Tag Archives: DIY

Still Time to Try Out For the First Ever Refashion Runway

Posted on May 25, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

We’ve had a nice response to the open casting call for the First Ever Refashion Runway. There is still time to try out if you think you’d like to compete. Go here and fill out the form on the bottom of … Continue reading →

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Mend Your Jeans!

Posted on May 19, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Today I feel like Bill Murray’s character, Bob, in the movie, “What About Bob”, one of my all time favorites. It is a hilarious laugh fest throughout every scene. In the movie, Bill Murray portrays a man riddled with anxiety … Continue reading →

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Open Casting Call for First Ever Refashion Runway!

Posted on May 18, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m excited to announce the first ever, Refashion Runway competition hosted by The Renegade Seamstress. Here’s how it’ll work: Much like Project Runway and The Great British Sewing Bee, we’ll choose six refashion seamstresses (or seamster) to compete in weekly … Continue reading →

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DIY: No Sew Dress Refashion

Posted on May 10, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Sometimes simple is just better…. Found this dress in the thrift store on Fifty Cent Wednesday. Thought with a few changes it might be nice for a Friday night dinner at a friend’s house. Once again, nice fabric but shapeless … Continue reading →

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Vintage Vera Tablecloth to Kentucky Derby Dress

Posted on May 5, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

And They’re Off….. I finished my Kentucky Derby Party Dress just in time to hop in the car and head to  Portland. To make the dress, I used this Vintage Vera Tablecloth I found at my thrift store last year. … Continue reading →

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Whatever Does a Girl Wear to a Kentucky Derby Party

Posted on May 3, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

I know, I know, it’s a big decision!!! I spent the week, sewing my new Kentucky Derby dress from this Vintage Vera Tablecloth. Today, I’ll be finishing my hat, ironing my dress and heading to Portland for the festivities. Stay … Continue reading →

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There is Never a Wrong Time for a Polka Dot

Posted on April 28, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Oh, how right you are, Marc! Nothin’ like a good polka dot! When I saw this skirt at the thrift store, I knew I had to have it. Not only are there polka dots but the slow gradation of size … Continue reading →

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Upcycled Denim at Que Linda

Posted on April 22, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Mustang Sally is one of the most perfect traveling tunes. Today it carries me around each corner of the old highway on the way to Que Linda. Several Chevy pickups pulling horse trailers head the opposite direction back into town. … Continue reading →

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The Great British Sewing Bee

Posted on April 20, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

I got a bit distracted this afternoon. Complete with all the charm and politeness of the English, The Great British Sewing Bee, captured my attention today. I suspect part of the appeal for me is the fact that the contestants … Continue reading →

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Refashion a Man’s Button Down Shirt for Day Five of Dress For Change Week

Posted on April 5, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Well, here it is, Day Five of Dress For Change Week. So far not one of my students noticed that I was wearing the same skirt all week. Hmmmm…… makes one think. Today, I’m wearing another quick and easy refashioned … Continue reading →

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