Londa's Latest Handmade Sewing Project

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...

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

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...

A creative use for trimming a T with a man's tie PLUS using some of those decorative stitches on your sewing machine.

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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....

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...

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. ...

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

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...

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...

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...