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Maria Theoharous
Sew organised style- listen to people just like you.
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Mimiquins update
More dressform options are now available from Mimiquins. Jaire and Mia have created - now get this - legs and arms options for their dressforms. On their website, you'll see the people who have now received their Mimiquins and why they chose their dressform for their sewing needs. Luke, the winner of the Great British Sewing Bee 2024 had his dressform created for his drag queen persona. In 2024 we heard Yvonne of The Wheelie Stitcher talk about her dressform for her seated makes. Many thanks to
SewBusty Community
Hopefully you watched Lindsie's LIVE chat in January. In this podcast Lindsie discusses how the first 2 patterns she's produced for the SewBusty community were purchased from Firebrand and design modified by Lindsie. Her dress block is being tested and the behind the scenes work is undertaken by experienced people. Lindsie knows what she can achieve and how quality is built in by people who have industry experience. Thanks Lindsie for taking on board reaching out for representation from the Sew
Tracey @an_upcycled_life
Tracey of @an_upcycled_life in New Zealand has just completed a dress using tablecloths and lace she collected from her mother, grandmother and at op shops. Her Instagram account was originally called @an_upcycled_wedding but as time has gone on, it's now her life that includes reusing existing clothes as her fashion fabrics. Did you also learn to sew through a monthly sewing series in your country too? Make it Easy was a publication Tracey used to sew as a teenager, with her mother's help. Aft
Edinburgh Street Stitchers
Mary Morton talks about how her son's discussion about climate change gave her the fuel to eventually create Edinburgh Street Stitchers. In 2019 when Mary's son discussed the climate change adjustments he was making to his life, Mary decided to learn about climate change. Then she took it upon herself to start using her sewing skills to mend clothes for others. Not long after that Mary started Edinburgh Street Stitchers. This is a group that mends and repairs out in the public! From April to
SewOver50 news update
Well, this is very exciting! (It’s only a teeny video/audio but it’s good news! ⭐️). SewOver50 has been nominated for a Golden Scissors Award in the Social Impact category organised by the @CraftIndustryAlliance in Chicago in May. In this podcast, Sandy discusses the work SewOver50 has done since 2018 to support this award nomination. We certainly do like to be visible, included and represented so it’s absolutely terrific to be noticed. #SewOverAgeism! Of course, this is an award for all of ou
Tookiethings
Ryn is tookiethings on Instagram. Tookie things are small special things. Ryn learnt to sew from her mother but you'll need to listen or watch how her mother went that extra mile at night to help Ryn and her sister learn to sew. Her makes are so eye catching and she's a great SewOver50 follower to get inspired by. You'll enjoy how Ryn meticulously plans her makes. And yes she does sew for your children. Make sure you follow Ryn on Instagram. Thanks Ryn for letting us know how helpful Sandy's LIV
Harping Mad
Susie is known on Instagram as Harping mad. That’s harping underscore mad. You’ll hear her talk about her family helped Susie develop her Instagram name. On Instagram you’ll see Susie with her harp and at times, play her harp. You’ll see her knitting and sewing. You’ll even see Susie conquering the walks around the UK. Oh and Susie now manage her pain without the medication she was on. Here's the link to the house Susie is selling. Watch/ listen to Susie as she tells her story for SewOver50 on S
Save the date
In this short announcement, Carol let's us know when Chicago Frocktails is on in 2025. The full details so far are in the longer LIVE podcast with Carol Crocker-Ware. Carol chatted with me LIVE on Instagram. Carol https://www.instagram.com/anncie2001/ officially announced the date for Chicago Frocktails 2025. Make sure you follow Chicago Frocktails on Instagram and on their website. Get on their email list today. https://chicagofrocktails.com/ Subscribe to Carol's YouTube channel
Carol Crocker-Ware LIVE
Carol chatted with me LIVE on Instagram. Carol https://www.instagram.com/anncie2001/ officially announced the date for Chicago Frocktails 2025. Make sure you follow Chicago Frocktails on Instagram and on their website. Get on their email list today. https://chicagofrocktails.com/ Subscribe to Carol's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@carolssewingcorner/featured Also in
Sandy hashtags LIVE chat
Sandy's 2 podcast about hashtags in 2020 are numbers 1 and 2 in the top 20 countdown. This recording is the audio version of the Instagram LIVE chat Sandy did on both SewOver50 and Sew Organised Style podcast Instagram accounts. I encourage you to go to the YouTube account so watch the hashtag research Sandy shared with us. Sandy updates us about the best ways to now use hashtags. In 2025, to be visible on SewOver50 use the hashtags #SewOver50Jan, #SewOver50Feb and so on for each month. If you a
Carrie to 2025
This year has given Carrie more to enhance her sewing life and the sewing lives of others. Last episode was about the community work Carrie does. In this episode Carrie talks about her website, private Facebook group, Instagram, YouTube account and the Black Sewing Network she's a part of on TikTok. Her highlight for 2024 was being a committee member of Chicago Frocktails. Get ready for 2025 event by signing up for their email. Are you committed to just sewing your stash like Carrie is?
Carrie's community work
This week, I’m featuring 2 new episodes of Carrie Cunningham. Her original podcast was listened to over 15,000 times. Carrie is number 3 in the Top 20 Countdown. Carrie asked that we record a new podcast and that’s what we’ve done. In this first episode I ask Carrie about the two community works she told us about in 2020 to see how these works were still happening. Spoiler alert: They’re both going really well with some very thoughtful developments. You can see all the Little dresses for Africa
Rebekah Johnston
Rebekah Johnston is a textile artist and educator from Nottingham, UK. Her art intertwines artistic self-discovery, sustainability, and the meditative practice of hand stitching. Embracing the unhurried rhythm of her craft, she finds solace and introspection in the deliberate act of slow stitching, allowing her thoughts to settle and reflect. Rebekah Johnston is a brilliant textile artist sharing her Found Shapes Patchwork tutorial at the Making Zen Online retreat. Rebekah has a gorgeous websit
Cennetta Burwell
Cennetta was on the podcast in October 2020 for SewOver50 Thursday. Today this episode is number 6 in the Top 20 Countdown and her podcast has been downloaded over 15,000 times. Now the great news is Cennetta is teaching sewing at Calumet Middle School in Chicago. The school has established an after-school enrichment program that includes tailoring and sewing, culinary, theatre, music and more. Cennetta says ‘It’s the best!’ One of the great things about bringing people for you to listen to on S
Cee Sews
Carol or CeeSews was on the podcast in November 2020 for SewOver50 Thursday. Today this episode is number 6 in the Top 20 Countdown. Carol continues to run sewing classes to help people know how to sew knit fabrics. Thank you Carol for staying in contact with me and providing advice about how to go about retiring from working full time.
Meet Morris Sews is number 7
Tricia was on the podcast in August 2020. Today this episode is number 7 in the Top 20 Countdown. One of the key themes know about Tricia is her strong values to not add to landfill. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are what Tricia’s followers have seen on her Instagram account and through her SewOver50 posts. You need to follow Tricia to find out all the ways to bring new life to not just your existing clothes but any item in your household. By mending and reusing what you have in your life, you are c
The Big Sew Off 2024
Alma from SewOverItLondon tells us about The Big Sew Off, a 24 hour charity sewathon now in its 3rd year. The Big Sew Off starts on Thursday 7 November at 10am UK time As Alma says: 'The Sew Over It Team will be sewing at the HQ based at the gorgeous New Craft House in East London, together with many exciting sewing personalities. We'll be raising money for mental health charity Mind and sewing clothes to donate to Give Your Best. The whole 24 hours
Fabric shopping
Susan Young has written many researched pieces for SewOver50 and this podcast is a reflection of one of those she wrote back in 2020. This episode is number 8 on the Top 20 Countdown! Susan Young Sewing blog is still available and I encourage you to pop into it and read the full research she published. You’ll find Susan on Instagram under Susan Young Sewing. While the number of bricks and mortar shops have closed sine 2020, finding fabric both in real life and online still has the same challeng
Style is ageless
Last episode I did say Karen is an ongoing contributor to the podcast and Sewover50. Today Karen's second episode called Style is Ageless is number 9 on the Top 20 countdown. This is a true reflection of not just Karen's contribution to our community but also how relevant this topic continues to be for us as sewists. Karen provides some really simple ways to find your style because you can find all sorts of topics about style that won't cost a cent. Have fun with it. If you are able, consider su
Karen Dolen is Intostitches
Karen Dolen was kind enough to be on the podcast in 2020. Today's episode is the initial podcast about Karen and this is number 10 on the Top 20 Countdown. Karen has an inspiring sense of style that is reflected in not just what she sews but how her work is photographed too. She does credit her daughter for some of her photos and if you go to the SewOver50 account, Karen was a guest editor sharing her photo skills. When you look at her sewing progress photos they're just as stunning. She started
Natural vs Man made fabric purchases
Susan Young has written many researched pieces for SewOver50 and this podcast is a reflection of one of those she wrote back in 2020. This episode is number 11 on the Top 20 Countdown! Susan Young Sewing blog is still available and I encourage you to pop into it and read the full research she published. If you're at London Frocktails this week, say hello to Susan. Thank you again Susan for being on the podcast for SewOver50.
Meet Sue Stoney
Sue Stoney has been on the podcast a few times and this was her first podcast where we met her on the podcast in 2020. This episode is number 12 in the Top 20 Countdown. You heard Sue Stoney in the Magam Sewalong episode with Suzy and Helene. This episode is where we focussed on Sue only. Sustainability and careful use of our resources are important to Sue. She's also one of her local 3 sewing friends with Meggipeg and sewblooms on Instagram and Sue has always been there for Sarah Pondevie. Sue'
Lynda Maynard Top 13
Lynda Maynard was on the podcast in September 2020 and her podcast is number 13 in the Top 20 countdown. Don't you think we've had a variety of community spirited guests in the Top 20 so far? Back In 2020 I never thought an accomplished teacher like Lynda Maynard would agree to recording a podcast with me and for SewOver50. She was so obliging and there is a link on her website about page to this recording. As Jen Hogg said, Lynda is one of the many sewing heros we've seen in Threads magazine. L
Elizabeth Denton
Elizabeth is @earletted on Instagram and I first 'met' her through her blog. When you finally meet an online friend and start chatting you find out how rich their background of experience is. I hope you'll listen to Elizabeth and see she has held half a dozen amazing jobs that have been inspired by her motivation to be creative. She has a music background, a theatre background in both design and wardrobe supervisor and the list goes on. I felt with her wardrobe supervisor experience, Elizabeth k
Batch sewing and your sewjo
Susan Young, the blog writer for SewOver50 was on the podcast in June 2020. She is number 14 in the Top 20 Countdown. You’ll find Susan on Instagram under Susan Young Sewing. Most recently you may have noticed that Susan is an organiser of London Frocktails. When the first SewOver50 meet up in London happened before lockdown, you could already see how many of us in the sewing community wanted to be together. We were able to rally together online through the SewOver50 community and today we can
Jayne Wright
Jayne Wright was on the podcast in November 2020. She is number 15 in the Top 20 Countdown. Since 2020 Jayne has moved to Margate and she does a mixture of things now. Violin teaching, ceramic art, open water synchronised swimming and a bit of sewing for herself. She sewed her own wedding dress using a vintage Dior pattern. If you live in the Thanet area, she runs a tile making workshop now with Thanet Visitor Information Centre. As you can tell, Jayne contributes to her local community. Thank y
Meet Bobo_bun
Bobo_bun is Lisa's online name. Lisa was on the podcast in September 2020. She is number 16 in the Top 20 Countdown. At the time Lisa was developing her YouTube channel to bring her vintage sewing joy to everyone who shared a passion for all things vintage. Lisa is a lifelong vintage inspired seamstress and dressmaking teacher. She created Bobo_Bun’s sewing school in Norwich UK. As a child Lisa was always making something or could be found curled up with a book. Does this sound like you too? Li
Saremy SewSewlive
Saremy of SewSewLive and was on the podcast in November 2020. Saremy is number 17 in the Top 20 Countdown. While you can find Saremy on Instagram, you’ll always find Saremy teaching on YouTube. She’s industry trained and Saremy has a really full commitment to providing great teaching content in her sewing school. On her Instagram account, she posts her weekly schedule. Saremy provides an amazing community space for curios sewists of all abilities and it’s free to join her sewsewguild.com On Wed
magam sewalong
Suzy, Sue and Hélène are the Make a garment a month or Magam sewalong team who's podcast was published in July 2020. Suzy and Sue and Hélène gave their time to tell us about how Magam sewalong began and what they do to keep this initiative running. Magam Sewalong is number 18 in the Top 20 Countdown. You would have noticed that since 2020, they have had guests to run this challenge each month and with a theme. Love a good theme. They’ve had about 37 guests. Here’s an interesting fact. They try n
SewOver50 6th birthday
Instagram is where SewOver50 account lives and started on 18 August 2018 by Judith Staley. She was shortly joined by Sandy Bach and together they built SewOver50 from 0 to 50,000 followers this month. Their hard work to bring the face of older sewists to Instagram has delivered 1,821 posts; worked with 144 guest editors on a range of topics; created 18 engaging challenges and commissioned #So50Live. In this podcast Judith and Sandy discuss their challenges with the many changes Instagram has thr
Jen Leggs Tees Creative
JenLegg_TeesCreatives is number 19 in the Top 20 Countdown. Most recently you would know Jen @jenlegg_teescreatives who with Sharlene @sosewdressmaking run #SewRecreateTheLook In 2024 they’ve run Sew Recreate the Look for the fourth time. Sew Recreate the look encourages us to make things we have seen on the high street, IG and designer brands feeding our ‘sewing souls’. Jen with Sharlene contribute to the sewing community by running this on a voluntary basis. Jen is a Fibremood Insider. Sh
Jen Hogg
At number 20 is Jen Hogg in the Top 20 Countdown. Jen Hogg is number 20 in the Top 20 Countdown. Jen was my first guest from the Great British Sewing Bee in November 2020 because Jen is a strong supporter of the SewOver50 community. In August 2021 Jen recorded a podcast about So50sustainable sewing. Jen sent through a note about what she’s achieved since this podcast was published in November 2020. If you’re a Bridgerton fan, I’ll start her note with a Lady Whistledown vibe. The full version of
3 big announcements
Firstly, the Top 20 Countdown starts in August. Have you wondered what the top 20 episodes are after publishing over 440 episodes over 5 years on Sew Organised Style podcast? Grab a cuppa and relax while you hear a retrospective intro to all the people who continue to contribute to the sewing community. Next up. You'll be seeing short tutorials for you to learn how to use your devices without asking others for help. You'll be your very own 'help desk'. As you learn more, you can pass these new s
Maxine Dunn
Have you been sewing since you've stopped work full time or are you still finding your way? Maxine Dunn is Dunncorner on Instagram and she's a SewOver50 follower. Maxine tells her story and shares how she's using this time to increase her skills in sewing and not just for herself. Living close to Papercut Patterns, she's had a first hand view of what it takes to be an independent sewing designer. In New Zealand Maxine also mentions Paper Theory and The Sewing Revival. We recorded this podcast in
Julie Hastings
Julie is Hastings436 on Instagram and lives in Newcastle Australia. She gives us a secret about the 2025 Newcastle Frocktail so if you're interested, have a listen to her podcast and start planning your efforts to attend it. Even though Julie has lots of fabric, and she cares for her fabric is a very unique way, she is thoughtful in how she gives it to her local community to share her love of sewing. Yes Julie is part of the sewing ladies who lunch that Karen mentioned last week. Everyone who wa
Karen Lennox
Karen is sewingbyKaz on Instagram and she's on the Newcastle Frocktail committee in Australia. Sewing means many things to different people. Karen Lennox tells us what sewing has meant in her life and vital it is to her right now. Karen has learnt her sewing through her mother's sewing life as she grew up. Karen knew the basics before she went to school. Now she's helping her 6 year old granddaughter to sew. This important skill is bring passed through Karen's family tree. Next week you'll hear
Your suggestions
You've heard my story now who would you like to hear from next on Sew Organised Style podcast? The July podcasts are scheduled and after producing over 400 episodes there may be someone you'd like to have on the podcast. Is there a topic you'd like an expert to discuss? All suggestions are welcome! Send me your ideas and suggestions either via direct message on the podcast Instagram account email me at seworganisedstyle@gmail.com Your ongoing support for 5 years of podcasting is much, much appre
Birgitta Helmesson on Check your thread podcast
This Check Your Thread Podcast episode #54 is the first of two featuring a conversation with Swedish-Australian designer Birgitta Helmersson. Known in the sewing community as a zero waste (ZW) pattern designer, Birgitta also produces a range of ZW clothing which she sells from her shop/studio in Malmö. Prior to this, Birgitta had a diverse and convoluted career in fashion design, costume, alterations, pattern cutting and garment manufacture, which makes for a fascinating tale that we’ll hear in
BTS podcasting life with Zoe Edwards
A behind the scenes chat with Zoe Edwards. Her sewing podcast Check Your Thread keeps her motivated. Actually her manifesto is what drives Zoe's podcast. What drives your podcast? Everyone wants to podcast about a topic that is close to their hearts. That's what both Zoe and I do every week and in this episode we chat on about the processes behind making a sewing podcast, or any podcast for that matter. As always in this episode I've edited it so you hear Zoe's personal dedication to her podcast
Feedswapping with Zoe Edwards
Zoe Edwards has just finished a very successful Me Made May 2024. She's here to Feed swap from her podcast Check your thread. We're sharing one podcast episode next week from our own archives. This is really exciting to know 1 episode from Sew Organised Style will forever be available on Check your thread podcast. However this week we're playing a variation on '20 questions'. In today's episode, we delve into the feedswapping concept. I've never heard about feedswapping and I am thankful to Zoe
Dell
Dell is an avid sewist, a SewOver50 follower and a very supportive listener of this sewing podcast. She learned to sew from her grandmothers and Dell discusses the value of the sewing teaching by Mary Brooks Picken. Dell saved lots of money sewing her dresses for vocal performances using Bemberg lining because it was more affordable than silk fabric was. She is a classically trained vocalist...like an opera singer. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Ev
Mitch Bridgewater
Mitch Bridgewater describes himself as the worst of the best bunch of the Sewing Bee and in this sewing podcast, you'll realise why. Mitch was in Series 8 of the Great British Sewing Bee in 2022. During lockdown he learned how to sew and knit and after sewing for 3 months, he entered the Sewing Bee. In series 8 there were over 8,000 applications for the Great British Sewing Bee so he was in the top 12. If you're interested in TV production or have entered for Series 11, listen to the inside worl
Betz White
Make sure you register for the Making Zen Online Retreat 27 to 31 May 2024. This is a free 5 day textile art online event. Betz White is one of the 20 textile artists you can enjoy her workshop at this retreat. 'Warm fuzzies', 'Sewing Green' and 'Present Perfect are her 3 published books too. Betz has so many great embroidery ideas, workshops and videos on her website. This is your time to keep your creative mind fueled. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon acco
Trixi Symonds
Make sure you register for the Making Zen Online Retreat 27 to 31 May 2024. This is a free 5 day textile art online event. Trixi brings her textile art and teaching skills for this retreat. She uses her Sew a Softie approach to teach hand stitching to both children and adults. This is your time to keep your creative mind fueled. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTu
Youngmin Lee
Make sure you register for the Making Zen Online Retreat 27 to 31 May 2024. This is a free 5 day textile art online event. Youngmin Lee practices traditional Korean textile techniques - Bojagi and Jogakbo handstitching. 28 years ago, after Youngmin trained in clothing, textiles and fashion design in Seoul, South Korea, she moved to the United States and she has continued to use her training in traditional Korean techniques of Bojagi and Korean wrapping skills. The skills she learnt and used in
Seated Makes Challenge
During May, Lolie and Yvonne are running the pledge Seated Makes Challenge. Take a chair and sit on it. Have a bit of fun during Me Made May and include seated photos. We did discuss making sure your feet are parallel to the floor, no matter what your height is. Seated photos show how to fabric drapes over your mid-section. Done is better than perfect. There are prizes in this challenge but Lolie and Yvonne simply want you to add seated makes on your posts. Be your creative self as you post phot
Kate Ward launches May 2024 Making Zen Online Retreat
Make sure you register for the Making Zen Online Retreat 27 to 31 May 2024. This is a free 5 day textile art online event. Today Kate Ward of Zen Stitching discusses the amazing artists but wait for it... there are a few new features that might peak your interest this year. You can still purchase the lifetime VIP access pass. There is also a Creative Club on offer. And to keep you creative, there's also an additional set of cards you can purchase to fuel your creative needs. We kept this podcas
Sewmelwyk
Melanie is Sewmelwyk and she's been sewing and blogging for many years. Melanie also a cofounder of the Stratford Garment Guild and has a great group of local sewists that meet monthly to share their makes. You'll also find Melanie share her book reviews on her book IG account. If her home ec teacher could see the sewing Melanie does now, she wouldn't believe it. You can find Melanie's Following the Thread blog here She uses Sewmelwyk on Instagram, Twitter and you can find Melanie on Pattern Rev
HesSewMatthew
Matthew describes himself as a heel wearing stud muffin channelling his authentic otherness. You'll find Matthew on Instagram and Tik Tok @hessewmatthew Did I mention Matthew was a contestant on the Great British Sewing Bee Series 9? He is very easy to chat to and so supportive of the people around him. Matthew is a huge fan of Esme. You'll hear his story and the type of sewing he is known for. Matthew breaks the rules and is always interested in showing a bit of skin with his designs. I love hi
Lisa sew_what73
Today's podcast features Lisa in a discussion where she reveals the heartbreaking story behind her dedication to spreading awareness for missing persons on her Instagram account, intertwined with her love for sewing. What you will hear is how the sewing community has embraced both her sewing love and commitment to posting missing person posters on her Instagram account. Please be aware, the discussion includes topics that might be distressing. Below are the links to the organisations Lisa mentio
Volunteer stories
Kay, Sarah and Jo talk about how they're involved with The Nest Community and how their involvement means something to them too. Kay and Sarah volunteer at The Nest Community. Jo is a teacher at Mitchelton High School and has brought groups of students to take part in The Exhange Project since 2021. The Nest Community is a Brisbane charity that connects women purposefully through craft. The organisation has just undergone expansion and moved from a beautiful old house in Everton Part to a larger
Damselfly.ca
Louisa describes herself as the oldest person within the SewOver50 community. damselfly.ca She describes her body shape a diamond related. Louisa is a rarity and talented with her sewing, gardening and anything textile related. Did you know she reads 200 books a year? This means her online friends at SewOver50 are who she hangs out with when she's not sewing or crafting. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradu
SarahCSewing on Instagram
Sarah of Sarahcsewing makes her sewing posts fun. She looks at life. She sees the humour in life. Then Sarah consults with her kids and her husband. The mirth from their conversations comes through in her posts. Sarah is a long time SewOver50 follower and she happily discusses a few of the videos she's posted that show just how funny life can be. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to
Mimiquins
In January we heard from Yvonne – The Wheelie Stitcher tell us about her experience in finding Mimiquins to create her seated dress form. Today we’ll hear from Jaire and Mia, the team who created mimiquins. Mimiquins is based in the UK. While they’re based in the UK Jaire and Mia are making Mimiquins available to people who live outside of the UK. Mia’s background is in biochemistry and she has always sewn her end of year ballgowns, during her university years. Jaire describes her backgroun
The Nest Community
Roz Holt is the founder and CEO of The Nest Community in Brisbane, Queensland. She tells us about how her initial Craft Nest Project was the starting point for future collaborations and the eventual creation of The Nest Community. The Nest Community is a Brisbane charity that connects women purposefully through craft. The organisation has just undergone expansion and moved from a beautiful old house in Everton Part to a larger commercial space in Brendale. Reselling fabric and notions through th
Alethia
Alethia of Sew Much Talent has created a community of sewists that share their sewing and design skills through their joy of being a community. "Sew, Create, Inspire, Teach" Have you seen their facebook group yet? Sew Much Talent has continued since the periscope days and with Alethia's various moderators, sewing challenges and stash busting are among the various activities this group thrives on. Alethia talks about how she loves to keep the group humming along and from this group of 10,000 on F
Julie Eilber vintage
In today's podcast Julie Eilber talks about sewing vintage styles and gives us some tips to sew fabric on the bias In last week's episode you would have loved listening to Julie's knowledge of Claire McCardell and all the influences Claire had on American fashion in the early 1900s. Julie is a fashion historian who re-creates 20th century designer looks. Julie is very fascinating and has sewn since she was 8 years old. I first followed Julie on her blog Jet Set Sewing. You can read some of
Julie Eilber
Julie Eilber talks about Claire McCardell and all the influences Claire had on American fashion in the early 1900s. Julie is a fashion historian who re-creates 20th century designer looks. Julie is very fascinating and has sewn since she was 8 years old. I first followed Julie on her blog Jet Set Sewing. You can read some of Julie's background on her blog. You can keep up to date with Julie through her Instagram account. She also discusses her book about Claire McCardell. If you are abl
Seated dressforms
Yvonne shares her story of finding a seated dressform. She was also an amazing guest editor for SewOver50 recently too. Yvonne's guest post has been liked by over 1,300 accounts on the SewOver50 Instagram account. There were over 120 really insightful comments as well. Please consider using #SewnShownSeated on your social media posts to provide valuable visibility for people who make clothes for seated positions. Mimiquins is the seated dressform Yvonne has bought. If you are able, consider
The Wheelie Stitcher
Yvonne is an enthusiastic sewist and she's really keen to find makes that use #SewnShownSeated. There are many people who also need to wear clothes that fit them well when they're seated so the need to sewn makes where you model them is a seated position is actually bigger than anyone realises. In the next podcast, Yvonne is back to discuss some groundbreaking work she has been a part of. I hope you enjoy Yvonne's sewing enthusiasm and help out by posting seated photos for your future makes. If
A Sewing Life
Lisa Walters is the owner and creator of A Sewing Life Sewing kits and sewing patterns for stuffed animals (asewinglife.com) Her sewing journey started at the tender age of 8 years old when she sewed soft toys and sew each toys clothes. You could say those early days are what we’re able to now enjoy through the toy patterns Lisa creates. On today’s episode you’ll hear how her daughter Grace adds the story for each of the toy patterns and kits both Lisa and Grace create. Lisa’s sewing life has go
Jenny Rushmore
Jenny Rushmore is Cashmerette patterns. She's a supporter of the SewOver50 community on Instagram. Representation is definitely very important to Cashmerette patterns and as Jenny says, 'while we can always improve, I'm pleased that we are doing a fairly decent job.' Earlier this year Jenny helped SewOver50 with their very first visibility research project. In this podcast we hear how Jenny saw the need to develop sewing patterns that she wanted to wear and that catered for women needing
Kathryn's sewing research
Kathryn Hoang approached a few of us on Instagram to help her engineer a cutting tool to make the sewing process easier. Did you comment on the 2 SewOver50 posts recently? Those 2 posts that many of you commented on, were designed to add a practical element to Kathryn's engineering project. Kathryn's project scope was to design a product that aids in cutting fabric so that seniors may engage in their sewing hobby conveniently and with less strain compared to current tools on the market. Now
Vintage Jo
Today we hear how sewing vintage clothes takes time and is great to do no matter what your body shape is or what your age is. Sewing and wearing vintage clothes is not age defined. Make sure you go to Jo's Instagram account to marvel at the well constructed vintage clothes she keeps sewing and loves to wear. Just try it. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube
Vintage Jo Extra
Joanna found her style when she turned 50. Did you have the same experience when you turned 50? On the podcast, Jo talks about how her natural grey hair and vintage style preference makes her work as an 'extra' a fun part of her lifestyle. Jo started working as an 'extra' at a time when she needed to closely care for her son. Being an 'extra' can be confronting. Especially when you're on a production set getting your hair and makeup done in the era of your parents. Have you had the experience o
Christina Pikas
Christina not only sews her own activewear, she road tests them and will share those reviews on her Instagram account and on her YouTube account. Here's how she reviews her work, "I started the day in a Rad CYOA slim and sweats (with an LBB and hellebore) and then changed for running into Sparks, Endurance, secret tank, pacific pullover. It started as 52F and overcast and poured rain when I was 3/4mi from home. Damp. The only thing you can see is the pullover so you'll just have to take my word
Jody Halliday
Jody Halliday upcycles because there's really no need to create new clothes from fresh fabric. The British Fashion Council tells us there are enough garments already on planet Earth to clothe the next six generations of humanity. As Jody says, 'I invite you to join me in using upcycled, existing materials as you continue your sewing journey.' If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to
Primrose Dawn Designs
Cassie of Primrose Dawn Designs recently developed a sewing pattern to create a breast form using her pattern developed for her sister-in-law called the Val breastform Cassie had previously worked with Tina Bricolagedk (@bricolagedk) • Instagram photos and videos who we know is an advocate for sewing patterns that meet the needs of people living with the affects of cancer treatments. You'll find previous breast cancer series podcasts on the podcast website at Breast cancer series – Sew organis
Arounna Khounnoraj
Arounna Khounnoraj is running her 'Dye, Stitch and Sew' workshop at the Making Zen Online Retreat. You'll be using materials you can find in your home. No need to purchase new supplies when you attend Arounna's dye workshop. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel. Sound with permission by bensound.com Making Zen Online Retreat 2023 is a five day event to in
Bianca Springer
Bianca Springer used the 2 times in her life when she was in recovery to develop embroidery designs to reflect her culture for all to share. Her story and stories are reflected in her book and you'll learn from her at the next Making Zen Online Retreat. Good Hair Day! is her workshop. You'll be adding 3D hair details and textures to your favorite people centred fabric. Finished projects can be integrated into hooped art, on bags, as jewelry, garments and fun accessories. www.biancaspringer.
