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Comfy Yet Attractive Elastic Waistline Finishes
For comfy yet a ready-to-wear look on elastic waistlines, follow these directions from Londa.
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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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Comfy Yet Attractive Elastic Waistline Finishes
For comfy yet a ready-to-wear look on elastic waistlines, follow these directions from Londa.


3 Sweaters Get New Life
This mix of colors fell together for me at a thrift store - and have new life in a brand new sweater that I'm adopting for my own...


Yoga Pant + T-Shirt = Iconic Million Dollar Quartet Jacket
As the summer heat rolls in on July 1, 2025, I find myself reflecting on a creative journey that transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary. This upcycle project, which took many twists and turns, ultimately paid off with a piece that blends nostalgia and innovation: a jacket inspired by the iconic Million Dollar Quartet. The story begins with two unlikely heroes—a rock 'n' roll T-shirt and a pair of grey harem-style knit pants from a Nike outlet store.
The idea sparked


Up-Cycled Patriotic Top
Memories + creativity upcycle this shirt of my late Dad's into a patriotic top I know he'd admire.


Knit Sewing Techniques: Making Comfortable Clothes for Your Loved Ones
Enhancing Your Sewist Skills: My Journey in 2018 In 2018, I embarked on an exciting journey to tape two segments for the It’s Sew Easy...


The Art of Ironing: A Timeless Skill
Ironing is still a part of our household routine. It's a tradition that I cherish. In this video, I share how my dear mom taught me this...


Upcycle Denim Part 2: Sundress & Patchwork Vest Guide
The 'Sustainable Style Sundress' was such a joy to design and create that I'm considering making another one. This time, I'll stay closer...


Denim Sunrise & New Sundress: The Art of Upcycling Denim
Denim Sunrise & Beyond Denim—definitely a CLASSIC. But have you ever really stopped to think about what makes it so iconic? That sturdy...


Denim Sunrise: My Newest Upcycle Art Scheduled to Drop on March 20!
I've been working and taping video for several weeks now on a brand new creation that I feel is one of my VERY BEST pieces! Here's a few...


Jeans + Ties = Cute Skirt
The internet is FULL of inspiration, especially if you get on some clothing/sewing-related Facebook/Instagram groups/pages! I highly...
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