Londa Rohlfing
Londa Rohlfing
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How to Sew a Continuous Lap Placket
Follow Londa's easy directions for how to sew a Continuous Lap Placket - without ANY hand stitching. This technique works at the bottom of sleeves for cuff opening, and also at the neckline
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Features to look for in a Sewing Machine
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Features to look for in the gift that keeps on giving: a SEWING MACHINE for less than $300 - this one is a WORKHORSE! Needle threader, speed control, needle up & down plus MUCH MORE! Also watch: ua-cam.com/video/NU_5oCs_mlw/v-deo.html shows even more features including needle position and feed dog dropping. Though it 'looks' different, this is the SAME machine features, whether 'maroon' or 'aqu...
All About Sewing Buttons On with a Sewing Machine
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Yes, your sewing machine CAN sew on buttons, but there are some 'tricks' to know. Londa will explain it all in this video.
How To Hem Jeans
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Londa shares her technique to 'Balance the Bulk' to make the stitching process of hemming jeans much easier. Special threads and stitch length are covered in this video. Jeans Stitch Thread: www.londas-sewing.com/product-page/yli-jeans-stitch Suggested Needle is a SHARP 'Jeans' Needle. For Jeans Stitch Thread, Size 100 was used. Find those needles at this link: Jeans Needles; www.londas-sewing....
How to Sew a Hair Scrunchy with Bunny Tail - Londa's Directions
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Londa shares her directions for 1st-time sewers (age 6 and up) to make a Hair Scrunchy. For more of a challenge, add a Bunny Tail! Helpful Notions: * Turn Tool www.londas-sewing.com/product-page/ez-threader * Loop Turner www.londas-sewing.com/product-page/loop-turner-dritz Teach the children in your life to sew! Read WHY at this link: www.londas-sewing.com/post/learning-to-sew-teaches-many-skills
Invisible Ziper Sewing Steps
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Londa shares how to 'think it through', press out the coil 'roll', match horizontal seams and more in this video that will make your invisible zippers a great success EVERY time.
Londa's Trick to Install a Centered Zipper So the Coil Does Not Show
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'Normal' directions will ALWAYS reveal the zipper teeth that you want to hide. With my (Londa) technique, that zipper coil will be hidden, there will be no curved stitching around the tab, and your stitching will be straight. Follow along step-by-step. If you learn best by reading, check my Zipper Manifesto at this link: www.londas-sewing.com/product-page/zipper-manifesto-how-to-sew-in-zippers-...
Lapped Zipper Application - Londa's Full and EZ How-to's for Sewing
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Lapped zippers are my go-to favorite zipper application: suitable on pants, skirts, and dresses. I show you how PLUS here's a link to well diagramed how-to's for the entire process AND the extra fine finish at upper edges with facings. Find those directions at this link: www.londas-sewing.com/lappedzips
Bury Your Threads to Secure When Sewing
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Londa explains the challenge and gives you her 'bury the threads' technique to secure loose ends of threads when stitching with a decorative thread on top for topstitching.
FrenchSeams
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Londa teaches what IS a French Seam - why use it and HOW to stitch them successfully.
Londa Teaches Heirloom Sewing
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Heirloom Sewing breathed new life into my sewing hobby years ago and jump-started my professional sewing career. I teach the basics in this video: lace identification, basic machine heirloom sewing skill how-to's, and give ideas for how to utilize these skills in a modern wardrobe for feminine detailing.