Deborah Fisher
It's all about textiles and ceramics for Deborah and I know you'll find her workshop at the next Making Zen Online Retreat worth watching again and again. Making Zen Online Retreat 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 25 to 29 September 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on
Melissa Galbraith
Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ talks about how she went back to embroidery and as at last year, this is now her full time job. You'll hear how Melissa decided to make this shift in her life and career. Melissa tells us how she values the use of therapy to manage the adjustment from being an employee to being a small business owner. At the Making Zen Online Retreat on 25 to 29 September, Melissa's workshop is called 'Upcycle Your Clothing with Embroidered Flower Pockets.' Melissa is one of
Kate Ward of Zen Stitching
Who’s on the podcast for the upcoming Making Zen Online Retreat on 25 to 29 September 2023? Kate Ward – founder of Making Zen Online Retreat and owner of Zen Stitching. Arounna Khounnoraj, Deborah Fisher, Bianca Springer and Melissa Galbraith You’ll hear from each textile artist in the lead up to the next Making Zen Online Retreat.
Alma
The Big SewOff is back again. Join Sew Over It and the sewing community on Monday 4th September 2023 for a 24-hour sewathon to raise money for charity! Alma from the Sew Over It team discusses all of this year's sewathon hubs, charities and local events. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel. Sound with permission by bensound.com SewOver50 intersects with a
Janene The Big SewOff
Janene - ooobop on Instagram - will be participating from her home sewing studio for this year's Big SewOff Last year Janene was in awe of the sewing efforts by the Sew Over It team during their 24 hour sewing marathon to raise funds for Mind Charity. This year Janene is road testing her patterns to see how many well-made garments she can sew for charity in a 24 hour period. What are you doing to support this sewing charity event? If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our pat
CathySewsStuff
Cathy of CathySewsStuff on Instagram gives us an insight into her sewing and local stitchers club SouthSea Sewn. Recently Cathy culled her clothes (donated to a clothes swap) and is curating styles to make sure they meet her needs and allows her to sew to her heart's content. She discusses the influence SewOver50 followers have on her clothing/pattern decision making. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Our focus is the sewing talent each perso
Stephanie Merrill
When you learn a new sewing technique, do you share it? Stephanie does. As she learns new techniques or figures out what that 'darn' tool is, she'll show you on her Instagram account. You'll have to listen to Stephanie to find out what the Institute of Nerd Studies refers to. Then you'll learn how The Stitchuation Room came about. Stephanie was recommended as a podcast guest by our previous podcast guests, Nancy of @Iusedtobeacurtain. What is your holy grail of sewing? Is it a pattern that works
Pattern matching
Louise @demuredesigns provides the full details of pattern matching so make sure you save both episodes in your podcast app. Louise recently provided a reel for @SewOver50 followers on Instagram about pattern matching. Enjoy your sewing and try a simple design to pattern match that loved print in your fabric stash this weekend. This is the episode you should go back to when you're making that next project with print placement conundrums. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where
About Louise
Did you see Louise @DemureDesigns pattern matching basics reel on @SewOver50 on Instagram? In this episode you'll hear how Louise has been learning couture sewing techniques for many years. Not an easy task when she lives in Perth, Western Australia. Try a simple design to pattern match that very loved print in your fabric stash this weekend. Next week's episode Louise provides the full details of pattern matching so make sure you listen and save both episodes in your podcast app. The tag for t
One Wild Pixie
Pam is OneWildPixie on Instagram. In her own story, you'll hear about her one screen and off screen persona. She sews the clothes that suit her lifestyle. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Use #SewOver50July for July so we can find you faster this month. Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether a beginner or experienced sewist. Make sure you liste
More about blankets
Make sure you listen to Sheila's first podcast about blankets made in Australia from last week. Sheilasewsherclothes on Instagram In this episode, Sheila shares the international research on blankets she's keenly interested in through the SewOver50 network. That's view emails and messages to a few key people in the SewOver50 community that Sheila has been following as part of the SewOver50 community. Then Sheila shares some of the tips she has used making her two jackets and one dress from much
Blanket coat
Sheila of Sheilasewsherclothes takes us through her blanket coat research over 2 episodes. National Wool Museum was a source of her research. Katie Makes a dress used blankets as coat fabric. Mending Mayhem followers and Morrissews are great people to follow to learn various mending techniques. Listen to Sheila's report about the information Alf Newby of Albany Mills in Western Australia wrote about the dyeing he did of the woolen yarns. He started working in the mill at the age of 14 and b
SewOver50June
Instagram has now removed the “recent” # search. Perhaps you have noticed that the tags are no longer in chronological order. Our strength has been getting to know our community through checking the tag daily. Without being able to see your most recent sewing under #SewOver50 it is quite infuriating. @Instagram is not receptive to the outcry so we are instigating a NEW plan to find you. 🙌🙌🙌 For June, use #SewOver50June. 💥 We’ll find you fast and can like and comment on your posts everyday
Cris Wood more
Cris focusses on different body types, different ages and different skill levels in her tester group. She also provides insight into her patterns. They will challenge you but Cris will always help you. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether a beginner or experienced sewist. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50
Cris Wood
Cris Wood was kind enough to give us her time to talk about what is involved in getting models who look like they are over 50 years old for a small patternline. In the research conducted by SewOver50, statistics in 2022 showed there are few companies that represent sewists over 50 on their pattern company grids and on their pattern covers. Cris has been in contact with Sandy of SewOver50 to source local models that could be 'over 50' models for Cris Wood Sews patterns. Cris originally worked in
Anna Bowron
Anna (@Sew.spanner) is building her new work wardrobe based on black trousers she recently made. While we're all heading into the next season where we live, Anna talks about her wardrobe building to suit the new job she has taken. How do you build your capsule wardrobe? Do you base your sewing on one garment or on something else entirely? Anna also buys her fabrics from her local Fabricabrac sale. Monies from sales of these events go to local hospice. What type of dresses would you make f
Jill Gonzalez
Jill or Sewingsensation has sewn all her life but took sewing up again during covid lockdown. Jill shares the new skills she learns through her Instagram account. In the lead up to her daughter's wedding in December, Jill has decided to make her dress using silk fabric. The lessons she is currently learning is what she shares through her Instagram account. Jill is making the robes for the bridal party and in doing so, she has discovered the highs and lows of using the ruffler foot. Most of what
Mirjam Gielen
Mirjam is teaching layered running stitch as an aspect of organic embroidery at the Making Zen Online Retreat from 15 to 19 May. Mirjam learnt all her crafts from the women in her family. At the age of 3, Mirjam had a needle in her hands to sew. Her textiles specialty is organic embroidery. Last Making Zen, Mirjam ran a workshop about the honeycomb stitch - a variation on the blanket stitch. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and
Liz Kettle
Liz Kettle developed the 'stitch meditation process' through a personal need she had. She is running her workshop to learn how to paint fabric at the Making Zen Online Retreat from 15 to 19 May. You'll hear from Liz how following the process fuels your creativity. We're human beings, not human doings. You'll hear what Liz means with this phrase. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to t
Liz Haywood 2023
Liz Haywood is running a workshop to create closures that are compostable and/or use resources you have where you live at the Making Zen Online Retreat from 15 to 19 May. Liz is a local Australian who authored Zero Waste Sewing and The Dressmaker's Companion Liz also talks about her latest A Year of Zero Waste Sewing ezines. You can find Liz's website at The Craft of Clothes - a sewing and fashion blog (lizhaywood.com.au) Her Instagram account is The Craft of Clothes - a sewing and fashion blog
SewOver50 research only
Judith and Sandy discuss the background of the research released today on the SewOver50 account. Judith Staley with a team of 4 SewOver50 followers conducted research of pattern companies from 1 January to 31 December 2022 to identify the visibility of older sewists. This research helps to show if the SewOver50 account and the community has made a difference since 2018. This episode is about the research that was conducted. The full version is episode 387. On the SewOver50 account, there are 2 p
SewOver50 Research chat
Judith and Sandy discuss the background of the research released today on the SewOver50 account as well as their SewOver50 journey and how friendships have been made while raising the visibility of older sewists. Judith Staley with a team of 4 SewOver50 followers conducted research of pattern companies from 1 January to 31 December 2022 to identify the visibility of older sewists. This research helps to show if the SewOver50 account and the community has made a difference since 2018. This episod
Jayne Emerson Textiles
Jayne will be running a workshop that focuses on play with textiles at the Making Zen Online Retreat from 15 to 19 May. Jayne completed a B tech in fashion design, then completed a multi media textiles degree and finally completed a Masters at Central St Martins. She also has an MA in Print. Sustainability plays a big role in her textiles work as does the element of play in her workshops. Jayne's workshop will help you 'be in the moment' and not think about the end product. Members of the 'no ru
Meredith Woolnough
Meredith is back to run another great workshop at Making Zen Online Retreat. In the previous retreat workshop participants learnt to use her freeform sewing machine technique for a way to use threads and water soluble fabric. This year, Meredith will share her preparation process with participants through drawing. Meredith began her work during her Fine Arts degree in 2006 and participants will take away another skill to use on their own projects from the latest Making Zen Online Retreat. Her fo
Yasmeen Branton
Yasmeen of Sand and Stars is one for the talented textile artists at the next Making Zen Online Retreat hosted by Kate Ward of Zen Stitching. Yasmeen is running a needle turn hand applique design development workshop at Making Zen Online Retreat 15 to 19 May 2023. Her aim is to help people find their confidence and creativity through needle turn hand applique. After completing her art college textiles specialty, Yasmeen took a few years off before she went to the Royal School of Needlework. She
Making Zen online retreat May 2023
Kate Ward has created a new Making Zen online Retreat for 15 to 19 May 2023. There is still the option to watch workshops from skilled textile artists for free each day and the simple option to purchase these workshops for $59. This is one of the few online retreats that has always provided a free option to all subscribers and this year Kate has made sure this option remains available to everyone. In the lead up to Making Zen, on the podcast you'll hear from Kate Ward, Yasmeen of Sand and
Artworkerprojects
'Sewing is an act of emotional repair' is a term Rosie Perl discusses towards the end of this podcast. This is a term quoted from Louise Bourgeois. She's also now learning to adjust patterns to suit her body shape with her good friend Donna. You can hear the joys that sewing brings Rosie in this podcast. Her husband is now hooked on restoring pre-loved vintage sewing machines too. Lots of great stories from a wonderful textile artist and Sydney local. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. S
Safety on the Gram
Today's episode features Diane of Style Falcon patterns with the investigation work she did on protecting yourself on Instagram. In December there were a number of SewOver50 follower accounts that were cloned. This fuelled Diane to investigate why this happens and how you can ensure your accounts remain safe. There's no rhyme or reason why it happened but Diane has a handful of ways you can both protect your online accounts and the accounts of your friends and families. Many thanks for coming ba
Ronda and SewOver50
In this episode, Ronda discusses the good work SewOver50 has provided our community on Instagram. Ronda did a guest post for SewOver50 and she is awe of the amazing work Judith and Sandy to help keep our community together and safe. Of course Ronda has many positive things to say about Stokx patterns owner Lindy and other indie pattern companies that raise the awareness of mature sewists. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Our focus is the sewing ta
About Ronda
Ronda Hazell mostly wears the clothes she sews and occasionally her quilt art projects. Ronda is a SewOver50 follower based in country Victoria in Australia. When we recorded this podcast we realised there was so much more to her story than the usual 20 minutes so in this episode you'll hear about how sewing is an integral part of of her life and that of her family and friends. Next week we'll expand on the SewOver50 community, ageism and our admiration for Lindy of Stokx Patterns. SewOver50 in
About Duane
Duane tells us his background prior to sewing. He's always been a maker and he comes from a family of makers. If you're interested in how the classes are run at The Tailoring Academy in the UK, Duane talks about how the classes are run and what the accommodation is like for the 6 international students. He is still thinking about what he will do when he gets home after this amazing intensive tailoring experience. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.
Duane at the tailoring academy
Duane tells us the story about why he's currently at The Tailoring Academy in the UK right now. The Tailoring Academy course Duane is working through started in September 2022 and is 10 months in total. As he says, they started with only a few body measurements. Many people who have been following Duane for years will remember his kilt sewing work. He called this fabulous tartan - Loud McLeod. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Our focus is the se
Ros - A new designer
Ros relearned to sew in the last 2 years. She did learn at school and Ros now uses her sewing skills to help her local community. Oh and did you see her exhibit at the Dundee V&A museum last year. Ros and her son entered a new designer contest and their refashion entry was included in this inaugural contest. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willin
Puddingandpeas
Mel is a SewOver50 follower and as her bio says, she loves to start making things, many things, collect stuff, but to people who know Mel, wearing vintage inspired clothes she has made is what makes her happy. You'll love how Mel developed her Instagram name puddingandpeas SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether
Sigrid Sews
Sigrid sews and knits and you may have been following her blog for many years. In 2022 Sigrid's Instagram account was copied as a fake account by scammers. This has happened and keeps happening to many SewOver50 followers. Be aware that fake accounts are created and the criminals behind these accounts prey on the followers of these accounts. If you are approached by what seems to be a fake account, let the actual person (account owner) know and then report the fake account to Instagram and the
Tee Jay Lee
Tee Jay Lee is a regular client of Sewn Adaptive - Lynn and Alex - and he's given his time to talk about how the work that Lynn and Alex do keeps him wearing the clothes he loves. You can hear the Sewn Adaptive podcast we published last year. As a sewist, we have the skills to tailor and tweak clothes for ourselves and our loved ones. The work Lynn and Alex have been doing on Instagram that shows how they adapt clothing for people who need their clothes adapted is really appreciated by their cli
Adam Wheeler
Adam Wheeler is The Seamsters Apprentice on Instagram. He decided to sew one day when the curtains in his study just happened to break. Once Adam made the curtains in his home study 6 years ago, he became fascinated by sewing machines and sewing. Well, he tells a story about his first fascination with sewing machine as a 5 year old. The first garment Adam made was a 'simple' tshirt. In the early sewing days, sewing was his shared hobby with his late sister Sarah when she founded Dragon Café The
SewAndrew
Andrew is SewAndrew and he has a history of learning skills and then teaching them to his local community. He's a hairdresser by trade and was a dancer and with both of these talents, Andrew gives back to the community by teaching. This includes his teaching sewing to the local Andrew's first real sewing project was a waistcoat that he sewed with a costume designer who guided his sewing. He's not looked back since that time. Here's where you can find more about Eco Life Eastbourne where Andrew h
Miriam
Miriam has been helping Ruth Collins get the word out about top down center out method and it's easy to understand why when you hear Miriam's sewing story. Miriam was encouraged to sew through 4H programs. Miriam has a phD in English and she immediately realised Ruth is a scientist by how Ruth was communicating about Top Down Center Out method. She tells us about her experience of using a dress form to get good fitting clothes but this meant Miriam had to make the dress form fit her body shap
Marja-Liisa
When you look a Marja-Liisa's Instagram feed, you'll not know she has only been sewing her own clothes or the last 2 and a half years. In 2019 Marja-Lisa found The Avid Seamstress patterns at Liberty in London and that is when she began to think about sewing her own clothes. At the start of the first lockdown, and after watching a few episodes of the Great British Sewing Bee, she decided to try sewing clothes. When Marja-Lisa first tried to sew her first dress, she used a very old bedsheet to le
Sewmanyflowers
Ruthie is well known for her sewing floral fabrics, hence her Instagram name sewmanyflowers Florals are the basis of Ruthie's clothes and they make her happy. Ruthie gives some easy to follow advice about how to find your floral and use them to sew clothes that make you happy. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive. Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the
Northinstitches
Margaret who is Northinstitches and her daughter Kat is makingwithneedles share their sewing interests and also attended the SewOver50 frocktail event in Edinburgh in September. This podcast was recorded with both Margaret and Kat in their home and they both thoroughly enjoy frocktails and meeting in real life all the people who you chat to on Instagram in the SewOver50 community. Both Margaret and Kat attend sewing days as SewToon in Newcastle, Toon is a dialect version of Town because that’s
Sewthreadbear
Elke does have an actual thread bear, hence her Instagram name sewthreadbear. She tells us the how close to her heart this bear is to her. While Elke can't remember who taught her to sew, she has always sewn and in a way was influenced by her 2 aunts on her father's side. Her aunts had a knitting machine and they created the most beautiful knitted garments. What Elke did realise that using a knitting machine would mean she would need lots of storage space for all the wool yarns used, as she saw
Love for Lismore heART space
Rebecca Ryan and Jodi Dynan are co founders of Love for Lismore HeART Space. Susan Goodwin of Measure Twice Cut Once and Rebecca talk about their experience with the floods in Lismore and the surrounding communities this year. Rebecca and Susan provide listeners with ways people can help this huge community rebuilding their lives. The links for all of these ways people can help are on the podcast website. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure
Cristin Morgan
Cristin Morgan is a fibre artist and embroiderer from Richmond Virginia and is a Domestika tutor. She is self taught with lots of years of practice. Lettering for embroidered patches: Make a wearable statement is a technique used in the past and is very applicable to making an embroidered statement on your clothes today. This episode on Sew Organised Style podcast featuring the tutors on the Domestika platform was produced by me Maria Theoharous, with permission of Domestika. Sound by Bensound
Stacey Taylor
Stacey Taylor known as The Crooked Hem on Instagram, has developed a series of free YouTube videos to help sewists use the Top Down Centre Out method, developed by Ruth Collins ithacamaven on Instagram. Ruth Collins was on the podcast in August and discussed the 5 steps within the Top Down Centre Out pants fitting method. Stacey has developed this series of videos in consultation with Ruth so these free resources are always available and up to date. Viewers get a well presented demonstration of
Ruth Woods
Ruth Woods is craftschooloz on Instagram and she is running her workshop called Create Textile Baskets from Recycled Materials at the Making Zen Online Retreat. With a background in textiles, working as a clothing designer for over 25 years, then being introduced to basketry fifteen years ago Ruth loves to combine different techniques and materials. She has been creating textile baskets made from recycled materials and loves that you can create beautiful things made from waste products and finds
Agatha Lee
Agatha Lee or Agy, is a textile artist from Singapore, who is providing a workshop called Translating Nature into Thread Art with Free Motion Embroidery at the Making Zen Online Retreat. Making Zen Online Retreat 2022 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 24 to 28 October 2022. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.
