This is not a medical episode — it’s an episode born from care. When Sheila’s daughter was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, sewing became one of the ways she could offer comfort and dignity during treatment.

In this episode, Sheila of SheilaLovesFabric on Instagram, talks about what she discovered: the garments that helped, the adjustments that mattered, the fabrics she used, and the things she would have loved to have known about earlier.

Sheila’s hope is that these insights will support others who are sewing for someone navigating cancer treatment, or that you might share this episode with someone who needs it.

Cancer data in Australia, Overview of cancer in Australia, 2025 - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Sewing suggestions to encourage gentle exercise include:

Wide brim hats

Oversize shirts

A totebag

A silk pillowcase

A cape or poncho

Wide brim hat or tubin

Loose tank shirt

Loose cardigan

Sweatshirt in double gauze fabric

Soft breathable natural fibres

This episode of Sew Organised Style podcast for SewOver50 was both video and audio produced by Maria Theoharous in her sewing room.

With permission of Sheila.

Sound by Kaneef on Youtube

Many thanks for the ongoing monthly support of the podcast’s Patreon contributors. Their paid Patreon membership enables me to create these video and audio podcasts for free.

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I look forward to joining you in your sewing room next time. Stay safe everyone.

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