Tag Archives: Refashion Runway

Time to Vote! Refashion Runway: Week Two Challenge- Gingham

Posted on August 2, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

You’ve seen it. Gingham! It’s all over the runways, like this great gingham number by Diane Von Furstenberg. Isn’t it beautiful!!! I just love everything about it. So sophisticated, yet playful and ageless. Now that’s a powerhouse combo in my … Continue reading →

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Winner of the Floral and Geometric/Stripes Challenge Announced Today

Posted on August 1, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

So how fun was that!!!??? So many great transformations to choose from. And I totally agree with so many of you when you say it was a tough choice! It was such a close race this week. I’m excited to announce that … Continue reading →

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And a Big Thank You to Our Prize Sponsors!

Posted on July 30, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

A big thank you to everyone who stepped up to be a Refashion Runway: Season Three Prize Sponsor! They have been so kind to donate so we can all enjoy this friendly sewing competition. I hope you have time to … Continue reading →

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Time to Vote! Refashion Runway Week One: Floral and Geometric or Stripes

Posted on July 25, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Flowers and Geometry? What do they have to do with each other? One seems so random and colorful and the other so linear and black and white. What was she thinking when she made this one of the challenges?! But … Continue reading →

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Kimono Vest Goes West: How to Make a Kimono Cardigan From a Dress

Posted on July 24, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I LOVE the idea of a kimono vest. Long enough to cover up those BBQ potato chips that decided to hang out with me for awhile, yet open and airy enough to see my cute new skinny jeans underneath. AND I just … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Beautiful, Talented and Amazing Women of Refashion Runway: Season Three

Posted on July 18, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s finally here! Refashion Runway: Season Three *** You didn’t take it easy on me when it came to choosing the participants this season. No. You. Didn’t. Once again, it was so difficult to choose from all of the talented … Continue reading →

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How to Alter a Too Big Skirt With a Waistband

Posted on July 16, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE summer? Not just because of the warm weather and swimming. But the “I actually have time make dinner for my friends who need help” kind of summer. The “get up and go walking every morning” kind … Continue reading →

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Surprise Yourself and Learn How to Make a Crinoline or a Petticoat

Posted on July 7, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I totally missed the fifties and the petticoat era. And to be honest, I never thought I missed anything. Nope, didn’t miss a thing. Until… I MADE ONE and wore it under this circle skirt, and I was thinkin’ to myself, … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: Winter White Winner and Overall Winner Announced Today

Posted on November 2, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

As you know, I am not good at good byes. This last Refashion Runway: Season Two post has been the hardest one for me to write. Do you know how many times I’ve started over this morning, trying to find … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway: Winter White Sewalong

Posted on November 1, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Elizabeth, from The Hungry Octopus, took a break from her own Fall Refashion Series to sew along with us this week: “This week’s sew along isn’t quite white, but it will have to do. I picked up this ivory lace … Continue reading →