Rolled Jersey Knit Trims
Trendy Detail: Rolled Knit Trim How To’s for trimming with knit strips was the subject of my column in Sew News April/May 2018. When...
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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
Aug 15, 20183 min read
Shopping 4 Fabrics ONLINE – Londa Recommends
Here are my FAVORITE online fabric sources since finding a good FABRIC STORE with more than just cotton quilting fabric is almost...
Londa
Sep 15, 20175 min read
Sewing Guild Show n’ Share
When I moved to Jackson, TN last year, I gathered some new sewing friends and we started an independent ‘club’ – the Jackson Sewing...
Londa
Jul 22, 20172 min read
Sewing Pattern Sizing History
The history of sizing for women’s clothing is interesting, indeed. I knew this favorite book of mine contained a great pattern sizing...
Londa
Jun 14, 20174 min read
Ponte Vogue Knit Jacket – Part III
To catch up, read Part I of the Ponte Knit Vogue Jacket Sewing HERE and Part II HERE. INSTALL FACINGS that HUG the BODY Facings that are...
Londa
Jun 13, 20174 min read
Ponte Knit Vogue Jacket Sewing – Part II
To catch up, read Part I of the Ponte Knit Vogue Jacket Sewing HERE. STAY-STITCH STAY-STITCH!!!!!!! BEFORE starting to construct a...
Londa
Jun 4, 20174 min read
Solutions for Sergers Not Cutting Fabric
When your serger starts ‘knawing‘ or chewing the fabric instead of making a clean cut, it is time to pay attention to your BLADES. While...
Londa
May 23, 20172 min read
T with Flounce Additions = Amazing Tunic Top
T Transformed to Tunic Flounces dress up most anything! See how flounces added to the hemline and sleeves transform this T-Shirt? It was...
Londa
May 8, 20171 min read
How To Stitch Up an Opening Using a Slip Stitch or ‘Sidewalk Stitch’
How to Stitch AN Opening Closed Very often in sewing, after turning a project right side out, you need to close the opening by hand using...
Londa
May 2, 20175 min read
Londa’s Tips for Hemming Knits
How to Stitch Knit Hems Below, you’ll find ALL my techniques for hemming a knit garment. There are many ways to ‘skin the cat’, in this...
Londa
Apr 4, 20172 min read
Knit Fabric and Woven Fabric Defined
I’m starting my ‘advanced’ sewing students on sewing knit fabrics this week. Wanting to make the ‘shopping’ clear for the Moms, AND in...
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 10, 20176 min read
Interfacing De-Mystified
Interfacing in a garment is like the bones of a garment. Including stabilizing seams as a type of ‘Interfacing’, I will go out on a limb...
Londa
Mar 9, 20173 min read
Making Jeans Waistlines FIT & How To Shop for Jeans
OK – so I’m ‘frugal’. I refuse to pay the big prices for new jeans in the stores. I had about worn out the only ‘comfy’ pair I had....
Londa
Mar 8, 20171 min read
Fashion Style Terminology
Us ‘Fashionistas’ and ‘Sewists’ take a lot of our fashion terminology for granted. I remember when I taught high school Home Economics...
Londa
Mar 7, 20174 min read
Shoulder & Neckline Pattern Fitting Tips from Emma
Emma Seabrooke is a sewing friend who I respect. I’ve subscribed to her newsletter, and I recommend you do as well. I miss seeing her...
Londa
Mar 6, 20171 min read
Follow Creative Sewist: Gale Ortiz
Sometimes you happen upon other Creative Sewists who just create in very inspiring ways. Though I’ve never met her personally, when I...
Londa
Feb 24, 20172 min read
Top Edge Wrapped Elastic Application
Top Edge Wrapped Elastic Application Below, you can see the technique I love for applying elastic. I like to use a firm elastic 1 1/4″...
Londa
Feb 19, 20173 min read
Saturday Simple Sewing Hint: Key+String Crotch Measuring Tool
The ‘Key’ (no pun intended) to a great pant fit is a thorough understanding of the Crotch Depth and the Crotch Length AND how to measure...
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...
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