Monthly Archives: December 2019

Wrap Up 2019 With Some Refashioned Sweaters and Vote For Your Favorite

Posted on December 31, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

So many sweaters! So little time! I’m still doing it. Just ask Katie. It’s the first place I head when thrift shopping- THE SWEATER AISLE! There’s just something fun about giving old unloved sweaters a new lease on life. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Call For Season Five Refashion Runway Sponsors and There’s Still Time to Apply For Your Chance to Compete

Posted on December 20, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

This season is shaping up to become one of the best ever but we still need a few prize sponsors so, if you’d like to support the creative efforts of our contestants by donating a prize or gift certificate, just … Continue reading →

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DIY: How to Make a Pom Pom Wreath

Posted on December 19, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

Greet your guests with wooly wonderfulness all winter with this warm wreath made from pom poms. (Alliteration intended 🙂 ) Pom poms are super fun to make and can be made in any color and texture. You don’t even need … Continue reading →

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Do You Have Some Challenge Ideas for Refashion Runway Season Five? And a Giveaway!

Posted on December 18, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

One of my favorite things about Refashion Runway is connecting with people all over the world who love to transform old, unwanted clothes into new and wearable fashion. You are all so creative and talented and I’d love to get … Continue reading →

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Make Stockings From Old Sweaters: New One Minute Video

Posted on December 17, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

The sparkly lights are up, the fragrant tree is decorated, and the fancy cookies are baked —now it’s time to adorn your mantel. Why not dazzle Santa this year and hang up a delightful stocking you made yourself? Who knows, … Continue reading →

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Yay! It’s Back! Open Casting Call for Refashion Runway Season Five

Posted on December 14, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s back!! Check out this new video trailer: Refashion Runway: Season Five! All of the creativity and talent brought by all of the contestants of the first four seasons was so impressive. I’m really looking forward to seeing what Refashion … Continue reading →

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How to Make Christmas Gnomes: A New One Minute Video

Posted on December 10, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

Bring a little hygge into your home this season with a cute traditional Scandinavian ornament. In Sweden, they’re known as a Tomte. If you’re in Norway, you’ll hear them called a Nisse. You might even know them as Gnomes. Originally, … Continue reading →

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