Summer updates, rabbit holes & reality checks #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 2min
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 59min
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 1min
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 55min
Where do sewists hang out now? #112
The sewing world has never been more connected, or more fragmented.15 years ago, most online sewists gathered in a handful of forums and blogs. Today, conversations are spread across Facebook groups, ...
16 Jun 56min
Sew better with the right thread #111
Sewing thread seems simple, until you realise that there is a thread jungle out there, and that choosing the right thread can affect everything from seam durability and stretch to stitch quality and h...
9 Jun 56min
Creative burnout, exhaustion & pressure to always create #110
What happens when the thing you used to enjoy doing starts feeling like dread? Because burnout and exhaustion often creep up on us, and can be hard to nip in the bud.In this candid conversation, Johan...
2 Jun 58min
