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My Blog here is a work in progress...having just brought over all 618 of my posts from my 'Old Blog' which I began in 2005! Please excuse the duplications for a spell while I go through them all.
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Londa
Aug 3, 20225 min read
Elvis Fashion Fun
Elvis is known for his music - but also as a Fashion Icon - an 'Influencer' before that word was invented! Six years after moving to...
Londa
May 28, 20224 min read
Closet Confessions
Now that I’ve got your attention, OH MY GOSH!!! I’m not sure if I feel blessed or ashamed, or perhaps proud of my frugal creativity, but...
Londa
Sep 10, 20211 min read
Londa Interviews a Hat-Maker
Sew…what are hats made of? Beaver! Learn about the hat-making process as Londa interviews Mike Moore, a hat-maker located in Covington,...
Londa
Aug 6, 20192 min read
Silky Feminine Blouses Return-Part 1: Design
Are you seeing them too? Feminine, flouncy blouses are making a come-back! This blouse story was all over when I was watching the...
Londa
Jul 29, 20184 min read
Favorite Inspiration: Soft Surroundings Catalog/Website
FUN and INSPIRATION for my own WANNA SEW list is a trip through the Soft Surroundings Catalog – that they are kind enough to (snail) mail...
Londa
Mar 9, 20182 min read
YEAH!!! Wide-Legged Pants Make Huge COME-BACK!
A recent trip to a Memphis area ‘hoity toity’ (as my sister calls it) shopping district gave me the chance to do some of my favorite...
Londa
Nov 13, 20171 min read
Tour a Cotton Gin with Londa
Big machinery intrigues me. Inventions intrigue me. A cotton gin is both! Tour the Dalton Cotton Gin with me to learn how our beloved...
Londa
Oct 23, 20172 min read
Zippers – a Short History
Zippers are a series of hooks and eyes to create a long, continuous fastener! Invented in 1890, zippers are certainly an interesting...
Londa
Oct 5, 20172 min read
Don’t Miss: Nick Verreos
Nick Vereos on You-Tube I recently stumbled on this great series on You-Tube, Fashion School with Nick Verreos, a past Project Runway...
Londa
Oct 3, 20171 min read
The Pattern Artist – a GREAT Novel to Read for Sewers
Recently, I read a wonderful novel: The Pattern Artist by Nancy Moser. I HIGHLY recommend it for a very enjoyable, quick reading...
Londa
Oct 2, 20172 min read
This n’ That of Interest to Sewers
While I’m away from the studio for some family visiting and hubby’s reunion (the BIGGIE!), I’ll be trying to slip in some time to share...
Londa
Sep 26, 20176 min read
Tools & Techniques for the Alabama Chanin ‘Look’: Part VI
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...
Londa
Sep 24, 20174 min read
Textures of Alabama Chanin – Part V
Breath-Taking Texture THAT is what first – and still – draws me to the ‘look’ of Alabama Chanin, the amazing TEXTURE that she and her...
Londa
Sep 23, 20172 min read
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...
Londa
Sep 22, 20175 min read
A Visit To Alabama Chanin – Part III: The Clothing Collection
Of course, Alabama Chanin is known mostly for the CLOTHING! I’m publishing this post again today, with the photos resized down.  Many...
Londa
Sep 20, 20172 min read
A Visit to Alabama Chanin Part II: The Home
Today, I share with you the Alabama Chanin look for the HOME. It is a wondrous thing to see how a designer takes her ‘medium’ – in this...
Londa
Sep 19, 20173 min read
Visit to Alabama Chanin – Part I: Overview
A visit to Alabama Chanin in Florence, Alabama This was a wonderful conclusion to our August vacation to New Orleans. Â AND, my hubby even...
Londa
Sep 4, 20173 min read
WACO TX Creative Design Idea Shopping
Shopping for creative ideas and to observe sewing construction seems to have become a favorite pastime of mine this summer!  I’m actually...
Londa
Sep 3, 20172 min read
Before I Delete from my IPhone…Good Stuff for Sewists
Before I Delete these from my IPhone…these photos are just too good not to share with fellow Sewists ( a new popular term for all of us...
Londa
Aug 24, 20172 min read
Shop to Find Design Ideas = Snoop Shopping
I’m traveling and shopping more than actually sewing this summer, hence my current blog direction.  The ideas at United Apparel...
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