All About Buttonholes on your Sewing Machine
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Londa explains how the automatic buttonhole system works on the majority of the new-er sewing machines of all levels: inexpensive to super expensive models. How to size buttonholes, placement, tension, and even fine nuances such as decreasing length and other nuances of the system.
Why Stitch Length Matters When You Sew on a Sewing Machine
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Londa explains how to determine the best stitch length for different types of fabrics and different sewing tasks.
Learn All About Fabric GRAIN in Sewing
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How do you figure out which way is cross grain, which way is lengthwise grain, and what is BIAS, anyway? Londa will show you all you need to know in this video.
Solutions to Tension Headaches with a Sewing Machine - Part 3
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Sewing Machines need some simple maintenance to avoid tension problems. Past sewing machine dealer, Londa, shows you how to disassemble the bobbin area, remove the bobbin case, and how to hunt and remove those dust bunnies!
Solutions to Tension Headaches with a Sewing Machine - Part 2
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Solutions to Tension Headaches with a Sewing Machine - Part 2
Solutions to Tension Headaches with a Sewing Machine - Part 1
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Solutions to Tension Headaches with a Sewing Machine - Part 1
How to Adjust the Blind Hem Foot for Strong, Invisible Hems on Your Sewing Machine
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How to Adjust the Blind Hem Foot for Strong, Invisible Hems on Your Sewing Machine
If Your Sewing Machine SCREAMS and Won't Work...You Missed the Take-Up Lever
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If Your Sewing Machine SCREAMS and Won't Work...You Missed the Take-Up Lever
Rhythm - Repetition of an Element in a Garment is SEW Important
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Rhythm - Repetition of an Element in a Garment is SEW Important
Why Londa Makes Sewing Videos
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Why Londa Makes Sewing Videos
Ge to Know Londa - Professional Seamstress/Instructor Willing to SHARE her sewing knowledge.
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Ge to Know Londa - Professional Seamstress/Instructor Willing to SHARE her sewing knowledge.
Londa Interviews Hat-Maker Mike Moore - Buckaroo Hatters in Covington, TN
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Londa Interviews Hat-Maker Mike Moore - Buckaroo Hatters in Covington, TN
Vintage Sewing Pattern Sale - Vogue Designer, Stretch & Sew, Kwik Sew and other misc brands.
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Vintage Sewing Pattern Sale - Vogue Designer, Stretch & Sew, Kwik Sew and other misc brands.
How To Shorten a 3 Layer Gown with Serged 2 Thread Rolled Hem
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How To Shorten a 3 Layer Gown with Serged 2 Thread Rolled Hem
Sweater Jacket Up-Cycle Sewing with Londa
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Sweater Jacket Up-Cycle Sewing with Londa
Design & Stitch Up-Cycle Top from Fabric Scraps & Thrift Store Lace Dress - Final Video
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Design & Stitch Up-Cycle Top from Fabric Scraps & Thrift Store Lace Dress - Final Video
Up-Cycle Top from Thrift Store Lace Dress + Stash Fabrics
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Up-Cycle Top from Thrift Store Lace Dress Stash Fabrics
Final Result: Up-Cycle Man's T-Shirt to a Unique Ladies Top Sewing Project
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Final Result: Up-Cycle Man's T-Shirt to a Unique Ladies Top Sewing Project
Day 4 Collar Nitty Gritty Sewing Process of an Up-Cycle Sewing Project with Londa
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Day 4 Collar Nitty Gritty Sewing Process of an Up-Cycle Sewing Project with Londa

