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

In this episode of Sew & Tell, we are talking about travel sewing! We offer tips about how you can sew on the go: how to pack your machine, fabric, and notions, plus we share our travel stories, too! Then we will share our sewjo and read listener comments. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: Travel Sewing SewJo Show notes: www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sew-on-the-go-episode-76/ 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

Today on the podcast we are diving into something a little scary... sewing budgets! We?ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, then we?ll answer a listener question.   Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment 1: Sewing Budget  SewJo  Sew & Tell: What are your tips for sewing while broke?  Show notes link ? https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sewing-and-spending-episode-75/ 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, it?s time for our sewing year in review! Feel free to play along at home as we ponder our 2021 makes, learning opportunities, favorite podcast episodes, and more! Episode Summary:  Welcome  Discussion Segment 1: Sewing 2021 in Review  SewJo  Sew & Tell: What?s your sewing resolution for 2022?  Show notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/episode-73-2021-year-in-review/ 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

On this episode of Sew & Tell, special guest Julian Collins joins Amanda, Meg and Kate for a discussion of menswear sewing. Follow along for tips on everything from getting started in menswear to finding patterns and TNTs to sourcing fabrics and sewing machine collecting. Then we?ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment and answer a listener question.  Link to show notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/menswear-sewing-julian-collins-episode-70/ Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment 1: Sewing Menswear SewJo  Sew & Tell: What?s your best zipper tip? 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, Meg, Kate and Amanda talk all about sewing outerwear. Coats, jackets, shackets, we cover all the outerwear genres, discuss our favorite makes, revisit our fails and talk future outerwear plans. Then we?ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, answer a listener question, and have a lovely conversation with Director of eLearning and Education for SVP North America Soni Grint to discuss their JoyOS software and new machine launches, including the dreamy Amber Air? S600.   Link to show notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/coat-convo-episode-70/ Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment 1: Sewing Outerwear SewJo  Sew & Tell: What are your Christmas gift sewing plans? Episode sponsored by Singer. 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 talking all about PANTS! That?s right, it?s Pantstober on sewdaily.com. We?ll discuss trends in silhouettes and fabrics, then we?ll go over our personal favorites and how those may have changed over the last year and a half, and our favorite me-made pants from the year so far. 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/pantstober-episode-68/ Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment 1: Unpopular Sewing Opinions  SewJo  Sew & Tell: What are your Halloween sewing plans?  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 are talking all about sewing spaces! How we best utilize them, organize them and everything in between. We will also cover some fall fabric tips and what?s in our stash that we are sewing up for the new season. Episode show notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sew-organized-episode-66/ Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment 1: Sewing Studio Organization  Discussion Segment 2: Fall Fabric Tips  SewJo  Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Answers to last episode?s question: ?What do you sew when you don?t need clothes but you want to keep sewing clothes?? This episode?s question:??What?s one pattern in your stash that you haven?t sewn and why?? 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 are diving into the fall 2021 fashion report, going through all 10 trends and how we can incorporate them into our fall sewing plans. We?ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, then we?ll answer a listener question. Anamda then chats with Singer Ambassador Jessica Shaw about how sewing can be, embracing mistakes, and her memorable first encounter with a Singer sewing machine. Episode sponsored by Singer. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment: Fall 2021 Trends  Sewjo Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Question Answers to last episode's question: ?If you are from a family that sews, what is your most cherished item passed down?? This episode's question: ?What new sewing technique have you learned recently?? 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

On this episode of Sew & Tell, we discuss sewing for kids with special guest Lindsey Essary of Ellie and Mac Patterns. Then, we each share inspiration in our Sewjo segment and share reader comments in the Sew & Tell segment. We?ll also chat with Singer educator Bethany McCue about her passion for crafting, how she got started with Singer and how the new series, Stitch Lab, fits her personal crafting philosophy. Episode sponsored by Singer. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment: Sewing for Kids Sewjo Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Question Answers to last episode's question: ?What?s your favorite Tshirt pattern and fabric?? This episode's question: ?What are your sewing-for-kids tips and tricks?? 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

