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Debuting Soon... The ULTIMATE Denim Sunrise Original from Londa
I've been working and taping video for several weeks now on a brand new creation that I feel is one of my VERY BEST pieces! Here's a few...
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Debuting Soon... The ULTIMATE Denim Sunrise Original from Londa
I've been working and taping video for several weeks now on a brand new creation that I feel is one of my VERY BEST pieces! Here's a few...
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Bobbin Work + Shirred Tie = Simple T Top
A creative use for trimming a T with a man's tie PLUS using some of those decorative stitches on your sewing machine.
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USA Collection Creation
This post details the design and construction of my currently-available Patriotic Collection of Tops and Jackets.
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Transform Your Old T-Shirt: Easy Upcycling Style Tips for a Fashionable Upgrade
Our We the People 2nd Amendment T-shirts arrived yesterday - just in time for a couple hours of creative fun before we embark on a bus...
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‘SHOP’ for Family & Team ‘Fabric’
As you are with family these coming weeks, don’t miss the chance to ‘shop’ unworn garments as ‘fabric’ for a new life. Especially when my...
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My Rolled Knit Trim How-To’s
How To’s for trimming with knit strips is the subject of my column in Sew News way back in the April/May 2018 issue! When the editors...
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Antique Quilt Square Up-Cycle Apron
THE TASK I truly enjoy taking something old and transforming it into something new - especially when that 'something' is hand-made, like...
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Antique Redwork Squares + Seersucker UpCycle Top
I'm 'sew' lucky to have grown the reputation in town for the lady who will gladly accept most any donation of 'sewing stuff'! It has...
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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...
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Designing a NEW Shirt from 3 Old Shirts
I'm totally 'hooked' on up-cycle sewing - a VERY healthy, INEXPENSIVE and frugal pastime! These 3 shirts below had problems as you can...
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My Patriotic Top Wardrobe
After re-posting Patriotic Shirt Blog post earlier today, I talked my hubby into taking pics of my other two Patriotic UP-Cycle Projects....
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Tie-Trimmed Calvin Klein T
I love to work with Men's T's and Ties - especially silk ties! This Calvin Klein T is one I picked up out of season for a good deal....
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Men's T + Tiered Gauze Skirt = Great Top
I'm back into Upcycle sewing, which I TRULY love. My soul has missed my creative sewing, so I'm trying hard to MAKE time to do at least...
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Two T's = EZ Raglan Peasant Top
As I edit all posts (600+posts, having migrated many over from my 'Old Blog', this Two-T'sinto a Raglan Top jumped out at me from 2019. ...
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T-Shirts Up-cycled to a Lightweight Coat
It was fun to design and transform T-shirts that I collected from back during my travel/teaching around the country into this long,...
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Walking Pouch from a T-Shirt – Full Sewing Directions from Londa
Supplies Adult T-Shirt with pocket. (For my middle hip area measuring 43”), I used an Adult Small T-shirt) – but always err on too big to...
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T-Shirt to Tunic Creating & Stitching Process
Way back in January of 2017, I let myself float into my ‘sewing heaven’ to re-create this 15-year-old T-Shirt into this Tunic top that I...
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Upcycle Fashion Sewing Fun
Honestly, I’m not sure when this vintage quilt top made its way into my ‘stash’, but it recently surfaced saying “Make me into something...
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Memento Top
This garment is one of my favorites - and truly got me into sewing with garments from the past - in this case a grey silk T of my late...
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Sweater Up-Cycle Sewing Jacket
Fun with Sweaters and a Scarf This is a re-fashion/up-cycle creative sewing project that is easily to duplicate yourself! All you need...
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