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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.

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,...

Silky Feminine Blouses Return-Part 1: Design

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...

Favorite Inspiration: Soft Surroundings Catalog/Website

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...

YEAH!!! Wide-Legged Pants Make Huge COME-BACK!

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...

The Pattern Artist – a GREAT Novel to Read for Sewers

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...

Tools & Techniques for the Alabama Chanin ‘Look’: Part VI

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...

A Visit to Alabama Chanin: Part IV: The Clothing Re-visited:

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...

A Visit To Alabama Chanin – Part III: The Clothing Collection

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...

A Visit to Alabama Chanin Part II: The Home

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...

Visit to Alabama Chanin – Part I: Overview

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. 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...

Before I Delete from my IPhone…Good Stuff for Sewists

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...

Shop to Find Design Ideas = Snoop Shopping

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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