Double Welt Buttonhole Pockets
While up-cycling a denim jacket for one of my Elvis Collection pieces this week, I actually had to go dig in my garage for my sample box...
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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
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
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...
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 -...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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