Stitching Tales

Lured by the idea of sewing faster? Johanna and Malena have some practical tips on how to sew more efficiently AND make fewer mistakes. Plus, we address the elephant in the room: Is faster sewing some...

29 Apr 202550min

Picking the wrong type of knit fabric for a project is a recipe for disappointment, so listen to this episode before you make your next knit garment.Malena and Johanna talk about different knit fabric...

22 Apr 202547min

Malena is getting close to launching a new sewing pattern, but will she make her (self-imposed) deadline? Johanna has returned to her day job after a six-month-long break, and this new reality brings ...

15 Apr 202551min

Building a personal brand means showing yourself. But how much is too much? Malena and Johanna have a candid talk about navigating their online presence, and the possible pitfalls.Johanna opens up abo...

8 Apr 202557min

Would Malena and Johanna still run their sewing business if they became financially independent? And how can we shop smarter when buying fabric online? These and other great questions from the podcast...

1 Apr 202555min

Too busy sewing to read the sewing machine manual? No worries; we have all been there! In this episode, Malena and Johanna confess their own sewing machine mistakes and share tips on how to avoid maki...

25 Mar 20251h 1min

Interfacing can make (or break) a garment. So how do we pick the right type? And should we interface stretchy knit garments? Malena and Johanna do a deep dive into the world of interfacing and share s...

18 Mar 202552min

Johanna is back from an amazing mini-holiday in Lisbon and is ready to tackle the next project – hers and Malena's new sewing book. She also had some shipping drama that made her want to run and hide ...

11 Mar 202558min