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  • @scribevibes
    @scribevibes 2 дні тому

    So helpful

    • @londasews
      @londasews 2 дні тому

      Thanks - glad you found it to be so

  • @rmta5115
    @rmta5115 7 днів тому

    Can you please clarify which scissors you are using in this video. The link in the description says Kai 5135 but in the video you say they are Kai 5165. Great video, very helpful.

    • @londasews
      @londasews 7 днів тому

      Kai 5135 is just a smaller scissors thatn Kai 5165. I have and use them both DAILY! Get both!

  • @kt9105
    @kt9105 8 днів тому

    Ok Thank you

  • @satsumamoon
    @satsumamoon 9 днів тому

    Entre = between. Deux= two. (Google translate should have a sound recording for you to learn the correct pronunciation of this much featured french word.)

    • @londasews
      @londasews 9 днів тому

      Thanks - I just shared as I was taught by the experts in the field.

  • @kt9105
    @kt9105 10 днів тому

    Can you do this video in more detail instructions

    • @londasews
      @londasews 9 днів тому

      I'm sorry - this is as detailed as I can get. If you have questions, please reach out thorugh my website: londas-sewing.com

  • @paulaschafer686
    @paulaschafer686 16 днів тому

    Hi Londa, Now that you've made me aware of them, I want to make every effort to avoid pointy pillow corners. That being said, can your corner tapering technique be used in combination with a zipper? If so, what advice do you have for obtaining a good result?

    • @londasews
      @londasews 16 днів тому

      I would be SURE to not have the zipper come anywhere close to the corner, regardless. Instead, I add width to the back of a pillow in the center of the back (or close to an edge - up to you), then insert a zipper with a lapped application. I just looked at one of mine, and it has a 1" overlap over the zipper. Wish I could attach a picture, but don't see that is possible. Contact me through my website www.londas-sewing.com and I'll be happy to share it with your privately.

  • @asharp6591
    @asharp6591 Місяць тому

    Thank you very much for explaining this. It makes sense! ❤

    • @londasews
      @londasews Місяць тому

      I"m 'sew' glad this helped you. I'm always open to suggestions for new videos - feel free to contact me with your ideas! www.londas-sewing.com

  • @kt9105
    @kt9105 Місяць тому

    I was looking for a method where you can take your breast, waist and hip measurements, and measure the pattern out with those measurements. Where your body measurements landed on the pattern would be the size of the pattern you would use which would also be your body measurements as well. I'm not sure if this method in this video is basically doing the same. I would like to see more details of this method and the mathematical steps used to get the pattern and your actual body measurements checking to be the same measurements. If you could please break your method down and provide more deals this would help a lot. All the other videos out there on showing you how to take your body measurements and comparing them to the pattern measurement chart (finish garment) is good for learning that but do not help with getting the right fitted size.

  • @Be_Kind7683
    @Be_Kind7683 2 місяці тому

    I use the seam ripper to poke out the corners with the ball point side.

  • @billminckler6550
    @billminckler6550 2 місяці тому

    Now…that was shirrly fascinating. It just ruffled my feathers! (I wanted to drop in via the email I received. Sometimes, we realize late what we will be missing. 🥹 You are a treasure of information. Every time I interface (woven of course), I’m reminded of your talent. 👏👏👏

    • @londasews
      @londasews 2 місяці тому

      Thank you. You, sire have a definite way with words - I hope you do some writing!

  • @Jea9nine
    @Jea9nine 2 місяці тому

    Your videos are so good! Thank you for posting them.

    • @londasews
      @londasews 2 місяці тому

      The Comment that came to me from you asked for a link to my DVD on sewing on knits - here it is, and it is not sold out - I was able to put it in my shopping cart without an issue.... www.londas-sewing.com/product-page/stretching-your-knit-sewing-know-how-with-londa

    • @Jea9nine
      @Jea9nine 2 місяці тому

      @@londasewsThank you so much for your prompt personal response! I found that if I signed up & signed in on the website that I was able to place the order. I'm looking forward to the DVDs

  • @lesleyhaines542
    @lesleyhaines542 2 місяці тому

    Sewing

  • @MrsTurner
    @MrsTurner 2 місяці тому

    Incredibly helpful, thank you!

  • @djstumpy7399
    @djstumpy7399 2 місяці тому

    Will this work in suit sleeves ? I'm following a Mccalls pattern and I just can't seem to get the gather stitch right , and is making my sleeve look like a woman's puff shirt.

    • @londasews
      @londasews 2 місяці тому

      YES!!! It WILL work. I promise. Take OUT those gathering stitches and make your FINGERS mush it in every single stitch. Cut some PRACTICE garments. What is the pattern number? Some patterns DO give just too much height to get in properly - and the fabric determines alot as well. I was making a suit when I was taught this - as I share in my video. Watch the video over and over... especixlly starting at 1:54 forward. Good luck!

    • @djstumpy7399
      @djstumpy7399 2 місяці тому

      @londasews it's mccalls m4745 a civil war jacket. I'm modifying it for a Red Dwarf Cosplay . The Character I'm doing is Rimmer his series X to XII is similar to a star wars imperial officer so this pattern seemed like a good start for modifying. This is only my second ever sewing project so it's fun learning. Thankyou for your advice , at present I can't seem to get it bunching but practice and all that.