Maria Mandea
Maria Mandea is a tutor on the Domestika platform. Maria’s course on Domestika is called 'Soft toy making for beginners' and we’ll chat about her background so you can learn more about her expertise in design and development to teach this course. This episode on Sew Organised Style podcast featuring the tutors on the Domestika platform was produced by me Maria Theoharous, with permission of Domestika. Sound by Bensound dot com. On Sew Organised Style podcast website seworganisedstylepodcast dot
Morag_cj
Morag_cg is a SewOver50 follower and lives in Glasgow. If you watched the posts and stories for SewOver50 Frocktails in September, you would have seen her have a splendid weekend in Edinburgh. Morag has been sewing since she can remember and has the knack for working with paper and then developing her sewing project. She is mindful of the fabric she uses and you'll hear about her cashmere remnant purchases from Nomad_slt. Nomad SLT rescues cashmere and wool fabrics for reselling. SewOver50 i
Sarah Pedlow Threadwritten
Sarah Pedlow is one of the textile artists at the October 2022 Making Zen Online Retreat. You can find Sarah on Instagram at threadwritten and at sarahpedlowstudio. Sarah's workshop demonstration is titled Cultural Embroidery Traditions and The Chain Stitch. Sarah Pedlow, the founder of ThreadWritten, is an artist working with embroidery and cultural preservation through workshops, textile travel retreats, and fine art. Making Zen Online Retreat 2022 is a five day event to inspire creativity and
Making Zen Online Retreat October 2022
Making Zen Online Retreat 2022 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen. It's on again from 24 to 28 October 2022. Twice in one year and Kate Ward is here to launch this array of 20 textile artists. Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. You're welcome to be a podcast guest by contacting us via DM on Instagram. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.
Annapikadiy
Anna or AnnaPikaDIY is a SewOver50 follower that has begunn sewing recently. She's a close online sewing friend of Gabriele KissnTuss. It was Garbiele who asked us to invite Anna onto the podcast. Anna talks about a number of zero waste pattern designers she admires for their designs and commitment to reducing waste. This includes Liz Haywood, Milan_avjc and Zero Waster Design Collective. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to yo
sewingcpd2022
Get ready for October's #sewingcpd2022 challenge. Sarah Thomas updates her Curvy Pattern Database monthly and shares this with the sewing community to find size inclusive patterns. There are over 400 new patterns published each year that Sarah adds to her database each month. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive. Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the s
Days for girls
Mary Connolly-Gale is the Chief Operating Officer of Days for Girls Australia. Days for Girls is an international organisation who's mission is to shatter the stigma and limitations associated with menstruation for improved health, education and livelihoods. This podcast was a suggestion by Monica, a patron of the podcast. Days for Girls Australia is a not for profit organisation and is run by volunteers. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure
So50Live
Have you enjoyed seeing Byrd and Molly run So50Live for the Sewover50 community during the northern hemisphere Summer months? That’s Byrd of Yogabyrdsews and Molly of Mike and Molly’s House on Instagram. Byrd and Molly are today’s SewOver50 podcast guests. Both Molly and Byrd were wanting to do the work to have more discussions on SewOver50. They approached Judith and Sandy separately earlier this year and now they’ve created an engaging platform for SewOver50 on Instagram. They had roles at the
Wis_g returns
It’s September and we’re getting closer to this year’s SewOver50 frocktails in Edinburgh on 21st In the lead up, let’s have a listen to part 2 of the podcast with Wis from Gent. Wis talks about her love of sewing and many of you identify with her because you follow Wis. It you don’t already follow Wis, her Instagram account is @Wis_g As we know, Wis sews great clothes and her creations have a lot of love in them. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. M
Top Down Centre Out method
Our guest is Ruth Collins or Ithacamaven on Instagram. Ruth has developed the Top Down Center Out method for fitting pants. This pants fitting method is still being tweaked by Ruth and she’s the one who knows all the ins and outs of the Top Down Center Out method. You'll find the 5 steps of the Top Down Centre Out method on her instagram account and on the podcast website. To learn more about Ruth’s Top Down Centre Out method of fitting pants, make sure you follow Ruth on her Instagram account
Marica Lois Riddington
Marcia Lois Riddington was the first SewOver50 follower on the podcast in 2020. Life was very different for us then. Marcia talks about her sewing, her new love of visible mending, how embroidery is easy to do and very creative and more recently the fabric dyeing Marcia is learning about. It's the excitement each project brings that keeps Marcia creative and wearing the clothes she wants to wear and love. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure
Sewn Adaptive
Sewn Adaptive is an educational platform for tailors and existing/new sewists to learn alteration techniques to adapt fashion to make it more accessible to all parts of the community. Lynn Brannelly Costume Designs of @lws_lynnwardrobesews and Alexander Andronescu Fashion designer of @AlexofArabia are the co-founders of Sewn Adaptive. In this recording, you’ll hear what motivates them to use their industry experience to help adapt clothes for all parts of the community. They’re sharing their kno
Style Falcon patterns v2
Diane is the creator of Style Falcon. How Diane found a suitable fit model and why she established the name Style Falcon are some of the topics Diane discusses in her first podcast for SewOver50. She's a home sewer, writer, researcher, wife, daughter, sister, friend and poodle mama. She lives in in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. As Diane's says, 'I'm the visionary and creative force behind Style Falcon, but I don't do it alone. I work with a skilled professional team - a patternmaker, a grader, an
Sweden sewing community
Camilla or frkc.lindberg on Instagram did promise to tell us about the sewing community in Sweden in her 2 podcasts earlier this year. Please excuse us for digressing to talk about wombats. Camilla is obsessed with wombats, an Austalian native animal. Camilla's first podcast was about sewing for the men in her life. Her second podcast was about her sewing passion. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in
Measurements Stokx patterns
Lindy of Stokx Patterns has been working on a measurement chart since she publised her blog post on The Missing Measurements chart. Lindy takes the emotion out of measurements and sizing. Many thanks to Lindy for supporting the SewOver50 community on her third podcast! SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive. Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing c
Carmen Bouchard continued
Carmen Bouchard won the first series of the French Sewing Bee in 2014 and in this podcast she discuses what she gained from this experience and how this has continued to influence her sewing life. She also coined the term 'fabric famous'. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive. Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. You're welcome to be
Carmen Bouchard
Carmen Bouchard won the first series of the French Sewing Bee in 2014 and in this podcast she talks about how sewing has been a part of her life since the age of 5. She's supported SewOver50 since it began. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive. Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. You're welcome to be a podcast guest by contacting u
About Lou Sheffer
Many people listened to Lou talk about her recent experience where she almost lost her Instagram account Sewmuchtodesign. Lou gave us lots of good ways to keep our accounts safe in her first podcast. In this podcast you'll hear Lou's sewing story and how she's now been a guest editor for SewOver50. Have you taken part in #mymakesforthemonth yet? This monthly sewing challenge was founded by Lou and it's almost 2 years old now. You can find Lou on Instagram and on her blog. You'll be seeing more o
Judy and #sewcolourblocking
#SewColourblocking and #SewColorblocking is the July Instagram challenge hosted by SewOver50 and managed by Judy Williment Ross with her judging panel - Sheila and Sue. This challenge is open to everybody. There are a few easy guidelines and you can enter previous colour blocking makes in a new post for July 2022. Remember to tag @sewover50 and you are encouraged to also tag #waiwot and #so50reworn and many other hastags with your posts for this challenge. SewOver50 intersects with all communi
Luannesewcializes
Luanne has recently returned to sewing and her heart is very much about the fabric. You can now find her at Luannesewcializes on Instagram and you'll hear how she created a public account and has experienced the best that the SewOver50 community gives us all. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive. Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community.
Bernadette
Bernadette @littlemissdressco is new to reels but she's managed to create a reel to teach people how to cover buttons and with great online success too. Bernadette has sewn for many years and you'll be amazed at the breadth of her sewing experience. One of her sewing jobs is to sew for Stuart Hillard, who was in the first Great British Sewing Bee series. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver
Recovering your Instagram account
You know Lou of Sewmuchtodesign because she's a SewOver50 follower and the organiser of hashtag MyMakesForTheMonth Challenge. In this podcast Lou shares her recent experience where her Instagram account was hacked and the good news is, she was able to get her account back with help from SewOver50's Sandy and Judith. Lou also shares handy tips about keeping your account safe that she's learned through this upsetting experience. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so
Wis from Gent
Wis talks about her sewing story and how highly she regards the SewOver50 community. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive. Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. You're welcome to be a podcast guest by contacting us via DM on Instagram. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free
Lindy and SewOver50
Lindy of Stokx patterns is back to share the support she's recieved from the SewOver50 community. Has you started to follow #stokxinthewild yet? Hop over to her blog post about The Missing Measurement Chart. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive. Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. You're welcome to be a podcast guest by contacting u
2 Chatty TSW presenters
This is one of three special Sewing Weekender 2022 podcast, featuring 2 of the chatty video presenters - Michelle of Michelle.a.sews and Emily of Emilynetsai. Following four sell-out annual events in Cambridge, The Fold Line and Charlotte Emma Patterns are bringing The Sewing Weekender online for a third year, on Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd May 2022 10% of proceeds will be donated to the following charities: Missing People and The British Red Cross Crisis Appeals (supporting work in Ukraine, Afg
Wis @ The Sewing Weekender
This is one of three special Sewing Weekender 2022 podcast. Wis talks about her experience at both the in person event and at the online event. She loves both formats and says how great Rachel, Kate and Charlotte are to develop this event in such a flexible way to meet our sewing needs when we were all in some type of lockdown since 2020. Following four sell-out annual events in Cambridge, The Fold Line and Charlotte Emma Patterns are bringing The Sewing Weekender online for a third year, on Sat
The Sewing Weekender tutors
This is one of three special Sewing Weekender 2022 podcast, featuring 3 tutors - Lisa from The Avid Seamstress patterns, Alison from School of Sewing UK and Harriet of Sew Me Sunshine. Following four sell-out annual events in Cambridge, The Fold Line and Charlotte Emma Patterns are bringing The Sewing Weekender online for a third year, on Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd May 2022 10% of proceeds will be donated to the following charities: Missing People and The British Red Cross Crisis Appeals (suppo
About Love Binti
In April Elle and Suzan talked about Sewing Machine Magic. Today they tell us about Love Binti, which is where Sewing Machine Magic is a part of. Fund raising for the programs run by Love Binti are needed to help run their local programs to help the local communities raise their living standards. They’re currently fund raising for sewing menstral pads. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50
Judy's Op shopping rules
Judy made the Epic dress and Hexi coat by upcyling fabrics from clothes she's bought from Op shops as well as fabrics from her stash. However, there are some very thoughtful rules Judy uses to ensure she is using fabric already in circulation but not removing garments that are limited. Judy talked about making the Epic dress and Hexi coat for SewOver50 in April, on the podcast. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver5
Camilla encore
Camilla @frkc.lindberg from Sweden is back as today's Sewover50 guest. She's been blown away by the encouraging comments she's received from her podcast in March. She is now working on her upcoming podcast about the sewing community in Sweden. Frk is short for fröken - Miss in English so it’s Miss C Lindberg. I label my work with Frk C/ Miss C. Fröken is also teacher in Swedish. Camilla what she enjoys sewing in a really fun way. She doesn't follow rules as you'll hear in this podcast and in
The Big Sew Off
The Big Sew Off is on 12 May 2022. Sew along with many sewists on 12th May to raise money for Mind. The key sewing hub is the 24-hour non-stop the Big Sew Off hub in London along with lots of other sewing businesses and personalities. There will also be a hub at Guthrie and Ghani in Birmingham along with others around the UK and overseas. This sewathon will be broadcast list on Sew Over It You Tube channel throughout the whole 24-hours to keep you company. All monies raised will go to Mind. SewO
Steven's encore podcast
Steven or @arealheller been sewing for 3 years and he found SewOver50 through people he was following on Instagram. Steven is back for an encore podcast to tells us about what motivates him to sew. He had always wanted to sew and once Steven retired he discovered tailoring was a skill his grandfathers had. All four of his grandparents migrated to the States as refugees from Russia and Poland. Steven decided to make his own indie designed bowling shirts when the store he used to buy them ready ma
Threaded Together AZ
Sierra of Threaded Together talks about the programs run for the local community and developed from community needs. Threaded together is about inspiring creativity and connection through textile arts programs that partner with participants to nurture inclusive communities, cultivate agency, and provide employment pathways for people who have faced institutional injustice. Threaded Together has a facebook page, a website and their Instagram account. Sierra manages their social media accounts. Se
Ellie Beck
Ellie Beck is an artist, a published author, a creative maker and an educator. Her creative making encompasses slow stitching, natural dye, mindful making and impro quilts. This is all part of her everyday life. Ellie is also a web designer, mentor and writer. She runs online craft workshops and she's a mum of 3. You'll enjoy her workshop at the Making Zen Online Retreat and you can find her on her amazing website and instagram account. Making Zen Online Retreat 2022 is a five day event from 2 t
Amanda Nadig
Amanda Nadig is a textile artist who finds inspiration in keeping with and breaking away from traditions in quilting. Her hand quilted compositions explore colors and shapes sourced second hand from garments and home textiles. Inspired by life as a mother and high school teacher, Amanda incorporates embroidered drawings, an unexpected mix of synthetic and natural fibers, and monoprints into her work. You'll find Amanda at her website and on Instagram. Making Zen Online Retreat 2022 is a five day
Sewing Machine Magic
Elle and Suzan with Sofie for Love Binti presented their programs at this year's Commission into the Status of Women 66 run virtually by the United Nations Women UK group in March 2022. Sewing Machine Magic is just one of their many community programs. The sewing machines used to get Sewing Machine Magic started were initially funded through donations from Zonta International in Taiwan. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.Make sure you listen to your
Fuller bust pattern adjustments
Lindsie of Sew Busty Community is back and is now sharing her research on making 7 inch full bust adjustments on patterns. Her research is being shared on the Sew Busty Community and Lindsie wants anyone who has to do these adjustments to have a look at the blog posts she's sharing with the sewing community for free. Make sure you listen to Lindsie's earlier podcast from July 2021. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewO
Mike and Molly's house
Michael and Molly met back in 2003 on match.com. They were early adopters to the online dating scene. Molly discusses how they became a family, got rid of their credit card debt and sew together. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive. Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. You're welcome to be a podcast guest by contacting us via DM on
Judy Ross
Judy judywillimentross responded to covid lockdowns in New Zealand by firstly creating the epic dress and then the hexi coat. The hexi coat has 5,048 fabric scraps. Judy discusses how she sourced her fabrics and the epic construction journey, with lots of milestones along the way. Her next podcast will cover her guide to op shopping for fabric. She has been a guest editor for SewOver50. You can too. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you l
Making Zen Online Retreat 2022
Kate Ward has launched this year's Making Zen Online Retreat. There are over 20 textile artists including our very own Katrine of Mending Mayhem and Selina of Selinaam05. Making Zen Online Retreat is on 2 to 6 May 2022. This year the day's presentations are available for 24 hours for free so log into their website today Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. You're welcome to be a podcast guest by contacting us via DM on Instagram. If you are able, consider
#boyssewtoo
BoysSewToo was born out of the shared experience for the love and passion of sewing. Many boys and men are discouraged from sewing as ‘boys don’t sew.’ Clive discusses how the sudden loss of fellow male sewer Rob Dawson made him start developing #boyssewtoo in Rob's memory. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive. Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the se
Lisa gizagiza gorogoro
Lisa of gizagiza.gorogoro dusted off her sewing machine in March, 2020 to make masks. Together with her children, they made and donated over 6000 masks through the Million Mask Challenge. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive. Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. You're welcome to be a podcast guest by contacting us via DM on Instag
Lindy Stokxpatterns
Lindy of Stokxpatterns is a big SewOver50 supporter. Gabriele of Kissntuss discovered Lindy when Lindy first started her business. What you'll hear is the support Gabriele and Julie of consistentlydifferentdesigns have provided Lindy to keep producing sewing patterns that are different to mainstream patterns. You'll hear both Gabriele and Julie talk about their first coat twinning experience in their podcasts. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make
Janine
Janine or @janineerm is a very busy sewist and has been a guest editor for SewOver50. Janine is one of those people who if you need help, she will volunteer her time to you. In this podcast, she describes the steps she takes to be a guest editor. We discuss what guest editors need to provide and really, Janine has enjoyed being a guest editor for SewOver50 for a very long time. You’ll hear how Janine did not know Instagram at all when she first began volunteering with SewOver50. SewOver50 inter
Yogabyrdsews
Byrd or Yogabyrdsews on instagram, watched her mother contribute to the community through the PTA, through school activities, in political activities and even until her passing, she would collect bread for nursing homes. Byrd has worked in social services and now in retirement she uses her sewing to help her sorority assist a school and nursing homes by sewing customised bags for residents on as a birthday gift. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Ma
Camilla
Camilla @frkc.lindberg is our Sewover50 guest from Sweden. Frk is short for fröken - Miss in English so it’s Miss C Lindberg. I label my work with Frk C/ Miss C. Fröken is also teacher in Swedish. Camilla trained to sew for both men and women and as a tailor, sewing is sewing. The techniques used to sew for all people are the same. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you list to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive. S
Steven arealheller
Steven or @arealheller been sewing for 3 years and he found SewOver50 through people he was following on Instagram. Steven tells us he is in Sewover60 and he should be in Sewover70 as well. He had always wanted to sew and once Steven retired he discovered tailoring was a skill his grandfathers had. All four of his grandparents migrated to the States as refugees from Russia and Poland. Steven decided to make his own indie designed bowling shirts when the store he used to buy them ready made, clos
Bra sewing chat
While recording the Sewing Friends podcast with Helga and Nicole, we also discussed sewing bras. This is an unplanned podcast that we felt might help listeners who want to try sewing bras with some ideas about how to go about planning their future bra sewing projects. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. You're welcome to be a podcast guest by contacting us via DM on Instagra
Alibobs_sews
Alison Alibobs_sews says the SewOver50 Instagram tip posts are quite useful to her. She’s not over 50 and Alison is a great friend to many sewists online. Alison had her personal embroidery story published in Threads Magazine issue 212. Alison wrote how doing embroidery on the sofa when Alison was diagnosed with breast cancer, as her mother also also done had breast cancer when Alison was 4 years old. Alison created embroidered flowers in a vase and did blackwork embroidery to reflect a pixela
Ukraine Etsy seller list
Teresa @desewtropia created a list of Etsy digital craft sellers based in Ukraine after Anita of @daydreamofquilts put out a call to support craft sellers directly. Etsy has removed the sellers fees from these businesses as well. Teresa has web development skills and she's created this listing and a website hosting this list. She will keep updating this list as people let her know about Ukraine craft businesses and the list will be available indefinitely. A simple version is at www.teresahardy.c
40,000 follower fun contest
Forty thousand followers on SewOver50! 40k followers, 40,000 followers….it doesn’t matter which way you write it that’s a LOT of followers. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. SewOver50 on Instagram has gone from their humble beginnings in August 2018 when Judith (@JudithRosalind the founder) asked “is there a need for a group for older sewists? to now being the largest active sewing community on Instagram. In the words of Helen Reddy, we’re “in numbers too big to ignore!” So…..let’s celebrate wi
Pam O'Connor
Pam O'Connor is Sewnonthemap on Instagram. She's a SewOver50 follower who has sewn no matter which country she was living in at the time. Pam has picked up a few treasured pieces of fabrics in her world travels that she has plans to make in upcoming projects. Each project is unique and has to have a story behind it. She's an active member of Sew Tampa Bay group. Make sure you follow SewOver50 to encourage more images of mature sewists in sewing media. Sew Organised Style features people who fre
Helga and Nicole projects
Did you get a chance to listen to the first part of this SewOver50 sewing friends podcast with Nicole and Helga in episode 305? Today’s podcast is part 2 of the chat we had about their sewing and sewing friendship. Nicole or Septemberfaden on Instagram and Helga of Salixsews on Instagram discuss the sewing projects on their to-do lists. They are one of many sewing friends within the SewOver50 community. Do you have a close sewing friend through SewOver50? If you do, DM us on the podcast Instagra
Kate Sekules 2022
In this episode, Kate answers a few personal questions developed by Helene about Kate's style and fashion. In last week's episode she discussed #mendmarch and of course, mending features in her thinking and fashion choices. Many thanks to Helene for the success of this discussion with Kate Sekules. Anyone can mend. Mend don't spend.
Helga and Nicole
Nicole Septemberfaden and Helga Salixsews are today's SewOver50 sewing friend guests. Would you believe in real life they only live 5km apart? Their friendship started on Instagram through SewOver50 and you'll hear how they're now friends in real life. You'll find out about their sewing plans in the next SewOver50 podcast on Sew Organised Style.
fourpatchtextiles
Robyn or fourpatchtextiles on Instagram is a maker of bespoke clothing, bags and occasionally quilts. She’s a big supporter of the visible mending including Mendingmayhem and the Sewover50 community. Robyn discusses her use of textiles as part of #mendmarch.
Mendmarch 2022
Kate Sekules aka Visiblemend runs the popular mending challenge #mendmarch. 2022 is the 5 year anniversary of this challenge on Instagram. In this podcast Kate answers questions from previous mending podcast guests Katrine, Selina, Wendy, Tricia and Uli.
Dawna
You know Dawna as Spoolriversewing on Instagram. She has been featured on the grid of SewHouse7. Dawna tells her story about starting her blog in 2018 because she felt older sewists were not represented on the internet. She is thrilled that this idea of hers was reinforced by SewOver50 starting in the same year. Her sewing start is really lovely and you can find her podcast blog post on the podcast website. Make sure you have a listen to all the SewOver50 podcasts to hear from your friends in t
Sewing4therapy
Tracy Davis or Sewing4therapy on Instagram is a favourite SewOver50 sewist that inspires great fitting clothes making and fuels the sewing engine of her fellow sewists. You'll hear how Tracy knows the value of a hobby/practice that balances the stressors of her profession. Her children are learning that Mom knows, when it comes to fashion. Take her current love of making shackets. Make sure you follow SewOver50 to images of mature sewists in sewing media.
