Episode 275: Fabric Design with Rashida Coleman-Hale

In this episode, we interview Kenneth D. King – couture designer, technical sewing wizard, teacher, writer, and contributing editor to Threads Magazine. We chat with him about the couture techniques h...

12 Mar 20241h

In this episode, we’re taking you through all the steps of making test garments, a.k.a. muslins, a.k.a. toiles! From choosing the right fabric to how to cut it, baste it, and adjust it, we’ll demystif...

5 Mar 202458min

In this episode, we head to the place where sewing and media meet! First, we share some TV shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks that are about sewing. Then, we share recommendations from us and lis...

28 Nov 20231h 2min

Today we’re diving deep into bag making! We talk about the best fabrics to use, how to give your bags structure, and how to make a bag that’s both functional and stylish. We also demystify bag hardwar...

21 Nov 202356min

In this episode, Caroline tells us all about making her own wedding dress! From designing to fabric shopping to muslining to hand finishing, she shares her joys and her lessons learned. Congratulation...

14 Nov 20231h 13min

In this episode, we interview Bernadette Banner, historical sewist extraordinaire! She answers all of our hand sewing questions, chats with us about historical clothing, and gives us a behind-the-scen...

7 Nov 20231h 10min

In this episode, we’re getting inspired by vintage styles from the 1920s to the 1990s! We’re going to talk about the typical silhouettes, styles, and fabrics from each decade. We’ll also share media t...

31 Okt 202352min

This episode is all about applique! We’re going to share some applique inspo, walk you through different methods of machine and hand applique, and give you a bunch of tips. Applique a quilt, applique ...

24 Okt 202339min