    • @londasews
      @londasews 2 місяці тому

      You are very brave and I applaud you - GO FOR IT - just practice!

    • @djstumpy7399
      @djstumpy7399 2 місяці тому

      ​@londasews thank you my only problem now is I don't have a slow stitch on this brother LS14 , it very beginner.

    • @londasews
      @londasews 2 місяці тому

      Watch this video:as it shows off features that I think you'd find VERY helpful if you are really serious about this. The current model, while sporting all the SAME features is aqua and called the Charlotte. Video: ua-cam.com/video/NU_5oCs_mlw/v-deo.html Machine at my website - and I'd do a zoom call with you to 'train' you on it as part of the purchase price. www.londas-sewing.com/product-page/charlotte-sewing-machine-from-eversewn

  • @hugg724
    @hugg724 2 місяці тому

    I have never thread a machine with the foot down and all of my Janome machines nest

    • @londasews
      @londasews 2 місяці тому

      That's sad! Do this and write me back at londasews@gmail.com: Thread with different colors in the needle and the bobbin, then observe which thread is nesting on the bottom!

  • @user-ht1jy5mn6p
    @user-ht1jy5mn6p 3 місяці тому

    I agree! I have been very happy with all my purchases from Marcie Tilton!

  • @aidenmilligan8995
    @aidenmilligan8995 3 місяці тому

    Im confused. Do i have to be a lady in order to follow these instructions?

  • @bojankojic108
    @bojankojic108 3 місяці тому

    dog ears 😂, thank you for solution.

  • @dkiessling6656
    @dkiessling6656 3 місяці тому

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Finally a video with clear concise instructions that benefit both the novice and professional. I’ve tried so many times before and my sport elastic always looked messy and amateurish, at best.you have a special gift when presenting an instructional video. I followed your technique and my lacrosse shorts looked professionally sewn when finished. I followed your technique and instantly became an instant follower of your channel. Thank you, Londa! You are incredible!

    • @londasews
      @londasews 3 місяці тому

      WEll - you made my day - week - month! Thank you for your kind words. PLEASE email me at londasews@gmail.com with any suggestions you might have for future videos. Turning 72 the end of this month, I'm likely closing down my 'business' of selling my books, DVDs, and notions and going only to commissioned upcycle pieces and teaching here in my home studio and via videos. For now - check out my website for a few more weeks at: www.londas-sewing.com SHOP at Close-outs! I bet you'd enjoy my DVDs

  • @johnrhodes3350
    @johnrhodes3350 4 місяці тому

    Yes, that absorbing pad it to help absorb perspiration, as you say to prevent staining at the surface.

  • @jeaninehefflin7192
    @jeaninehefflin7192 4 місяці тому

    Need close ups.

  • @elsadeleon1076
    @elsadeleon1076 4 місяці тому

    Love it

  • @shelleyreynolds2377
    @shelleyreynolds2377 4 місяці тому

    I have been doing this for decades, except I only trim 1/4". That information comes from an old Sunset pillow book. That book shows how to cut continuous binding as well. It is by far the best pillow book out there. I'm really glad you showed this tip. So many new sewers don't know this. I think the bigger the pillow the more you can trim. I'm using 16 x 24 pillow inserts and plan on tapering 1/4". But the next time I do an 18 x 18 or larger I will try the 1/2 " trim.

    • @londasews
      @londasews 4 місяці тому

      Thank you for taking time to share that you do the same - and the small differences.

  • @shielagrippando4025
    @shielagrippando4025 4 місяці тому

    So much information shared. Thank you!!

  • @sleepycalico
    @sleepycalico 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful work. It should stay with the family, honestly. It is art.

  • @Sally-ih6ls
    @Sally-ih6ls 4 місяці тому

    Ironing the pattern down helps A LOT too

  • @sandreawhite7534
    @sandreawhite7534 4 місяці тому

    Excellent video. I lost my mojo but I’m getting it back. Inspiring.

