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

Posted on December 14, 2019 by

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 Runway Season Five will bring.

Be the first to subscribe to my new Youtube channel: The Renegade Seamstress

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Here’s how it’ll work:

Much like Project Runway and The Great British Sewing Bee, we’ll choose eight refashion seamstresses (or seamsters) to compete in weekly challenges. The contestants will send in before and after videos or photos. The refashions will then be scored by judges and open to a popular vote. The scores will be combined to find a weekly winner and one competitor will be out (not without a prize for participating though). At the end of the series, whoever is left will not only receive a nice prize but will be crowned the winner of Refashion Runway Season Five!!

It’s such a great way to meet new people who love to do the same thing we do.

If you’re interested in participating as a competitor, please fill out this form explaining why you think you’d be perfect for this competition and email before and after photographs or videos of two of your favorite refashions to me at:

bhunting@eoni.com

This season will be a little different from the past. I would love to bring in more video and post it on my Youtube channel, Facebook page and Instagram. I’ll be learning right along with you so I hope you’ll tune in and join the fun.

To keep up with all of the festivities,

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Tryouts will be open until Saturday, January 4th, 2020.

The contestants will be announced on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

The first challenge will begin on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

If you’re interested in being a prize sponsor, please email me at

bhunting@eoni.com

Thank you in advance!

Good luck and I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us!

Beth

 

 

 

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How to Make Christmas Gnomes: A New One Minute Video

Posted on December 10, 2019 by

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, they were Nordic folklore creatures who were believed to be responsible for protecting the farmstead, but make sure you treat them right or they’ll become very mischievous.

So grab some old sweater remnants, a sock and a little rice and you’ll be hangin’ with your “gnomies” this winter, too. (Gnome pun intended. Ha!)

You can watch the Youtube video here:

Click here for the complete step-by-step photo tutorial.

For more sewing and refashioning inspiration, click here.

Happy Holiday Sewing!

Beth

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DIY Fabric Bread Basket Cover: New One Minute Video

Posted on November 22, 2019 by

Did I lure you in with these scrumptious looking, warm and buttery, fresh out of the oven, homemade rolls?

Yes, please!

This holiday season, keep your rolls fresh while adding some serious style to your table with a DIY fabric roll cover. The flaps allow the steam to vent so the bread won’t get soggy and will fit a variety of bowl sizes. All you need to make this cute cover are two fabric squares in any color or pattern to match your table.

Sheesh, who knew a roll cover could be part of your holiday decor?

You can watch the Youtube video here:

Or you can watch the Facebook video here:

Click here for the complete step-by-step photo instructions.

Please pass the rolls!

For more sewing and refashioning inspiration click here.

Happy Holidays!

Beth

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Good News! The Smitten Pattern is Up and Running Again.

Posted on November 20, 2019 by

Thank you for letting me know that the pattern link was broken so I could get to the bottom of it.

Good News! It’s up and running again.

You can click here for the step-by-step tutorial and the pattern link.

Here’s the video:

Happy Smitten Making!

PS. I’ve actually been busy making Smittens, too….

Coming soon…….

Beth

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DIY Fabric Pie Carrier: New One Minute Video

Posted on November 16, 2019 by

Did someone say pie?

If you want to bake people happy this holiday season, make a pie. There’s just something comforting about a fresh, hot pie with a flaky crust and flavorful filling. From pecan to apple, please your friends and family with a fresh, golden, homemade pie.

And when you show up carrying it in this stylish and handy fabric pie carrier, everyone is going to want to know which boutique sells them. They’ll be surprised when you tell them you made it yourself!

 

You can watch the Youtube video here:

You can watch the Facebook video here:

Click here for the complete step-by-step photo directions.

For more sewing and refashion inspiration and tutorials, click here.

Happy Sewing!

Beth

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Fall for Felt: Modern Felt Cornucopia: New One Minute Video

Posted on November 14, 2019 by

The cornucopia and Thanksgiving go together like turkey and cranberry sauce, like mashed potatoes and gravy, like pumpkin pie and whipped cream. Symbolizing wealth, prosperity and abundance, it’s just one of those fall staples we see on tablescapes every autumn. You can modernize your “horn of plenty” centerpiece this season by painting the basket white and creating some delightful felt gourds and flowers in any color you’d like to fill it.