Vintage Tina
Tina Watts or Vintagetina is a favourite vintage sewist of Instagram of many people and today we get to find out more about her sewing life and how vintage patterns fuel her sewing projects. Thanks for listening to Sew Organised Style's episode 300. It's lovely to share this episode with a well-loved Australia sewist who creates vintage looks for her everyday life. Everyone can be a SewOver50 follower on Instagram. SewOver50 intersects with all communities.
Yolanda Woodland
Yolanda Woodland also known on Instagram as so_sew_mardest is today's SewOver50 guest. She has a lot of style and sewing projects that she does so 24 hours is not enough time in the day to get through them all. Yolanda talks about her pattern testing experience and encourages her fellow sewists to try it at least once. Make sure you go back and listen to all the SewOver50 podcasts available for free.
Jeanette Hayes
Jeanette Hayes or netty.hayes.sews on Instagram is New Zealand sewist and she started sewing again 4 years ago. She's a SewOver50 follower and she's also recently made her Instagram account public. Jeanette is inspired by her fellow sewists and she felt comfortable making her account public. She has collaborated with Chalk & Notch, Friday Pattern Company, True Bias, Minerva in the UK and Fabric Godmother. Jeanette uses The Fold Line for her sewing pattern research. Jeanette is SewOver50 sewist t
Nikki Sinclair
Nikki Sinclair or nikksinclair on Instagram is a favourite Sewover50 sewist that inspires great fitting clothes making and fuels the sewing engine of her fellow sewists. Nikki is on the podcast with her biggest sewing fan, Clayton Sinclair. Nikki tells her sewing story and it’s really clear to hear how supportive her husband is of her sewing projects. She gives some great advice to new sewists to enjoy sewing more.
Visible mending journey
Sarah of Pattern Union is a big supporter of the Sewover50 community. Today she’s here to talk about visible mending. Sarah lives in Western Australia. Sarah has been focussing on using her existing resources to focus on visible mending. With her pattern developments, she amassed a lot of fabrics and resources that were no longer useful to her but when she went to take them to the local thrift store, the response from the store was a wake up call to her regarding textile waste. Special mention t
Angie's 2022 plans
Angie gives us the inside scoop about being on Kirsty's Handmade Christmas in 2021. She also discusses how she wants to make dolls that look like their owners features and enthicity. We do discuss the doll patterns that are available on Uthando Project. Angie is currently working on a couture project. You'l have to listen in to find out. Angie was on the podcast for SewOver50 last year in June and so much has changed for her. She leads by example and her energy is inspiring.
Angie Hinksman is back
Did you know that Angie was on the telly in the lead up to Christmas in 2021? Amazing to hear how Angie's life has changed since she was on the podcast for SewOver50 last year. Angie was on the podcast for SewOver50 last year in June and so much has changed for her. She leads by example and her energy is inspiring.
#Sewingcpd
There is so much more that Sarah Thomas does behind the scenes to keep the Curvy Pattern Database current for everyone to use for free. She puts in her personal time into it, the website and the instagram account so everyone in the sewing community can also find sewing patterns in their sizing. Listeners can show they support her work by using #sewingcpd on patterns that should be on the database. A great piece of work supported by the SewOver50 community.
Curvy Pattern Database
Sarah Thomas talks about how she started sewing and the Curvy Pattern Database. Sarah loves spreadsheets and she runs the Curvy Pattern Database for everyone to share. She puts in her personal time into it, the website and the instagram account so everyone in the sewing community can also find sewing patterns in their sizing. Listeners can show they support her work by using #sewingcpd on patterns that should be on the database. A great piece of work supported by the SewOver50 community.
Julie and Gabriele's 2022 plans
Gabriele and Julie are back to talk about what they have planned for 2022 and beyond. This is part 2 of their SewOver50 sewing friends story. In part 1 you heard about how they met via Instagram when Julie needed help with using Instagram functions to create stories they way Gabriele makes. In this podcast, their 2022 plans and their high regard for SewOver50 really shines through. Sewing is the thread that brought them together. They're friendship has continued through their shared values and
Gabriele and Julie
Gabriele and Julie met via Instagram when Julie needed help with using Instagram functions to create stories they way Gabriele makes. You've heard from Gabriele and Julie on earlier podcasts. This is part 1 of their story as SewOver50 sewing friends. Sewing is the thread that brought them together. They're friendship has continued through their shared values and interests. There is more to Gabriele and Julie's story. Make sure you go back and listen to all the SewOver50 podcast. SewOver50 inter
Uthando project
Uthando Project is a small registered Australian Charity based in Perth, Western Australia. Since 2004 Uthando Project has built and maintained partnerships with 5 not for profit organisations in KwaZulu Natal, a province of South Africa. These 5 organisations work with vulnerable children and communities and all promote the importance of play in early childhood development, education, social and emotional wellbeing. Uthando Project supports the organisations by donating hand made dolls, pupp
About Mimi Jackson
Mimi Jackson talks about her sewing life. She's the person behind Shop the garment district on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shop_the_garment_district/ Mimi's first podcast was about Shop the garment district IG account. As Mimi talks about her sewing, you can hear the joy it creates for her. She shares this joy with everyone Mimi sews for. She is also grateful for the ideas her clients bring to her to then create with fabrics and notions. Make sure you also listen to Mimi's first podcast
Katrine for Chronically sewn
Katrine talks about how she lives with lupus, dyslexia and adhd while managing her energy levels to mend and craft in her everyday life. Mending and always doing something with her hands helps her focus on everyday things like speaking to health services, teachers and even her neighbours. Katrine is a great supporter of sewover50, chronically sewn as she runs mending mayhem to encourage visible mending. Katrine tells us about how her life changed with her final diagnosis and she has created her
Shop the garment district
Mimi Jackson runs Shop the garment district on Instagram. She is inspired by all the fabrics and notions available in the fashion district and her blog has a speak easy map you can use when you visit NYC. This is Mimi's first podcast and you'll hear more from Mimi again soon. Her sewing history is fascinating.
Seam ripper and friends
Seam ripper and friends is a collaborative Instagram account that was an idea of Sabina and her friend Murni supported her to start this very recent sewing account. Seam ripper and friends has a team of volunteers that are experimenting with this account to engage a variety of people since they started this account this year. Murni stated that Sewover50 rocks and Sabine is also in awe of the work that Sewover50 does to engage people from all communities on Instagram. Their friendship and online
Made by Silver Fox part 2
Part 2 of this conversation with Simon Turner builds on from his previous podcast talking about the men who sew in the sewing community and how SewOver50 represents the real people in the community. The work done by SewOver50 brings real people onto social media that counters the algorithms that skew our view of society. Make sure you listen to the first part of this chat with Simon Turner or @madebysilverfox. You'll understand why he is excited to start working on the 10 metres of fabric he's j
Made by Silver Fox
Simon Turner @madebysilverfox on Instagram is a new sewist. He counters the saying ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’. He's a part of the SewOver50 community and one of the men who sew. In this first episode his sewing skill story centres around a family market umbrella that he hand sewed to stop the fabric from deteriorating any further. Restoring this umbrella has led to Simon investing in his sewing skills. He shares his sewing skills for sewing his own clothes as well as for his family
Whendy7
Wendy or Whendy7 was nominated to be on the podcast recently because she does some very creative mending. Visible mending is a skill she is developing everyday. Her parents gave her the lifelong value to mend. Wendy tells a great story about how both her mother and father helped her save both her school skirt and her bike. Mending Mayhem is such a fun group for Wendy and she thanks Tricia for introducing them to her. Katrine and Anette, who run it, exude enthusiasm and mending positivity. They
librarianka and solizziesews
@librarianka Dorota and @solizziesews Lizzie are both local and online sewing friends. Dorota and Lizzie are both makers and thankfully they were brought together through SewOver50 and their friendship now spans beyond sewing. SewOver50 intersects all communities. This is very evident in the supportive experience both Dorota and Lizzie have had as part of the SewOver50 community. Having friends that share your creative interests is a great way to stay positive and focus on the good things in our
Love a slug too
Emily is careful about online safety and keeps their password and identity safe, as well as their own mental self. The ongoing phishing that happens online doesn't stop Emily from sharing their sewing projects or on their views of life. Emily has tapped into a rage of voices of women who are over 50 and fat who are silenced by many parts of the media, by makers and by influencers. Emily is current working in fat studies at university level. They discuss images and influencers to be thin through
Mad Sewing Scientist
Jacqui Mendez-Johnson or @mad_sewing_scientist is a Sew Over It Inside and part of the Sewover50 community. Recently Sew Over It recognised the SewOver50 community in their social media. Jacqui is one of their Sew Over It Insiders. Jacqui discusses how she became a Sew Over It pattern insider and what that role entails. She loves it! She is a scientist by day👩🔬 and a sewing fiend by night since 2017! There are over 280 free podcasts available. Feel free to support this podcast on our Patreon
Lynne and Linda
Lynne and Linda became sewing friends one day when Lynne was seen at Costa's coffee by Linda wearing a dress she made for an Instagram sewing challenge called Swap, Share, Sew. The aim of this particular challenge was to make new friends. They both mentioned Marilyn and the Sewing Angels of the North and many other ways their friendship has continued to grow in so many ways. They are one of the many sewing friends built in the SewOver50 community on Instagram.
Creator's block
2021 has taken the creativity out of Katrine, the force behind Mending Mayhem. She's hoping that listeners who are feeling no energy to be creative can know they are in good company. As we wind down to the end of 2021, if you're creative mind is feeling worn out, you can listen to how Katrine of Mending Mayhem also felt the same way for many months this year. She tells her story so that listeners who are also feeling deflated can know they are in good company to feel this way too.
Protect your accounts
This podcast covers some simple ways you can use strong passwords on all your apps and devices to protect both your accounts and your identity. Unsolicited emails and messages and links are confidence tricks that allows scammers to steal from you. Recently the Sewover50 account received what looked like a copyright infringement notification from Instagram but it was a scam message that had a suspicious link that could have compromised all the hard work that the Judith and Sandy have done over th
ooobop
Janene Spencer or Ooobop is one of the pattern cover models for Sew Over It. Janene was chosen to represent the SewOver50 community. SewOver50 has worked tirelessly to raise the profile of mature aged sewists for over 3 years now. Lisa Comfort of Sew Over It is the first sewing pattern company owner to dedicate a week of their social media time to recognise the SewOver50 community. Janene talks about her experience as a model for Sew Over it. This is the first opportunity she has agreed to do af
James Munroe
James is inspired more from recycled materials and off cuts to create projects. He has sewn for many years and he combines these skills with his crafting skills. You'll see how much he enjoys Male Pattern Baldness day each year and he's allowed us to share some of his photos on our podcast website. Have a look at his IG account for lots more inspiration and seeing the people James has connected with in the past. The online community such as Sewover50 has helped James stay connected with people i
Goodenoughsewist
Cara Lee is a Sewover50 follower that was featured in their Chronically sewn series. Cara talks about how to make time in your limited hours of energy to be able to do the things you want to do amongst the tasks you have to do each day. There are some tools she uses to help her make better use of her sewing time. With her limited time, Cara is still able to be pattern test for about 6 pattern designers. If it's good, then it's good enough. Cara talks about the challenges of having health issues
Denise Archer replay
As Denise Archer says, Breast cancer isn’t curable. 30% of all survivors will die from this disease because it will return—one, five or twenty years later. That’s 42 thousand BC deaths every year in the US alone. The cancer treatment causes lymphedema. A compression arm sleeve is a great reminder of our cancer survival as well as many other physical challenges breast cancer treatments affecting patients. Thank you Denise for your permission to replay your podcast.
Wendy Ward beginner sewing advice
Wendy Ward has written 4 sewing guides for beginners. If sewing masks and PPE was your first sewing experience, Wendy shares her sewing advice she gives her sewing students. Wendy began teaching in 2012 and she shares her sewing advice that will help new sewists keep developing their sewing practice. This is Wendy's third podcast and if you enjoy her work, go back and listen to her previous podcasts on sustainability and sewing for everybody. Many thanks to Wendy for giving her knowledge and giv
Sheila and Sue
Sheila of Sheilasewsherclothes and Sue of Modelled_by_Madge are today's sewing friend guests from the Sewover50 community. Sewing brought these two sewing friends together but they have more than sewing that keeps them together. Yes they have different fit issues but they work together to create clothes they love to wear. Both Sheila and Sue provide great suggestions if you'd like to find a sewing friend online. Sewover50 intersects with all communities so make sure you go back and listen to ove
Nikki Ansell
Nikki Ansell or @itchycoopark23 lives with long covid and is one of the many SewOver50 followers who continue their sewing projects while living with chronic pain. She shares how her life has changed since March 2020. Nikki tells us about her personal losses during covid and listeners who have also experience the loss of loved ones should be aware that we talk about this between 3 and 5 minutes. This year Nikki talks about how she is living her best life and the roles sewing and crafts play in h
Accessibility in Sewing
We've had over 240 guests on the podcast and while we've discussed accessibility Sue Stoney identified a few gaps that we needed to discuss further. Sue has used hundreds of patterns and this list of issues are ones that pattern designers can use to make the lives of their customers easier to follow their instructions. Using redundant queues, avoiding colour use, including sizes on pattern grade lines, adding pattern layers, being aware of hearing loss, yellowing of the lens through age, sewn
Making Zen Online Retreat
Kate Ward of Zen Stitching has arranged this online retreat with 15 expert makers to share their skills with you close up. This is a free event. Making Zen Online Retreat begins on 18 October 2021 for 5 days and the free presentations are available until Sunday 24th October. Keep up to date through the Instagram account. This is Kate's sixth podcast and this time it's to encourage you to try a new technique with all the amazing speakers - Zac Foster, Meridith Woolnough, Sarah Woodyard, Sky Penna
Sew Over It embraces SewOver50
Lisa Comfort the founder of Sew Over It decided she wanted to feature SewOver50 sewists, recognising their support by Sew Over It and ensuring representation of sewists over 50 in their social media and on their newly designed pattern covers. Sew Over It is the very first sewing company to embrace SewOver50 in their social media and also on the cover of their sewing patterns. At Sew Over It they are all about stylish sewing patterns, gorgeous fabrics, easy-to-follow classes on Stitch School, a
Eleanor Thomson
Eleanor Thomson or @nelnanandnora established a facebook group for sewing flat and asymmetrical clothes. This is a safe group to share sewing knowledge as well as they surgical and cancer journeys. Eleanor set up this group while she was facing her own breast cancer journey and found that sewing helped her build her body confidence. After speaking with Eleanor, there was certainly more to her story that includes sewing among many creative pursuits and running. She's continued to give back the co
Justinmakesmyown
Justin first started in early 2020. He made masks for his sister and since then he has continued to sew for his own needs like his new 2022 back to work clothes. Finding patterns and fabrics are a challenge and you'll find the patterns he's used are worth considering for any body. Justin does reuse and recycle fabrics, materials and projects he's made but won't get any wear out of. As Justin says, the sewing community is more than just talking about sewing. Make sure you go back and listen to al
Jennie of Annie and Myras
Jeannie of Annie and Myra's is a bra sewing expert from regional Victoria. Jennie answers a few bra sewing questions so we have more information about sewing bras that fit us using the correct underwires, fabrics and bra notions to suit all skin sensitivities. She does emphasis her love of couture sewing as she discusses starting on good basic bra patterns and using basic kits you can buy from local online retailers. Jennie tells us about Free the Girls and their donating bras program.
Sewing for post mastectomy bodies
Tina or Bricolagedk is back for Sewover50 and she updates on some of the new useful patterns resources she has found to sew for a post mastectomy body. There are many new patterns and resources to create clothes that Tina has in her sewing queue. Tina also lives with chronic fatigue and she continues to give back to the sewing community with her pattern ideas and resources both on her Instagram account, as a guest post for Sewover50 and on this podcast for Sewover50. The Sewover50 Instagram com
Joost FreeSewing dot org
Joost is the creator of freesewing.org Makers, designers and developers contribute to this free resources so there are sewing patterns anyone can access for free, as the name free sewing suggests. These designs have been used by previous men who sew podcasts guests Wouter.vdub and Enno Swets. FreeSewing is an open source software project with the aim of becoming the Wikipedia of sewing patterns. FreeSewing provides a core library for parametric pattern design, an ever-growing library of designs
Thread Theory
Morgan and Matt of Thread Theory patterns have joined the support of Sewover50 by being part of this series about sewing for men podcast series. Thread Theory patterns is well know for providing great patterns for men and more recently for all bodies. Adrianna loves mens tailoring and has worked in the tailoring industry. This includes sewing with denim. She shares her sewing experience and provides us with her sewing advice that might surprise many listeners. Her overall advice is to give sewin
Lolie B Yergeau
Lolie B Yergeau or Lolieya on Instagram encouraged sewists and pattern companies to provide seated photos of their patterns and makes. Lolie has adapted through her life to be independent and at times ask for help with her daily activities. She shares her favourite tools to help her sew when she has the energy to sew. On her Instagram account you can download her #sewnshownseated guidelines to help provide more photos of patterns in seated photos. This will help people who are seated and want to
Christopher sews
Christopher is back for Sewover50's men who sew series. He is a new sewists and he's back to talk about how he's investing further into his sewing practice. In his day job he manufacturers DNA. Christopher follows many online sewing communities so that he can hear the view points of many people and learn along the way. He follows the Sewover50 community because he can see what people are making and learn from them as well. Make sure you go back and listen to all of the podcasts in this series. T
Amelie dress sewalong
The Button Challenge is the August and September sewalong run by Sew Busty with Brittani of Untitled Thoughts. This is a simple pattern and Brittani has written some great posts on Sew Busty website for new sewists to follow and get a better fitted bodice on this dress. The Sew Busty Community is for anyone who is busty. Anyone who has ever had to do a full bust adjustment on a princess seam or for a full bust adjustment on a waist dart as just 2 of the most challenging examples. Generally, S
Andie Wells
Andie or Sew Pretty in Pink, is an artist, sewist, writer and improv comedian. Andie also describes themselves as a disabled fat Endy Babe interested in sewing, fashion, Lingerie, Swimwear and EDS. Andie talks about their developing @Chronicallysewn and the current #slowprojectchallenge. Chronicallysewn is an inclusive space for chronically ill (mental/physical) sewists. Slow Project Challenge runs over 3 months and the emphasis is on rest. There's no need to finish a project or projects. Andie
Check your thread SoZo
Zoe Edwards is a podcaster with her podcast Check your threads. Have you subscribed to check your thread podcast yet? This is a joy to listen to. I'm sure you're already familiar with her existing blog 'So Zo what do you know. She's always posted her makes, her free patterns and her concern for the environment as well as the highly successful Me Made May each year. Her instagram account also reflects her sewing point of view and makes. In this podcast Zoe says that she enjoys engaging with peopl
Sewing basics for every body
Following our theme of sewing for men for Sewover50, Wendy Ward talks about the capsule wardrobe she's created for anyone to sew. The details are in her book 'Sewing Basics for every body'. Wendy has taught sewing locally for many years and her depth of teaching experience has led her to writing this book for people to create clothes they want to reflect who they are. Make sure you go back and listen to Wendy's earlier podcast about sustainable sewing for Sewover50. There is one more Wendy Ward
Nancy and Julia
Nancy Chen Bajraktari of @iusedtobeacurtin is back on the podcast with her friend Julia Cost of @juliaallissoncost, as we look at how online friendships develop. Nancy and Julia talk about some great insights that listeners will easily identify with. Nancy is a sewist who lives on O’ahu for the last year and she enjoys print mixing and upcycling clothing. This feeds her obsession with vibrant prints and exploring all sewing possibilities. Julia Cost is a painter and textile designer born, raised
Enno Swets
Enno Swets was one of the men sewover50 featured this year to show there is diversity in the Sewover50 community. Enno or outdressed.no is an outdoor gear sewing specialist. He has a passion for technical or functional sewing and you'll hear how his problem solving strength is used to sew all types of gear. The plans he develops before making these projects are all dependent on the function they will be used for. Sewing gives Enno the perfect ability to be creative and produce clothes and produ
Brittani: sustainable sewing
Brittani of Untitled Thoughts discusses a few easy steps to take to be sustainable. Her view is that sewing in itself is being sustainable for a few good reasons. Brittani encourages sewists to take small steps in their sewing practice to be sustainable including buying locally to reduce your carbon footprint. Make sure you listen to our previous #so50SustainableSewing podcasts to inspire you to make something for this challenge today.
PK from NZ
PK is today's Sewover50 podcast guest living in New Zealand. She's written a few instagram posts to inspire sewists to take their time to create clothes they love to wear. PK's posts for Sewover50 have covered adding monograms to clothes they sew. She also timestamps her clothes to record the details of each make on each piece. PK is addicted to sewing pants, shirts and coats. What she does advocate is to share sewing knowledge and to always feel free to ask questions. This is truly a Sewover50
Jen Hogg sustainable sewing
Jen Hogg is both a Sewover50 guest post contributor and a sponsor for Sewover50's #So50SustainableSewing challenge. Jen has long valued being a sustainable sewist and she discusses the many examples of how you can adopt sustainable sewing actions as part of your entry for the Sewover50 #so50SustainableSewing challenge this month. In the wealth of sustainable examples Jen covers, she talks about 3 local textile suppliers who she has sourced 'textile waste' and given them a second life. There are
Wouter vdub
Wouter vdub as he's known on instagram is today's bloke for Sewover50. Since Susan Young first wrote her article about sewing for men, we've been featuring men who sew in the Sewover50 community. Wouter is an IT professional who loves to climb mountains and sew and does a bit of knitting on the side. He's been sewing his own clothes for the last 8 years and sewing gives him the freedom to express his style. He has some great advice for new sewists who are learning how to sew. Once you listen to
Wendy Ward sustainable sewing
Wendy Ward's most recent publication focusses on Sustainable Sewing. Wendy has now written 5 books to help sewists learn their sewing skills using her easy to follow instructions and patterns. Wendy discusses how sustainability has always been an interest of hers and she has helped her local communities build sustainable sewing skills. She's also a sponsor for Sewover50's #So50SustainableSewing challenge and we're so thrilled she gave us her time to talk about her knowledge in fashion design. We
Rhonda Buss
Rhonda Buss or Sewbussted on instagram is today's Sewover50 guest. Rhonda starts chatting about how she saves dogs who go onto doing great things like being therapy dogs. She's a pilot and she uses this skill to help her local community save dogs in states that keep lost dogs for very long. She has sewn since the age of 5 and was taught by her grandmother. You would have seen Rhonda create and continue her #1yearchallenge on instagram. This challenge was Rhonda's response to being in lockdown l
#so50sustainablesewing
Judith Staley of Sewover50 updates us about #So50SustainableSewing challenge for August. This challenge is all about using 'waste' fabric to make a garments or accessories using fabric that is already in the system.... your remnants, charity shop or thrift fabric from estate sales, vintage fabrics, manufacturing waste. fabric picked up from fabric swap tables at meet ups or from your fellow sewist's destashes, discarded garments or tablecloths or bed linen. Please avoid buying charity shop garme
Lucie Harrild
Meet Lucie Harrild and her soon to be launched Comhla business that will include teaching mending and sewing in pop up places around the UK later this year. Comhla is about 'Making it easier to care about the world and get dressed'. Lucie has been a sustainability consultant for large corporates and now she's using that knowledge and training to make a difference for local communities.
