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...
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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
- Jul 13
- 2 min
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...
Londa
- Nov 14, 2021
- 2 min
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...
Londa
- Mar 31, 2021
- 1 min
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...
Londa
- Dec 10, 2020
- 2 min
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...
Londa
- Aug 13, 2020
- 5 min
Bias Edge Finishing Techniques
Learning several techniques (different from what you'll find in 'normal' garment construction directions) can make sewing more creative -...
Londa
- Aug 3, 2020
- 2 min
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...
Londa
- Jul 24, 2020
- 2 min
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...
Londa
- Jun 23, 2020
- 3 min
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...
Londa
- Mar 26, 2020
- 1 min
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
- Mar 19, 2020
- 1 min
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...
Londa
- Feb 16, 2020
- 2 min
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...
Londa
- Feb 3, 2020
- 2 min
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...
Londa
- Jan 30, 2020
- 1 min
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...
Londa
- Jan 22, 2020
- 1 min
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.
Londa
- Jan 19, 2020
- 1 min
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...
Londa
- Oct 8, 2019
- 1 min
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...
Londa
- Sep 2, 2019
- 1 min
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...
Londa
- Aug 28, 2019
- 1 min
When NOT to Clip Corner Seam Allowances + MORE Info....
If you think you ALWAYS trim corners as you sew...that is WRONG! I learned this all-important and reasonable rule from Claire Schaeffer...
Londa
- Aug 13, 2019
- 2 min
Silky Feminine Blouses-Part 2: Hemming
Last week in my Blog Post, I shared about the feminine, often silky, blouses that I’ve been seeing lately. Flounces were the ‘feminine’...