Sew & Tell

Today on the podcast, we have got a very special guest: Julian Majewski. He’s an art handler, artist, embroiderer, and of course, Meg's husband. We are going to chat about the crossover between sewing and the art world including textile art, sustainability, and more! Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: Sewing and the Art World SewJo Listener question: Have you ever used sewing or embroidery to create art in your home? Show notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sew-and-tell-episode-81/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Sew & Tell, we welcome Kimberly Payne of Straight Stitch Designs to discuss the business of sewing. Kimberly is a pattern designer, teacher, retreat organizer, and everything in between — including designing patterns for Sew News. Then we will share our sewjo and answer a listener question. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: Sewing Biz with Kimberly Payne SewJo Question: What’s your favorite pattern hack? Show Notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sew-biz-episode-79/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Sew & Tell, we are talking about hand sewing with very special guest Alexis Bailey of Fibr + Cloth Studios. Then we share our sewjo and answer a listener question. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: Hand Sewing SewJo Question: What’s the most tedious part of sewing or your least favorite sewing task? Show Notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sewing-by-hand-episode-77/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy a surprise mini-episode with your hosts Amanda Carestio and Meg Healy! Today we’re discussing our upcoming Sewcation event and all the memade pajamas we plan to make and bring. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: Memade Pajamas Show Notes: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of 2022! In this episode, we’ll be talking about zero-waste sewing — what it is, pattern suggestions, and how to implement it in your sewing practice. We’ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, then we’ll answer a listener question. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: Zero Waste Sewing SewJo Sew & Tell: What’s the first thing that you sewed (or are going to sew) in 2022? Episode link — https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sew-tell-74-zero-waste-sewing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Sew & Tell, Meg, Kate, and Amanda celebrate three years of Sew & Tell with a collection of listener questions, from deep sewing questions to first pets. Stay tuned after for a discussion of holiday home décor and sewing style. We’ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, then we’ll answer one more listener question. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: Listener Questions Discussion Segment 2: Holiday Sewing Style SewJo Sew & Tell: What’s your best zipper tip? Link to show notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/listener-questions-part-2-episode-72 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have a favorite pair of jeans? A pair that fits perfectly that you never want to get rid of? Well, now you can make a copycat pair! Follow along with Meg Healy in this LIVE workshop to learn the sewing techniques you need to copy an existing garment’s pattern pieces and shapes without destroying it. By the end of the live workshop, you’ll want to copycat your entire wardrobe! Join us LIVE on 11/18 at 4pm EST! Register here: https://www.sewdaily.com/product/how-to-copycat-jeans-live-workshop/ What you’ll get: Zoom access to attend the LIVE taping The ability to ask questions during a Q&A session following the workshop Sewing pattern downloads for tops to pair with your jeans! An embroidery design pack to embellish your copycat jeans! Exclusive access to the recorded watch party after the event Grab your sewing supplies, your favorite pair of jeans and register to join us LIVE on November 18th! Learn more about Meg's method of creating copycat jeans here: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewing/copycat-jeans-sew-more-of-your-favorite-pair/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Sew & Tell we are talking about sewing on camera! What types of sewing videos we like to watch and learn from as well as our experiences being in front of the camera. Then we will have a discussion about taking pictures and documenting your sewing projects. We’ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, then we’ll answer a listener question. Link to Show Notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sewing-on-camera-episode-69/ Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: Unpopular Sewing Opinions Discussion Segment 1: Sewing on Camera Discussion Segment 2: Taking pics/Documenting Your Makes SewJo Sew & Tell: Any time-saving tips for pattern adjustments? They take forever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Sew & Tell, we’re sharing unpopular sewing opinions sourced from our sewing community and hosts Amanda, Kate and Meg. To prewash or not? Sewing over pins? Wearable muslin or no? It’s going to get juicy! We’ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, then we’ll answer a listener question. And enjoy an inspiring chat with Singer Ambassador Brandon Hayden of Happily Dressed about how he got his start sewing, his approach to upcycling and his two loves: the ruffler foot and his heavy duty Singer. Link to Show Notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/unpopular-sewing-opinions-episode-67/ Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: Unpopular Sewing Opinions SewJo Sew & Tell: What is your dream sewing project? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Sew & Tell, we’re discussing sewing for good, mask sewing and beyond. We’re joined by a very special guest, Days for Girls President and CEO Celeste Mergens,to discuss the work and impact of this amazing organization doing good work in the world. We’ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, then we’ll answer a listener question, finished with an epic battle of who can say goodbye last. Show Notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sewing-for-good-days-for-girls-epsiode-65/ Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment: Days for Girls with Celeste Mergens SewJo Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Question Answers to last episode's question: “What new sewing technique have you learned recently?” This episode's question: “What do you sew when you don’t need clothes but you want to keep sewing clothes?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Sew & Tell, we discuss post-pandemic sewing (note that the pandemic status has changed even since we recorded this episode!): what’s going back to the old “normal”, what the pandemic has changed forever, and how that’s changed our personal sewing. We’ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, then we’ll answer a listener question. Follow along with the show notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/office-style-sewing-shifts-episode-63/ Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment: Sewing for Kids Sewjo Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Question Answers to last episode's question: “What are your sewing-for-kids tips and tricks?” This episode's question: “If you are from a family that sews, what is your most cherished item passed down?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're bringing you a special episode from our sister podcast, Fiber Nation. Fiber nation explores the connections between fiber, history, and humanity. In this episode, host Allison Korleski explores the radical origins behind home economics with guest Danielle Dreilinger, author of The Secret History of Home Economics. Hear how home ec. became important enough to have its own federal agency and learn how one particular sewing magazine became a game-changer during WWII. Find more episodes of Fiber Nation wherever you get your podcasts, and check out the past show notes at https://www.interweave.com/category/fiber-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices