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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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...
Londa
Jul 25, 20191 min read
How To Select the Perfect Sewing Machine Needle for Your Fabric
Selecting the proper sewing machine needle for the fabric you’re using is a VERY important decision. Londa explains what to consider in...
Londa
Jul 11, 20191 min read
Back-To-School for Sewers: All About Proper Machine Threading & Thread
I couldn't believe what I was reading and learning about thread and threading a machine once I started selling sewing machines...
Londa
Jun 30, 20191 min read
Fly Front Zipper Installation: the EZ Way
Don't let zippers intimidate you! I've just taped a new video on the way I developed to install a fly front zipper. Actually, I...
Londa
Apr 30, 20191 min read
Memento Tops: Up-Cycle Sewing
Creating clothing YOU can wear from those in your family who have passed on…or even with ‘finds’ from your local thrift store equals FUN...
Londa
Apr 27, 20191 min read
Couching - my FAVORITE Embellishment
Absolutely! My favorite embellishment in sewing is COUCHING. Defined: laying down a yarn or heavier thread and attaching with...
Londa
Apr 23, 20191 min read
Hand Hem Dress Alteration
Last week, I shortened a slim ponte knit dress for a friend by shortening it as needed. This video shows how I did this, demonstrating...
Londa
Jan 22, 20194 min read
Londa's 'Must-Have' Starter Sewing Notions
With the beginning of a new adult class here at my Sunroom Sewing Studio, I grabbed my favorite 'have-to-have' notions off of my...
Londa
Jan 11, 20191 min read
EZ Cascading Necklines & Hems
As seen on It's Sew Easy TV - PBS series, in this video I show you how to create a cascading neckline, and the VERY popular drapey...
Londa
Sep 7, 20181 min read
Set a Sleeve with Just 6 Pins!
You read that correctly - with just 6 pins you can sew in a set-in sleeve perfectly without any puckers! Watch my video showing this...
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...
Londa
Apr 30, 20185 min read
Arm Chair Organizer to Sew…a GREAT GIFT!
This ARM CHAIR ORGANIZER will make a great gift for upcoming Mother’s Day or Father’s Day to keep remote controls, pen, book, magazines...
Londa
Feb 22, 20181 min read
Adding a Ruffle to Lengthen a Top Pattern – a Peek at Londa’s new Trendy Tunic Tops patt
Take just a few minutes to take a peek at my new pattern: Trendy Tunic Tops. You’ll learn how I was taught years ago in college fashion...
Londa
Dec 8, 20174 min read
Toddler Poncho How-To DIY
Today, I share my How-To’s for creating a simple poncho – AND it gives me the chance to show off my sweet, gorgeous granddaughter! Her...
Londa
Nov 20, 20172 min read
Understanding Serger Threading
For those of us without Cadillac sergers that thread themselves, understanding some basic principles of threading your serger can...
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 17, 20173 min read
Tough Man Work Pants Mending – Continued
It is a joy to have a son-in-law in carpenter’s training who works so hard that he makes LOTS of holes in his work pants. Sometimes I’m...
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...
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