Couching – My Favorite Embellishment for Sewing
Absolutely! My favorite embellishment in sewing is COUCHING. Defined: laying down a yarn or heavier thread and attaching with invisible zig zag over top. I do...
Embellishment Ideas / Sewing How-To's and Videos
by admin · Published April 28, 2019 · Last modified April 27, 2019
Absolutely! My favorite embellishment in sewing is COUCHING. Defined: laying down a yarn or heavier thread and attaching with invisible zig zag over top. I do...
Embellishment Ideas / Londa's Sewing Projects / Sewing How-To's and Videos
by admin · Published March 27, 2018 · Last modified October 8, 2018
How To’s for trimming with knit strips is the subject of my column in Sew News on the magazine racks now – April/May 2018. When the editors...
Creative Living, Ramblings, Etc. / Embellishment Ideas / Recycle Sewing Projects
by admin · Published September 27, 2017 · Last modified September 26, 2017
STITCHES The books from Alabama Chanin are full of embroidery stitches! And not just your ‘norm’ either. The combination of stitches with applique, reverse applique and...
Creative Living, Ramblings, Etc. / Embellishment Ideas / Fashion Commentary, History & Snoop Shopping / Favorite Sewing Notions & Fabrics / Sewing How-To's and Videos
by admin · Published September 26, 2017 · Last modified September 25, 2017
The Tools and Techniques developed by Natalie Chanin are a wonderful blend. So much of all this is a delightful ‘twist’ on what I’ve known in...
Creative Living, Ramblings, Etc. / Embellishment Ideas / Fashion Commentary, History & Snoop Shopping
by admin · Published September 23, 2017
At Alabama Chanin, the White on White Garments were AMAZING. Call them Bridal, Pure, whatever, but they were absolutely breath-taking studies in texture. For more details...
Special Occasions call for Special Clothing Birthdays are special – but for a little girl’s #1, a sewist pulls out all of one’s skills for the occasion....
Embellishment Ideas / Fashion Commentary, History & Snoop Shopping
by admin · Published August 13, 2017
In my dreams, the day will come when I can ‘get into’ the embroidery capabilities of my Brother machine. Til then, I’m always on the lookout...
Embellishment Ideas / Fashion Commentary, History & Snoop Shopping
by admin · Published August 11, 2017
The design and embellishment ideas were plentiful as we ducked in and out of shops in New Orleans this week. Shop-owners were all most happy to...
Embellishment Ideas / Fashion Commentary, History & Snoop Shopping
by admin · Published June 21, 2017 · Last modified June 24, 2017
Is there any sewing inspiration at a Bass Pro Shop? YESIREE! Though I’d been snapping photos like crazy as I ‘shopped’, when I came to the fudge/candy/goodies...
Embellishment Ideas / Fashion Commentary, History & Snoop Shopping
by admin · Published June 20, 2017
Fashion Snoop Shopping in Memphis and learning about Elvis’ fashion was a special treat that my hubby is used to when we travel. This last weekend...
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