Tag Archives: DIY

Summertime DIY: Make Too Small Pants into Shorts

Posted on August 21, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

We interrupt Refashion Runway to bring you this special announcement full of cuteness! If your child’s growth spurt has resulted in some “high-waters” that are now too short or you have a bunch of pants with holes in the knees, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, pants to shorts, Refashion, Sewing, shorts, Thrifting | 10 Comments

Maxi Skirt or Dress Sew Alongs

Posted on August 21, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

One of my favorite quotes! Speaking of favorites, a few of my favorite former Refashion Runway Stars sewed along with us this week: Susan from Second Chances by Susan took some time out of her busy schedule (she just finished a family … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, Maxi dress, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sew along, Sewing | 3 Comments

OK, Now THAT Was Fun!

Posted on August 18, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Well, it was all that and then some! I had so much fun being a guest on Fox 13 The Place in SLC today. Everyone was so welcoming and nice. Brooke Graham and I got to talk refashioning, sewing, Refashion Runway … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, Fox 13, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sewing, The Place, The Refashion Handbook, Utah | 37 Comments

I Can’t Keep Calm, I’m Too Excited!

Posted on August 17, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m hanging out in Salt Lake City right now because Brooke Graham, one of the hosts of Fox13’s Daily Lifestyle Show, The Place invited me to come to the studio tomorrow morning and talk about The Renegade Seamstress, Refashion Runway and my … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, Fox 13, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Salt Lake City, Sewing, The Place, The Refashion Handbook | 19 Comments

Time to Vote! Refashion Runway: Maxi Skirt or Dress Challenge

Posted on August 15, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Wow! Talk about some well dressed women! Such creative contestants this week! I can’t wait for you to see all of the skirt and dress refashions. I promise, you are going to love them. Really amazing transformations here. But, before … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, dress, fashion, Maxi dress, Maxi skirt, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sewing, Thrifting | 39 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clutch, DIY, DIY tote bag, fashion, purse, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sewing, upcycling | 37 Comments

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 →