Tag Archives: reconstructed clothing

Refashion Runway Sew Along-Stripes

Posted on June 14, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Welcome to the Refashion Runway Sew Along. Many people expressed an interest in sewing along with our contestants for each challenge. Here are the Stripes Challenge sew along entries. Sarah created this fun shirt from a hideous jumpsuit. She shows … Continue reading →

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Time to Vote! Refashion Runway- Week One Challenge- Stripes

Posted on June 8, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh! The thinks you can think up if only you try! -Dr. Seuss Welcome to Week One of Refashion Runway! I promise you will not be disappointed. I even … Continue reading →

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Shower the People You Love With Love

Posted on June 7, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Happy tears are falling on my keyboard. I can barely see the screen. It’s been that way all day. Does this ever happen to you? So overwhelmed by all the good in your life. For some reason I’m being intensely … Continue reading →

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Meet the Refashion Runway Sponsors

Posted on June 3, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

A big thank you to all the people who stepped up to be a Refashion Runway Prize Sponsor. We could still use a couple of sponsors so if you’d like to support the creative efforts of our contestants by donating … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway Competitors and Challenges Announced Today

Posted on June 1, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

OK, now you guys didn’t make this easy! I was blown away by all the talented seamstresses interested in competing in the First Ever Refashion Runway. It was so hard to choose only six to compete. So I narrowed it … Continue reading →

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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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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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Golden Book Gown: Refashioning at it’s Finest!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

There are not too many things that make me say, “Wow!” But, holy cow, when I came across this Golden Book Gown by Ryan Jude Novelline, I was absolutely amazed and I thought you might enjoy it as much as … 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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