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...
Londa's Sewing Projects / Recycle Sewing Projects
by admin · Published January 24, 2021 · Last modified February 14, 2021
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
Londa's Sewing Projects / Sewing How-To's and Videos / Sewing Tips
by admin · Published February 7, 2017
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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