James is sew happy
Hold on to your hat. James learnt to sew at 7 years of age. James Nacy or James_is_sew_happy is our next men in the Sewover50 community to share his advice about sewing mens clothes. The pattern designers James mentions by James are a great start when you're learning how to sew mens clothes for beginners. There is so much joy in James's retelling of how sewing has played a changing role in his lift. You'll see some of his fav makes that he chats about in this podcast on his podcast blog post. Se
Sew Busty
Lindsie Rank is the key force behind the Sew Busty Community. Many people who sew have contributed to the busty pattern database. The Sew Busty Community is for anyone who is busty. Anyone who has ever had to do a full bust adjustment on a princess seam or for a full bust adjustment on a waist dart as just 2 of the most challenging examples. Generally, Sew Busty Community content is focused on those with a 3″ or greater difference between their full and high bust measurements. At Sew Busty, they
Sewing for men
This podcast is to support a recent article Susan Young published in Love Sewing magazine about sewing for men. Susan is the official blog writer for Sewover50. You may have noticed that she recently made her husband some new gear and in this podcast you'll hear why she's done just that. Susan wanted to sew but had no motivation to continue to sew for herself so while in lockdown, she decided to sew a sweatshirt or 2 for her husband. You'll hear about her experience and what developments she has
Great Bra Sewing Bee
Sue and Emma Folts’ vision of the Great Bra Sewing Bee is to bring together bra sewists from around the world to enhance their skills, connect with businesses, and celebrate this beautiful art form. Brabuilders.com owned by Emma Folts, has pulled together skilled teachers and lingerie businesses to make this goal a reality. Sue began making custom bras to use her sewing skills to help women get the bra they couldn't find in retail stores. As Sue says, it's cheaper to make your own bras and havin
Corrie Lewis-Bishop
This is a huge week for Corrie Lewis-Bishop. She's been recognised in Cashmerette's upcoming book - Ahead of the Curve. Her story’s in a Wall Street Journal article this week. Thankfully Corrie has given us her time to talk about her ceramics and her new sewing journey. Corrie talks about why making clothes is political. She talks about the feedback she received when she wrote a guest post for Sewover50 in May this year. The responses to this post are discussed in this podcast. Make sure you lis
Shoulders part 2
This is a deep dive discussion about understanding your shoulder measurements to create better fitting sleeves. Gabby Brown is an industry trained pattern fitting expert and she's written 3 great posts about this topic for the sewing community on Sewcialists blog. You'll hear how Gabby revels in the details about getting better fitting patterns and how much joy she gets from great fitting clothes. This level of work and experience is priceless and really worth the time if that's your sewing goal
Jeanette Irons
Jeanette talks about how her perceptions have changes about what clothes should look like. Retail website models are certainly not a drawcard for her any longer. Jeanette is a keen Sewover50 follower and its been through following this account and hashtag that she's now finding real styles that suit her need for comfort. Jeanette also offers valuable advice for anyone read to ditch their ready to wear clothes for clothes you want to design and sew. She talks you through a worthwhile approach so
Asian Sewist Collective podcast
Ada and Nicole are the cohosts of a new podcast - Asian Sewist Collective. Season 1 is going great and they're planning on creating more great podcasts to explore the intersection of our identities and their shared sewing practice as they create a space for Asian sewists and their allies. Curating your Instagram feed to follow Asian sewists is just one step you can take to raise the profile of Asian sewists. Learning about Asian sewists and their perspectives is a journey you can take and Asian
Nancy Chen Bajraktari
Nancy was one of the featured finalists on Sewover50 with her pattern mixing challenge entry. You'll know Nancy as iusedtobeacurtain on Instagram. We hear about how Nancy started sewing and you'll be amazed at her sewing background. She's always been mindful of making the most of her resources and this has meant Nancy has developed her print mixing skill so well. Nancy shares her print mixing tips on this podcast and her admiration for how inclusive Sewover50 is. This is Nancy's very first podca
Shoulder fit part 1
Gabby Brown wrote 3 shoulder adjustment posts for Sewcialists that you simply must read to identify and fit this area of your clothes. The shoulder is arguably the most fit critical area in garments made for the upper half of the body. Problems stemming from the shoulder affect overall garment balance, can cause draglines through the entire garment, and can cause great discomfort while wearing. The next podcast will have more details for fitting shoulders that Gabby details in 2 posts for Sewcia
Chuleenan
Chuleenan or C Sews is the long time Bay Area Sewists organiser and she has recently updated her sewing blog is C Sews.com and the sewing pattern height chart she started in 2017. Chuleenan was recently featured by Sewover50 for updating her sewing pattern height chart and you'll hear the level of detail she's gone to so everyone can use this handy resource. She sews clothes and makes hats. Well she also collects hats so it's rare that you see a photo where she is not wearing one of over 80 hats
Helen Shaw
Helen recently wrote a guest post for Sewover50 about her shirtmaking journey. Where do you start when you decide to make a new type of garment. When you hear Helen's story, you'll be surprised to hear what skills she decided to learn before starting to make shirts. In September 2020 @sewover50 posted about shirt making and although Helen said in the comments that she'd love to make a classic shirt, at the time it felt highly ambitious. She takes us through her shirt making adventure that conti
Leila Keleher
Leila Keleher is our final 'All butts welcome' pattern designers for this Sewcialists podcast. Sarah Veblen and Rae Cumbie were the previous pattern designers who spoke about pants fitting techniques using horizontal balance lines for Sewcialists podcast. Leila has developed a jeans pattern that caters for 2 butt shapes through her Muna and Broad patterns. She echos the advice of Sarah and Rae that getting pants to fit takes time and patience.
Angie Hinksman
Angie Hinksman is a new sewover50 follower. As she chats about her sewing and her life, there will be many parts that I know you'll identify with. There's a lot more to Angie than her amazing dress made from bias binding cut from a duvet cover. Angie tells her personal story and then talks about how she's found sewing and gardening have helped keep her busy/sane. She's a Sewover50 follower that has found support and friendship from her fellow sewists. We'll definitely see more of Angie's sewing
Sewing Weekender preparation
Tessa Chesworth goes through her preparation for this year's Sewing Weekender. She runs through what she will do before the Weekender starts so Tessa makes the most of the whole Weekender of Expert talks and Master Class videos. The great thing about the Sewing Weekender is you can watch it from any location and the Sewing Weekender team will again, make you feel like you're really there. This year 10% of proceeds will be donated to the charities - The Black Curriculum, Refuge and Fine Cell Work
Applique mending
Applique is a great way to mend anything really and Katrine of Mending Mayhem runs through a few techniques she uses. Reverse applique is a great way to use layers of fabrics to mend and add wonderful design features. Katrine gives us some tips to make this an easy and eye catching feature. She also discusses using water soluble stabilisers and iron on adhesives. These are easy to use but you do need to know how your fabric will behave with these fabrics. Katrine discusses the ways she uses thes
Meet Helga
Helga @salixsews celebrated with over 30,000 @sewover50 followers by sharing her family photos in the #so50oldphoto challenge. What you won't know is that Helga only make her Instagram account public at the start of 2021 because she discovered the Sewover50 community and was embraced by the community and our #waiwot lead, Julie of @consistenlydifferent designs. Helga describes Sewover50 as the 'mothership' for all the work that goes on behind the scenes to keep people in the sewing community con
Speaking of derrieres
Today’s Sewcialists podcast features Rae Cumbie from Fit for Art patterns as we continue our Sewcialists topic of ‘all butts welcome’. She is following on from our first fit specialist, Sarah Veblen. Our final designer to talk about this topic will be Leila Keleher. Sewcialists theme is 'all butts welcome', hence the focus on pants that fit your 'behind' better. Rae also uses horizontal balance lines and vertical balance lines to finesse the rear fit of pants patterns. Rae has developed her Eure
KATM Behind the scenes
Kylie of Kylie and the machine will take attendees of the Sewing Weekender behind the scenes at KATM HQ. You'll feel like you're really there. Kylie chats about what you'll find at KATM HQ and you'll certainly see it at the Sewing Weekender this year. This year 10% of proceeds will be donated to the charities - The Black Curriculum, Refuge and Fine Cell Work. This year's event includes more online socials through with five live zoom chat available throughout the weekend where anyone can join and
Sew Together for Summer
Listen to us chat about this year's Sew Together for Summer challenge with Suzy Roberts, Sarah Smith and Monika Mobley. All the details about Sew Together for Summer are on Sarah's blog. The yearly #sewtogetherforsummer Instagram based sewing challenges are designed to support and encourage sewists of all levels to sew together a particular type of garment (e.g. a shirtdress) and share with the online sewing community. All entries need to be tagged #s21entry so Suzy, Sara and Monika will find yo
Amanda Bowden
Making your own swimwear is so rewarding especially if you’re training to swim the English Channel. Amanda Bowden is going to swim the English Channel in August this year for charity. She’s a Sewover50 follower and she chats about her sewing journey and and marathon swimming journey. Amanda has perfected her marathon swimming cozzie to the point where she is able to make cozzies with a theme for each long distance swim she does. In August Amanda will swim the English Channel in a relay team. She
Sewing Weekender launch!
This year we're helping you learn more about the online Sewing Weekender run by Rachel and Kate of The Foldline and Charlotte Powell of Charlotte Emma Patterns. Clear your calendar for the 12 and 13 June 2021. This year Charlotte, Kate and Rachel have tailored the online Sewing Weekender with a mix of Master class tutorials, Expert talks, and Maker chats based on the feedback from last year's attendees. In 2020 over 1,900 tickets were sold for this event and attendees came from 37 countries. Thi
Sarah Veblen
Sarah Veblen is our first sewing instructor who will take use through her pants fitting research and the grid method she uses to get trousers and pants to fit you to perfection. Sewcialists theme is 'all butts welcome', hence the focus on pants that fit your 'behind' better. Sarah uses horizontal balance lines and vertical balance lines to finesse the rear fit of pants patterns when you only have 10percent of work to make your home sewn trousers look sensational rather than not. Our next fit spe
Punk Frockers
Punks Frockers is an inclusive podcast for sewists looking to connect with other sewists, and fun, challenging projects. Beverly Baptiste is your cohost and instigator of Punk Frockers. Jenny Hassler came on board as cohost because 'why not!' In May #pfglam is the hashtag to use and enjoy making and wearing something glam! Beverly and Jenny bring sewists together as a community.
Me Made May 2021
Amy Tuite of the Brisbane Spoolettes is back and ready to get into #memademay2021. Make sure you go to Zoe Edwards blog if you want more info about #memademay2021 and what the #Memademay2021 challenge is all about. However in short: it’s a personal challenge to wear your handmade clothing more often or in different ways during May 2021. The goal is to have fun, feel proud, celebrate your personal achievements and this beautiful community of makers, and learn useful lessons that will help improve
Round table discussion
As a sewist, where do you get your sewing information from and have you made the decision about how far you want to develop your sewing skills. Sewists can and do decide for themselves and Sewcialists provides many blog posts and podcasts to do that. Susan Khalje is a couture sewing specialists and contributing editor for Threads Magazine. Gabby Brown is the fit guru for Sewcialists who brings her extensive sewing manufacturing experience to this round table discussion. Sewcialists provides the
Kate Ward repurposing ideas
Decluttering has had a positive effect on people simplifying their lives but decluttering has also increased the amount of waste experienced by Op shops and thrift stores. Kate Ward of Zen Stitching discusses ways to repurpose clothes so that we're not adding to landfill. You could say repurposing clothes is being mindful of what you own and how you dispose or give it another life. This is just one board of upcycling ideas you can be inspired by. Kate has contributed to many sewing save and men
Haptic and Hue podcast
Jo Andrews started the Haptic and Hue podcast in 2020 to tell the story of the hidden hands behind textiles and the way in which they are a detective story you can hold. In season 2, Jo sets out to explore the way in which cloth expresses our deepest feelings, from sorrow to joy, from warmth to pain. Each episode will look at a different feeling and unravel its story in fabric, thinking about different cultures and traditions to help us do that. In this podcast you'll also hear how you can contr
Fashion Revolution week 2021
Fashion Revolution Week is the time when we come together as a global community to create a better fashion industry. It centres around the anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse, which killed 1,138 people and injured many more on 24 April 2013. This year, as we mark 8 years since the tragedy, Fashion Revolution Week will focus on the interconnectedness of human rights and the rights of nature. Our campaign will amplify unheard voices across the fashion supply chain and harness the creati
Megan Green
Today's Sewcialists podcast is The Green Violet or Megan Green to discuss her 2021 update to the plus sized pattern companies tables she had collated in 2019. This is one of the accessibility podcasts developed for the latest Sewcialists theme month. Make sure you listen to all the Sewcialists podcasts and stay up to date with their theme months. Megan is a hydrologist by day, but spends most of her free time in the sewing room trying to create the perfect handmade wardrobe. She learned to sew f
Project 333
Kate Ward has done her research into Project 333 and has been trialling this since December 2020. She's discovered her style and also a jacket that she hasn't worn as yet. Would you leave space in your collection of 33 items for new pieces or simply replace existing pieces with new pieces? Do you have any suggestions on how to repurpose a houndstooth jacket that Kate has made but now won't wear as part of Project 333? Tell us on our IG account or on the podcast blog.
Breast cancer part 2
Today is the part 2 this breast cancer podcasts for Sewover50. Today Tina of Bricolagedk talks about her breast cancer experience, how she found support through the Sewover50 community; her decision to keep 1 breast and the pattern choices she now uses to live her best life. The first part of our breast cancer series was with Denise Archer talking the very graphic details of cancer treatments and post cancer reality. This podcast is not medical advice. If you want information about breast cancer
Samantha Purple Sewing Cloud
Samantha has shared her disabilities on social media and is making strides to provide ideas about making sewing more accessible. You can find great information on Samantha's blog as well as on her Instagram account where she shares her makes and ideas with the sewing community. Samantha is a positive voice within the sewing community and also for the Sew Enabled team. Sewcialists are focussing on accessibility for March and April 2021 and this is another great accessibility podcast developed for
Mending save resources
Kate Ward shares her research to show how mending helps save our resources. Kate has also shared this research on her blog so you can do additional reading about how textile manufacturing techniques pollute our planet. By extending the life of your clothes by months or by years, lessens your carbon foot print. What you pay for clothes impacts the working conditions of factory workers. The less you pay for ready to wear goods, the less factory workers are paid and their working conditions remain
Breast cancer pt1
Today is the first part of our breast cancer podcasts for Sewover50. Denise Archer came back to talk about sewing for a chest with no breasts but we focussed on the very graphic details of cancer treatments and post cancer reality. Please skip this podcast as the depth of Denise’s cancer details may upset you. This podcast is not medical advice. If you want information about breast cancer treatments or post surgery choices contact your oncologist or go to the breast cancer organisations in your
Selinaam05 Replay
Selina has given her permission to replay her podcast from November for #Mendmarch Selina in Amsterdam, also know on IG as Selinaam05, learnt embroidery using Susan Briscoe's The Ultimate Sashiko Source book and Selina creates her own geometric animal designs. Selina has been featured on Mending Mayhem podcasts and is a guest on Mending Mayhem. Go back and listen to previous Mending Mayhem podcasts and Sewing Save podcasts so you can hear from people in the sewing community who share their hobb
Uli 2021 replay
Uli has agreed to replay her original podcast from October during this month for #mendmarch. You'll find Uli or schneckstein on Instagram, creating amazing mending on an amazing array of textiles. Uli lives in Kunststopfen, Kassel in Germany where she creates visible mends with such beauty. Uli has been featured in the Wednesday collage posted by Mending Mayhem's Katrine. Uli uses embroidery, crotchet and weaving techniques to embellish that various mends she accomplishes each week. Her love
Abi of Sew Enabled
Sew Enabled is an online community group that values empowering diverse makers. Abi is one of 4 team members that have formed Sew Enabled. They rely on community submissions and suggestions to develop blog posts and resources to promote accessible ideas and solutions that others in the wider can use and benefit from. In this podcast Abi talks about the range of accessible needs people have and how the slack channel they've developed provides a safe talking to share ideas and to support one anoth
Pete Sews
The details maketh the shirt is the presentation you'll love watching by Pete Sews at the Australian Sewing Guild's first online Autumn Sewing Celebration on 27 March 2021. Pete has a flair for detail and accuracy when he sews, come along on a little journey where fingers get very close to the iron, pinning is preferred and you'll realise the true meaning of 'measure twice, cut once'! In this presentation Pete will take you through his techniques for adding detail stripes to a cuff, fitting a c
Kate Sekules
Kate Sekules is the author of Mend! a Refashioners Manual and Manifesto. She's also the force behind #mendmarch each year. Kate has done so much in her life including being in a rock band and supported Joy Division; boxed professionally, started the Refashioner and now is studying her phd in mending. She has taken refashioning and made it engaging and fun. You'll get addicted to visible mending. The garment is already broken so visible mending will bring out your artistic self. No skills require
Sheila O'Kelly
Sheila O'Kelly is a sewists who contributes to both Sewover50 on Instagram and Curvy Sewing Collective on facebook. Sheila has picked up sewing again more recently and she shares the techniques she's picked up from her fellow sewists. Sheila has now got access to more fabrics due to the increase in fabric suppliers in Ireland. Make sure you catch up with all the Sewover50 podcasts here.
Jenny's online prep
Jenny is getting ready to attend the Australian Sewing Guild's first online Autumn Sewing Celebration on 27 March 2021. Jenny is getting her sewing room, home, and technology ready so she can enjoy all the presentations at the Autumn Sewing Celebration. You'll get the chance to ask each presenter questions on the day at the Autumn Sewing Celebration and have access to all the presentations for 6 months. Use #askasghelp on the day on Instagram when you need help with your sewing project too.
Brianna's sewing accessibility life
Brianna is a Sewcialists team member who talks about the changes she has made to make sewing more accessible in her life. Accessibility is the theme at Sewcialists for March and April. Brianna has kicked off this theme with her personal story and how we can learn about making sewing accessible by following #sewingdisabled and #chronicallysewn. In the next Sewcialists podcasts you will hear from Abi of Sewenabled and Samantha of Purple Sewing Cloud. Keep up with all the Sewcialists podcasts on Tu
Trish Hargrave Draft T Studio
Trish Hargrave of Draft T Studio is presenting at the Australian Sewing Guild's first online Autumn Sewing Celebration on 27 March 2021. This podcast is a replay of Trish's original podcast she published in July 2020. You'll get the chance to ask Trish questions at the Autumn Sewing Celebration and have access to all the presentations for 6 months. Draft T Studio is one of the Australian Sewing Guild's Industry Partners and Trish offers exclusive discounts to ASG members. Have a listen to Trish
Katrine for MendMarch
MendMarch starts in a few days time. Katrine of Mending Mayhem is back to talk about all the mending options she uses when she takes part in this challenge each year. Kate Sekules hosts this month long challenge that anyone can hop into or just watch what happens. Kate will be on the next Sewing save and Mending podcast so keep an eye out for her podcast debut. Tricia is also mentioned as she was a recent Mending Mayhem guest and you'll always see Tricia featured on Sewover50 as a wonderful cont
Cennetta Burwell replay
More recognition for Black History Month, as we rereleasing this podcast to recognise the black sewists in the Sewover50 community. Cennetta Burwell is today's Sewover50 replay guest. Cennetta has been sewing for over 45 years and she uses planning tools from her worklife to keep her sewing life on track and fulfilling. Cennetta has been an active member of the sewing community even prior to her establishing her blog in 2007, through her reviews on Pattern Review. Her sewing is impeccable and C
Linda's lingerie offer
Linda Jobson is presenting at the Australian Sewing Guild's first online Autumn Sewing Celebration on 27 March 2021. This podcast is a replay of Linda's original podcast she published in October 2020. You'll get the chance to ask Linda questions at the Autumn Sewing Celebration and have access to all the presentations for 6 months. Linda Jobson has taken her 24 years of custom bra making experience and package this into a series of videos that anyone can now own and always be able to learn from.
Sergers with Ceesews
CeeSews is back to share her knowledge of sergers/overlockers. Cee has extensive experience using sergers/overlockers and runs workshops to use sergers/overlockers to her ASG friends. Cee talks about how she learnt to use her serger/overlocker the hard way. Make sure you take notes as Cee provides listeners to get more use from your serger/overlocker. There are great features now available on domestic sergers/overlockers you might want to consider if you're in the market for a new machine. This
Carrie Cunningham
More recognition for Black History Month, as we rereleasing this podcast to recognise the black sewists in the Sewover50 community. Carrie Cunningham's podcast was published in June 2020 and you'll love the breadth of work Carrie has done and continues to do today. Carrie Cunningham began sewing garments when she was 11 years old. She was self- taught until she started High School. She is the owner of Endless Dzns by Carrie, which is a custom garment, alterations, and accessory business that she
Sewing and fitting for drag
In this Sewcialists podcast, Gabby Brown discusses the information Wayne Laberda and Maxi discussed in her 2 Sewcialists posts last year. You can read Gabby's post with Wayne Laberda here. Then hop into Gabby's subsequent post with Maxi herself looking through her closet. Find Wayne as Maxi on Instagram! Go back and listen to previous Sewcialists podcasts and make sure you subscribe to the Sewcialists Instagram account and blog.
