Tag Archives: upcycling

Time to Vote: Kentucky Derby Hat- Refashion Runway Season Five

Posted on February 29, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

The hats, the dresses, the horses, the mint juleps, oh, how I’d love to head to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby someday. The Derby has been referred to as The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports, but not for these … Continue reading →

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Faux Fur and Small to Large Sew Along: Amy Smith

Posted on February 24, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

Thank you, Amy Smith for sewing along with us in the Faux Fur and the Small to Large challenges. “For the faux fur challenge, I spotted an awesome vest, dress and trousers that I have used to make a new … Continue reading →

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Time to Vote: Southwest Challenge- Refashion Runway Season Five

Posted on February 22, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

From Georgia O’Keefe to Frida Kahlo to the runways of Ralph Lauren to Coach and Brock Collection. Southwest styles have been making a comeback. As usual, the Refashion Runway challenge is wide open to interpretation and I can’t wait for … Continue reading →

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Winner of the Small to Large Challenge: Refashion Runway Season Five

Posted on February 22, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

I’ve said it before and I”ll say it again, I’m so glad that you, the voters, and the judges decide the winners each week because in my book, everyone’s a winner. Here’s how the Small to Large Challenge came out. … Continue reading →

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Time to Vote: Small to Large Challenge: Refashion Runway Season Five

Posted on February 15, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

Welcome back to Refashion Runway Season Five. This week the challenge is Small to Large. One of the things I love about this competition is the surprise each time I open my email and see how each of these talented … Continue reading →

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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 T-Shirt Yarn: New One Minute Video

Posted on February 12, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

We interrupt Refashion Runway Season Five to bring you this special announcement: If you been inspired by the creative and talented designers from Refashion Runway and would like to try some refashioning yourself, but you’re not sure where to start, … Continue reading →

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Faux Fur Week: DIY Removable Fur Cuffs, Fur Collar, Hat, & Boot Sweaters

Posted on February 10, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

Oh. My. Gosh! If you haven’t had a chance to check out this week’s Refashion Runway Challenge: Faux Fur, YOU TOTALLY SHOULD! Twelve talented women are pouring their hearts and souls into creating amazing refashions for us. Be sure to … 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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Statement Sleeves Sew Along: Refashion Runway Season Five

Posted on January 27, 2020 by The Renegade Seamstress

Welcome to our very first creative Sew Along for Season Five: Leslee Brandt “Have followed all seasons and took the plunge to follow along this go round! The denim shirt was one my daughter put in the donate pile. The … Continue reading →