About this episode

Malena and Johanna discuss how to care for handmade garments to ensure they last longer.

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, such as fabric choices, how you wash your makes, and the things that slowly wear garments down. If you’ve ever had something you made lose its shape, fade faster than expected, or just not hold up, this episode will help you figure out what’s going on. Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stitchingtalespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or contact us at our socials: Stitching Tales on Instagram Stitching Tales on YouTube About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns. Hazelhen Patterns Instagram hazelhenpatterns.com (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern) About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator. thelaststitch.com The Last Stitch Instagram

People in this episode

Hosts: Malena Hjerpe, Johanna Lundström

Topics covered

• handmade wardrobe
• garment care
• fabric choices
• washing techniques
• wear and tear
• sewing tips

Keywords

• handmade clothes
• garment longevity
• fabric care
• sewing
• wardrobe maintenance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hazelhen Patterns, The Last Stitch, The Last Stitch Media, Stitching Tales, Instagram, YouTube

Products: Malva t-shirt pattern

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