I like to shop for fabric seasonally, and it helps to have a list of tried-and-true fabrics that work well for each season.

It also helps to get really familiar with the qualities of each fabric, so you can pair it to the right project.

In this episode of the Seamwork Radio podcast, I’m sharing 10 of my favorite winter fabrics to help you stay warm and stylish through the cold months ahead.

You’ll use these fabrics year after year, so the more you get to know them, the easier it will be for you to do your seasonal fabric shopping.

Fashion trends can be a double-edged sword. They’re fun, fresh, and full of creative potential, yet they can easily overwhelm your wardrobe with pieces that don’t quite feel like “you.”

But what if trends could work for you instead of against you? Haley and Sarai have a method to take a designer-inspired approach to trends—one that lets you experiment, have fun, and stay true to your personal style.

While the podcast takes a break for the holidays, we're re-airing some of our favorite episodes. This one originally aired in 2023.

Do you often find you sew accompanied by an uninvited guest: your inner critic? That little voice that questions your skills, doubts your decisions, and convinces you that your creative work is not good enough?

If so, Sarai and Haley have some tips to banish your inner critic—or at least learn to tolerate its presence.

We’re taking a break from the podcast for the holidays, so we’re re-airing some of our favorite episodes. This episode is one of our faves because we show you how to recognize, manage, and even quiet that pesky inner critic when you sit down to sew.

In this re-run of one of our favorite episodes, Sarai and Haley help you figure out if you're an ambitious or cautious learner (or somewhere in between). They also share the benefits and pitfalls are for each, and how to learn from each of these learning styles.

For our 10th birthday, we're re-airing some of our favorite episodes of Seamwork Radio. In this episode, Sarai talks with Ashley.

As Ashley grew up, her innocence and relationship with her mom eroded. But somehow, sewing provided that thin thread of connection that never went away.

In this special podcast epiosde, Haley turns the mic on Sarai, and asked our founder questions about the first 10 years of Seamwork.

She'll share how it all started, how it’s going, and lessons she's learned that you can apply to your own creative life.

Fabric shopping should be an exciting and inspiring experience—but it can quickly become overwhelming.

The endless options and aisles of tempting bolts of fabric make it easy to lose sight of what you actually need.

Sarai and Haley share practical tips for navigating fabric stores with intention so you can select fabrics you’re excited to sew—and actually use.

It can also be hard to find the motivation to sew when you have lots of other commitments—and when the daytime hours are short.

Stay productive and creative with these simple, effective ideas for sewing when you're low on time and energy.

Sewing often has you thinking a few steps ahead—about what's next in your life, the upcoming season, and what you'll need to be ready for it.

In this podcast episode, Sarai and Haley explore how to embrace seasonal changes through sewing. They share five ways to plan for the upcoming season while also staying present and honoring the season you're in right now.

In a world of fast everything, sewing can be your sanctuary.

Imagine spending a little extra time on your favorite projects, feeling less rushed, and discovering a renewed love for sewing. In the latest podcast, Sarai shares tips on embracing slow sewing. She explores 10 simple, approachable tips to help you slow down

This topic frequently comes up in our community, as many of us are looking for ways to slow down and truly enjoy the process, so this episode gently reminds us that sewing can be more than just the clothes we create; it can also be about the journey of making them.