Category: Londa’s Patterns & Books
How-To’s for Perfect Bound Necklines on Knits
In my promise to always make my products the VERY best they can be, I've recorded this additional video to more fully convey my techniques for creating PERFECT Bound Necklines in knits. It's all in trimming - and this is a little 'extra' technique I haven't seen taught by any other sewing instructor. Watch it - a quick 6 minutes of so..... [caption id="attachment_2561" align="aligncenter" width="120"] Click on thisRead More
Ask YOUR Textile Questions
I'm nearing the end of my lengthy preparation for my soon-to-be-released PDF class: Textiles for the Seamstress. Just as it says....ask YOUR questions NOW!. If you have any burning question about textiles: terminology, ANYTHING - please Comment with your question so that I can be sure I include the information you want to know! Pre-Orders being taken now. Click on the link below....
I Never Dreamt….
I NEVER DREAMT.....that this 'fun' sewing I was engrossed in last couple of months.... would turn into a new Talking Pattern™!! However, as I kept sharing the garments in my travels, and the pics on social media, I was always asked: "When will I be able to buy the How-To's in a pattern?" So I thought - it will just be a quick Blog - or at the mostRead More
Name Help for new Up-Cycle T’ Knit Top Pattern
I'm deep into 'tender up-cycling' of family garments into tops I can wear. This shirt was one of my mom's favorites. See my 'Memento T' on a purchased raspberry T-Shirt. I've convinced myself that my design and sewing/embellishment techniques can add to this genre of sewing...so I've decided to make it all into a new Talking Pattern.™ While there are many variables to this type of sewing, complete directionsRead More
T-Shirt Re-Birth – Khaki Tie Label T
[caption id="attachment_2208" align="aligncenter" width="208"] A 'jeep promo' T of my late brothers, turned inside out, and added to with lace knit and tie labels.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2209" align="aligncenter" width="189"] Neck Close-up. Base of lace knit, narrow strips of men's ties attached at lap over closure on a V neckline.[/caption] OH OH OH am I having FUN with the concept of 'Re-Birthing' T's - or 'Up-Cycle' or 'Re-Cycle' ...whatever you wanna callRead More
Shirred T’Shirt Tunic
I love to be inspired by ready-to-wear. This shirred top 'spoke' to me enough to purchase it down in Houston last fall. It is commercial chain looper shirring up the center, through v neckline to the shoulder, and up the sides. 3 rows in each location, then seamed wrong sides together at center front and center back and side seams. That's IT! Since one of my episodes for Series 900Read More
Genesis PLUS NEW Talking Pattern release
[caption id="attachment_2057" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Genesis Plus front cover.[/caption] Genesis is now PLUS!my newest Talking Pattern™ arrives January 2, 2015 in printed format Available NOW in electronic delivery*Includes creation of double knit as well as on sweatshirt base *Offers a wide range of fit across the jacket front from the addition of the center front/neckline bands. *Directions include adding length at either the yoke or the hemline to suit any length requirementsRead More
How to Use Pattern Templates – Londa’s Terrific ‘T’ Knit Top
I've just published a NEW wonderful BASIC KNIT TOP Talking Pattern™! I did so because I just couldn't find EVERYTHING I wanted in one pattern, and since the rest of my 'Top Priorities' knit pattern line all show great, EZ techniques/changes to a basic knit top pattern to create many different looks, I decided to 'bite the bullet' and come out with my own! However, let me share - itRead More
Logantex Knit Fabrics – My Favorites!