How To Alter Wide Leg Pant to a Skinny Capri Pant
Once again, I have narrowed some pants to be more ‘in style’. Leg silhouette change. Before the HOW-TO’s let me get on my Soap Box. I...
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Londa
Apr 30, 20175 min read
How To Morph Your Basic T Sewing Pattern
Changing your basic T pattern is truly LOTS of FUN! As with this project, that may mean some ‘morphing’ and RE-DOING, but in the end,...
Londa
Apr 14, 20173 min read
A Bunny & A Basket & a Warrior Quilt
Here is what ‘Nana’ has completed for Springtime Family visit gifts. That Bunny took just A LOT of work! After stitching the nose twice,...
Londa
Apr 1, 20173 min read
Tunic Top with a Twist – Creative Sewing FUN
Final top version To create this ‘Tunic Top with a Twist’ took some creative sewing and PERSISTENCE! Meaning….if it doesn’t work, find...
Londa
Mar 30, 20174 min read
Embellishing with Shrinking Fabric and Artist Foil
Embellishing with shrinking fabric and artist foil are the key techniques on this fun ‘T Top’. Since it is time to get out the...
Londa
Mar 27, 20176 min read
How To Simplify Sewing Pattern Directions
Originally shared back in June of 2017, I have to say that even now as I teach adults and children how to sew here in my Sunroom Sewing...
Londa
Mar 21, 20172 min read
Embellishment Favorite: Free Motion Quilting with Monofilament Thread
Free Motion Stitching around motifs in fabric is FUN! Especially when using Monofilament Thread. Check out the photos below to see what...
Londa
Mar 20, 20174 min read
Embellishment Favorites: Couching with Monofilament Thread
Couching with monofilament thread is something I do over and over as I create with sweatshirts, sweaters, up-cycling and other sewing. I...
Londa
Mar 14, 20174 min read
EZ Tiered Skirt To Sew
Tiered skirts will never go out of style. At least that’s my opinion. Here is one I made long ago: L-O-N-G, but with these directions...
Londa
Feb 28, 20172 min read
Wrapping My Heart … Claiming My Time
My record for blogging each day has been overtaken by a more important cause lately…and I want to share. During the last big sewing expo...
Londa
Feb 17, 20174 min read
Selvage Finish for Ruffled Knit Slim Skirt
GREAT 10+ Year Wardrobe Staple Garment I can’t believe this skirt has been in my wardrobe for 10 years now! It was time to shorten it...
Londa
Feb 7, 20172 min read
EZ Narrow Hem Technique
Many of us ‘seasoned’ sewists know, use and LOVE this technique. It is sew very useful that I’ve decided to bring it to my current Blog...
Londa
Feb 2, 20174 min read
Silk Dupioni Vogue 1182 Tailored Dress Sewing Story
I procrastinated too long – but did end up with a roaring success for my dress to wear to stand up for my little sister at her wedding...
Londa
Jan 30, 20172 min read
Travel Pillow Wedding Gifts
Making gifts to give is just…the BEST! Yes, I could have gone and bought my little sis and her new hubby some neck pillows for resting...
Londa
Jan 29, 20172 min read
T-Shirt into Tunic Up-Cycle
AFTER I made myself narrow the legs on that pair of pants, THEN I let myself float into my ‘sewing heaven’ to re-create this 15 year old...
Londa
Jan 28, 20172 min read
SILK Notions You’ll LUV
While creating a dress for my sister’s upcoming wedding, I turned so some of my absolute favorite notions made of…SILK. Silk Thread &...
Londa
Dec 7, 20166 min read
Twirly Double Skirt Sewing Tutorial
These ‘Twirly Skirts’ are an absolute FAVORITE I’ve made with many girls now here at my Sunroom Sewing Studio. They start to teach the...
Londa
Dec 7, 20164 min read
Polar Fleece Pillow Bed – Saga and Solutions
One of those ‘hour long Quickie Projects’, right? Yep – or so I thought. Conclusion – perhaps out of a cotton, or a sheet – something...
Londa
Oct 19, 20165 min read
Classy Sport Team Allegiance Sweatshirt Jacket – How To Create
No names, no initials, no mascots…. just the COLOR can create a very classy jacket that still allows you to support your favorite team by...
Londa
Sep 22, 20166 min read
T-Shirt Re-Birth Creative Sewing with Londa
I sew….creatively to challenge myself. For an experience. To conquer and achieve a garment that is ONE-OF-A-KIND! I was delighted to...
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