Warp, Weft, WTF?!?! Textile Terminology

About this episode

Lisa Woolfork breaks down complex sewing terminology for beginners in a humorous and informative way.

On this episode of Stitch Please , Lisa takes on the sewing terms that can make a beginners’ eyes glaze over. But don’t worry this isn’t a vocabulary quiz. Lisa breaks down what these mysterious fabric words actually mean, why they matter, and how ignoring them can leave you with twisted pants, wonky hems, and a project that no amount of ironing can save. With plenty of humor, fabric nerd facts, and a warning about the dangers of playing “Pattern Jenga” with your yardage, this episode will help you get your Stitch Together! ===== Hosted By: Dr. Lisa Woolfork Senior Producer: Krystal Hill Producer: Mike Bryant ===== ======= Dr. Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Lisa Woolfork

Topics covered

• textile terminology
• sewing terms
• beginner sewing
• fabric knowledge
• creative liberation

Keywords

• sewing
• textiles
• fabric
• terminology
• beginner sewing
• pattern
• crafting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Black Women Stitch

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