Tag Archives: reconstructed clothing

Life is Trying Things to See if They Work: Shirt Redesign Tutorial

Posted on August 15, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

OK, now back to our regularly scheduled programming… “Life is trying things to see if they work.” -Ray Bradbury This shirt and post are the perfect examples of Ray Bradbury’s quote. When I started out redesigning this shirt, I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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The News I’ve Been Busting at the Seams to Tell You!!

Posted on August 14, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

I finally pushed that send button. I told myself I’d do it last summer, but I didn’t. I was going to do it over Christmas vacation, but I didn’t. OK, do it on spring break, I said, but I didn’t. … Continue reading →

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Make the World a Better Place, One Refashion at a Time

Posted on August 4, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

I love it when our hobbies go so far as to benefit other people. Patti Gagstetter was inspired by The Renegade Seamstress’s Refashion Runway to arrange a benefit show and sale along with her local PEO (Philanthropic Education Organization) to raise money … Continue reading →

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Hurry! The Dress Form is Finally On Sale!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Just wanted to let you know that now is the time! I frequently get asked about the dress form I use. I bought mine at JoAnns when they were on sale. They hardly ever get discounted, so if you’ve been … Continue reading →

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Thrifty Chic

Posted on July 16, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

I know what you’re thinking. You recognize her from somewhere……… How do you know her……… Hey, it’s the beautiful and talented Mary Peterson from Thrifty Chic. You probably remember her from the first season of Refashion Runway. She won the Copycat Challenge with … Continue reading →

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A Mumu Makeover

Posted on July 11, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Seriously, who cares if I get freckles on my legs. Sometimes you just need to go outside, relax and accept what the sun has to offer. I know I’ve said it before, but it’s true. How lucky am I? … Continue reading →

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Cowgirl Heaven

Posted on July 10, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Let me introduce you to my new partner and friend, Tina Summers. Tina is a top designer from Los Angeles and has a shop called Cowgirl Heaven. I highly recommend you take a look at her shop, especially if you love … Continue reading →

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Maddie

Posted on July 7, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

And then there’s Maddie, my neighbor girl. You know, we all have those kids in our lives. No blood relation but they call you Aunt Beth anyway. Well, Maddie is one of those girls. I watched her grow up into … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: Summer Dress Winner and Overall Winner Crowned Today!

Posted on July 6, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Well, it’s been fun. So fun in fact, I decided to host a Refashion Runway: Season Two! But more about that later. I know you’ve been waiting to find out the winner of the Summer Dress Challenge and want to … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: Summer Dress Sewalong

Posted on July 5, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Deanna, from Wedding Dress Blue sewed along with us again this week. We loved your Barbie inspiration dress last week, too. Here is her before…… and after…… Well done, Deanna! If you sewed a summer dress along with us this … Continue reading →