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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
Jan 53 min read
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.
Londa
Jun 27, 20248 min read
USA Collection Creation
This post details the design and construction of my currently-available Patriotic Collection of Tops and Jackets.
Londa
Oct 19, 20234 min read
Adding Style to a T-Shirt
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...
Londa
Dec 11, 20222 min read
‘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...
Londa
Sep 6, 20223 min read
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...
Londa
Aug 28, 20224 min read
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...
Londa
Aug 8, 20226 min read
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...
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
Jul 20, 20225 min read
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...
Londa
Jul 3, 20225 min read
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....
Londa
Jun 15, 20224 min read
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....
Londa
Jun 9, 20225 min read
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...
Londa
Jun 3, 20223 min read
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. ...
Londa
May 26, 20221 min read
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,...
Londa
May 22, 20224 min read
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...
Londa
Dec 12, 20213 min read
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...
Londa
Sep 12, 20212 min read
Up-Cycle 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...
Londa
Mar 24, 20213 min read
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...
Londa
Mar 15, 20212 min read
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...
Londa
Jan 24, 20212 min read
DaDa: Up-Cycle Top Finale!
I pushed through - and actually LOVE this new top. It fits me great, but I truly just do NOT need another top - hence it is 'up for...
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