Rolled Jersey Knit Trims
Trendy Detail: Rolled Knit Trim How To’s for trimming with knit strips was the subject of my column in Sew News April/May 2018. When...
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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
- Aug 15, 2018
- 3 min
Shopping 4 Fabrics ONLINE – Londa Recommends
Here are my FAVORITE online fabric sources since finding a good FABRIC STORE with more than just cotton quilting fabric is almost...
Londa
- Sep 15, 2017
- 5 min
Sewing Guild Show n’ Share
When I moved to Jackson, TN last year, I gathered some new sewing friends and we started an independent ‘club’ – the Jackson Sewing...
Londa
- Jul 22, 2017
- 2 min
Sewing Pattern Sizing History
The history of sizing for women’s clothing is interesting, indeed. I knew this favorite book of mine contained a great pattern sizing...
Londa
- Jun 14, 2017
- 4 min
Ponte Vogue Knit Jacket – Part III
To catch up, read Part I of the Ponte Knit Vogue Jacket Sewing HEREÂ and Part II HERE. INSTALL FACINGS that HUG the BODY Facings that are...
Londa
- Jun 13, 2017
- 4 min
Ponte Knit Vogue Jacket Sewing – Part II
To catch up, read Part I of the Ponte Knit Vogue Jacket Sewing HERE. STAY-STITCH STAY-STITCH!!!!!!! BEFORE starting to construct a...
Londa
- Jun 4, 2017
- 4 min
Solutions for Sergers Not Cutting Fabric
When your serger starts ‘knawing‘ or chewing the fabric instead of making a clean cut, it is time to pay attention to your BLADES.  While...
Londa
- May 23, 2017
- 2 min
T with Flounce Additions = Amazing Tunic Top
T Transformed to Tunic Flounces dress up most anything! See how flounces added to the hemline and sleeves transform this T-Shirt? Â It was...
Londa
- May 8, 2017
- 1 min
How To Stitch Up an Opening Using a Slip Stitch or ‘Sidewalk Stitch’
How to Stitch AN Opening Closed Very often in sewing, after turning a project right side out, you need to close the opening by hand using...
Londa
- May 2, 2017
- 5 min
Londa’s Tips for Hemming Knits
How to Stitch Knit Hems Below, you’ll find ALL my techniques for hemming a knit garment.  There are many ways to ‘skin the cat’, in this...
Londa
- Apr 4, 2017
- 2 min
Knit Fabric and Woven Fabric Defined
I’m starting my ‘advanced’ sewing students on sewing knit fabrics this week.  Wanting to make the ‘shopping’ clear for the Moms, AND in...
Londa
- Mar 27, 2017
- 6 min
How To Simplify Sewing Pattern Directions
Originally shared back in June of 2017, I have to say that even now as I teach adults and children how to sew here in my Sunroom Sewing...
Londa
- Mar 10, 2017
- 6 min
Interfacing De-Mystified
Interfacing in a garment is like the bones of a garment.  Including stabilizing seams as a type of ‘Interfacing’, I will go out on a limb...
Londa
- Mar 9, 2017
- 3 min
Making Jeans Waistlines FIT & How To Shop for Jeans
OK – so I’m ‘frugal’.  I refuse to pay the big prices for new jeans in the stores.  I had about worn out the only ‘comfy’ pair I had....
Londa
- Mar 8, 2017
- 1 min
Fashion Style Terminology
Us ‘Fashionistas’ and ‘Sewists’ take a lot of our fashion terminology for granted.  I remember when I taught high school Home Economics...
Londa
- Mar 7, 2017
- 4 min
Shoulder & Neckline Pattern Fitting Tips from Emma
Emma Seabrooke is a sewing friend who I respect.  I’ve subscribed to her newsletter, and I recommend you do as well.  I miss seeing her...
Londa
- Mar 6, 2017
- 1 min
Follow Creative Sewist: Gale Ortiz
Sometimes you happen upon other Creative Sewists  who just create in very inspiring ways.  Though I’ve never met her personally, when I...
Londa
- Feb 24, 2017
- 2 min
Top Edge Wrapped Elastic Application
Top Edge Wrapped Elastic Application Below, you can see the technique I love for applying elastic. I like to use a firm elastic 1 1/4″...
Londa
- Feb 19, 2017
- 3 min
Saturday Simple Sewing Hint: Key+String Crotch Measuring Tool
The ‘Key’ (no pun intended) to a great pant fit is a thorough understanding of the Crotch Depth and the Crotch Length AND how to measure...
Londa
- Feb 17, 2017
- 4 min
Selvage Finish for Ruffled Knit Slim Skirt
GREAT 10+ Year Wardrobe Staple Garment I can’t believe this skirt has been in my wardrobe for 10 years now!  It was time to shorten it...
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