  • @mcassidy2023
    @mcassidy2023 4 місяці тому

    Great video- thanks 🥰

  • @lafillemexicain
    @lafillemexicain 5 місяців тому

    🤦.... THANK YOU SEW MUCH!!! I was so close to throwing my machine out. 😂🤣

    • @londasews
      @londasews 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for taking time to Comment - makes my DAY that you found me and it solved your problem.

  • @CurtriceHertlein-qj3qn
    @CurtriceHertlein-qj3qn 6 місяців тому

    TYSM for sharing this video with us. It is so informative about sewing an elastic band into fabrics. 😉

  • @marshiahobson3727
    @marshiahobson3727 6 місяців тому

    Awesome tip about sewing the corner of the opening. I had done square pillow patterns years ago for the non-dog ear corners but didn’t remember the measurement to do it on my current rectangular pillows. I assume your instructions will work for both shapes.

    • @londasews
      @londasews 6 місяців тому

      for sure - any corner in a puffed 'anything' that you want to look square and not pointed is my opinion. Thanks for writing.

  • @sylviaminter4247
    @sylviaminter4247 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video, I will now try your way and see if I can get it right next time 😂

    • @londasews
      @londasews 6 місяців тому

      Let me know if it works for you. Remember to steam at the end!

  • @sherrillsturm7240
    @sherrillsturm7240 6 місяців тому

    I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR A SITE LIKE THIS FOR A LONG TIME. I'm an experienced sewist who wants to improve garment finishes, but nearly every youtube site is for beginners! This is just what I'm after.

    • @londasews
      @londasews 6 місяців тому

      Thanks! Honestly - I've put up about everything I can come up with - so I"m eager for your suggestions! Please contact me through my website: www.londas-sewing.com THANKS!

  • @elfiemeyers6220
    @elfiemeyers6220 6 місяців тому

    Yes, this is paydirt! I am so glad your youtube channel finally came up in my feed. I have been searching online for instructions to set in a sleeve as the professional/factory trained folks do for a long while now, but found nothing. Wonder why this is? Forever grateful and thankful!

    • @londasews
      @londasews 6 місяців тому

      I know exactly how you feel - I felt the same when shown by the lady I tribute in the video. NO MORE 'ease-stitching!' I'm glad you found me, and if you have any additional topics, skills for which you need a video, please contact me.

    • @elfiemeyers6220
      @elfiemeyers6220 6 місяців тому

      You're a gem Londa! I most certainly will contact you with any further skills/help with other sewing situations. Thank you kindly!

  • @rendmendecclesiastes3728
    @rendmendecclesiastes3728 6 місяців тому

    I love your videos! Thank you!

  • @alannachristie6495
    @alannachristie6495 6 місяців тому

    I've been doing this for a couple years...didn't know it was a thing! I still use a few more pins than you but thank you for the tutorial!

  • @user-nm6hi5oh9x
    @user-nm6hi5oh9x 7 місяців тому

    Thank you! This was EXTREMELY helpful for me!

  • @gamedev251
    @gamedev251 7 місяців тому

    thank you for teaching online, i have no where in my town to learn sewing and its been so helpful

    • @londasews
      @londasews 7 місяців тому

      Thank YOU for taking time to write. I do hope you explore ALL of my videos. If you need to learn something not included, just send me an email at: londasews@gmail.com with your suggestion.

  • @gamedev251
    @gamedev251 7 місяців тому

    thank you so much

  • @SBL1932
    @SBL1932 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing. You made it easy

  • @newnormal1841
    @newnormal1841 7 місяців тому

    🎯. 5:15 Thank you Now I can make my stitches better - Corn starch, little larger thread. Stiff. And the needle ? Larger or Smaller, same ? I'd like to try the winged needle. It's very elegant Variegated color thread. 🤺💐

    • @londasews
      @londasews 7 місяців тому

      Needles are specific for the type of fabric or task you are doing. Look for my video on needle and thread selection.

