Episodes
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Elizabeth is @earletted on Instagram and I first 'met' her through her blog.
When you finally meet an online friend and start chatting you find out how rich their background of experience is.
I hope you'll listen to Elizabeth and see she has held half a dozen amazing jobs that have been inspired by her motivation to be creative.
She has a music background, a theatre background in both design and wardrobe supervisor and the list goes on. I felt with her wardrobe supervisor experience, Elizabeth knows how to mend clothes for theatre. And can't life be full of drama sometimes too?
If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
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SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.
Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether a beginner or experienced sewist.
Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.
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Susan Young, the blog writer for SewOver50 was on the podcast in June 2020. She is number 14 in the Top 20 Countdown.
You’ll find Susan on Instagram under Susan Young Sewing.
Most recently you may have noticed that Susan is an organiser of London Frocktails. When the first SewOver50 meet up in London happened before lockdown, you could already see how many of us in the sewing community wanted to be together.
We were able to rally together online through the SewOver50 community and today we can meet in person and celebrate at Frocktails events in our local communities.
The information Susan shares in this podcast is still worth listening to today. She’s a tutor at Backstitch shop and is a Pfaff UK ambassador Thank you Susan for being a great friend and giving your time to SewOver50 and Sew Organised Style podcast.
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Jayne Wright was on the podcast in November 2020. She is number 15 in the Top 20 Countdown.
Since 2020 Jayne has moved to Margate and she does a mixture of things now.
Violin teaching, ceramic art, open water synchronised swimming and a bit of sewing for herself. She sewed her own wedding dress using a vintage Dior pattern.
If you live in the Thanet area, she runs a tile making workshop now with Thanet Visitor Information Centre. As you can tell, Jayne contributes to her local community.
Thank you Jayne for coming back to your Instagram account as well as your @jawceramics account.
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Bobo_bun is Lisa's online name. Lisa was on the podcast in September 2020. She is number 16 in the Top 20 Countdown.
At the time Lisa was developing her YouTube channel to bring her vintage sewing joy to everyone who shared a passion for all things vintage.
Lisa is a lifelong vintage inspired seamstress and dressmaking teacher.
She created Bobo_Bun’s sewing school in Norwich UK. As a child Lisa was always making something or could be found curled up with a book. Does this sound like you too?
Lisa first learnt to sew on her mum’s Vintage Singer Sewing machine. She’d been sewing non stop since then, learning everything she could while teaching as her full time career.
These days, if Lisa is not teaching dressmaking classes, you’ll find her sewing, knitting or planning her next projectThis is the third time I’m thanking Lisa for being on the podcast as last year, Lisa kindly gave me her permission to use part of her podcast for a video podcast assignment I had to complete for my Diploma in Screen and Media. If you’re interested, the Jukebox series in on the Sew Organised Style YouTube account. Be kind with your comments please.
Thank you Lisa for the vintage sewing teaching and inspiration you provide us online and in real life.
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Saremy of SewSewLive and was on the podcast in November 2020. Saremy is number 17 in the Top 20 Countdown.
While you can find Saremy on Instagram, you’ll always find Saremy teaching on YouTube. She’s industry trained and Saremy has a really full commitment to providing great teaching content in her sewing school.
On her Instagram account, she posts her weekly schedule.
Saremy provides an amazing community space for curios sewists of all abilities and it’s free to join her sewsewguild.com
On Wednesdays she funs a live stream sewing a project from cutting to finish. That’s a huge commitment but so valuable to improve your own sewing skills from an industry professional.
Saremy started her sewing channel in 2018 and she’s almost hit 2 million views, with over 730 videos.
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Suzy, Sue and Hélène are the Make a garment a month or Magam sewalong team who's podcast was published in July 2020. Suzy and Sue and Hélène gave their time to tell us about how Magam sewalong began and what they do to keep this initiative running. Magam Sewalong is number 18 in the Top 20 Countdown.
You would have noticed that since 2020, they have had guests to run this challenge each month and with a theme. Love a good theme. They’ve had about 37 guests.
Here’s an interesting fact. They try not to count entries, but they’ve have had over 8,000 posts.
Sue said ‘People love the refashioning/sustainable themes, but also any theme that allows them to work it into their monthly sewing.’
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Instagram is where SewOver50 account lives and started on 18 August 2018 by Judith Staley. She was shortly joined by Sandy Bach and together they built SewOver50 from 0 to 50,000 followers this month.
Their hard work to bring the face of older sewists to Instagram has delivered 1,821 posts; worked with 144 guest editors on a range of topics; created 18 engaging challenges and commissioned #So50Live.
In this podcast Judith and Sandy discuss their challenges with the many changes Instagram has thrown us all making it harder to find each other the way you would normally chat up with your real life friends.
SewOver50 showcases not just the face of older sewists but also the issues older sewists face on a daily basis.
Seeing clickbait news about ageing is cheap journalism. One of the earliest articles about wearing florals was very narrowminded press that as a community, we've blown that thinking out of the park.
No matter your age or what your style is, everyone is welcomed to the SewOver50 community by simply using #SewOver50 and #SewOver50(monthyear) on their posts so we can add you to our stories and onto our grid.
In 2022 there is the podcast episode about older sewist research on their Instagram grids that Judith commissioned. Judith is committed to raising the visibility of older sewists. Sandy is leading the SewOver50 social media editorial team and developing challenges and ways to engage the community.
Their mandate is positive messages to bring people together. Make sure you follow SewOver50 and listen to all the SewOver50 podcasts available here.
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JenLegg_TeesCreatives is number 19 in the Top 20 Countdown.