Sarah of Pattern Union
Sarah Pondevie is presenting at the Australian Sewing Guild's first online Autumn Sewing Celebration on 27 March 2021. This podcast is a replay of Sarah's original podcast she published in August 2020. You'll get the chance to ask Sarah questions at the Autumn Sewing Celebration and have access to all the presentations for 6 months. The Autumn Sewing Celebration is the first online sewing conference style event developed by the Australian Sewing Guild (ASG). In 2020 the ASG worked hard and devel
Stitching self care
Kate Ward is back discussing the benefits of stitching and she's done her research to back up her podcast. Kate has already written 2 blog posts about the benefits of stitching. 7 more reasons why stitch and craft is good for us is the natural follow up article to 10 reasons why stitching and craft is good for us. Make sure you go back and listen to all the sewing save and mending podcasts published on Fridays. There is such a ground swell of sewing community people who are dedicated to saving
Carol Crocker-Ware
In recognition of Black History Month, we are rereleasing this podcast to recognise the black sewists in the Sewover50 community. Carol's podcast was published in July 2020 and listeners love her work and her sewing journey. Carol or Anncie2001, is our next Sewover50 stalwart that kindly gave her time for this podcast. Her sewing story is compelling and heartwarming. Carol hosts a private Facebook Sewing group called Carol's Sewing Corner and a youtube channel and a blog - G-CAS dot net. Carol
Autumn Sewing Celebration
This is the first online sewing conference style event developed by the Australian Sewing Guild (ASG). In 2020 the ASG worked hard and developed online workshops and sewing challenges to further people's sewing skills. Early bird tickets are available to the first 125 participants when tickets go on sale today. There are 14 presenters from a range of industries and practices to keep ASG members interest both on the day and for 6 months after this event. The big plus is the presenters will be ava
Meet Laineemakes
Elaine is a Sewover50 follower and she gives her perspective about Black History Month. She sees that she wants to know more about Black History both in the US and in her home country in the UK. Black History Month in the UK is recognised in October each year and she's suggested listeners go to Black History Month UK website and Black Poppy Rose . Elaine began following Sewover50 when it was first started because she has learnt about Sewover50 through joining the Sewcialists. Elaine refers to he
Sewcialists Scrapbusting
Today's Sewcialists podcast is about scrap busting and you'll hear from Sewcialists team member, Denise Archer. February theme month is Zero Waste Sewing. One of the 3 ways to contribute to this month's theme is to scrap bust your way through your fabrics. Denise has contributed 2 articles to this month's theme month on the Sewcialists blog. In this podcast, Denise talks about the People's Sewing Army. You'll love the values and ways the People's Sewing Army is creating acts of love by stash bus
#bhmpatterndesigners
The Black History Month Pattern Designer Challenge (#BHMPatternDesigners) was established in February 2019 by Nateida of SewNaturalDane. Nateida decided to created this challenge due to the lack of representation she saw in the sewing community that highlighted Black Pattern Designers, as well as black owned fabric companies and knitting designers. February is Black History Month in the United States and it’s also Nateida’s birthday month! Rule 1: must tag both Nateida (SewNaturalDane) and Keir
Meet Kate Ward
Kate Ward is an interdisciplinary artist, curator and educator with over twenty years experience working and teaching in the Arts. Her interests include textiles, ceramics, jewellery, printmaking and intermedia. More importantly Kate is an Australian living in Nova Scotia Canada who is helping sewists take up stitching for all sorts of reasons including to ground themselves. Kate has taught at NSCAD’s Extended Studies program, NS Centre for Craft, and at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Kate has
Gabriele in Berlin
The Sewover50 community is global and Gabriele in Berlin is better known as Kissntuss. She tells us the story behind this unique Instagram name. You'll also know Gabriele as she 'twins' with Julie Yost or Consistently different designs, a previous Sewover50 podcast guest. Gabriele is a new sewist but she has been an active Sewover50 follower and she knows many of the community members and tells how the Sewover50 community has helped her get through the social isolation in her country. Make sure
Meet Annemieke
Listeners heard the wonderful Sewover50 podcast featuring Marianne Koster or foxglovesandthimbles. In her podcast Marianne mentioned her daughter Annemieke, running a sustainable weaving mill. Annemieke agreed to record a podcast about the work she is doing at Enschede Textielstad. The retail arm of this sustainable weaving mill is Sustainable Fabrics where you can purchase any fashion fabrics of their 'beautiful mistakes' on offer. You can see the sustainable fabrics created at their instagram
Meet Lindzeanne
Lindsay Anne is an English literature teacher by day, self-taught hand-stitcher by night living in Tokyo Japan. Growing up, Lindsay was always described as the “creative one”. Lindsay suggests that new starters should use what they have at hand. Machine thread is what Lyndsay uses for her embroidery pieces. The important thing is to start! Because of the pandemic, there are less fabrics Lindsay can use for her sewing. She's a teacher from the States living in Japan and loving what the world has
Liz Haywood on Sewcialists podcast
Today's Sewcialists podcast is the first of 2 Zero Waste podcasts to support the first 2021 theme month - Zero Waste Sewing. You'll hear from Liz Haywood, the Australian author of Zero Waste Sewing. Her Zero Waste Sewing book was a recipient of a 2020 NYC Big Book Award in the craft/hobby category. Liz is a trained pattern maker and has over 20 years experience in the clothing industry. Her clothing manufacturing experience spans Australia and the UK. You can join the Sewcialists theme month b
Maria Yap is back
Maria Yap is back for Sewover50 Thursday to guide us through her sewing creative process. She admits she is an emotional fabric buyer and this means when Maria has a sewing project in mind, she has the fabrics to start her gorgeous makes. You'll find Maria contributing to the Sewover50 Instagram community. She has a sewing blog and her instagram account is full of inspiring projects. There are so many more Sewover50 Thursday podcasts to catch up on and hear from wonderful people from the Sewover
World Frocktails 2021
World Frocktails is a week of online event filled with sewing community inspiration ranging including panel talks, sewalongs, cocktail and mocktail sessions with community leaders from 8-13 February 2021. You can get involved in the live sessions, watch each recording and refer to each blog post from each special guest. The schedule is now available but don't be surprised as it continues to grow with people from the sewing community. Every live event will be recorded for ticket holders to re-wa
Sewcialists 2021 podcast launch
Gillian Whitcombe of the Sewcialists launches their podcasts for 2021. Sewcialists was started amongst a group of friends in 2014 and Gillian relaunched Sewcialists in 2017 with its well established blog. The Sewcialists then developed their Instagram account with an impressive 40,000 plus followers. In 2021 these podcasts will provide a voice to reinforce their fun theme months 4 times a year, host discussions about diversity, and feature posts by our community! Shout out to anyone who'd like
Christmas in Norway
This year, Katrine of Mending Mayhem has been sharing her mending expertise on the Sewing Save Series - our Friday podcast. In this podcast Katrine shares the Christmas traditions practiced in Norway. These include traditions from their forefathers. Recipes are on the podcast website. Please feel free to listen to our podcast library of over 170 podcasts to keep you company while you're staying safe this season.
Sewcialists in December
Chloe Read, the Australian Editor for the Sewcialists has so much to update us about. We celebrate Gabby Brown's 30th blog post. Gabby or Dear Gabby is the technical fit specialists that lives and breathes her craft while freely sharing her knowledge on Sewcialists. Then Chloe updates about the updated editor team. Our podcast friend and Perth sewing local Sue Stoney, is joining the Sewcialists. More team announcements next year. As it's the end of the year, the Sewcialists shares the Top 5 from
Raquel take 2
Raquel is this week's Sewover50 podcast guest. Raquel was podcast #2 in 2019 and in this podcast she updates us on her sewing and how she supports the Sewover50 account on Instagram. Refashions are her joy and she talks to us about how thrifting in Taipei meets her budget needs. Raquel initially started participating in MAGAM Sewalong when it was run by Sarah Liz. MAGAM Sewalong is another sewing challenge Raquel continues to support each month because this keeps her sewing creativity alive. Raq
Doing things the 'right' way
Dear Gabby or Gabby Brown of Sewcialists, has written a 'wrap up' blog posts as she reflects on process. We share our sewing achievements and knowledge on social media and in Gabby's post she encourages us to vet your information sources. Take the time to find good information sources. When you read Gabby's post on Sewcialists, you'll understand why she encourages us to 'always be questioning' (ABQ). If you're new to sewing, or not, Gabby provides links to reliable patternmaking books and class
Meet Finished Seams
Maria Yap has a sewing blog that chronicles her sewing efforts. She's also this week's Sewover50 podcast guests. Maria found the Sewover50 community on Instagram 2 years ago and she's enjoying sharing her sewing journey with likeminded people from around the world. Many people know Maria through her pattern reviews and through the sewing contests she participates in. Sewing contest fuel her creativity and build on her extensive sewing skills. Make sure you checkout Sewover50 on Instagram and li
Crochet mending
Katrine from Mending Mayhem for the Sewing Save Series shares examples where crochet is used to mend. There are a few ways you can use crochet to extend the life of so many clothes, so we can continue to reuse our clothes. Extending the life of existing clothes helps reduces landfill. Katrine also share a Christmas sewing save story. Her investigative work and commitment to bring you a fitting sewing save for December has now made Katrine fill happy again. Once you hear this story you'll realise
Consistently different designs
Julie Yost or @consistentlydifferentdesigns is our Sewover50 guest and you'll also know Julie for the #waiwot for Sewover50. Julie's mom made many of their clothes when she was growing up. Julie was officially allowed to use the sewing machine when she turned 10 and from then went on to enter garments in the county fair, made her own clothes, made special occasion dresses for her 2 sisters and eventually made her own wedding dress and the 4 bridesmaid dresses. Ageism is never in style and Juli
Miss Celie's Pants
You'll know Renee Samuels through her online name Miss Celie's Pants. Renee is giving her time and voice to the Sewcialists as a volunteer editor. You'll hear why she's agreed to work in the Sewcialists team and you may have already taken part in her blog posts and Instagram posts. Renee has been a sewing blogger since 2008 and it's a real thrill to be able to hear her story. Renee continues to help the sewing community by being in the Sewcialists team. Stay up to date with every Tuesday with th
Clothing the gap
Clothing The Gap is a Victorian Aboriginal owned and led social enterprise. Sarah Sheridan Director of Operations talks about how Clothing the Gap name was established in March 2020. Clothing the Gap has achieved Ethical Clothing Australia accreditation. As an organisation they undertake a number of campaigns such as Free the Flag. As at January 2022, the flag is now able to be used for free. Clothing the Gap is a small company that is learning to make their business pay for itself and run commu
Meet Jen Hogg
Jen is from Glasgow and you may also know she was on the Great British Sewing Bee Series 5! Series 5 was run in 2019. Jen has been contributing to the Sewover50 community with her sewing creations and guests posts. You’ll love Jen’s Hogg hacks. Jen talked about her experience on the Great British Sewing Bee series 5 and how this experience gave her much more sewing confidence and some very accomplished sewing friends that she continues to keep in contact with. Make sure you catch up with al
Gabby fitting tips
Gabby Brown walks us through her fitting tips based on her industry experience with commercial clothes fitting. Make sure you listen to Gabby's podcast more than once so you get the chance to note her fitting tips, especially if you have to fit yourself. Gabby is the Sewcialists sewing technical guru, who we know as Dear Gabby. She writes the well-researched technical blog posts for the Sewcialists that you can always rely on. Don't forget you can always contact the Sewcialists with your techni
ASG Monday Nov 2020
Louise Sparrow, Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild is back for her last planned podcast for 2020. There may be more before 2020 comes to a close but for now Louise and the Board are taking a well earned break based on this year's monthly sewing challenges and online sewing workshops. December's challenge is to sew a Christmas stocking. It's that simple. Go to town and be as creative as you want in this challenge. Leave no notion unused and dive into your stash to create the Christmas stocking
Jo from Haptic and Hue
Jo Andrews started the Haptic and Hue website to think about the hidden hands behind textiles and the way in which they are a detective story you can hold. Jo felt useless at sewing at school, totally useless. She became a radio reporter and then TV News reporter for BBC and ITN, and covered so many war torn places and lots of politics. Jo then went to New Zealand and learnt to weave at night school. She absolutely loved it. While Jo was in New Zealand she also worked as journalist all over the
Meet Ceesews
Did you start sewing the same as Cee did? Cee started using her mother's sewing machine when her parents would go out grocery shopping. She wasn't supposed to touch her mother's sewing machine at all. Ceesews is today's @Sewover50 podcast guest. She discusses how she really learned her sewing skills through 4H. Now that Cee has done her first podcast, she's enjoying how she's able to use technology to share her love of sewing. Cee is now a Minerva Maker. Make sure you catch up with all the Sewov
Meet Charlotte
2020 has been a huge year for Charlotte. Charlotte is a keen sewing community contributor. 2020 has seen her organise the Sewing Weekender and SewBrum to be online. Charlotte has also been a member of the Sewcialists community. From Christmas 2020 Charlotte will launch her first pattern under her design name Charlotte Emma patterns. Congratulations Charlotte on such a huge year!
Meet Christopher
Christopher is one of the new volunteer Sewcialists editors and he also researches cell biology. What you'll hear is that he has dreams/aspirations of doing pattern designing and high fashion garment construction. You'll find Christopher at #sandiegosews #menwhosew #dopemensew #sew #sewist #sewchicanx #chicanxsews #sewqueer #guyswhosew It's safe to say Christopher is enjoying his love of sewing and he's looking to give back to the sewing community through his volunteer work with Sewcialists. Sew
Meet Selinaam05
Selina in Amsterdam, also know on IG as Selinaam05, learnt embroidery using Susan Briscoe's The Ultimate Sashiko Source book and Selina creates her own geometric animal designs. Selina has been featured on Mending Mayhem podcasts and is a guest on Mending Mayhem. Go back and listen to previous Mending Mayhem podcasts and Sewing Save podcasts so you can hear from people in the sewing community who share their hobbies and their creativity.
Jayne Raven
Jayne Wright says that being part of Sewover50 is like having 'fabric penpals'. You'll know her as Janyeraven There's a very local story about how Jane's IG name came about. Jane may have only started sewing 2 years ago but you'll appreciate why she decided to become sewing obsessed. Jayne created her own local sewover20 group with her daughter and their friends. She will reuse fabrics etc where possible but Jayne will by her fabrics locally and she sources wool from Yorkshire or New Zeala
Grading with Gabby
Gabby Brown is back sharing her knowledge and experience of pattern grading in a easy to understand way. She touches on the background of grading and a few good points that both home sewists and pattern designers will find very useful. You'll have a few 'a ha' moments as you listen in. Having to grade patterns can make the best of us hesitant but Gabby makes this technical topic understandable so you can start venturing into more grading research for yourself. Gabby is the Sewcialists sewing tec
November ASG events
Louise Sparrow, Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild is back to tell us about a special online couture sewing presentation bought to you by Kenneth D King. In this 90 minute presentation, Kenneth teaches us how to sew couture strap seams via Zoom. This presentation will also be available for 2 weeks after the presentation. You can go back and hear Kenneth D King who was on ASG Monday last week. There are 2 more online workshops this month. You can finesse your skills when sewing a lined vent. Yo
Mending Mayhem embroidery
Katrine of Mending Mayhem is back to share her mending embroidery techniques. She is a firm believer to 'mend don't spend'. Katrine has written about 4 embroidery techniques she uses to walk us through each technique and the fun you can have mending. She is very honest to say that she uses techniques in the way that adds to her creations. The transcript is on her podcast blog post. Katrine uses local resources so she doesn't contribute to landfill. She's also enjoying mending by hand these days.
Saremy SewSewlive
You may already be a fan of Saremy Duffy through her live stream tutorial via Sewsewlive Saremy found Sewover50 when she started using Instagram and she's found how honest, open and supportive the Sewover50 community really is. Saremy talks about her sewing goals and they're very specific as she lives in a fire prone area. Her go-to bag sewing is fascinating. Her mother's story about what she has saved from her recent house fire is very touching.
PDF pattern wish list
Gabby Brown is back discussing the latest sewing pattern wish list both Gabby posted on Sewcialists blog and the sewing community's pdf pattern wish list. Gabby is the technical guru of the Sewcialists team so when Gabby describes pdf patterns as the Wild West of sewing patterns, you'll be nodding your head as you listen to her points of view. Have you read and contributed what your pdf pattern wishes are? Make sure you leave your comments on this blog posts by Gabby on Sewcialists. Catch up wi
Kenneth D King
Kenneth D King is managing his anxiety by sewing Barbie clothes and you'll also hear his story and how having a library of sewing patterns that fit are what he recommends for people who love to sew. Kenneth is running a live workshop for the Australian Sewing Guild on 14 November. This workshop recording will be available until 28 November so you can still book in and watch it. Make sure you keep up to date through every ASG podcast each week.
#BPsewvember
#bpsewvember started in 2014 and Amanda used her personal experience of feeling isolated in a new city to develop this # for others to connect with sewists online. We've all come to use # for challenges and to see inspiring makes and each year Amanda takes the time to help everyone get involved in the way that suits them best. This year #bpsevember runs from 1 to 7 November so go to Bimble and Pimble to see this year's templates to get your sewjo going. Lurking is allowed and only get involved i
Jen Legg_TeesCreatives
Jen is a 50 something creative girl with a total obsession for florals and jumpsuits. Hurdles are those things in life that make Jen create a better outcome for herself and her family. She now happily combines her hairdressing career with her passion for sewing and teaches in her wonderful building she bought at the age of 23. Make sure you join Sewover50 on Instagram and continue to keep the over 50s visible in the sewing community.
Sewing community posts
This week Chloe Read, the Australian Editor for Sewcialists runs through this week's blog posts and talks about Renee and Kerry joining the temporary editor team in November. Keep an eye out for Gillian's tee post. You'll love the variety of tees she has made. As October is breast cancer awareness month, you have to read the post written by Alibobs.
Charm patterns by Gertie
The Australian Sewing Guild's October sewing challenge uses Charm Patterns by Gertie Harlow Pajamas. The Harlow pajama pattern by Gertie was sponsored by B&J Fabrics to give back to the sewing community. These are a ’30s-inspired pajamas designed to be made in something slinky for optimum glamour. Alternatively go ahead and choose a fun cotton for a beachy retro vibe that suits our upcoming Summer conditions. Gertie talks about how she has been adapting to the challenges of 2020 and there are mo
Meet Uli
You'll find Uli or schneckstein on Instagram, creating amazing mending on an amazing array of textiles. Uli lives in Kunststopfen, Kassel in Germany where she creates visible mends with such beauty. Uli has been featured in the Wednesday collage posted by Mending Mayhem's Katrine. Uli uses embroidery, crotchet and weaving techniques to embellish that various mends she accomplishes each week. Her love of mending began when she 4 years old and her mother taught her the importance of making su
Cennetta Burwell
Cennetta Burwell is today's Sewover50 guest. Cennetta has been sewing for over 45 years and she uses planning tools from her worklife to keep her sewing life on track and fulfilling. Cennetta has been an active member of the sewing community even prior to her establishing her blog in 2007, through her reviews on Pattern Review. Her sewing is impeccable and Cennetta is paying it forward and teaching sewing in her local community. If you live in the Chicago land area, Cennetta talks about the Hau
Ethical Clothing Australia week
Angela Bell, National Manager of Ethical Clothing Australia and Tatyana Anderson of Tatyana Designs and School of Couture Sewing celebrate Ethical Clothing Australia Week with us. Ethical Australia Week is the inaugural yearly week to recognise ethically accredited Australian manufacturers and locally-made textiles, clothing and footwear. This is Ethical Clothing Australia's 20 year milestone of accrediting Australian businesses ensuring we have a reliable resource to find businesses, designers,
Sewcialists Tuesday October edition
Chloe Read, the Australian Editor of Sewcialists, is back and the October edition is packed with well researched blog posts. Textiles of the World series continues and you'll appreciate fabrics and the cultures from which they are made. The November Mini challenge is announced -Tees. Sewcialists - a blog for everyone! Chloe posts a round up of #Sewtheprecious - a year long challenge. Keep an eye out for the series about the Social Justice Academy too. Catch up with all Sewcialists podcasts. Boo
More online workshops
Louise Sparrow, Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild, updates us on their ASG podcasts about 2 more online workshops developed by industry partners that support members. You have to bookmark their events page to stay up to date with all the new online workshops being announced. ASG partners with Sure-Fit Designs to bring you this private online event. Join Glenda the Good Stitch in this LIVE broadcast on Saturday 24 October, starting at 12:00 noon QLD time (check your home time zone please!). T
Sue Stoney's Sewing Save Series
Sue Stoney is the originator of the Sewing Save Series. Sue is a Perth local who knows how to make any project work. You'll find all of Sue's podcasts here. You'll hear the lengths she goes through to make 2 projects work. Her passion for sewing and enthusiasm takes her sewing to the next level and Sue is always determined to make every project work.
Marianne Koster
You may know Marianne through her sewing blog or on her instagram account. She is a Sewover50 Stalwart and Marianne has written guests posts for Sewover50. Her sewing heritage has come full circle from the time when her mother sewed and now through to her daughters. You'll hear how mending and recycling has played a key role through Marianne's generations. Make sure you listen to our earlier Sewover50 podcasts.
Meet Deb Kreiling
Deb Kreiling describes herself as a sewing and cycling enthusiast, martial artist and sometimes sewing teacher. However she worked at Simplicity pattern company for 39 years and in her podcast, you'll be amazed at the level of detail that went into creating 13 collections per year when she first joined the company. If Deb ever writes her memoirs, many people in the sewing community will spend hours reading about all of her experiences in developing sewing patterns. Hopefully Deb will write a boo
Buying secondhand notions
There are so many ways to purchase second hand notions and fabrics but you'll need some tips to make sure you're not buying useless items. Katrine of Mending Mayhem is back to give us her tips for buying second hand items so you can keep to your tight budget, not add to landfill and make use of the things you need for future projects. This podcast is part of Sue Stoney's Sewing Save Series we produce on Fridays.
Chloe Read is back
Chloe Read, the Australian Editor of the Sewcialists, is back courtesy of technology working this time. More importantly Chloe updates us on 2 new initiatives that you can contribute to. Firstly Textiles of the World is an idea that Monseratt Lopez launched last week. Secondly you can send in your theme month suggestion for the November challenge. Chloe also hints about the 2021 ideas that are being developed right now. Stay in touch with the Sewcialists on their website, Instagram posts and thr
Linda's lingerie
Linda Jobson has taken her 24 years of custom bra making experience and package this into a series of videos that anyone can now own and always be able to learn from. Linda is the owner of Linda's Lingerie - an Australian lingerie specialist that has turned her bra making workshops and experience into affordable learning resources that Australian Sewing Guild members can obtain a discount code to own. Linda's videos are available online and can be used by anyone who is keen to become more confid
Meet Bobo_bun
This week's Sewover50 guest is Lisa Smith-Clare or Bobo_bun. Lisa is an avid Sewover50 follower and has been a guest editor. You'll find Lisa on Instagram at Bobo_bun on Instagram. What you'll realise is she's a vintage sewing enthusiast that works alongside sewing experts and her vintage sewing friends.
Online bra making tutorials
Louise Sparrow, the Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild, discusses an industry partner, Linda Jobson. Linda is a successful bra making tutor and she now offers bra making classes and she's offering ASG members a special discount. Linda is an Aussie that has adapted from running face to face workshops to providing videos for anyone to access. Catch up with every ASG podcast on their ASG podcast blog post.
Gender neutral terminology
Gabby Brown, the fit guru of the Sewcialists team is back. This podcasts continues the discussion on building in gender neutral terminology within the sewing community that Emilia started in an earlier Sewcialists podcast. All chests welcome - the August Sewcialists theme month - raised a wide number of thoughts and issues from the sewing community and gender neutral terminology was one of the issues discussed. Sewcialists is a blog for everyone and is inclusive through the blog posts provided
October sewing challenge
In October the Australian Sewing Guild's sewing challenge uses Gertie's Harlow Pajamas from her Charm Pattern range. This is a free pattern and Louise Sparrow, Chair of ASG discusses the benefits of using this pattern because of its style, size range and sewing project ease. Gertie's a fan of Aussies sewists so we're looking forward to seeing how you make this pattern suit you and your lifestyle. Make sure you catch up on all ASG podcasts so you never miss a beat.
Mending Mayhem September
Mending Mayhem is back from their Summer break. Katrine discusses this week's visible mending collage and the basics of mending. Mend don't spend still applies. September is about sustainability and it's wonderful to have Mending Mayhem back on the podcast for the Sewing Save Series.