Y9u can watch the Youtube video here:

You can watch the Facebook video here:

Click here for the complete step-by-step photo directions.

This would go really well with the fall felt coasters you made last week. 🙂

Happy Sewing!

Beth

You can find more sewing and refashion inspiration and tutorials here.

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Fall for Felt Coasters: New One Minute Video

Posted on November 13, 2019 by

Fall: A time of crisp mornings, toasty backyard fires, and best of all, jumping into piles of multicolored leaves. Bring that colorful fall feeling into your home by creating a few vibrant felt coasters. Not only are they beautiful, but they’ll protect your coffee table from those steaming cups of hot cocoa you’ll be sipping now that the weather is cooler. Made from two layers of thick felt and a little stitching on the sewing machine, they will dress up your end tables and help you embrace autumn in style.

You can watch the Youtube video here:

Or, watch the Facebook video here:

Click here for the complete step-by-step photo instructions.

Pretty sure you’re gonna “fall for felt” with this project.

Happy Sewing!

Beth

For more sewing and refashi0n inspiration and tutorials, click here.

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DIY Fabric Travel Checkerboard Game: New One Minute Video

Posted on October 12, 2019 by

One of the beauties of traveling or camping is becoming unplugged from our electronic devices long enough to reconnect with the joys of playing those simple but fun board games again. Create this travel checkerboard that’s lightweight and convenient enough to throw in a drawer of your camper or even tote along in your backpack. No matter where you are — the mountains, the river, the waiting room or even grandma’s house — you’ll never be without a fun game to pass the time when you have this little beauty tucked away.

Click here for the full travel checkerboard instructions.

For more sewing, crafts or refashioning inspiration, click here.

Happy Sewing!

Beth

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New Video: Round Drawstring Makeup Bag and Happy National Bias Tape Day

Posted on September 28, 2019 by

Not really. I just made that National Bias Tape Day thing up. But don’t you think there should be!??!!

I know it’s weird, but can I get an AMEN if you like making bias tape as much as I do? For some reason, it’s just comforting to cut fabric on a 45 degree angle, fold, press and wrap those miles of tape around a small pieces of cardboard. Then placing all that pretty edging side by side in a basket or a box. It’s just so delightful! Even if I never use it, I could just look at it all day…

Beth! Snap out of it!!!

Oh, yes, I’m here…

How about really rolling your socks up and down by combining bias tape, being organized and traveling?!!?

Well, you can when you make this round drawstring makeup bag.

There’s just something beautiful about being organized, too. It makes you feel healthier, happier and gives you more time to do the things you love. This drawstring makeup bag will help you on your way to feeling more organized and will make it simple to sort, pack, and access your cosmetics anytime. Whether you’re traveling or at home, it will lie flat so you can see all of your makeup while you get ready and then cinch up for a stylish way to store all of your beauty products.

You can watch the video here:

Or click here for the full step-by-step directions with photos.

Happy National Bias Tape Day! 🙂

Beth

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New Video and Tutorial: DIY Reusable Grocery Bags From Pet Food Sacks

Posted on September 27, 2019 by

You guys! It’s coming…

You know, that time when the single-use plastic bags will no longer be a part of our lives. As a matter of fact, when visiting the coast, we found out that Newport, Oregon has already implemented the ban.

On one hand, I’m going to miss using them for my bathroom garbage can and to store my returnable bottles and cans. But seriously! How many of these things do we need?!!?

If you’ve been looking for a creative way to get closer to your zero-waste goals, look no further than your empty dog and cat food bags. Instead of throwing these little gems into the landfill, use them to create your own cute reusable grocery bags. And since more and more states are jumping on the bandwagon to ban single-use plastic grocery bags, we’re all going to need to be more prepared and show up at the grocery store armed with our own bags. Why not be stylish and responsible? Double reuse score!

Click here for the step-by-step instructions.

Happy Getting Closer to Your Zero Waste Goals Day!

For more sewing, refashioning, and reusing inspiration and tutorials, click here.

Sending creative vibes your way!

Beth

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