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Winner of the Faux Fur Challenge: Refashion Runway Season Five

Posted on February 15, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

Wow, I don’t know about you guys but this last challenge really warmed me up!! 🙂 Everyone did a great job and here’s how the votes and the judging came out. The fourth place winners are: Marisa Glied and KT … Continue reading →

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How to Make a T-Shirt Yarn Rug: New One Minute Video

Posted on February 13, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

Wondering what to do with all of those old t-shirts hanging around your closets and lurking in your drawers? Before you throw them out or give them away, make some t-shirt yarn. Then, grab a mesh rug canvas, a latch … Continue reading →

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Time to Vote: Faux Fur Challenge: Refashion Runway Season Five

Posted on February 8, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

You’ll be totally warmed up by the time you see all of the Faux Fur Refashion entries today. Fur never looked so good! Scroll down to the bottom of the post to vote for your favorite designer. Be sure to … Continue reading →

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The Winner of the 1970’s Challenge: Refashion Runway Season Five

Posted on February 8, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

Another great week of voting! Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for your favorite designers in the 1970’s challenge! Between your voting and the judges scores, here’s how it all came out. The fourth place winner … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway Season Five: Meet the Judges

Posted on January 28, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

A big shout out to these creative and talented women who have agreed to be judges this season! Meet Susan Luke from Second Chances by Susan Most of you will recognize Susan from Refashion Runway Season Two and Refashion Runway … Continue reading →

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Time To Vote: Statement Sleeves- Refashion Runway Season Five

Posted on January 25, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

OK, here we go! Let the voting begin! Wait ’til you see what these talented ladies have created for you this week. From lace, to men’s suits, to even candy wrappers (yep, I said candy wrappers 🙂 ) I promise, … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway Season Five: Meet the Contestants Video

Posted on January 11, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

One of my goals for Season Five of Refashion Runway is to include more videos. Well, here’s the first video for this season. I’m totally open to your feedback because I know there’s always room for improvement. Let me know … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway Season Five: Contestants and Challenges Announced Today

Posted on January 11, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

Finally! It’s the big announcement! And let me tell you, this has not been easy. So many wonderful people applied for Season Five of Refashion Runway and I just couldn’t narrow it down to less than 15 contestants. I know … Continue reading →

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Coolest thing EVAH! Project Runway Contestants Hit the Goodwill

Posted on January 3, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

The timing couldn’t be any better! Last night’s episode of Project Runway is an upcycling challenge!!!! The contestants had to design a look for Karlie Kloss to wear to a Paris fashion event made entirely from Goodwill finds. How cool … Continue reading →

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New Video and Tutorial: DIY Reusable Grocery Bags From Pet Food Sacks

Posted on September 27, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

You guys! It’s coming… You know, that time when the single-use plastic bags will no longer be a part of our lives. As a matter of fact, when visiting the coast, we found out that Newport, Oregon has already implemented … Continue reading →