! Refashion Runway: Week Three: Clutch, Tote Bag, or Purse

Posted on August 8, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Let’s face it. We’d be lost without our handbags. So we might as well have cute ones. Have fun checking out the fabulous handbags these talented ladies have created this week. When you get to the bottom of this post, be … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: And the Winner of the Gingham Challenge is…

Posted on August 8, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s so much fun for me to watch behind the scenes as thousands of people vote for their favorite refashions during Refashion Runway. This week has been, by far, the most interesting week in Refashion Runway’s voting history. At least … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: Last Day to Vote For Your Favorite Gingham Refashion

Posted on August 7, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Wow! I’ve never seen such a close race in Refashion Runway history. Today is the last day to vote for your favorite gingham refashion. If you haven’t had a chance to check out all of the wonderful gingham transformations, and cheer … Continue reading →

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A Few More Gingham Sew Alongs

Posted on August 6, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

We have another celebrity sewing along with us this week! Susan, from Second Chances by Susan, was the winner of Season Two of Refashion Runway and I am seriously in love with Susan’s gingham dress refashion! So simple, yet so dramatic! Thanks … Continue reading →

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Meet the Judges for Refashion Runway: Season Three

Posted on August 4, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Nothing too big, though. A few of the contestants felt uncomfortable scoring each other so we decided to relieve them of that responsibility and get some former Refashion Runway Stars to be the judges instead. The scoring stays the same. Half … Continue reading →

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Gingham Sew Alongs

Posted on August 3, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Here I am getting off the plane last weekend in my gingham sew-along. I WISH! Isn’t she gorgeous in her gingham dress?! So classy. Right up there with Brigitte Bardo, Jackie O. and Audrey Hepburn rockin’ their gingham. And so is my … Continue reading →

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Time to Vote! Refashion Runway: Week Two Challenge- Gingham

Posted on August 2, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

You’ve seen it. Gingham! It’s all over the runways, like this great gingham number by Diane Von Furstenberg. Isn’t it beautiful!!! I just love everything about it. So sophisticated, yet playful and ageless. Now that’s a powerhouse combo in my … Continue reading →