Tag Archives: Thrifting

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 →

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One More Refashion Runway Sew Along

Posted on September 27, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Thank you and a big welcome to Sue McDonnel. who calls herself a “Long Time Blog Follower, First Time Submitter”, for this fun plaid refashion. She started with this beautiful Highland Queen Canadian Maple Leaf Tartan 100% wool suit from her … Continue reading →

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Another Plaid Refashion Runway Sew Along

Posted on September 26, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Eira from Hoffi Coffi joined us this week for a plaid sew along. She took a too small plaid skirt and made an adorable dress. You can see more of her amazing transformation over on her blog HoffiCoffi. Be sure to check … Continue reading →

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More exciting news!

Posted on September 25, 2013 by The Renegade Seamstress

Wow, just when I think things can’t possibly get any more exciting with this whole blogging thing, along comes Jerri Farris. You know, THE EDITOR IN CHIEF OF eHow!!!!!!!! Jerri approached me a few months ago and asked if I’d like … Continue reading →