Stitching Tales

Do you have to prewash every fabric and is overcasting the edges always necessary? And do we really have to cut all pattern pieces in the same direction? Johanna and Malena talk about their biggest se...

25 Juni 202449min

Malena has added projector files to her latest pattern (The Malva Tee) and we think projectors might be the future for us homesewists. Plus she is featured on the biggest sewing podcast (not us, hehe)...

18 Juni 202452min

Learn our top tips for making your own activewear. We talk fabrics, construction methods, patterns, fit – and how to add those special seams and finishes using regular, domestic, sewing machines. Use ...

11 Juni 20241h 1min

We share our top picks of must-have sewing helpers. Tools that are also budget-friendly, with one tiny exception. Malena and Johanna also get into a discussion about which country produces the best sc...

4 Juni 202459min

Do you want to duplicate a store-bought garment? In this episode, we talk about how to make a pattern from a piece of clothing. There are several ways to do this and we cover them all. Fit for Knits B...

28 Maj 202440min

Malena is working on a secret pattern project but worries that the pattern's name might turn her into a crazy cat lady. Johanna is burning the midnight oil cranking out weekly YouTube videos, but fear...

21 Maj 202454min

What's the secret to sewing awesome knit tops? In this episode, Malena and Johanna share their best tips for fitting and sewing a t-shirt rivalling high-end RTW.Fit for Knits Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.t...

14 Maj 20241h 1min

Malena's day job is making patterns for one of the largest fashion companies in the world. Can you guess which one? In this episode, she shares what it's like to develop patterns in the professional w...

7 Maj 202453min