Category: Londa’s Patterns & Books
Stretch Lace for Creative Sewing Fun
STRETCH LACE on display at JoAnn's Fabrics today made my creative heart go 'pitter patter'. Tis a good thing I was 'on a mission' and on my way OUT of the store, or a cut of the aqua bolt would likely have come home to 'age' in my stash - AND it was 30% off of $21.99! Why did these tempt me? Feast your eyes - then read my ideas below... IDEASRead More
Adding a Ruffle to Lengthen a Top Pattern – a Peek at Londa’s new Trendy Tunic Tops pattern
Take just a few minutes to take a peek at my new pattern: Trendy Tunic Tops. You'll learn how I was taught years ago in college fashion class to add 'grace' to your rearview, how to adapt ready-to-wear fit, and more. Order your printed pattern for shipping Feb. 26, 2018 at this link HERE. Trendy Tunic Tops covers how to add length to an existing garment, and also how toRead More
Preview Londa’s New Pattern: Trendy Tunic Tops
Pattern writing/recording is going well - AHEAD of schedule! Take a peek at just a few of the garments developed in the design process. PRE-Orders are being taken: Printed - click HERE. PDF - click HERE. Honestly, publishing a pattern is pretty much like 'giving birth'! I'm very excited to share all these techniques with you - to create knit tops either with your existing pattern(s) OR with existing topsRead More
Toddler Poncho How-To DIY
Today, I share my How-To's for creating a simple poncho - AND it gives me the chance to show off my sweet, gorgeous granddaughter! Her mom requested a poncho for ease in keeping her warm in the car seat without the bulk of a heavy jacket. Off to Jo-Ann's I went, and looked at the top quality fleece. I found this nice and heavy one in lovely shades ofRead More
Sample Sweatshirt Transformation Jackets: MASSIVE Sale
HUGE Designer Sample Jacket Sale! Unbelievably LOW pricing. Why? I'm a female - so I have every right to CHANGE my Mind! After designing, writing directions for books and patterns, and traveling the country with these jackets...It's TIME to change the focus of my creative direction. Therefore, the vast majority of my jackets are now up for sale at my ETSY SHOP. Of course, my favorites are in my own closet,Read More
Tickled Pink: My Featured Top in Altered Couture
My mail today was pretty exciting! I opened an advance copy of Altered Couture Magazine that contains my up-cycled top as a feature article! This Stampington magazine is 'The Ultimate Guide for Artwear Enthusiasts" - which, I suppose I have become since this is my absolutely FAVORITE type of creative sewing. The 2 piece knit top from the late 60's was my late Mother's, and the grey silk T belonged to my Dad. ItRead More
Sweatshirt Jackets that FIT!
NO MORE SLOPPY FITTING SWEATSHIRT JACKETS No matter the style-sweatshirt jackets need to FIT and not look - or feel - like a sloppy sweatshirt. Over my years in this niche, I've created two different techniques. I explained them well in this designer spot as seen on IT'S SEW EASY TV. Sew Easy TV - Series 500. How To LENGTHEN a Sweatshirt Jacket Using my favorite 'Method 2' fitting technique asRead More
Quick & EZ Top from a Sweatshirt + T-Shirt…$5 eclass from Londa
First eClass from Londa: Quick & Easy Top from a Sweatshirt & T-Shirt Give me my sewing machine ANY day over computers, BUT BUT BUT, I DID IT! This is the first of hopefully many more 'e-classes'. WHAT is an e-class? A series of photographs of the design and construction process, accompanied with my personal audio explanations for each photograph. Ultimately, easier for me to produce and without the needRead More
How To Morph Your Basic T Sewing Pattern
Changing your basic T pattern is truly LOTS of FUN! As with this project, that may mean some 'morphing' and RE-DOING, but in the end, it's really worth it. I let my students see the process as I work on it to encourage them to PERSIST (talking to myself as well!). Walk with me through the process to see how I got to this flippy Tunic. FABRICS USED What IRead More
Cold Shoulder Tops: Thoughts on the Fashion Look