Tag Archives: clothing

Refashion Runway: The Halloween Challenge

Posted on October 19, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Welcome to the Halloween Challenge on Refashion Runway. I promise you will be seriously blown away by the amazing costumes this week. I know I am!!! ***** Susan from Second Chances by Susan, really enjoyed this challenge: “I really looked … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: And the Winner of the Leather Challenge Is……..

Posted on October 19, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

One of the most satisfying things about being a teacher is helping a child try something new and difficult, and being a part of the joy they experience when they succeed. Watching our contestants change the way they felt about … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: Leather Sewalongs

Posted on October 17, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Talk about some team spirit! Molly sewed along with us again to make a leather vest in support of her local football team. Here is what she had to say: “The biggest challenge yet … sewing on leather!!! Needed to … Continue reading →

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Oh my gosh!!! Thank you! Thank you!

Posted on October 15, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Talk about my heart racing and waking up to something wonderful! This morning I found out that, thanks to your nominations, The Renegade Seamstress made it to the second round of the Craftsy Blogger Awards. I’ve been chosen to compete … Continue reading →

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Time to Vote! Refashion Runway: The Leather Challenge

Posted on October 12, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

I love this leather cuff from Think Geek. (Hint, hint) Not only is it leather, but it is precisely WHY I get up at 4:45 each morning. *** This week, the five remaining competitors took those words to heart and … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: And The Winner of the Peplum Challenge is…..

Posted on October 12, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Before I announce the winner, I would just like to say that all of the seamstresses were very brave this week, they all stepped out of the box, tried something new and created some beautiful peplums for us. Congratulations to … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: Peplum Sewalongs

Posted on October 10, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Hey, remember Elizabeth, from The Hungry Octopus and the first season of Refashion Runway? She took some time out from her own Fall Refashion Series: Favorite Art Museum and came back to join us this week for the Peplum Sew Along! … Continue reading →

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The Craftsy Blogger Awards

Posted on October 7, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

The moment I saw the announcement, my heart began to race! What an honor it would be to receive The Craftsy Blogger Award! To me, it would be like winning an Oscar, an Emmy, or a Grammy. “This October, Craftsy … Continue reading →

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Time to Vote! Refashion Runway: Season Two- Peplum Challenge

Posted on October 5, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

As I was perched upon MY personal peplum pulpit, preaching the praises of this perky pattern, who knew many of the others were petrified of this popular trend. (Say that five times real fast) 🙂 But come to find … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: And the Emerald Challenge Winner is……..

Posted on October 5, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

The Emerald Isle. The Emerald City. The Emerald Challenge. All marvelous. All beautiful. All magical. AND, for the first time in Refashion Runway history, between the public voting and the contestants scores of each other, WE HAVE A TIE between … Continue reading →