Meet Di Kendall
Di believes that everyone should feel able to sew regardless of their background, ability and especially income. Di makes 99% of her clothes and quite a few for her husband, son and wider family. During the Covid crisis Di made 40 sets of scrubs for her local intensive care unit and then designed a face mask with a 'see through' visor to assist better communication with lip reading and enabling people seeing facial expressions. This community need brought together her passion for sewing and und
Meet Gabby Brown
Gabby Brown (or Dear Gabby) is the fit specialist in the Sewcialists team. When there's a fitting question from the sewing community, Gabby will research the question to provide various answers that we can refer to. Gabby is a technical fashion designer, fit specialist, and prolific googler. She lives in Denver, raises tiny littles, reads, embroiders, makes, experiments, fails, learns, tries again. See her on instagram @ladygrift. In this podcast Gabby is the industry expert you'd want to go
#Memademay2020 reboot
The Australian Sewing Guild is about to launch #memademonday in October. This is a challenge to showcase what you've sewn while you've been in social isolation. Every year a similar challenge #memademay is fairly similar and runs everyday in May. The ASG October challenge on the 4 Mondays in October is your chance to showcase your sewing projects on instagram and on facebook. Make sure you note the pattern used, fabric used, any details about the project and use #memademonday and #australiansewi
#MeMadeMonday
Have you been sewing but have no where to show your work? The Australian Sewing Guild (ASG) has a fun October challenge #memademonday You know #memademay so you'll be able to share (brag) about your sewing - the patterns, fabric, the challenge, your final view about what you've made. This is really simple and you only need to use #memademonday and #australiansewingguild. There are 4 Mondays in October so this is dead simple to inspire others who are looking for their sewjo. Are you convinced now
Ilaria
Sustainability is running hot this month. Ilaria has created #sustainablestylesept as a fun way to start being sustainable. Ilaria is a Canberra local that enjoys being sustainable and on today's Sewing Save Series emphasis on the word 'save'. She encourages people to wear repurposed clothes and enjoy being sustainable. #Septextilelove, #sustainablesewing #boycottfashion Make sure you join into Newcrafthouse's #sewyourselfsustainable this month too. They're daily prompts provide you with lots
Lynda Maynard
Welcome Lynda Maynard to Sewover50 Thursday podcast. Lynda absolutely loves running pattern fit workshops. In this podcast Lynda talks about the key pattern alterations for changing bodies. There are photos on the podcast blog that show details of her fitting techniques. The 3 key alterations Lynda discusses are upper back adjustment, forward shoulders and the expanding waistline. Lynda does talk about a few more adjustments that she's helped students achieve patterns that fit them through her
Donna Bowman
Donna Bowman is conducting research into making masks. Her research is global and inclusive, as you'll hear on her podcast for this week's Sewcialists Tuesday episode. Here is the link to Donna's research. Get involved! Donna initially conducted research into Prayer Shawl Ministry and this research is now a published text. With these skills, her next research project in 2017 was about the pink hat making for the women's marches. Donna is one of the many Sewcialists blog contributors from the sew
Meet Poppykettle
Poppykettle is Melanie's online name. You may know her through her sewing blog as well as her instagram account. Many years ago, Mel decided there was more to life than simply working full time. Sewing classes gave her the sewing basics and she began to sew her own clothes with confidence - creating the work life balance she craved. When it came time to preparing for 'her big day' Mel wanted to make her own wedding dress so she went and learnt couture sewing techniques with Susan Khalje. Through
Margot's coat save
Today's Sewing Save series guest is Margot Firth, a Canberra local couture sewist and committed sustainable sewing fan. Margot tells us how she saved her mother's coat she wore in when she visited the UK in the 70s. The coat is now owned and proudly worn by her niece. When Margot returned back to Australia from her UK visit, this coat was stored away for another day. Forty years later Margo restored the coat fabric, replaced the lining and reused the buttons she originally bought at Harrods in
So50flatlay2020
Last year Sewover50 ran a flay lay challenge - so50flatlay. This month Sewover50 is running this challenge again and for a whole month. In their introductory post, or on the sewover50 podcast blog post, you can read about this challenge. This is a way to showcase your style and see style ideas from across the Sewover50 community. Style doesn't have to cost the earth to obtain. This challenge encourages everyone to have a go at creating various style layouts to showcase their sewing. While means
Emilia part 2
Emilia has written for Sewcialists now and they are back on the podcast sharing what they've learnt while trying to find patterns that include all genders. Emilia shares some tips on how to source ideas and inspiration so you can make garments to suit how you see yourself. Sewcialists is a blog for everyone and they post information and well researched resources for the sewing community at least 3 times a week.
Meet Anita McAdam
Anita is an Industry Partner with the Australian Sewing Guild (ASG). Many sewists would know Anita's pattern puzzles that she develop and are on her well-suited blog. Anita's industry training and her love of teaching has given ASG members are great resource to be able to make their patterns fit. Anita talks about the key fitting techniques that sewists will find helpful to their ensure their sewing projects fit them.
Mending Mayhem part 2
Did you listen to part 1 with Katrine and Suzie? You should so you can follow along with the Mending Mayhem team as they discuss more about mending. In part 2, we discuss the breadth of the mending community and more importantly how mending brings good memories to both the mender and the recipient of the mended item. Mending does extend to anything, and you'll hear more about this from Katrine and Suzie. Mend don't spend.
Sewcialist theme update
This is Chloe Read's first solo podcast. Chloe is the Australian Editor of Sewcialists. Technology's hiccups this week were not going to hold this podcast back because this month's theme - All Chests Welcome - has brought in a bumper amount of contributions from the sewing community. During this month on Instagram more topics were found from the sewing community and the theme month is being extended because these great new topics are an eye-opening read. Thank you Chloe for producing your first
Tomasa at Sewover50
This week Tomasa tells us the amount of personal time is given by the Sewover50 team to keep building this inclusive online sewing community together. The behind the scenes work is extensive and they do this to keep sewists over 50 visible and there's a lot of love to create a safe space for everyone to share their creativity. Their work doesn't stop and we celebrate their 2nd year anniversary. Let's wish them more years to the team lead by Judith, Sandy and Susan. Go to their podcast blog post
Meet Emilia
In part 1 of Emilia's podcast there are so many topics they can cover and we focus on their journey before they started living their truth. At the end of our recording Emilia called part 1, 'Getting your pronouns right'. As Emilia says 'Binders are a small thing you can make to help overcome dysphoria that impedes you to function.' There will be more from Emilia as they discuss clothing, sewing and patterns. Emilia is an author for Sewcialists and they are speaking on Sewcialists Tuesday.
Louise Sparrow
Louise Sparrow is back to update us about 2 new online workshops and the next sewing challenge for September. The Australian Sewing Guild aims to share and further the art of sewing for their members. ASG has evolved to provide online sewing workshops this year and their members have been thrilled with their ability to adapt to our 'new normal'. Catch up on previous ASG podcasts on their podcast blog post. ASG podcasts transcripts are also available on the podcast blog post. The September chall
Mending Mayhem part 1
Katrine and Suzie are the Mending mayhem team. Mending is part of their daily lives and not just mending clothes. Mending is done with love. Every item has more than one life and mending is an everyday part of their lives. Katrine lives in Norway and comes from a family of textile crafters and Suzie lives in the Isle of Wight and is a textiles artist. They teamed up last year after Mending March to keep the mending message alive on Instagram. The visible mending movement (over 76,000 IG p
Meet Tomasa
Tomasa is a guest editor within Sewover50. Happy 2nd year anniversary to Sewover50. Tomasa lives and breathes fashion. In this podcast, Tomasa talks about her sewing journey. Her sewing resume is extensive. Tomasa has had a few articles published in sewing publications. Did you know Tomasa is a pattern reviewer for Threads magazine? Next episode Tomasa talks about her role as a guest editor for Sewover50. You'll hear how Tomasa has given back to the sewing community throughout her life and sewin
DIY Mask research
The lead copy-editor of the Sewcialists, Anne discusses the issues around masks and ppe as this is now an issue we're facing in many Australian states. The posts about DIY mask and ppe were published earlier this year. We're fortunate that the behind the scenes conversations about masks and ppe have been developed into 3 key posts - what it's like to sew masks; Kate's current research into making masks; and a scientist's thoughts on DIY masks. None of these blog posts are medical advice. You can
Lorelie Jayne patterns
Another Australian local supports sewists and Australian Sewing Guild members with special discounts. Alison is the pattern designer and blogger for Lorelei Jayne patterns working from her home in Perth, Western Australia. Alison has so many resources for sewists that are just starting on their sewing journey.
Des Whitehorn part 2
Des Whitehorn is back again this week talking about 2 more sewing saves. She's our second sewing save guru that has bravely come onto the podcast to chat about how to save garments and even furniture for future use. Make, do, mend is something we're all able to do and Des gives us her knowledge to do just that. Go to her podcast blog post to hear both of her podcasts. Catch up with all the Sewing Save Series podcasts that were the brain child of Sue Stoney. Or as we call this series, 'hiding the
Meet Morrissews
Make do and mend is now a mantra for Tricia. She supports Extinction Rebellion, contributes to Make A Garment a Month Sewalong and has been a guest editor for Sewover50. Where does she get the time to do all of these things? You'll find out what drives her when you grab a cuppa to hear from Tricia. You'll have to join Visible Mend once you hear about this from Tricia. Tricia decided to help British industry by training in Textiles when she initially left school. Today she teaches sewing skills w
Meet Anniebeeknits
There's a whole team of people who keep the sustainability of Sewcialists. Anne Blayney also known as Anniebeeknits, is the lead copy-editor behind the Sewcialists team. Make sure you have a read of their latest About us post featuring the Copyediting team. The inclusive nature of Sewcialists is a fundamental when editing blog post contributions either from the sewing community of from the volunteers behind the scenes. They're a diverse group of professionals who give their time and expertise to
Pattern Union patterns
Sarah Pondevie is the designer behind Pattern Union patterns. She is an Industry Partner of the Australian Sewing Guild. Members get a discount when they purchase any Pattern Union Pattern. As Sarah says, inclusivity isn't just about size. Her patterns can be adapted to different body types. Her patterns can be adapted to different body types and she is committed to ensuring her patterns are always adaptable. You can find all ASG podcasts on our podcast website.
Des Whitehorn part 1
Des Whitehorn can sew and has been sewing for years. She doesn't like to leave a garment unused or not worn. Once you know your style, it takes courage and thinking outside the box to figure out how to not let your fabric end up as landfill. Des discusses what her remake options where and what she decided would bring her joy. Des Whitehorn is the next contributor to our latest Sewing Save Series started by Sue Stoney. Tell us your sewing save stories through our facebook page, on our Instagram a
Style is ageless
Karen Dolen wrote a 2-part guest post about Style for Sewover50. On today's podcast, Karen talks more about the path to finding your signature style without needing to pay a 'style consultant'. There are so many resources online and you can have a look at Karen's style board on Pinterest. Go to the Sewover50 podcast blog post to catch up on all the Sewover50 podcasts available featuring Judith Staley, Sandy Bach and Susan Young. You'll find great Sewover50 stalwarts you've already seen on instag
Meet WhitneyGoose
Whitney Remington recently posted her historical costume journey on the Sewcialists blog. The research behind Whitney's makes has influenced her to encourage others to incorporate historical styles into their everyday wardrobe. Whitney can be found twirling in her historical makes on her instagram account Whitneygoose. You can find Whitney's story on our podcast website with all the links to about Whitney's journey. Catch up on all Sewcialists podcasts and bookmark their blog and follow their I
All Buttons great and small
All Buttons Great and Small is a Sydney button retailer that provides buttons and closure both at the store and online. They have always provided a mail order service and you can order via their online collection. If you're looking for buttons online, you can contact All Buttons Great and Small. They have over 15,000 buttons in their store in Sydney. Their online store only lists 1,000 buttons so you should contact them directly for your special project. They're an industry partner for Australia
Sewing Save series
Sue Stoney is back this week to tell us about how she saved a vintage linen table cloth and linen napkins. Sue is an avid op shopper and saving or reusing existing items are her speciality. You can read her blog post about more linen refashions too. You can read about all the sewing save series podcasts and hear them listed on the Sewing Save Series blog post.
Karen Dolen Intostitches
Karen Dolen or IntoStitches is an example of the depth of style within the Sewover50 community. You will know her as @intostitches on Instagram. She's a wonderful Sewover50 Stalwart, as they all are. This is part 1 of Karen's story. You'll find her guest Sewover50 instagram style post (part 1 and part 2) where Karen shares her style hints and tips and she showcases Sewover50 followers to demonstrate how style exists within the Sewover50 group. You'll find the full details of these instagram post
Meet Claire Emerson
For today's Sewcialists Tuesday, we hear from Claire Emerson. She's a bespoke tailor and you may not believe that when she first started, Claire didn't know how to thread up a sewing machine. Today she's a fully qualified coat maker and she has trained apprentice tailors. You can read her story on the Sewcialists website. You'll hear how much joy tailoring brings Claire in this podcast. Thanks for listening.
ASG Monday 27 July
Louise Sparrow updates us on the Pleated Skirt challenge. With the lockdown in Melbourne, Speciality Pleaters will be closed for 3 weeks. This challenge is being extended to ensure everyone gets their pleated skirt made. You still have time to join this challenge. There's more time to get your project done. Also get ready for more workshops. The triangle bound buttonhole and banded v-neckline workshops are being run again. Keep an eye out for the new shirt making technique workshops about to be
Sewing Save Series
Sue Stoney is a creative and is an educator, hence we're excited for Sue to start this series where you can get to share your sewing saves with our listeners. Like many of us, Sue love remnants. The dilemma is remnant fabrics are often too small for what you thought they could become. Each episode Sue will give us the back story behind each project/s. You can be included in this series. Just drop us your suggestion on our Instagram account or on our facebook page.
Carol Crocker-Ware
Carol or Anncie2001, is our next Sewover50 stalwart that kindly gave her time for this podcast. Her sewing story is compelling and heartwarming. Carol hosts a private Facebook Sewing group called Carol's Sewing Corner and a youtube channel and a blog - G-CAS dot net. Carol is self employed and had a sewing business for 12 years. You'll hear Carol's excitement when she took her first sewing classes. She's sewn for her son and is proud of the clothes she made him. That's why her tailoring ski
Meet Nikki Mallalieu
Nicole Mallalieu is well known in the Melbourne sewing and design community. Sewists would have been to her workshops or have bought her You Sew Girl patterns. Today we hear how Nikki is teaching and how thriving through crisis is her super power. She's in the midst of developing chemostylehats that I know you'll find out more about in the coming months.
Sewcialists Tuesday podcast
Chloe Read, the Australian Editor is back to update us about the now series on Vintage sewing; All chests welcome theme month of August and making on their goal is to build community and make everyone feel welcome through their comment policy. Make sure you subscribe to Sew Organised Style podcast so you are always up to date with the latest blog posts and theme months discussed each week on Sewcialists Tuesday podcasts. Make sure you follow Sewcialists on Instagram and bookmark their website.
ASG Monday with Trish Hargrave
The Australian Sewing Guild has a number of Industry Partners. Some offer Guild members special discounts. Draft T Studio is one of those Industry Partners that does just that. Have a listen to Trish Hargrave to hear about her online sewing classes. Trish has since launched the online dress course and the online trouser course. These online workshops are specific to teaching and creating block patterns using The Pattern Drafter.
Thread talk series
Juliet Walsh answers a few questions from our Instagram account. Listeners were asked to submit their questions and Juliet answers them in this Thread Talk episode. She's a Sydney local who lives and breathes thread technology. Experimenting with good threads is the key to successful projects. Go to the podcast website to find all of Juliet's podcasts about threads. You'll find her troubleshooting checklist on the website too.
magam sewalong
#magamsewalong for June was all about #jugglingjune...whether it's patterns, prints, styles, projects or even time! Hope you were able to juggle and to join in with Sue Stoney @suestoney , Helene @hportemanteau and Suzy Roberts @sewinginspain in June! You'll know that their monthly challenges can overflow into the next month or two depending on your precious sewing time. Sewing a garment each month as part of your self care is the aim behind 'Make a garment a month' sewalong. Make a garment a
monserratt Lopez
Monserratt Lopez wrote her story - Fat, mindful and happier than ever - June. This was a follow up story to Gillian's story - Sewing tips for gaining weight series. Sewcialists is a blog for everybody and their goal is to build community and make everyone feel welcome. We support crafting as an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all ages, abilities, ethnicities, genders, orientations and sizes. Sew Organised Style supports their inclusive community and hopes you enjoy hearing Monserratt
Pleated skirt sewalong
ASG joins with Specialty Pleaters once again, to bring you this AUSSEW-Along. Last time this sewalong was a circular skirt. This year it's a simpler version - a straight piece of fabric pleated into a yoke. A supply list will be emailed to you on Monday, 6th July. Instructions will be sent to you at regular intervals over the following 8 weeks. You'll find all ASG podcasts on our website.
Camp Stitch Sydney
In Sydney we have a local group of volunteers who are running a local sewing camp. It's Camp Stitch Sydney. This groups of 6 friends have a camp style learning environment that gives everyone who attends a supportive community to simply focus on sewing. Their first Camp Stitch experience was fabulous for sewists and the team and fingers crossed they will run this again in 2021.
Batch sewing and your sewjo
When lockdown took place in the UK, Susan Young felt like many of us. Paralysed by the quick changes we quickly had to make. This was coupled with lots of time on your hands but with restrictions to our previous lifestyle. Her blog posts contains many insights offered by the Sewover50 community. Did you know that when a post like this one on batch sewing was published on IG, comments flooded through for 36 hours. Make sure you join Sewover50 on Instagram today. There are so many great Sewover50
Those Darn Sew and Sews
Those Darn Sew and Sews facebook group is run by Vicki Martin or Ms Vicki. She's a Queensland local who manages an enthusiastic rockabilly group who sew fabulous clothes and share their knowledge. She's a great Vintage sewing force and shares her personal stories on this podcast. This is Vicki's first podcast.
Sewcialists Tuesday winter edition
Chloe Read, the Australian Editor of the Sewcialists, talks about the August theme month. You'll have to listen to hear how to prepare for the next theme month. She also gives us a real example about how the Sewcialists team of expert volunteers are a real live team that happily helps each other out. Make sure you listen to the library of Sewcialists podcasts available and head over to the Sewcialists blog and Instagram account to stay informed.
NSW Industry Day team
Twice a year, ASG have an Industry Day for members. There's a whole history behind these events but the new team have made their mark to bring more value to the various interests of members. What this means is there's more to look forward to with the event team, formed with some of their skilled volunteers to make these days a more valued experience. ASG podcasts are also available as transcripts, on the Sew Organised Style ASG podcast page. You'll find the audience recording of Rebecca Ritchie'
Thread talk 3
Juliet Walsh, our local sewing thread expert, gives tips for buying good quality sewing threads. She also updates us on the recycled sewing threads made from PET bottles. Now that's exciting. There are so many sewing threads available and she encourages us to experiment with them when we're about to start a new project. This is the 3rd podcast in Juliet's sewing thread series. Make sure you subscribe or bookmark her podcast blog post to hear all of Juliet's podcasts.
Meet Carrie Cunningham
Carrie Cunningham began sewing garments when she was 11 years old. She was self- taught until she started High School. She is the owner of Endless Dzns by Carrie, which is a custom garment, alterations, and accessory business that she began in 2007. You'll hear the breadth of work Carrie does in the sewing community, her local community through weekly food drives and for little dresses in Africa. Her heart fills with joy through her philanthropic work.
Sewcialists Tuesday
Chloe Read, the Australian Editor of Sewcialists discusses the various responses from the sewing community about the blog post 'How do you motivate yourself when you lose your sewjo?' There's a call out for contributions from the sewing community about their 'vintage collections'. Catch up on every Sewcialist podcast via the website post or subscribe to our podcast via Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Castbox, iHeartradio Podchaser, Luminary and on Libsyn. Keep in touch with Sewcialists through
ASG Monday June 2020
We're still in June and ASG members have had an absolutely fun time sewing toys this month. It's a bit different for members who would focus on clothing but this is the right time to simply sew for the fun of it. Have a look at their picture gallery. ASG transcripts are being produced to make their podcast more accessible and can be translated into any language. Subscribe to our podcast via Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Castbox, iHeartradio Podchaser, Luminary and on Libsyn.
Thread talk 2
Juliet Walsh chats about the technology behind Gutermann sewing threads that make our projects successful. Today Juliet delves into all the threads, including cotton threads, quilting threads, sew-all threads, silk threads, elastic threads, metallic threads and the list goes on. You can hear just how much Juliet loves her work. Keep up with this sewing thread series on our podcast website. If you're a Sashiko expert, contact us so we can create a podcast for you.
Natural v Man made fibre purchases
Susan Young continues discussing her Sewover50 blog post about the community's discussion about your fabric purchases. This episode goes into weighing up purchasing long lasting plastic-based fabrics against ‘natural’ fibres. Susan refers to her review of the Fashioned from Nature exhibit that took place at the V&A Museum exhibit a few years ago. We then discuss reduce, reuse, recycle. Make sure you read The Golden Thread-how fabric changed history by Kassia St Clair.
Pink Mimosa by Jacinta
Jacinta is a vintage fashion lover; owner of 35 plants and she is sassy as Mariah Carey. You will know Jacinta as the driving force behind 'spending your money where it counts' blog post on Sewcialists published on 6 June. That date is important because in the weeks prior, Jacinta took it upon herself to develop a spreadsheet of sewing/knitting/craft companies and vendors that are either black/indigenous owned or allies. By the way, Jacinta is Australian.
Sewing Weekender wrap up
1,941 people attended Sewing Weekender online last week. They came from 37 countries. 23,610UK pounds were raised for NHS Charities Together, Mind Charity, Black Lives Matter and the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust. Charlotte, Kate and Rachel of the Fold Line, took their local Sewing Weekender and made it available to everyone who wanted to be part of this sewing get-together. Chloe also updates us on the way Sewcialists is growing their sewing community engagement to continue to be inclusive.
ASG Monday new workshops
This month ASG are running more workshops and they're all online too. The initial bound buttonhole workshops were free to members as the ASG tutors were getting used to using Zoom to run these workshops. Members also had this time to get used to using Zoom for workshops. This experiment has really paid off, making ASG workshops more accessible to everyone globally. Louise chats to Maria about the new workshops that are filling up fast. Go to our podcast website to listen to previous ASG podcast
Thread talk
Our local sewing thread expert, Juliet Walsh, chats about threads each Friday. In just one recording we covered so much and in this podcast you'll hear Juliet's background and love for sewing threads. You'll find this podcast and every podcast on our podcast website.
Fabric shopping part 1
“How do you assess your fabric purchases? Is cheap fabric inferior, or can you sometimes find a genuine bargain? Does expensive always mean quality…and what does that mean? How do you weigh up long lasting plastic-based fabrics against ‘natural’ fibres that may gradually wear out but where ageing can add to the appeal of the fabric? The official blog writer for Sewover50, Susan Young of Susan Young Sewing, discusses the fabric purchase feedback and ideas followers of Sewover50 contributed on Ins
Sewing Weekender online
Charlotteemmapatterns or Charlotte is working with Kate and Rachel of The Foldline to launch the first online Sewing Weekender. It was on 13 and 14 June 2020. The Sewing Weekender is an informal community sewing event, read their round up of the event last year with featured speakers and vlogs from attendees. This year all activities will happening online and 100% off profits from tickets sold will go to the charities NHS Charities Together and the mental health charity Mind. All the links are o
Sewcialists Tuesday
Chloe Read, the Australian Editor of the Sewcialists is back to update us about the blog posts for this week and the work that is happening behind the scenes with the Sewcialists team. The Sewcialists have just celebrated 3 years since the group was reformed. The team continues to support all groups within the sewing community as they are a sewing blog for everyone. You'll always find their podcasts on our Sewcialists blog post on our podcast website, Sew Organised Style. Follow Sewcialists on I
Mel Rose Couture pt 2
Mel discusses how she continues to invest in her skills through various workshops including pattern drafting. She discusses the joys of reusing existing dress and vintage fabrics for making bespoke pieces. You'll find this episode and part 1 of Mel's podcast on our podcast website.