In between episodes of Sew & Tell, we?re re-releasing some favorite episodes that we still love today. Summer is here, and we?ve got sewing swimwear on the brain. It might seem intimidating, but we've got lots of tips and recommendations to get you through it! We hope you?ll give this throwback episode a listen and answer the Sew & Tell question to share whether you've taken the plunge. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment: Why sew your own swimwear?  Discussion Segment: Swimwear sewing tips and tricks SewJo: What?s giving us our sewing mojo this week Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Question: Answers to last episode?s question: What?s your favorite fabric to sew with? This episode?s question: Have you or do you plan to sew your own swimwear? ?Sponsored by Husqvarna Viking® Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Sew & Tell, we are talking about the sewist holy grail, the knit shirt! We?ll talk favorite patterns and fabrics, and Meg will share her findings from sewing three popular tshirt sewing patterns. Then, we?ll each share inspiration in our Sewjo segment and share reader comments in the Sew & Tell segment. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment: T-shirt comparison Sewjo Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Question Answers to last episode's question: What?s on your home décor bucket list? Or what have you already enjoyed making? This episode's question: ?What?s your favorite Tshirt pattern and fabric?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We?re resurfacing our favorite past episodes in between releases to highlight topics you might have missed! Is sewing for yourself selfish? Or is it self-care? We?ll talk about the stigma of so-called #SelfishSewing and why you should never feel bad about using your skills to make yourself happy. Plus, hear the tales of our greatest sewing fails. This episode originally aired 4/18/2019. Episode Summary: Welcome Discussion Segment: Sewing for Yourself: Selfish or Self-Care? Discussion Segment: Dealing with Sewing Fails SewJo: What?s giving us our sewing mojo this week Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Question: Answers to last episode?s question: What?s your best bag sewing tip? This episode?s question: How does your sewing support your mental health? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Sew & Tell, we?re discussing sewing for the home with designer and special guest Sadie Fox Metter. From upcycling to easy pillows to poufs and more, the home decor inspiration is flowing! Then, we?ll each share inspiration in our Sewjo segment and share reader comments in the Sew & Tell segment. Episode sponsored by Pfaff. Episode Summary: Welcome  Discussion Segment:?Sewing for the Home  SewJo  Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Answers to last episode?s question: What serger skills are you working on? This episode?s question: What?s on your home décor bucket list? Or what have you already enjoyed making? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We?re resurfacing our favorite past episodes in between releases to highlight topics you might have missed! Reducing one?s carbon footprint is an admirable goal. We?ll talk about how to apply it to your sewing hobby by getting into slow fashion and sustainable sewing. Plus, we play a game of Sewing Would You Rather. This episode was originally published 5/30/2019. Episode sponsored by BERNINA. Episode Summary: Welcome Discussion Segment: Sustainable Sewing Game Time: Sewing Would You Rather? SewJo: What?s giving us our sewing mojo this week Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Question: Answers to last episode?s question: What are you planning to sew for summer? This episode?s question: What steps do you take to encourage sustainable sewing in your sewing room? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we?re talking all things sergers and serging, with a very special guest ? Pfaff educator, Sew Daily instructor, serger and machine embroidery expert Katrina Walker. Then, we?ll each share inspiration in our Sewjo segment and share reader comments in the Sew & Tell segment. Episode Summary: Welcome  Discussion Segment:?National Serger Month  Discussion Segment: Serger Only Patterns  SewJo  Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Question: Answers to last episode's question: What are your seasonal sewing plans? Are you following any of the trends? This episode's question: What serger skills are you working on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We?re resurfacing our favorite past episodes in between releases to highlight topics you might have missed! Do you have a pattern you sew again and again? We do! Learn about Meg, Amanda and Kate?s tried-and-true patterns and maybe discover something to add to your repertoire. Plus, play along with our Sewing Controversy and Trend Lightning Round. This episode originally aired 1/10/2019. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment: Tried and True Patterns Game Segment: Sewing controversy and trend lightning round SewJo: What?s giving us our sewing mojo this week Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Question Answers to last episode?s question: What are your sewing resolutions?; This episode?s question: What are your tried-and-true patterns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we?re gearing up for the new season and talking about the upcoming trends, then we will discuss what we are planning on sewing for the warmer weather. After that, we?ll each share inspiration in our Sewjo segment and share reader comments in the Sew & Tell segment. Episode Summary: Welcome  Discussion Segment:?Spring & Summer Trends  Discussion Segment: Warm Weather Sewing Plans ? The Highlights  SewJo  Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Question: This episode?s question: What are your seasonal sewing plans? Are you following any of the trends? Last episode?s question: What fit issues have you conquered? Or what are you still struggling with? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We?re resurfacing our favorite past episodes in between releases to highlight topics you might have missed! Our conversation from 2019 about embracing the unique shape of our own bodies feels as relevant as ever. Has sewing changed your relationship with your body? Join the hosts for a discussion on how sewing has impacted how they feel about their body, then listen to an inspired interview with My Body Model app founder Erica Schmitz about the power of seeing your body represented. Amanda, Kate and Meg delve into how sewing for yourself allows you to learn about and embrace your own unique shape and sew body positive. This episode originally aired 8/7/2019. Episode Summary: Welcome Discussion Segment: Body Positivity Interview: Erica Schmitz of mybodymodel.com SewJo: What?s giving us our sewing mojo this week Sew & Tell Sew & Tell: Last Episode's Question: Have you or do you plan to sew your own swimwear? This Episode's Question: How has sewing helped you embrace your body? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Kate, Amanda and Meg for a Sew & Tell Live: Let?s Get Sew-stainable! Tune in on February 18, 3:30 PM MST via Zoom! We?re discussing creative ways to use your scraps, how to commit to sewing from your stash and unique upcycling ideas ? we?ll be coming to you live from the hosts? sewcially-distanced studios! Plus, grab a free pattern (available on the show notes page) to sew your own undies ? with us! ? from knit scraps. To register for Sew & Tell Live: Let?s Get Sew-stainable, CLICK HERE, or visit the link to our show notes and click the "Register Here" link. Then download the pattern and prep your pattern pieces, or plan to simply join for the conversation and some afternoon sewing togetherness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we have a very special guest: Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette Patterns. Jenny joins us for a discussion on the curvy sewing community and all things Cashmerette, as well as some recent and exciting changes. After that, we?ll each share inspiration in our Sewjo segment, and have a fun chat with Hope Yoder to hear all about the new Embellish License to Create box. This episode was sponsored by RNK Distributing. Thank you to RNK and their License to Create program from Embellish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We?re resurfacing our favorite past episodes in between releases to highlight topics you might have missed! Our conversation from two years ago about overcoming the slump when inspiration is scarce rings as true now. We talk inspiration every week, but what happens when you just can?t find any? Our hosts will discuss ?sewist?s block? and how to deal with it. This episode originally aired 2/21/2019. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment: The Experience of Sewist?s Block Discussion Segment: Finding Your Inspiration and Breaking the Block SewJo: What?s giving us our sewing mojo this week Sew & Tell Last Episode's Question: What?s your favorite menswear pattern? This Episode?s Question: Do you ever suffer from Sewist?s Block and how do you deal with it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we are talking about goals and resolutions, how we did in 2020 and how we?re approaching goal setting this year. We?ll also discuss our thoughts on what sewing is going to look like in 2021, from industry to fashion trends. Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment:?Goals and Resolutions  Discussion Segment:?Sewing Forecast  SewJo Sew & Tell Sew & Tell This Episode's Question: What are your sewing goals for 2021?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we?re talking treat yourself! First, we'll discuss how our sewing practice changed through 2020 and the pandemic, then we?ll talk about ways to treat yourself through sewing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we?re talking sew frosting! There?s always a good reason to make something special, in a special fabric. We?ll cover our favorite fancy patterns as well as which fancy fabrics we have sewn. Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment: Sew Frosting Patterns  Discussion Segment: Sew Frosting Fabrics  SewJo Sew & Tell This episode?s question: What?s your take on sew frosting this year? Last episode?s question: What?s your favorite free pattern? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on Friday, 12/4 at 3pm MST for a Sew & Tell Live Holiday Sewcial over Zoom! We?re talking all things holiday sewing: chat me-made holiday gifts, grab a free pattern and sew along to create an apron perfect for gifting (more info below), win free stuff, get a digital goodie bag and more! Learn more and register: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/join-sew-tell-holiday-sewcial/ You can just hang out, or plan to participate in our very first live Sew Along! Together, we?ll be sewing up a Gingham Gourmet apron ? a perfect gift that also includes instructions for an adorable matching potholder and towel set. Download the free pattern on the registration page. Brought to you by Maywood Studio. Thank you for making this possible! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We?re diving into free sewing, yes that?s right, free! We talk about our favorite online free sewing resources including garments, accessories, and even embroidery designs that are all free to download. Sponsored by SVP Worldwide. Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment: Favorite Free Patterns  SewJo  Sew & Tell Last episode?s question: What?s on your holiday sewing wish list? This episode's question: What's your favorite free pattern? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We?re getting into the holiday season nice and early with a discussion of gifts ? the kinds sewists like to make and the kinds they like to receive!  Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment: Gifts to Sew  Discussion Segment: Gifts to Receive  SewJo Sew & Tell Last episode's question: What?s your favorite pants pattern?  This episode?s question: What?s on your sewing wishlist? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We?re talking all things pants! That?s right: it?s pants month on Sew Daily, and we?re jumping in, too. We?ll start with our Pants TNTs, and then welcome special guest Rae Cumbie to discuss pants fitting tips and pitfalls. Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment: Pants TNTs  Interview Segment: Rae Cumbie of Fit for Art Patterns  SewJo  Sew & Tell: What?s your favorite pants pattern? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We?re so excited about this episode, because it is officially our 50th episode! We?ll talk about what we loved about the first 49 episodes and how the podcast has changed us over the past two years, then ? of course ? we'll play some of our favorite games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We?re talking about passing our love of sewing onto the next generation ? as moms, aunts, sewing instructors and more. We?ll discuss fun first sewing tasks and then welcome special guest Regena Carlevaro from Janome to talk about next steps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our traditional fall fashion trends episode! We look at some of the hottest trends for Fall 2020, share how we feel about them and discuss how likely we are to incorporate them into our own sewing. Then we go through our own sewing plans for this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We?re talking prints! We did a deep dive into this subject while working on the August/September issue of Sew News, so we have a lot to say about it. We discuss some of our favorite ways to use (and create!) prints, then we play a fun random print-mixing game. Welcome  Discussion Segment: Prints  Game Segment: Print Yay/Nay + Random Print Mixing  SewJo  Sew & Tell Last episode?s question: What?s your must-have me-made basic?  This episode?s question: What?s your favorite print to work with? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk the beauty of basics with a very special guest, Adrianna Appl of Hey June Handmade. Then we switch gears from summer sewing to discuss fall & winter basics. Welcome  Discussion Segment: Beauty of Basics  Discussion Segment: Fall & Winter Basics  SewJo   Sew & Tell: What?s your must-have me-made basic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we?re all about skirts ? summer skirts, winter skirts, best skirt fabrics, favorite skirt patterns, and Meg?s recent skirt pattern comparison.  Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment: Skirt Seasons, Fabrics and TNT Patterns  Discussion Segment: Meg?s Skirt Comparison  SewJo  Sew & Tell This week's Sew & Tell question: What's your favorite skirt style and pattern? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a deep discussion about fabric manipulation with designer Bianca Springer. From screen printing to dyeing to wax resists and more, we talk through techniques, tools you need and ways to build experimentation into your sewing time. Then jump in for a fun game of What Would You Make based on prompts from the fish bowls. An inspiring show all around! Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment: Fabric Manipulation with Bianca Springer  Discussion Segment: What Would You Make game with Fish Bowls  SewJo  Sew & Tell This week's question: What?fabric manipulation technique are you excited to learn more about? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We?re talking about one of our favorite things: refashioning garments, whether me-made or ready-to-wear, to give them new life and flair. Welcome  Discussion Segment: Refashioning  Discussion Segment: Alternative Fabric Sources  SewJo   Sew & Tell This episode's question: ?What?s your favorite thing you?ve refashioned??  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We?re talking about sewing machines for new sewists ? what we started out using and what we think are the best features to look for. Then we?ll talk with Regena Carlevaro with Janome about what to keep in mind when you?re ready for an upgrade. Welcome  Discussion Segment: Sewing Machines for Beginners  Interview Segment: Regena Carlevaro  SewJo  Sew & Tell This episode's question: What tips do you have for someone looking to buy a new machine? Episode sponsored by Janome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We?re talking about our favorite summer layer ? the swimsuit coverup! We?ll talk favorite patterns and fabrics and discuss how to successfully sew sheer fabrics. In our Sew & Tell segment, we address the conversation taking place in the nation and within the sewing community regarding racism and racial injustice. Note: While we were recording, Amanda was having a sound delay that resulted in a few awkward pauses and some overtalking. Please forgive our rhythm being a bit off in this episode! Welcome  Discussion Segment: Cover-ups  Discussion Segment: Sewing Sheers  SewJo  Sew & Tell In this episode, we?re taking a pause on our standard Sew & Tell format to address the conversation taking place in the nation and within the sewing community regarding racism and racial injustice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We?re talking capsule collections and wardrobes: we discuss what they are and how to create them. Then we dive into a Q & A with Amanda, who couldn?t chime in on our listener questions episode in January. Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment: Capsule Collections & Wardrobes  Q&A Segment: Listener Questions for Amanda  SewJo  Sew & Tell Last episode?s question: What?s your best online sewing-fabric shopping tip? This episode?s question: What would your dream capsule?s theme be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk about online fabric shopping, since it?s harder to buy in fabric stores right now. We all share our tips for finding what you want and recommend some of our favorite online stores. Then we talk about the makers in our lives and sharing our love of sewing with them. Episode Summary: Welcome  Discussion Segment: Buying Fabric Online  Discussion Segment: The Makers in Our Lives  SewJo  Sew & Tell Sew & Tell: Last episode?s question: What?s your favorite way to hack a pattern?  This episode?s question: What?s your best online fabric-buying tip? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices