Episodes
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Finding time to sew in a world filled with endless demands can feel like an uphill battle. Between work, family, household chores, and countless distractions, it often seems that sewing time is the first to go.
But here's the truth: if sewing brings you joy, calm, and fulfillment, you need to carve out space for it in your life.
In this episode, Sarai shares 5 strategies to help you find more time to sew.
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April Yang is a DIY, thrift-flipping enthusiast, and she has ideas to help you start your first upcycled project. In this interview, the founder of Coolirpa shares expert tips for thrift shopping, preparing your designs, and making sewing sustainable and fun.
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When two podcasters with the same passion for sewing and making things get together, you know it will be a meaningful conversation.
Sarai was recently a guest on the In Kinshop podcast, hosted by Tina VanDenburg. In this episode, Sarai and Tina talk about finding balance and intentionality in sewing, making, and life. And, of course, about the importance of taking time to walk your dog.
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Tilly from Tilly and the Buttons is here to talk about sewing for kids! She's sharing her top 10 tips for sewing for kids. And even if you don't do a lot of sewing for kids, you're going to find a lot in here that can apply to your own sewing as well, even for yourself or for other adults.
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Last week on the podcast, we learned how a Seamwork pattern is made, from design to the final photo shoot. Today, we have some common fitting myths to dispel.
Robin, our professional patternmaker, is a special guest on this episode. Robin's been patternmaking with us at Seamwork for more than 7 years. Prior to that, she worked in the ready-to-wear apparel industry as a pattern maker with companies like Patagonia, Ugg, and Hanna Anderson.
And today, she's here to bust 5 common fitting myths.
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Curious about what goes on behind the scenes in the world of patternmaking? You're in for a treat!
We have a special guest. It’s Robin, our talented patternmaker!
Robin shares her insider secrets and takes us on a journey through the entire process of creating a Seamwork pattern.
From the initial sketch to the final photo shoot, Robin reveals the steps involved in bringing a pattern to life.
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Most of us have fabric stashes that seem to get bigger and bigger. In this episode, Sarai shares 5 tips to sew from your stash to help you keep the yardage in your home to a helpful minimum.
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Today, you'll get tons of tips for organizing your new sewing space, so you can set it all up and start sewing!
We’re on the final week of Space Camp where we’re all refreshing our sewing spaces to create a comfortable, organized, and inspiring place to create when you’re at home—no matter how big or how small your space might be.
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We’re on the third week of Space Camp where we’ll all refresh our sewing spaces to create a comfortable, organized, and inspiring place to create when you’re at home—no matter how big or how small your space might be.
Today, you'll decide what to keep, donate, and trash.
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We’re on the second week of Space Camp where we’ll all refresh our sewing spaces to create a comfortable, organized, and inspiring place to create when you’re at home—no matter how big or how small your space might be.
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Last year, we held a really popular summer sewing camp in conjunction with the Seamwork Radio Podcast episodes. We're re-airing the "Space Camp" portion this year to give you a chance to organize and set up your dream sewing space.
Sarai and Haley will be your camp leaders, and in the next 4 episodes, they'll share ideas and exercises to help you upgrade your space.
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Let's talk about five apps that you may not have used before that can really level up your sewing. We're going to cover apps you can use to get creative while you plan your sewing, apps that help you stay organized, and even my favorite app for helping you sketch your projects.
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Let's talk about my five tips to help you choose the right fabric for your sewing project. We're going to cover why choosing the right fabric can be so hard for so many people, what to specifically look for when buying fabric for a project, and how to dramatically improve your fabric shopping skills in a short amount of time.
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Today, we're talking about five books on creativity that have totally transformed the way I think, and even in some cases, really have changed my whole life. So we're going to cover one book that helped me create rituals that I've been practicing for years, one that helped me understand how to get into a creative mode more easily, and one that's a really practical workbook for building more creative time into your life, so you don't want to miss these.
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You set a sewing queue with the best of intentions, but sometimes you can still find yourself stuck. Or, sometimes, you turn into a magpie and constantly get distracted by sewing projects.
But there are some tricks to staying excited about your sewing queue.
In this week’s podcast episode, you’ll learn how to choose your next project and get tips you can rely on to keep your queue interesting.
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Dressing comfortably in the sun-soaked days of summer is a challenge, but choosing the right fabric can make all the difference.
In this episode, Sarai and Haley share their 5 favorite fabrics to sew and wear in the summer. They’ll tell you why each fabric is great for summer and give you a list of garments that work well with each fiber.
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Editing is one of the most underappreciated aspects of any creative journey. This includes picking out a new sewing project. With so many choices, the process can feel overwhelming. So, how can you simplify it? Ask a designer!
In this episode, Sarai and Haley discuss why editing is vital to any good design process and share an easy three-step process they like to use when creating their sewing plans for the season.
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Is your social media algorithm showing you the same thing over and over again?
We use social media and Pinterest for mindless entertainment, but it can be easy to go down a scroll-hole. If that's the only input your brain is receiving for inspiration, you can get stuck.
In this week’s episode, Haley and Sarai chat about how social media algorithms are creating cultural uniformity and how you can find ways to discover your own unique taste when there is this culture of sameness.
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Clothing is a really strong repository of memory. Creating your own wedding dress is the perfect opportunity to flex your sewing skills and create a true heirloom piece.
In this episode, Sarai and Haley discuss the benefits and drawbacks of sewing your own wedding attire. They also share their expert tips for reducing stress and ensuring your wedding outfit turns out just as you envisioned it.
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