Up-Cycle Sewing Projects

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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

Jun 278 min read

USA Collection Creation

Rated 3.75 out of 5 stars.(4)

This post details the design and construction of my currently-available Patriotic Collection of Tops and Jackets.

Londa

Oct 19, 20234 min read

Adding Style to a T-Shirt

Our We the People 2nd Amendment T-shirts arrived yesterday - just in time for a couple hours of creative fun before we embark on a bus...

Londa

Dec 11, 20222 min read

‘SHOP’ for Family & Team ‘Fabric’

As you are with family these coming weeks, don’t miss the chance to ‘shop’ unworn garments as ‘fabric’ for a new life. Especially when my...

Londa

Sep 6, 20223 min read

My Rolled Knit Trim How-To’s

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(1)

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

Aug 28, 20224 min read

Antique Quilt Square Up-Cycle Apron

THE TASK I truly enjoy taking something old and transforming it into something new - especially when that 'something' is hand-made, like...

Antique Redwork Squares + Seersucker UpCycle Top

Londa

Aug 8, 20226 min read

Antique Redwork Squares + Seersucker UpCycle Top

I'm 'sew' lucky to have grown the reputation in town for the lady who will gladly accept most any donation of 'sewing stuff'! It has...

Londa

Aug 3, 20225 min read

Elvis Fashion Fun

Elvis is known for his music - but also as a Fashion Icon - an 'Influencer' before that word was invented! Six years after moving to...

Londa

Jul 20, 20225 min read

Designing a NEW Shirt from 3 Old Shirts

I'm totally 'hooked' on up-cycle sewing - a VERY healthy, INEXPENSIVE and frugal pastime! These 3 shirts below had problems as you can...

Londa

Jul 3, 20225 min read

My Patriotic Top Wardrobe

After re-posting Patriotic Shirt Blog post earlier today, I talked my hubby into taking pics of my other two Patriotic UP-Cycle Projects....

Londa

Jun 15, 20224 min read

Tie-Trimmed Calvin Klein T

I love to work with Men's T's and Ties - especially silk ties! This Calvin Klein T is one I picked up out of season for a good deal....

Men's T + Tiered Gauze Skirt = Great Top

Londa

Jun 9, 20225 min read

Men's T + Tiered Gauze Skirt = Great Top

I'm back into Upcycle sewing, which I TRULY love. My soul has missed my creative sewing, so I'm trying hard to MAKE time to do at least...

Londa

Jun 3, 20223 min read

Two T's = EZ Raglan Peasant Top

As I edit all posts (600+posts, having migrated many over from my 'Old Blog', this Two-T'sinto a Raglan Top jumped out at me from 2019. ...

T-Shirts Up-cycled to a Lightweight Coat

Londa

May 26, 20221 min read

T-Shirts Up-cycled to a Lightweight Coat

It was fun to design and transform T-shirts that I collected from back during my travel/teaching around the country into this long,...

Londa

May 22, 20224 min read

Walking Pouch from a T-Shirt – Full Sewing Directions from Londa

Supplies Adult T-Shirt with pocket. (For my middle hip area measuring 43”), I used an Adult Small T-shirt) – but always err on too big to...

T-Shirt to Tunic Creating & Stitching Process

Londa

Dec 12, 20213 min read

T-Shirt to Tunic Creating & Stitching Process

Way back in January of 2017, I let myself float into my ‘sewing heaven’ to re-create this 15-year-old T-Shirt into this Tunic top that I...

Londa

Sep 12, 20212 min read

Up-Cycle Fashion Sewing Fun

Honestly, I’m not sure when this vintage quilt top made its way into my ‘stash’, but it recently surfaced saying “Make me into something...

Londa

Mar 24, 20213 min read

Memento Top

Rated 4 out of 5 stars.(1)

This garment is one of my favorites - and truly got me into sewing with garments from the past - in this case a grey silk T of my late...

Londa

Mar 15, 20212 min read

Sweater Up-Cycle Sewing Jacket

Fun with Sweaters and a Scarf This is a re-fashion/up-cycle creative sewing project that is easily to duplicate yourself! All you need...

Londa

Jan 24, 20212 min read

DaDa: Up-Cycle Top Finale!

I pushed through - and actually LOVE this new top. It fits me great, but I truly just do NOT need another top - hence it is 'up for...

Londa

Jan 24, 20212 min read

DaDA….Up-Cycle Top is DONE!

I pushed through – and actually LOVE this new top. It fits me great, but I truly just do NOT need another top – hence it is ‘up for...

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