Sew & Tell

We’re talking about one of our favorite things: refashioning garments, whether me-made or ready-to-wear, to give them new life and flair.

Welcome 

Discussion Segment: Refashioning 

Discussion Segment: Alternative Fabric Sources 

SewJo  

Sew & Tell

This episode's question: “What’s your favorite thing you’ve refashioned?” 

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We’re talking about sewing machines for new sewists — what we started out using and what we think are the best features to look for. Then we’ll talk with Regena Carlevaro with Janome about what to keep in mind when you’re ready for an upgrade.

Welcome 

Discussion Segment: Sewing Machines for Beginners 

Interview Segment: Regena Carlevaro 

SewJo 

Sew & Tell

This episode's question: What tips do you have for someone looking to buy a new machine?

Episode sponsored by Janome

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We’re talking about our favorite summer layer – the swimsuit coverup! We’ll talk favorite patterns and fabrics and discuss how to successfully sew sheer fabrics. In our Sew & Tell segment, we address the conversation taking place in the nation and within the sewing community regarding racism and racial injustice.

Note: While we were recording, Amanda was having a sound delay that resulted in a few awkward pauses and some overtalking. Please forgive our rhythm being a bit off in this episode!

Welcome 

Discussion Segment: Cover-ups 

Discussion Segment: Sewing Sheers 

SewJo 

Sew & Tell

In this episode, we’re taking a pause on our standard Sew & Tell format to address the conversation taking place in the nation and within the sewing community regarding racism and racial injustice.

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We’re talking capsule collections and wardrobes: we discuss what they are and how to create them. Then we dive into a Q & A with Amanda, who couldn’t chime in on our listener questions episode in January.

Episode Summary

Welcome 

Discussion Segment: Capsule Collections & Wardrobes 

Q&A Segment: Listener Questions for Amanda 

SewJo 

Sew & Tell

Last episode’s question: What’s your best online sewing-fabric shopping tip?

This episode’s question: What would your dream capsule’s theme be?

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We talk about online fabric shopping, since it’s harder to buy in fabric stores right now. We all share our tips for finding what you want and recommend some of our favorite online stores. Then we talk about the makers in our lives and sharing our love of sewing with them.

Episode Summary:

Welcome 

Discussion Segment: Buying Fabric Online 

Discussion Segment: The Makers in Our Lives 

SewJo 

Sew & Tell

Sew & Tell:

Last episode’s question: What’s your favorite way to hack a pattern? 

This episode’s question: What’s your best online fabric-buying tip?

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Join us for a discussion of all things MeMadeMay. We'll talk a little bit about the history of the challenge, dig into our approaches in previous years and discuss our plan this year, from #isewlation. From everyday wardrobe inspiration to wearing not-so #secretpajamas all day, every day, the sewing discussion is lively!

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We’re talking about pattern hacks, why we love them and how to get started with them. Then, by special listener request, we to talk about the funny mistakes we made as beginner sewists, which evolves into a discussion about how we never stop making mistakes — even basic ones!

Episode Summary

Welcome 

Discussion Segment: Pattern Hacking 

Discussion Segment: Beginner Mistakes 

SewJo 

Sew & Tell: 

Sew & Tell

Last episode’s question: “What are your summer sewing plans?” 

This episode’s question: “What’s your favorite way to hack a pattern?” 

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We’re looking forward to summer by talking through our summer sewing plans. Then we play a game that allows us to dream about the time when we can travel again! 

Episode Summary: 

Welcome 

Discussion Segment: Summer Sewing Plans 

Game Segment: Random Draw Outfits 

SewJo 

Sew & Tell

Sew & Tell

Last episode’s question: How you using sewing to support your mental health right now? 

This episode’s question: What event would you love to sew for and what would you make for it?

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In this bonus episode of Sew & Tell, we’re discussing patterns that use small yardage so you can really make the most of the fabric you have at home already. We also look at some of the smaller pieces of fabric we have in our stashes and help each other figure out what to do with them.  

Episode Summary: 

Welcome 

Discussion Segment: Small Yardage Patterns 

Discussion Segment: Stash Fabric Help/Ideas 

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We’re talking sewing in quarantine (what else would we talk about?) – how to use sewing for self care, and how you can use your skills to sew your support. We also get into how we’re weathering the stay-at-home paradigm and what our isolation wardrobes are like. 

Episode Summary:

Welcome 

Discussion Segment: Quarantine Sewing 

Discussion Segment: Getting Involved & Helping Out 

SewJo 

Sew & Tell

Sew & Tell:

Last episode’s question: What’s your favorite (and least favorite) color to sew with? 

This episode’s question: How are you using sewing to support your mental health right now?

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