Getting darts right: Everything you need to know #120
Darts. Tiny folds of fabric that somehow manage to cause a surprising amount of confusion.In this episode, Johanna and Malena unravel one of sewing's most fundamental techniques, exploring what darts ...
11 Aug 59min
To A Tee update: The book is taking shape #119
It's time for another To A Tee update, and this time Johanna and Malena have plenty to share. After months of writing, drafting, testing and revising, the book is finally starting to look like... well...
4 Aug 56min
Beyond the sketch: The hidden jobs in clothing #118
Most people picture one job when they think about fashion: designer. Or perhaps a pattern maker if you are deeply into sewing (like us!). But the clothing industry is a whole ecosystem, and most of th...
28 Jul 1h 2min
Summer sewing, rabbit holes & reality checks: An update episode #117
It's time for another catch-up episode, which means Johanna and Malena are chatting about everything from summer sewing projects to the not-so-glamorous realities of running a sewing business.Malena h...
21 Jul 1h 3min
How sewing pattern grading works #116
Sizing a sewing pattern is rarely as simple as making everything bigger or smaller. In this episode, Malena unpacks what pattern grading actually involves, from choosing a base size to adjusting propo...
14 Jul 1h 6min
The messy reality of pivoting #115
Sometimes a business pivot starts with a carefully planned strategy. Other times it starts with panic, burnout, a global crisis… or just the growing feeling that something isn’t working anymore.In thi...
7 Jul 1h
Getting elastic right: Why not all elastic is created equal #114
Johanna and Malena unravel the surprisingly complicated world of elastic, and hopefully they didn't stretch this topic too far!This elastic deep dive covers everything from comfy waistbands and sports...
30 Jun 1h 2min
Make it last: Caring for your handmade wardrobe #113
You spend days making a precious garment. And then, with wash and wear, it starts to break down.In this episode, Malena and Johanna talk about what affects how long handmade clothes actually last, suc...
23 Jun 56min
