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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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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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USA Collection Creation

This post details the design and construction of my currently-available Patriotic Collection of Tops and Jackets.

Golden Ratio for Upcycle Sewing

A young sewing student of mine came to class with a skirt that still fit but - since she has grown so much taller - is just TOO short. ...

Making Jeans Fit at the Waist

I'm 'SEW' happy that the 'style' of jeans is the waist AT the natural waist once again. I find these MUCH more comfortable... UNLESS the...

'Icing On the Cake' - Couched Detail

During a sewing class here in my Sunroom Sewing Studio with a student, it was SEW MUCH FUN to introduce my student to COUCHING! She was...

He Did This For You

At this time of year, I remember what I was sewing in the weeks leading up to Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday... I do believe, that...

Sewing in the Bible

During my One-Year Bible reading this morning - in Exodus, I was reading about the Tabernacle and Priestly garments.Exodus 39:1 through...

Navy Ponte Pant - How-To's for a Flat Elastic Waistband: SWAP Wardrobe Installment #2

While I've come realize that I truly WANT the comfort of a stretchy elastic waistband, I ALSO do NOT like the puckery - gathered look of...

Navy Ponte Jacket - SWAP Wardrobe

LONDA'S SWAP Wardrobe - Installment #1 I've been promising this SWAP (Sewing with a Plan) Series for awhile now... so to start off 2024,...

Nanas Create Doll Clothes

Yes - I'm a 'Nana', as I imagine many of you are blessed to be as well. We have 5 grandchildren, and the 6th (another girl!) on the way!...

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