    • @newnormal1841
      @newnormal1841 7 місяців тому

      @@londasews thank you 🤺💐

  • @newnormal1841
    @newnormal1841 7 місяців тому

    📌. 4:39 💥 Nice machine. Good price Metal Portable Auto features Drop in bobbin - a must. First thing I look for. The side bobbin 😵‍💫 🤺💐

  • @RoaringOrange
    @RoaringOrange 7 місяців тому

    Super useful

  • @dailydedication2663
    @dailydedication2663 7 місяців тому

    Do I need to sew a stop at the bottom of the zipper teeth? Also I have trouble positioning the zipper so that the needle is seeing at 5/8 seam allowance. The teeth don’t really stay rolled uniformly from top to bottom for me as they go through the presser foot channel-any tips?

    • @londasews
      @londasews 7 місяців тому

      No - you don't need to stitch a bottom stop. It is vitally important to press the roll of the invisible zipper OUT so that you can get close to the coil. Lay the zip right side down on the right side of the fabric right on the 5/8" line. You might find it hepful to baste the zip in place. Try those things...

  • @dailydedication2663
    @dailydedication2663 7 місяців тому

    Very good explanation, thank you! I’m a new sewist and I’m petite. Most pants are too long for me. Would I need to make length adjustments from hip to knee or from knee to ankle or split the difference between both?

    • @londasews
      @londasews 7 місяців тому

      It is always best to split the difference, altering at numerous places rather than all at one place. If there is shaping to the pant leg, you'll want to maintain that shape by shortening both above the knee and below the knee.

    • @dailydedication2663
      @dailydedication2663 7 місяців тому

      @@londasews thanks, that’s what I was thinking

  • @TheMichbo
    @TheMichbo 7 місяців тому

    genius to use contrasting colours of fabric. the illustration is more vivid. do you have any tips on how to finish the armhole in a french seam as in men's shirts?

    • @londasews
      @londasews 7 місяців тому

      Yes, setting in a sleeve with a French Seam IS actually is possible. Use this same technique, but WRONG sides together to start, and in a 3/8" seam, then trim close, press right sides together, and do it again. A man's shirt is inserted with a flat fell seam.

  • @lisaforde1641
    @lisaforde1641 8 місяців тому

    Well my presser foot is up and i still have the problem

    • @londasews
      @londasews 7 місяців тому

      First: Did you thread top and bobbin with 2 different colors? Which color ison the bottom in loops??

    • @lisaforde1641
      @lisaforde1641 7 місяців тому

      @@londasews realized that even though my top thread was new, it was spun on wrong and kept spinning and wrapping around its pole. Which caused the machine to jam. When I changed the thread I no longer had the problem

    • @londasews
      @londasews 7 місяців тому

      Well - YEAH! It's always fun to have 'victory' over a machine, eh?

    • @lisaforde1641
      @lisaforde1641 7 місяців тому

      @@londasews it nearly kill me though. Nearly ruined my project.

    • @londasews
      @londasews 7 місяців тому

      Sewing teaches....persistence! A good thing. @@lisaforde1641

  • @notesfromleisa-land
    @notesfromleisa-land 8 місяців тому

    Linda, fantastic content.

    • @londasews
      @londasews 7 місяців тому

      Thanks for taking time to give a compliment! I trust what I;'e taught will help your sewing. Londa

  • @Juanita_Randall
    @Juanita_Randall 8 місяців тому

    I love flounce on tops. I had a few blouses that had ruffles, however, I like the looks of this flounce better. It's not as bulky as a gathered ruffle. The blouse that has the flounce all around it is something that I'd like to try.

    • @londasews
      @londasews 8 місяців тому

      Go for it - you CAN do it - holler if you have any questions.

  • @suefroglet8031
    @suefroglet8031 8 місяців тому

    🤦‍♀️ You are a star 🌟 Thank you so much for sharing this very simple to understand video 🎉

    • @londasews
      @londasews 8 місяців тому

      Most happy to be of assistance!