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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
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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


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


Bias Edge Finishing Techniques
Learning several techniques (different from what you'll find in 'normal' garment construction directions) can make sewing more creative -...


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...


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...


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...


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’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...


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...


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...


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...


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.


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...


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...


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...
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