Tag Archives: Refashion

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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Wrap Up 2019 With Some Refashioned Sweaters and Vote For Your Favorite

Posted on December 31, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

So many sweaters! So little time! I’m still doing it. Just ask Katie. It’s the first place I head when thrift shopping- THE SWEATER AISLE! There’s just something fun about giving old unloved sweaters a new lease on life. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Do You Have Some Challenge Ideas for Refashion Runway Season Five? And a Giveaway!

Posted on December 18, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

One of my favorite things about Refashion Runway is connecting with people all over the world who love to transform old, unwanted clothes into new and wearable fashion. You are all so creative and talented and I’d love to get … Continue reading →

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Yay! It’s Back! Open Casting Call for Refashion Runway Season Five

Posted on December 14, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s back!! Check out this new video trailer: Refashion Runway: Season Five! All of the creativity and talent brought by all of the contestants of the first four seasons was so impressive. I’m really looking forward to seeing what Refashion … Continue reading →

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How to Make Christmas Gnomes: A New One Minute Video

Posted on December 10, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

Bring a little hygge into your home this season with a cute traditional Scandinavian ornament. In Sweden, they’re known as a Tomte. If you’re in Norway, you’ll hear them called a Nisse. You might even know them as Gnomes. Originally, … Continue reading →

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DIY Reusable Grocery & Produce Bag From a Dishtowel: New Video and I’d Love Your Opinion

Posted on May 22, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

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Throwback Saturday: Polka Dot Shirt Redesign Tutorial

Posted on April 27, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

“Life is trying things to see if they work.” -Ray Bradbury This shirt and post are the perfect examples of Ray Bradbury’s quote. When I started out redesigning this huge shirt, I wasn’t really sure where I was going with … Continue reading →

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Throwback Friday: Little Girl’s Sweater Dress Refashioned From an Adult Sweater

Posted on January 25, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

Pretty sure Shakespeare was thinking about Brooke when he wrote: “Though she be but little, she is fierce.” Who knew, 5 years ago, when this picture was taken, that Brooke would fiercely overcome some incredible odds, impress people all over … Continue reading →

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Video: Wrap Up in Style With This DIY Blanket Coat

Posted on January 13, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

Look! Is it a cape? Is it a shawl? Is it a poncho? NO! It’s a BLANKET COAT… I found this wool blanket at my thrift store awhile back and have been waiting for just the right moment to use it. … Continue reading →

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DIY: Deer Head Silhouette Sweater

Posted on January 12, 2019 by The Renegade Seamstress

I have a love/hate relationship with deer. When twenty of them are milling around the field in front of my picture windows with the snow covered Eagle Cap mountains rising up behind them, I’m totally in love. But, when they … Continue reading →

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