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Learn to Sew: A New Series

Posted on December 26, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

So, you’ve watched Project Runway for years now. You marvel at the haute couture creations of the young seamstress in the series, The Time in Between by María Dueñas. You run your hands over beautiful textiles as you wander through fabric shops imagining … Continue reading →

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How to Hem Knits Without a Serger

Posted on November 7, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m here to tell you that you can sew most anything on a basic sewing machine. Nothing too fancy here for The Renegade Seamstress. However, one of these days, I just know someone important in the sewing world is going … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, double needle, fashion, giveaway, hems, Refashion, Sewing, sewing with knit fabric, Singer Genie, The Refashion Handbook, Thrifting | 14 Comments

How to Make a Pattern From Your Favorite Clothes

Posted on October 24, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

We’ve all had one — that comfortable dress we want to wear every day and wish we had in every color. Well, wish no more. Learn how to create a pattern from that favorite dress, so you can make a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, giveaway, Pattern making, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook | 20 Comments

Winner of The Refashion Handbook and More Fun Ways to Refashion Your Clothes

Posted on October 17, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’m a Kindergarten teacher. I’ve been a teacher for 26 years and have enjoyed (almost) every minute of it. When I grow up, I want to work in publishing. Magazines have always been my guilty pleasure and I’ve secretly wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, giveaway, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook | 16 Comments

Sewing 101: 14 Basic Sewing Alterations You Can Do Yourself

Posted on October 9, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

You could hire an expensive tailor, you could ask your friend or you could even send them off to your mother, but why do those things when you could actually do it yourself. Altering your own clothes can be fun. Really! … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, giveaway, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting | 63 Comments

Refashion Runway: The Winner of the Maxi Skirt or Dress Challenge

Posted on August 22, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Yowsers! What a great week full of amazing dresses! Congratulations to the winner of this week’s dress challenge … Sarah from Life is Beautiful. And YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL in this AMAZING dress refashion! ********************** Now on to the hard part again. I just … Continue reading →

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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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A Few More Gingham Sew Alongs

Posted on August 6, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

We have another celebrity sewing along with us this week! Susan, from Second Chances by Susan, was the winner of Season Two of Refashion Runway and I am seriously in love with Susan’s gingham dress refashion! So simple, yet so dramatic! Thanks … Continue reading →

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Winner of the Floral and Geometric/Stripes Challenge Announced Today

Posted on August 1, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

So how fun was that!!!??? So many great transformations to choose from. And I totally agree with so many of you when you say it was a tough choice! It was such a close race this week. I’m excited to announce that … Continue reading →

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And a Big Thank You to Our Prize Sponsors!

Posted on July 30, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

A big thank you to everyone who stepped up to be a Refashion Runway: Season Three Prize Sponsor! They have been so kind to donate so we can all enjoy this friendly sewing competition. I hope you have time to … Continue reading →