Monthly Archives: August 2016

How to Make a Reusable Snack Bag

Posted on August 28, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

We interrupt this season of Refashion Runway to bring you this important DIY… New school clothes? Check! New school supplies? Check! New lunch box? Check! Megabox of ziplock snack baggies? NOPE! This year, instead of throwing away mountains of baggies each … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway All Stars: Time to Vote on the Tunic Challenge

Posted on August 27, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Tunics are EVERYWHERE these days!!! So comfortable, so cute and so many options. Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr have just released their new book, The Tunic Bible, and guess what?! I had the honor of being featured in the book as part … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway All Stars: The Winner of the Button Challenge

Posted on August 27, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Well the ladies have done it again!! We have a another tie for first place in the button challenge. You all loved Carissa’s handmade buttons from tree branches and her amazing dress transformation. And you all loved Susan’s nautical look … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway Season Four: Button Sew Along

Posted on August 26, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

A big thank you to everyone who sewed along with us this week on the Button Challenge! ************************************************* Vicky Myers from Vicky Myers Creations I have been lucky to inherit my Gran’s and mother-in-law’s button boxes. I have designed a … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway All Stars: Time to Vote on the Button Challenge

Posted on August 20, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Time to see what all of these talented ladies have been working on this week and be sure to vote for your favorite at the bottom of this post. Have fun! *************************************************** Gema from Sequins and Slippers “After last week’s metallic … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: The Winner of the Metallic Challenge

Posted on August 20, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

I had NO idea when I came up with this “brilliant” idea of having an All-Stars season on Refashion Runway how hard it was going to be to have a winner each week and how hard it was going to … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway Season Four: Metallic Sew Along

Posted on August 19, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

A big thank you to everyone who has been sewing along during Metallic week. If you haven’t had a chance to vote for your favorite metallic refashion from last Saturday, be sure to click here to get your vote in before … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway Season Four: Time to Vote- Metallic

Posted on August 13, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Nothing crashes a little fashion high faster than these words: “Excuse Ma’am, but would you like to do this in private or are you Ok out here?” WHHHAAAATTTTT!??!!! “What do you mean it looks like I have an explosive device wrapped around … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway All Stars: The Winner of the Velvet Challenge

Posted on August 13, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

Thanks so much to everyone who voted for their favorite velvet refashion last week! And thanks to all of the talented and creative contestants for their hard work to compete in this “friendly” sewing competition. 🙂 Our winner this week … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway Season Four: Velvet Sew Alongs

Posted on August 12, 2016 by The Renegade Seamstress

A big thank you to everyone who sewed along with us this week!! ********************************************* A few seasons ago, Molly sewed along with us and we were all so impressed. We are thrilled to find out she has started her own blog. It’s … Continue reading →