Category: Recycle Sewing Projects
Team ‘PJ Pants’ Transformed into Jacket Collar
Combining 2 of my pattern designs, Devoted for the collar design and Twin Set Tweaks for the cascade hemline helped me transform a pair of 'team' PJ Pants (in my case the Tennessee Vols) into a great jacket. For the base pattern, these days I always find myself using my Terrific T pattern. Follow along for a brief peek into the process..... FIRST, I needed to cut the PJ pantsRead More
Classy Sport Team Allegiance Sweatshirt Jacket – How To Create
No names, no initials, no mascots.... just the COLOR can create a very classy jacket that still allows you to support your favorite team by wearing THE color. I recently created this jacket to donate to a silent auction for raising funds for a local disabled community resource in bright University of Tennessee orange. As you'll see below, achieving THE ORANGE was a challenge. The Burnt Orange sweatshirt fromRead More
T-Shirt Re-Birth Creative Sewing with Londa
I sew....creatively to challenge myself. For an experience. To conquer and achieve a garment that is ONE-OF-A-KIND! I was delighted to find the Yada Sisterhood - a wonderful monthly, uplifting and spiritual Christian experience with other women here in my new town of Jackson, TN. At my first meeting (yes, I went in alone and was totally welcomed...) I just had to 'invest' in some 'fabric' to have fun withRead More
Alabama Chanin-Inspired Knit T Top by Londa
I discovered this reverse applique 'look' on Pinterest - and was immediately intrigued and 'hooked'. Then, when I saw that my sewing supply source was offering her books for sale, I immediately ordered them into stock (for me) AND to sell! There are 2 books. The first is 'Alabama Stitch Book'. Treat yourself to an afternoon reading and studying this book! Natalie is a designer whoRead More
Nothing New Under the Sun = FUN Sewing Projects!
We all smiled when Sister Maria (Julie Andrews) whipped those curtains off the windows and made clothing for the VonTrap children. During the Depression, women counted on the flowered fabric found in feed sacks (created 'pretty' on purpose for frugal clothing) from which to create clothes and quilts. I know I've 'blogged' on this topic before, but this re-cycle Memento type clothing creation is currently my absolutely FAVORITE creative sewing.Read More
Wardrobe ‘Switcheroo’ Feeds Creative Re-Cycle Sewing Stash
Next on my 'To Do' List is to change the clothes from Fall/Winter to Spring/Summer. Moving south, I'm sure I'll be thinning out some of the heavier fall/winter clothing, but every piece will be filtered through the creative process question: "Could this garment be used as 'fabric' in a Re-Cycle Sewing Project? Might I have a use for any of its components like ribbing, etc..?" Since this processRead More
Re-Cycle Sewing with a Trimmed Skirt & Top + T
See above the unique trimmed 2 piece knit ensemble of my late Mom's that intrigued me for a re-cycle, up-cycle project. I find it very very useful to have some type of dress form - even if NOT exactly 'you'. It is important to able to drape and stand back and 'asses'. The process of this re-cycle garment was both easy and challenging. I didn't take as manyRead More
Sweater MakeOver Sewing Project
The Way I Do It........ OK, this doesn't mean it is the ONLY way - but after YEARS of creative sewing, designing, observing and teaching . . . I'm convinced that the process I share below is the best way (at least for me) to sew, be the 'boss' and have to have FUN while I do! Do Not try to make ALL decisions about a garment before starting. DIVE IN!Read More
Snoop-Shopping for Creative Sewing Ideas