Posts Tagged by upcycle sewing
Londa’s Sewing Blog is Moving to her NEW Website
Starting with today's post, my Blog will now be located at:https://www.londas-sewing.com/blog/ Read all about the design and construction of this top that transforms 2 men's collared, front tabbed polo shirts at this link at the NEW BLOG hosted at my NEW website! https://www.londas-sewing.com/blog/new-knit-top-from-old-polo-shirt
Bobbin Work + Shirred Tie = Simple T Top
Bobbin Work stitched embellishment plus a shirred men's tie adorn this simple purchased men's T-Shirt for a quick and easy and UNIQUE knit top. While I was preparing to tape some up-cycle episodes for It's Sew Easy TV, this top just kinda 'happened' as an 'extra' at the very end of my creative work. While it didn't 'make it' on the taping due to time restrictions, I love it,Read More
Design Time with Londa – Project Survey
2018 is off to a very creative and FUN beginning! I spent the first few days digging into my stash AND got 1/2 price at the local Thrift Store on New Years Day. I also pulled several garments from my closet that I haven't been wearing and added them to my 'up-cycle', 're-make' stash. I taped a 'tour' with some how-to's for organizing...plus some 'reasoning' for WHY we sew!!! CreativeRead More
Lucy Jacket Up-Cycle Project: Re-Visited
Some projects are worth a RE-SHARE, and the Lucy Jacket I created is definitely one of those. My passion for re-cycling/up-cycle sewing is becoming an obsession! Original LUCY Jacket Post from 11-19-13 "I just had the most FUN creating this jacket for a very special friend who loves – LUCY! Beauty of Stitching with TWO Machines And, oh my – am I now spoiled with having TWO sewing machines! IRead 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
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