Memories – and a Tribute to my Mother
| April 18, 2012 | Posted by Londa under Ramblings |
In memory of MY dear Mother – who just recently passed to Jesus’ arms on March 22, 2012 after living with Alzheimer’s Disease for approx 5 years, I’d love to start a ‘discussion’ here with Comments regarding learning to sew from your Mother. SEW – if that was your blessing, please ‘Ccomment’ to this…
Turning ’60′ Frock
| March 4, 2012 | Garment Construction, Sewing Projects |
OK – I have to keep saying it in order to believe it, ‘get my mind around it’ that I’m blessed to be turning the big 60 this month…so since I’m lucky enough to have a wonderful dancing husband and a great dance hall and friends down the street that we love to go to…
Pat’s Creative Re-Cycle Pocket
| March 4, 2012 | Creative Sweatshirt Jackets, Customer's Creations, Embellishment Ideas, Talking Patterns™ and Booklets |
Isn’t this GREAT!?! Pat – a super helper of mine at the Houston International Quilt Festival totally ‘wowed’ me last fall when she turned up with her super cute ‘sweatshirt jacket’ that sported this amazingly creative pocket from that extra layer ‘locker patch’ that is always a challenge when designing jackets on a sweatshirt base.…
Young Designer Reality Show from Style Network is coming…
| February 23, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Breaking news I just read from the wonderful new group supporting home sewing of which I’m proud to be a member…the National Sewing Council….. I looked and couldn’t find the show – but I think this is VERY interesting/encouraging regarding attracting more YOUNG SEWERS – something that Project Runway has contributed to so significantly. “Young…
Nifty Necklines and Creative Companions in TOP PRIORITIES series ready
| February 21, 2012 | New Products, Talking Patterns™ and Booklets, Top Priorities - Knit Tops & T-Shirts |
The TALKNG portions of these 2 brand new Top Priorities booklets on sewing knit tops are READY – says my tech guy/talented dear son. Enjoy!!! It was so much fun designing these garments and working out all the details of each technique for you. I have one pattern booklet yet to…
Nifty Necklines Booklet in TOP PRIORITIES Knit Tops series to the printer!
| February 10, 2012 | Posted by Londa under Embellishment Ideas, Garment Construction, New Products, Sewing Projects, Sewing Tips, Talking Patterns™ and Booklets, Top Priorities - Knit Tops & T-Shirts |
Londa’s Nifty Necklines for Knit Tops Building upon the basic techniques taught in my Booklet: Upscale Techniques for Knit Tops, these techniques will embellish your knit tops and T’s in a very fashionable manner. Besides that, this is FUN and OH – SEW $-saving!!!! These neckline embellishment techniques are given in an order from EZ…
LOVE is…a NEW Rotary Cutting Blade
| February 8, 2012 | Posted by Londa under Sewing Tips |
WHY do I wait so long??? I am busy making the kits for my hands-on class at upcoming Original Sewing & Quilt Expo shows in Lakeland, FL, Schaumburg, IL, and Atlanta and I decided it was time for a new blade. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH….love to myself is my NEW Titanium Gold Blade! Treat yourself too… PS. …
Interesting Chain Store News
| January 18, 2012 | Posted by Londa under Industry News, Ramblings |
I receive a trade journal for fabric shop owners, FabShop News, that had a VERY interesting article in it called Chain Store Strategies by Meg Cox info in it that I thought you might find interesting…AND, I hope, encourage you to support your local small independent sewing/quilting store!!! WALMART 1. Stopped selling fabric at majority…
Londa’s 5 Minute Center Front Pant Zipper Application
| January 9, 2012 | Posted by Londa under Sewing Tips |
First – my ‘soapbox’ – I think for women – whose tops lap right over left – that the lap on the trouser should similarly lap the same direction: right over left. That said….. IMPORTANT: Always buy a 9” nylon coil zipper – even if you desire only a 7” opening..you’ll see why”make sure center…
Fit of suits on the GOP Jan. 7 Debate
OK – politics aside……….and I fully realize that what I’m commenting on is inconsequential to the topics being discussed – which are all FAR more important. However, my fashion training encourages me to comment….. 1. Sen. Paul’s suits fit TERRIBLY at the neck – WAY too big – tonight and every time I see him.…