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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

Sep 6, 20223 min read

My Rolled Knit Trim How-To’s

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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

Jul 13, 20222 min read

How To Sew Skinny Turned Tubes

Sometimes you want REALLY skinny, narrow tubes of fabric. I learned this technique from Roberta Carr years ago, and share it in this...

Londa

Nov 14, 20212 min read

A VERY Fine Pant Waist Finish

These are my favorite Chico’s pants. I bought 2 pair in December of 2007 (honestly!) and I'm thrilled to say that they still LOOK GREAT...

How To Shorten a 3 Layer Skirt Using 2 Thread Rolled Hem on Serger

Londa

Mar 31, 20211 min read

How To Shorten a 3 Layer Skirt Using 2 Thread Rolled Hem on Serger

Shortening a gown with a 3 layer flowing skirt is no quick, easy task! As I worked on this for my niece recently, I quickly realized...

Londa

Dec 10, 20202 min read

Refinements on One Seam Jog Pant

Sweat pant, Jogging Pant, PJ Pant – whatever you want to call them, if you’re making out of a knit that creates any amount of BULK, these...

Londa

Aug 13, 20205 min read

Bias Edge Finishing Techniques

Learning several techniques (different from what you'll find in 'normal' garment construction directions) can make sewing more creative -...

Ball Point Bodkin - You NEED This Sewing Notion!

Londa

Aug 3, 20202 min read

Ball Point Bodkin - You NEED This Sewing Notion!

The 'Ball Point Bodkin' - a $4.25 long piece of metal with an eye on one end and a ball on the other - has been a favorite of mine for...

Washable Waterproof Mattress Protector To Sew

Londa

Jul 24, 20202 min read

Washable Waterproof Mattress Protector To Sew

Back in June, one of our clever Jackson Sewing Guild members shared her ingenious Washable, Waterproof Mattress Protector with the rest...

Soft Surroundings Pleated Pant Knock-Off Sewing Steps

Londa

Jun 23, 20203 min read

Soft Surroundings Pleated Pant Knock-Off Sewing Steps

I absolutely love to look at fashion catalogs and websites – looking for unique and new ideas to inspire and challenge my own fashion...

Londa

Mar 26, 20201 min read

Wrapped Edge How-To’s for Wearable Art

I developed these How-To’s for the edges of my creative sweatshirt jackets. I share everything about my techniques in this new video on...

Londa

Mar 19, 20201 min read

Londa’s Favorite Pattern-Making Tools

In this video, I share my favorite pattern-making papers, rulers and other goodies. I hope this will help you out as you master patterns...

Londa

Feb 16, 20202 min read

Kiss Puckered Seams Good-Bye

Understanding fabric grain and exact hand placement as you feed fabric (woven) into the sewing machine will forever help you eliminate...

Londa

Feb 3, 20202 min read

Interfacing De-Mystified with Londa

New sewing students here at my Sunroom Sewing Studio in Jackson, TN are mystified by INTERFACING: what it is – why use it – what type to...

Magic Waistbands with Ban-Rol Monofilament Stabilizer

Londa

Jan 30, 20201 min read

Magic Waistbands with Ban-Rol Monofilament Stabilizer

Waists are rising, and need stabilization so they don’t crush to nothing-ness. Ban-Rol monofilament stabilizer is the secret to a crisp...

Londa

Jan 22, 20201 min read

How to Sew a Skinny Turned Tube

Follow along with the pattern draft and construction of these adorable hooded ponchos that Londa made for your granddaughters.

Londa

Jan 19, 20201 min read

Patch Pocket Sewing Magic Hints

I’ve used these 2 techniques so many times over the years. If you give these sewing techniques a try – I just bet you’ll fall in love...

Pattern Sizing, Measure Checking & Fold So It Fits into the Envelope

Londa

Oct 8, 20191 min read

Pattern Sizing, Measure Checking & Fold So It Fits into the Envelope

Love to sew CLOTHING? I have some hints to help make your projects FIT. Take a few minutes to watch this series of 3 videos for the...

Sewing Pin Selection & Storage, How To Use, and YES, You CAN Sew Over Pins!

Londa

Sep 2, 20191 min read

Sewing Pin Selection & Storage, How To Use, and YES, You CAN Sew Over Pins!

All sewing pins are NOT created equal! In this video, I share my favorite sewing pins and explain why. What are my 2 favorite tools...

When NOT to Clip Corner Seam Allowances + MORE Info....

Londa

Aug 28, 20191 min read

When NOT to Clip Corner Seam Allowances + MORE Info....

If you think you ALWAYS trim corners as you sew...that is WRONG! I learned this all-important and reasonable rule from Claire Schaeffer...

Londa

Aug 13, 20192 min read

Silky Feminine Blouses-Part 2: Hemming

Last week in my Blog Post, I shared about the feminine, often silky, blouses that I’ve been seeing lately. Flounces were the ‘feminine’...

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