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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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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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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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She’s Wearing That Same Skirt Again!

Posted on April 4, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

I heard them whispering to each other on their way down the stairs as they both glanced back up at me. “She’s wearing that same skirt again.” Giggling together, they ran the rest of the way. Later, I couldn’t help notice … Continue reading →

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Dress For Change- Day Three

Posted on April 3, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s here! It’s finally here! So far it’s been a beautiful week. Sunny, warm, and calm. The windows in my classroom have been open and we can hear birds chirping and dogs barking. At night I can hear the frogs. … Continue reading →

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Make This World a Better Place, One Refashion at a Time/ Dress For Change- Day Two

Posted on April 2, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Yesterday I received a beautiful comment. I love your site! I am always checking it to see what idea you have come up with. I am trying to get as many ideas as I can to show my orphan kids … Continue reading →

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