Tag Archives: recycling

Refashion Runway: Leather Sewalongs

Posted on October 17, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Talk about some team spirit! Molly sewed along with us again to make a leather vest in support of her local football team. Here is what she had to say: “The biggest challenge yet … sewing on leather!!! Needed to … Continue reading →

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Time to Vote! Refashion Runway: The Leather Challenge

Posted on October 12, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

I love this leather cuff from Think Geek. (Hint, hint) Not only is it leather, but it is precisely WHY I get up at 4:45 each morning. *** This week, the five remaining competitors took those words to heart and … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: And The Winner of the Peplum Challenge is…..

Posted on October 12, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Before I announce the winner, I would just like to say that all of the seamstresses were very brave this week, they all stepped out of the box, tried something new and created some beautiful peplums for us. Congratulations to … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: Peplum Sewalongs

Posted on October 10, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Hey, remember Elizabeth, from The Hungry Octopus and the first season of Refashion Runway? She took some time out from her own Fall Refashion Series: Favorite Art Museum and came back to join us this week for the Peplum Sew Along! … Continue reading →

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The Craftsy Blogger Awards

Posted on October 7, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

The moment I saw the announcement, my heart began to race! What an honor it would be to receive The Craftsy Blogger Award! To me, it would be like winning an Oscar, an Emmy, or a Grammy. “This October, Craftsy … Continue reading →

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Time to Vote! Refashion Runway: Season Two- Peplum Challenge

Posted on October 5, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

As I was perched upon MY personal peplum pulpit, preaching the praises of this perky pattern, who knew many of the others were petrified of this popular trend. (Say that five times real fast) 🙂 But come to find … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: And the Emerald Challenge Winner is……..

Posted on October 5, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

The Emerald Isle. The Emerald City. The Emerald Challenge. All marvelous. All beautiful. All magical. AND, for the first time in Refashion Runway history, between the public voting and the contestants scores of each other, WE HAVE A TIE between … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: Emerald Sew Alongs

Posted on October 3, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Molly, who has sewn costumes for years, just recently jumped out of her pattern box to join the refashion world. Her husband accuses her of being addicted to repurposing. Hmmmmmm…….(Looking up and whistling) I wouldn’t know anything about THAT…. 😉 … Continue reading →

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Time to Vote! Refashion Runway: Pantone Color 2013 Emerald Challenge

Posted on September 28, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

To be honest, this week’s challenge was totally self indulgent for me. You see, I LOVE the color green. It’s the color of balance, harmony and growth. Emerald green, forest green, asparagus green, spring green, kelly green, moss green, really, … Continue reading →

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And the Winner of the Plaid Challenge is……..

Posted on September 28, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Whoa! What a great beginning of Refashion Runway: Season Two! Eight astonishing transformations from eight talented “Redesigners”. A big thank you to everyone who voted, all the prize sponsors, and especially the hard working contestants. I know you all have … Continue reading →