Meet Sue Stoney
You may already be a fan of Sue Stoney through her blog fadanista - for indulging in fads or through her intagram account. Sue has always been on our list of people to chat to and thankfully Sue was able to fit in a chat with Maria over a morning coffee in Sue's home, via Zoom of course. You may have already met Sue through her travels as she meets fellow sewists and discovers fabric retailers and suppliers.
Mel Rose Couture part 1
When Mel spoke to Maria and Anne, we knew this podcast should be a two-part series. Mel of Mel Rose Couture is a fun discussion about couture sewing and how Mel takes the stress off her clients when they're planning their 'big day'. Today we focus on sewing techniques and how planning makes couture sewing more manageable. All the links are on our podcast website. Subscribe to our podcast and catch Friday's podcast.
Sewcialists community
Sewcialists is a sewing blog for everyone! This episode we recognise what's happening in our community to recognise that as a sewing community, everyone's ongoing safety is important. We also give you a rundown of this year's Sewing Weekender because it's online this year. As Aussies, we're thrilled to be able to attend this virtual event. All the links are on the Sewcialists podcast blog post so you never miss a podcast. Make sure you follow Sewcialists blog and Sewcialists Instagram account.
Meet Rebecca Ritchie
Rebecca Ritchie, Head of Wardrobe Opera Australia was the keynote speaker at NSW Industry Day on 14 March 2020. The costumes Rebecca talks about are on the podcast website. The sound quality is taken while sitting in the audience so this is very faint. Rebecca discussed the process the team works through, bringing the initial sketches to the magical moment when they first appear on stage. From initial design sketches, through budgeting, sourcing fabrics from around the world, discussing with the
Meet Ohsewcathy
It's the connections you make that makes Sewover50 a great account to follow. Cathy discusses her sewing journey and now that she's found the Sewvover50 account, Cathy has made global sewing connections. On her most recent holiday in Scotland, Cathy met Judith Staley and she also attended Edinburgh Frocktails. What a great holiday! You'll hear so many wonderful Sewover50 followers on the Sewover50 podcasts.
Tatyana's online school of couture
After the pandemic hit and we all went into lockdown, running face to face workshops ceased. Now Tatyana Anderson is running her School of Couture online via Zoom. Not only that, she is also publishing the pattern to go with each couture workshop. It's so important to have accurate sewing with high end techniques and this is what you'll receive as you learn with Tatyana Anderson. Learn how to create your own custom fitted, stunning and original garments for a unique wardrobe with Tatyana Anderso
Sewcialists Tuesday
Every week, Sewcialists post 3 blog posts and they've been doing this for 3 years. Last week they posted 3 blog posts even though they had 4 blog posts planned. You need to follow Sewcialists on Instagram because last week there was a very good discussion on how you use the word 'flattering' in the context of sewing, clothing and style. Catch up on all the Sewcialists podcasts here or on our website. You can also support our podcast through patreon. Make sure you follow the Sewcialists blog and
ASG Monday
When you own a sewing machine, it comes with a handful of sewing machine feet. But do you have any idea on what each one is used for. Louise Sparrow, Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild, shares with us a workshop that will demystify sewing machine feet. All the details of this workshop and previous ASG podcasts are on our ASG blog post.
Kay Lenehan
It's a fact of life that online fabric shopping when you live in rural Australia. Kay is a keen couture sewist that shares her tips and tricks for purchasing online.
Meet Marcia - a sewover50 fan
Marcia Loise Riddington rarely buys new fabrics and she enjoys hand embroidery. Through Sewover50 Marcia has found a supportive environment of like minded sewists. She enjoys the simple things in life. She lives her life, being herself and wearing clothes that are bright and suits Marcia's lifestyle. Colour and pretty fabric makes her happy. Listen to all the Sewover50 podcasts and hear from great people in the sewing community like Marcia.
Sewcialists is for everyone
This is part 2 of our update by the Australian Editor for Sewcialists. They're the sewing blog for everyone. Today we hear about how this is a bumper week of blog posts. Subscribe to our Sewcialists podcasts and keep up to date on all their social media each week. There's so much more on the Sewcialists blog and Instagram account that you will love following.
Sewcialists part 1
There was a lot of feedback from followers last week when Chloe Read posted 'a question a day'. You'll have to listen to this podcast to find out more. Tomorrow Chloe updates us on a big week of blog posts this week on Sewcialists website. Keep up to date on all Sewcialists podcast by subscribing to Sew Organised Style or go to their podcast page on our website.
Beautiful bound buttonholes
Louise Sparrow is running a few interactive workshops for members to learn a very achievable way of making beautiful bound buttonholes. These workshops will help their members keep their skills fresh. The recording of this workshop will be available on their website for members. Each week Louise, Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild provides an update on how ASG are making their guild more accessible. We're really pleased they're part of the Daily series at Sew Organised Style. You can catch up
Catchup with Amy Tuite
We've all been in isolation for a while now and there's a general easing into life at home. Amy's been sewing up a storm while in isolation and working from home. Amy Tuite shares what's on her sewing queue with Maria. We hope we've given you some inspiration to sew this weekend too. Catch up with us every day and each week to keep your sewjo working for you. Thank you for listening to the Sew Organised Style while staying safe.
Sewover50 evolves
Judith Staley created Sewover50 after a call out by the Sewcialists. This podcast Judith discusses how it's evolved into to a global inclusive community. Catch up of all the Sewover50 podcasts on their podcast blog post on our podcast website.
Chloe Read on Instagram
This week you'll find Sewcialists Instagram account is managed by the Australian editor, Chloe Read. Follow their account and join in with their daily Q&As. You'll find all their podcasts on our podcast website post. Stay in touch with the Sewcialists on Tuesdays. Their goal is to build community and make everyone feel welcome. They support crafting as an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all ages, abilities, ethnicities, genders, orientations and sizes. Sew Organised Style podcast sup
Meet Evelyn Wood
Evelyn Wood took the time to give us some more details about her vintage sewing school and her unique partnership with the Australian Sewing Guild. You'll find all these details and previous ASG podcasts on their podcast page of our website. Many people tag Evelyn on Instagram on Mondays with their mending efforts.
Memademay2020
Make sure you listen to part 1 where Zoe Edwards starts chatting to us about MeMadeMay2020. You'll find it here and on her podcast blog post. There are many patterns that excite us this month and we hope you'll join in whenever you're ready.
#isolationheadband challenge
Judith Staley of Sewover50 discusses this quick and fun challenge developed by Sandy Bach of Sewover50 was run over one weekend in April 2020. It was fast, simple and needed at the time of social isolation. The aim of the challenge was to sew something to cover up your hair and more importantly, have a bit of fun. This is also Judith's very first podcast appearance so please make her feel welcome by letting her know on instagram. You can catch up on every Sewover50 podcast on our website.
Meet 'SoZo
Zoe Edwards ('SoZo), the heart behind MeMadeMay gave us some of her time to chat about why she decided to run #MeMadeMay2020 during this time of staying at home. This episode is about what #MeMadeMay2020 is all about and how the experience and learnings are the focus and not the photos. You'll hear what Zoe loves about Me Made May 2020.
May I remind you
May has come around so fast. Chloe Read, the Australia editor for Sewcialists takes us through this week's blog posts and a very interesting read about Carnivale sewing and then the concept of shadow banning on Instagram. Throughout May, Sewcialists are updating us on their theme months so go and find out the latest on their blog posts. Catch up with all their podcasts on their dedicated podcast page.
Vintage Re-fashion Workshop
Transform a large shirt into a delightful camisole. This online workshop is brought to you courtesy of Evelyn Wood, ASG Industry Partner and founder of the Vintage School of Fashion and the Vintage Sewing School. Registration opens 15 May 2020 and closes 31 July 2020. Louise Sparrow talks about this worthwhile workshop! Another fun challenge from the Australian Sewing Guild. Go to our podcast webpage to find out more about ASG's latest works.
canyousewthisforme
This wonderful team bring us those ridiculous requests and communications we get as sewists and fibre artists. Their account is like therapy for sewists. Emily, AJ and Sara are the amazing trio behind Canyousewthisforme on instagram. It really is ok to ask for what your sewing is worth. You'll see them on our the podcast webpage with links to their IG accounts.
Sewover50 meetup
Susan Young and Judith Staley held their very first Sew Over 50 Meet up in February this year. You can read all about this amazing day on Susan's blog post. People came from within the UK and from as far as Germany. Sew Over 50 started in August 2018 and this instagram group is growing by 1,000 followers per month. You'll see the joy on everyone's photos on Susan's blog post. Thanks again to Susan for being a great sport twice on Sew Organised Style podcast's Daily series.
Meet Ryliss Bod
You'll always pick up some new knowledge when you attend a class at the Sewing and Design School run by the lovely and very giving Ryliss Bod. Her love of sewing clothes that look well made has given thousands of sewing people new skills and friendships through her sewing school. Ryliss brings the best instructors to her sewing school including our podcast friend Kenneth D King. Subscribe to the Sewing and Design school newsletter to keep up to date with the latest developments in the sewing com
Sewcialists Tuesday
There was so much feedback about Gillian's latest blog post about her sewing tips for gaining weight. This week there are some great stories about to be published as well as a new theme month. Want to know what they are? Listen in this morning to get find out. Keep in touch with Sewcialists through their blog and Instagram account. There are so many Sewcialists podcasts to catch up on too.
ASG May challenges
This week Louise Sparrow discusses an easy challenge to get stuck into - Cozy sweater knit dress - it's free to enter. Keep warm this winter in this cozy sweater-knit dress. The pattern is very simple and suitable for beginners; more advanced sewists are welcome to jazz it up. The challenge is working with knits and attaching ribbing. Only ASG members will be eligible for the prize draw. Want to keep the Daily series going? Hop into our Patreon page to keep our podcast podcasting! Catch up on e
Meet Susan Young
Did you know the Sewover50 has an official blog writer? That’s the role Susan Young does for the Sewover50 team. Her blog includes a whole gamut of sewing topics and you’ll always be able to find the latest blog post Susan writes for the Sewover50 team as well as on the Sewover50 Thursday podcast page. Susan is a great advocate for the Sewover50 team. You’ll hear more from Susan Young next Sewover50 Thursday.
Sewcialists Tuesday with Chloe Read
Chloe discussed the feedback generated from last week's PPE blog post. The comments were quite extensive and demonstrated the kindness and thoughtfulness within the sewing community for those of use sewing for the community as we continue to face covid-19. Did you contribute to the sewing secrets discussion? This week's posts cover how two people who work in the sewing industry deal with sewing as their hobby. Gillian posts her sewing strategies to accommodate getting fatter. Next week Chloe u
ASG Monday
Louise Sparrow, the Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild will be updating us on their planned and one-off activities they're developing for the sewing community. You can find their page on sewing projects and learning modules on the Aussew.org.au website. Keep up to date with the Australian Sewing Guild podcasts each week.
Hashtags part 2
Sandy of Sewover50 knows hashtags but do you? If you haven't listened to last week's Daily podcast on Thursday, go back and listen to it. Our website has all our previous podcast episodes.
Sewcialists update
Chloe Read, the Australian editor from the Sewcialists' editorial team keeps you update to date of the broad range of well researched topics that you'll find this week. Keep an eye out for a new pattern line; the latest community call out (your sewing secrets), global research on masks and an award winning Kimono maker. This team of dedicated sewing community volunteers love their craft and live their inclusive community values.
Margo and Clare Firth
There are great sewing people in our community and Margo and Clare share their love of couture sewing and repurposing fabric. Yes, These two concepts do compliment each other. The ancestors of Margo and Clare have sewn for generations and you'll hear how they're able to support each other while appreciating sewing from their unique perspectives. Go to our podcast website for a listener discount on pdf patterns by our sponsor Style Sew Me patterns. We appreciate your supporting us through our Pat
Make hashtags work for you
Before the long weekend starts, Sandy Bach of @sewover50 talks about hashtags. This is part 1 and you'll hear part 2 on next Thursday's Sewover50 podcast. Sandy really knows her way around hashtags. Hopefully you'll have some sewing time this long weekend.
Meet Shannon Pearson
There are quite a few Brisbane Spoolettes and each one has their individual take on sewing. Shannon is one of them in conversation with Amy they get around to rating sewing reality shows. Have a great Wednesday. Send us your support on our Patreon page so we can continue to support the sewing community.
Tuesday with the Sewcialists
It's Tuesday and the Sewcialists aim to get your sewjo prepped for the day. Chloe Read, their Aussie representative gives us an insider view on how this sewing group operates. The nuts and bolts behind their ongoing work is due to their dedication to the sewing community. Keep up to date with the Sewcialists every Tuesday. Make sure you follow the Sewcialists blog and Instagram account.
Friday Morning start
We've all made it through another week of working from home and being sew inspired to sew. That's what we're all about. Get your sewjo motoring for the weekend ahead with Virtual Frocktails. Stay home and stay safe listeners. Make sure you stay in touch with Amy Tuite through her podcasts and on Instagram
SewOver50 Thursday
Sewover50 grows each month by 1,000 followers that they know about. They have many keen followers who haven’t officially followed their IG account. SewOver50 group of dedicated volunteers have been running since August 2018. Judith Staley is the founder and she picked up the call from @sewcialists to identify a group for equality within the sewing world. Judith and Sandy Bach work solidly with their teams for the sewing community raising the profile of the over 50 group with kindness. Susan Youn
Wednesday morning podcast
Catch up with Amy Tuite and Maria to see what's on their sewing table. Shout out to @daisysewcrazy and @raches with their #daisyandrachesvirtualsewalong, @facesofgippsland and the team behind @canyousewthisforme. Happy Wednesday everyone.
SOS with Sewcialists
Sewcialists are a sewing blog for everyone! They run 4 fun theme months and this morning Chloe Reid updates us on their current challenges, in case you missed Sewcialists on instagram. They continue to host discussions about diversity, and feature posts by our community! You'll find Sewcialists podcasts and so much more on the Sewcialists blog next week.
KATM Kylie and the machine
Kylie of Kylie and the Machine (KATM), and I chatted in January and today is her birthday. Happy birthday Kylie. KATM was launched 2 years ago with her cool labels and now cute buttons. She has the sewing community at the heart of everything she does. You’ll hear how what makes Kylie happy also fuels her agility and creativity. Her free Ida clutch is such a Frocktails favourite. Send us your support through our Patreon page so we can continue to support the sewing community.
SOS morning series
We're all in some type of lockdown and podcasts published regularly on weekdays are to help you deal with feeling socially isolated. From Monday to Friday you'll hear short podcasts from people across the sewing community talk about what's motivating them while we're all dealing with social isolation in all its forms. Contact us on our Instagram account if you want to be part of this community podcast series. What's motivating you in the sewing community? Challenges. Hashtags. If you enjoy our
Perfect again
Perfect again is where you go to find a light bra form that suits your personal needs after a mastectomy. These breast forms are just one option to consider when you've already endured the medical and personal trauma of breast cancer and want to look like yourself again. You won't feel weighed down. These breast forms are made in Australia. All the links to Perfect Again are on our website at https://seworganisedstylepodcast.com/
Sewing community help
As we’re all coping with staying home for various periods to slow down the spread of COVID-19 as recommended by the medical profession in your country, remember your online sewing friends can lend you a hand if you’re struggling during this time. Amy @makingmarilynemulatingelle, Gillian @sewcialists and Elizabeth @elizabethmadethis have a few tips to keep you feeling positive, and we’re sharing these ideas in this podcast. This is only a sewing community support podcast.
Stitchless TV
Tree of Stitchless TV has constantly provided Youtube videos to demystify sewing. Any type of sewing is no mystery to Tree and her videos are her way of sharing her curious mind. You'll kick yourself if you haven't already access Tree's many sewing videos. She just makes sewing that much easier and isn't that what the online sewing community is about? You'll hear the fire inside her that keeps her video development an ongoing resource for us all.
Maz Lifestyle
When you live in rural Australia and wouldn’t live anywhere else, you’ll hear how Maz of Maz Lifestyle goes about her busy life, battling the elements and finding time to sew. We think Maz is the type of person you want as your neighbour.
Find your tribe in Brisbane
Finding your tribe in Brisbane is brought to you courtesy of our Brisbane correspondent, Amy Tuite. You’ll find Amy on Instagram at’ making Marilyn emulating Elle’. Amy interviewed a sample of the amazing sewing people within the Brisbane Spoolettes, at this pre-Christmas get-together to celebrate their 2019 sewing achievements and pass on their New Year wishes to us all. You’ll find the Brisbane Spoolette group on facebook and also on Instagram. The wonderful bar atmosphere in the background is
BHMpatterndesigners
In 2019 Myra @onesewsweet and Nateida @sewnaturaldane ran a challenge in February to use knitting or sewing patterns developed by black designers. That challenge opened their eyes to more designers they are included in this year's challenge. Show notes are on https://seworganisedstylepodcast.com/ Get cracking! Make sure you keep up to date with Myra and Nateida on their YouTube channels.
Lara Thornberry
Lara Thornberry is a sewer who blogs. Lara is a Melbourne sewing local that makes everything and gets everything done. That’s our view. You’ll hear Lara’s how she gets things done and what Sewjourn is all about. Sewjourn. It’s like a Sewcation but it's Australian.
Vero Pinson
Vero Pinson the designer who is Sacotin patterns has gone from strength to strength since she first decided to take time off and bring her bag designs to life 6 years ago. Sacotin patterns have grown slowly and steadily through word of mouth creating a huge following of Sacotin addicts on facebook. French and English transcripts are now our website. Download the free sewing planner too.
Kenneth D King part 2
In this second episode with Kenneth D King we learn 3 more things about his talents. Well there really are more gems we learn about Kenneth in this episode and re-listening to both episodes is a must. Kenneth also gives us some sewing tips he's learnt the hard way. He’s a wonderful bloke and so his podcasts are wonderful. Go and listen to Kenneth’s All Grown Up Now podcast and have a good binge listen to them. Go to his website kennethdking.com or see him at Sew Expo at Friday Night Live on 28 F
Kenneth D King part 1
Kenneth D King keeps building on his many talents - millinery, jewellery, couture sewing, developing his Kenneth D King bag and more recently barbie doll couture. He's also helped his friend leave a domestic violent relationship and Kenneth show people how to be the person they are. Many people now have patterns that fit them, the skills to sew beautiful clothes and Kenneth keeps on educating people around the world.
Susan Khalje
Susan Khalje, one of the foremost educators and practitioners of couture sewing in the world. Susan is an exceptional and sought-after teacher running couture sewing technique workshops throughout the United States as well as internationally. Here in Australia we’ve had the benefit of having Susan teaching her couture sewing technique workshops during her Australian teaching tours. She’s packing her bags right now so those of us who are going to her workshops in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide fr
Julia Bobbin
She’s coffee person with a sewing problem and today you’ll hear how there’s so much more to this Melbourne sewing icon. Julia Bobbin is featured in Sewn Magazine this month. It’s been 10 years since that fateful day on 27th August in 2009 when she first slouched in front of a sewing machine and sewed two pieces of calico together with a straight stitch. Love at first stitch and ever since then she spends all of her waking hours fantasising about what she’s going to make next. Now with cleaner au
Meet Amy and Ali May
While hand sewing at Social Sewing in Brisbane, Ali May chats to our Brisbane correspondent Amy Tuite. You may know Amy on IG as Makingmarilynemulatingelle. Amy is one of Brisbane Spoolettes sewing focused group. Yes the Brisbane Spoolettes sew but they social sew and give each other lots of support and friendship through their creative pursuits. Sewing is just one of them. Ali May shares her latest sewing joys and her travel experiences on instagram.
Conversation with Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson
Until 22 March 2020, The Powerhouse Museum has a special collection by Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson: Step Into Paradise. This audience view hears Jenny and Linda talk about this collection that captures their creative partnership of more four decades as one of the most influential pairings in the history of Australian fashion.
Erica Bunker
Erica Bunker has been providing her sewing experience to the sewing community for over 10 years. It’s Erica’s style that has always taken our design ideas those offered by commercial patterns to make styles that reflect who we are. Erica’s style and sewing experience offers us a raft of options to make our clothing runway worthy. We’ve loved following Erica’s work for a long time and you’ll be able to hear that in this podcast.
Erica Dress special launch
Erica Bunker DIY Wardrobe and Eryn launched their first collaboration pattern - Erica Dress - at 'Style Sew Me' patterns. You'll hear how they've built on their long term friendship to develop this new pattern design so we can benefit from Erica Bunkers' DIY wardrobe style aesthetic. Erica Bunker's innate style sense with Eryn's trusted pattern design process is the magical formula that gives us a stylish and achievable pattern suit any body type. Listen closely about the block sizing used for
Finding your tribe
Adelaide had their first 'frocktails' in September. @groovygreylook Meridy Dunn gives us an insight about how with Betty and Fiona, they brought together country and city sewists together. How do you find your tribe?
Selective Fine Fabrics
Selective Fine Fabrics. With the opening of their new Upper Mt Gravatt store, Anna and Louise explain why they are definitely a fabric store to visit when you visit Brisbane. Their flagship store in Logan is much loved by their loyal customers. Listen to how they are enhancing the bridal experience. You'll love their Instagram account fabric specials.
Silk, lace and couture sewing with Tatyana Designs
Tatyana has a great studio and she chatted about her design aesthetic and her couture heritage and how her love of couture sewing is helping Australian develop these techniques through her sewing/couture workshops and Australian Sewing Guild leadership. You’ll hear how her dedication to keeping these skills alive in Australia means that she does answer couture questions well into the night through her social media networks. https://www.tatyanadesign.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tatyana_design/
Jumbo mega online fabric shopping guide
There was a time when the thought of online fabric shopping was an idea sewing and craft people would not consider or want. Elizabeth of Elizabethmadethis.com has created a couple of very helpful blog posts about online fabric shopping. Elizabeth has always shared her research and ideas for sewing people because she has always been supportive to the community. Earlier this month Elizabeth wrote a great blog post called '16 tips for better fabric shopping online'. Elizabeth has now added The ulti
Raquel's refashion journey
The sewing community is very cohesive on Instagram. Everyone has their favourites and build friendships about sewing but it's their life that keep them together. Raquel refashions and develops her sewing skills using dead stock clothes from local Taipei resellers. She has ventured into pattern testing and is now a Minerva maker. She's used her sewing passion to create clothes she is comfortable to wear everyday. Raquel also shared her breast cancer resources with us in this episode.
Get to Jimmy buttons
Melbourne’s an easy place to get around if you’re staying for a short visit. Jump on a tram to get to Jimmy Buttons - an icon to the sewing community. It's where we can source all sorts of notions locally. Jimmy has been serving the clothing community and the sewing community now for 31 years and he confessed to us that he wants a holiday. You can find Jimmy Buttons online too.