"Threaded Together" is a podcast that stitches together home sewing and high fashion. In this episode, hosts Tracy and Rebecca explore the many uses of silk organza in both high fashion and home sewing. They discuss what silk organza is, its characteristics, and its quality, and their favorite pattern suggestionst to utilize the full potential of this versatile fabric. They also share their recent sewing projects, a meeting in London, and an Alexander McQueen exhibit. Listeners will learn about seven practical uses of silk organza, including interfacing, tailoring support, and seam finishes, and get tips for working with the fabric. The hosts also highlight designs that use silk organza and recommend patterns for making a statement with this luxurious material. Follow "Threaded Together Podcast" on social media for more sewing and fashion inspiration.

Episode Outline by timestamp:

- 01:20 - What sewing projects Tracy & Rebecca have been working on since the last episode

- 05:04 - What is silk organza?

- 06:38 - Introduction to the many uses of silk organza

- 06:50 – Using silk organza as a pressing cloth

- 08:15 – Silk organza for sleeve head support

- 10:05 – Silk organza for seam reinforcement

- 12:07 – Using silk organza for interlining

- 13:53 – Silk organza as interfacing

- 15:15 – Silk organza as underlining

- 16:47 – Using silk organza for seam hems and finishes

- 21:00 – Key tips for using silk organza in your home sewing

- 22:50 – How to identify silk organza in a photo, on a runway, or anywhere in the wild

- 26:20 – Pattern recommendations for silk organza 

- 28:56 – Projects that Tracy & Rebecca plan on working on next 

Links to more information & Resources :

More information on using Silk organza as a pressing cloth - https://bit.ly/42YNGoD

Preferred needles

- https://www.abakhan.co.uk/machine-needles-micro-sharp-fine-70-10.html

Sleeve heads: 

- The secret strength of silk organza -https://bit.ly/3JIml0Y

- Nina Lee - https://bit.ly/3KdxQig

- Bella Loves Patterns - https://bit.ly/42KfjS5

Interlining vs underlining

- Thrifty Stitcher UK - https://bit.ly/40BaTei

- https://www.thesewingdirectory.co.uk/introduction-to-interlining/ )

Books 

The dressmakers handbook of couture sewing techniques -by lynda maynard - https://amzn.to/3FT2Z8o

From: the fashion designers textile directory - the creative use of fabrics in design - https://amzn.to/3zeVZ1C

From: Couture sewing - the couture cardigan jacket - Claire Shaeffer - https://amzn.to/3JTWFPb

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Imagery references:

Margiela photos:https://www.livingly.com/runway/Couture+Fall+2011/Maison+Martin+Margiela/Details/Wc2s9TbNpRp

Chanel example: https://www.vogue.fr/fashion/article/haute-couture-most-extraordinary-looks-spring-summer-2020

Dior May dress: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/81104

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