Day 4: Collar Construction and Hurdles on Up-Cycle Sewing Top
To tell the truth, at this point in this garment’s construction, things are getting hard. I’m not even sure if I like it, but this is...
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Vintage Curtain Heading with Crochet-Edged Hankies
As I designed my vintage hanky curtains, I had the idea of highlighting the beautiful crochet-edged handkerchiefs as the ‘headings’ above the curtain rods. Since I...
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...
Shortening a Dress with Back Vent – Hand Catch Hem Technique
Last week, I shortened a slim ponte knit dress for a friend by shortening it as needed. This video shows how I did this, demonstrating my...
Patterns for Living – Banquet/Fashion Show Program
Sweet Memories: Church Mother-Daughter Banquet featuring sewing – and an “I made it” Fashion Show for the program. My daughter was 5 back then, and I sure wish...
Londa’s Hints for Teaching Kids To Sew
In hopes that sharing will help you teach youngsters how to sew, here are some techniques and experiences that I’ve found work for me, and the...
Alabama Chanin Stitches – Part VII
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...
A Visit to Alabama Chanin: Part IV: The Clothing Re-visited:
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...
Embellishment Inspiration from New Orleans Snoop Shopping
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...
EZ Narrow Hem Technique
Many of us ‘seasoned’ sewists know, use and LOVE this technique. It is sew very useful that I’ve decided to bring it to my current Blog...
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