Category: Londa’s Patterns & Books
Sewing a Thermal T to an Up-Cyled Top
GREEN THERMAL UP-CYCLE TOP SEWING EXPERIENCE This Up-Cycle Top represents a fairly typical design/stitching experience. The thing I really find exciting is the challenge of pushing through - undoing/redoing to come up with a unique, wearable, one-of-a-kind garment. Design and Stitch Along With Me….. Base Garment: a thermal long-sleeved green knit top. Now - what do I have hidden away in my green tub that might work well with it?Read More
Silky Feminine Blouses-Part 2: Hemming
Last week in my Blog Post, I shared about the feminine, often silky, blouses that I've been seeing lately. Flounces were the 'feminine' element - so I shared with you my technique for easy designing of flounces. Now - what about how to HEM these flounces? Woven Flounce Hemming This is the challenge - as hemming anything circular is - well, a challenge. Of course, there's rolled hem serging, but most oftenRead More
Yoga Band Knit Skirt
This simple ‘flippy’ easy-to-fit skirt is a favorite of the girls here in fashion sewing classes at the studio. I’ve developed and refined these directions to enable success for even a beginning sewing student. This skirt is easy to make any length, and crosswise stretch in the yoga band top accommodates growth in my young students - and will also serve well during weight fluctuations for all ages. The TopRead More
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
Silky Feminine Blouses Return-Part 1: Design