Most recently you would know Jen @jenlegg_teescreatives who with Sharlene @sosewdressmaking run #SewRecreateTheLook In 2024 they’ve run Sew Recreate the Look for the fourth time.
Sew Recreate the look encourages us to make things we have seen on the high street, IG and designer brands feeding our ‘sewing souls’. Jen with Sharlene contribute to the sewing community by running this on a voluntary basis.
Jen is a Fibremood Insider. She’s sewn for Abakhan fabrics. Pattern tested for Friday Pattern Company and many others. She’s a great role model for sewists to be who they are and sew what makes them happy.
Jen shares what keeps her sewing and being creative in her podcast episode. Following Jen on Instagram is a great way to see how you can add colour and prints amongst the clothes you sew.
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At number 20 is Jen Hogg in the Top 20 Countdown.
Jen Hogg is number 20 in the Top 20 Countdown.
Jen was my first guest from the Great British Sewing Bee in November 2020 because Jen is a strong supporter of the SewOver50 community. In August 2021 Jen recorded a podcast about So50sustainable sewing.
Jen sent through a note about what she’s achieved since this podcast was published in November 2020. If you’re a Bridgerton fan, I’ll start her note with a Lady Whistledown vibe. The full version of Jen’s letter is on her podcast blog post.
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Firstly, the Top 20 Countdown starts in August. Have you wondered what the top 20 episodes are after publishing over 440 episodes over 5 years on Sew Organised Style podcast?
Grab a cuppa and relax while you hear a retrospective intro to all the people who continue to contribute to the sewing community.Next up. You'll be seeing short tutorials for you to learn how to use your devices without asking others for help. You'll be your very own 'help desk'. As you learn more, you can pass these new skills on to others as well.
Send your tutorial suggestions to [email protected]
Lastly, make sure you follow SewOver50 on Instagram to celebrate their 6 year anniversary and achieving with 50,000 follower milestone.
All of these milestones have been achieved by the sewing people who connect both online and in real life. We're a community that connects, builds safe spaces to get together and are still happy to sew in their personal sewing spaces for both themselves and their families and friends.
If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
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Have you been sewing since you've stopped work full time or are you still finding your way?
Maxine Dunn is Dunncorner on Instagram and she's a SewOver50 follower. Maxine tells her story and shares how she's using this time to increase her skills in sewing and not just for herself.
Living close to Papercut Patterns, she's had a first hand view of what it takes to be an independent sewing designer. In New Zealand Maxine also mentions Paper Theory and The Sewing Revival.
We recorded this podcast in May so you'll have to pop over to Maxine's Instagram account to find out what she's been up to, including her latest Frocktails makes.
IWill you support this podcast through our patreon account?
Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
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Julie is Hastings436 on Instagram and lives in Newcastle Australia.
She gives us a secret about the 2025 Newcastle Frocktail so if you're interested, have a listen to her podcast and start planning your efforts to attend it.
Even though Julie has lots of fabric, and she cares for her fabric is a very unique way, she is thoughtful in how she gives it to her local community to share her love of sewing.
Yes Julie is part of the sewing ladies who lunch that Karen mentioned last week. Everyone who wants to attend this monthly lunch is welcome.
If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
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SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.
Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether a beginner or experienced sewist.
Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.
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Karen is sewingbyKaz on Instagram and she's on the Newcastle Frocktail committee in Australia.
Sewing means many things to different people. Karen Lennox tells us what sewing has meant in her life and vital it is to her right now.
Karen has learnt her sewing through her mother's sewing life as she grew up. Karen knew the basics before she went to school. Now she's helping her 6 year old granddaughter to sew. This important skill is bring passed through Karen's family tree.
Next week you'll hear from Karen's Frocktails committee member, Julie Hastings. Julie has some news about their next Frocktails event. Make sure you follow Sew Organised Style to hear what Newcastle Frocktails has in store for us.
If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
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Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. You're welcome to be a podcast guest by contacting us via DM on Instagram.
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You've heard my story now who would you like to hear from next on Sew Organised Style podcast?
The July podcasts are scheduled and after producing over 400 episodes there may be someone you'd like to have on the podcast.
Is there a topic you'd like an expert to discuss?
All suggestions are welcome!
Send me your ideas and suggestions either via direct message on the podcast Instagram account email me at [email protected]
Your ongoing support for 5 years of podcasting is much, much appreciated. This is as much your sewing podcast as it is mine.
I hope you hear from you soon!
Maria Theoharous
If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
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Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. You're welcome to be a podcast guest by contacting us via DM on Instagram.
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This Check Your Thread Podcast episode #54 is the first of two featuring a conversation with Swedish-Australian designer Birgitta Helmersson.
Known in the sewing community as a zero waste (ZW) pattern designer, Birgitta also produces a range of ZW clothing which she sells from her shop/studio in Malmö. Prior to this, Birgitta had a diverse and convoluted career in fashion design, costume, alterations, pattern cutting and garment manufacture, which makes for a fascinating tale that we’ll hear in this episode. We also learn what sparked her interest in ZW design, the route she took to adopting ZW practices in her own business, and why Birgitta transitioned into producing sewing patterns for her designs as well as physical garments.
If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
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A behind the scenes chat with Zoe Edwards. Her sewing podcast Check Your Thread keeps her motivated. Actually her manifesto is what drives Zoe's podcast.
What drives your podcast?
Everyone wants to podcast about a topic that is close to their hearts. That's what both Zoe and I do every week and in this episode we chat on about the processes behind making a sewing podcast, or any podcast for that matter.
As always in this episode I've edited it so you hear Zoe's personal dedication to her podcast as it fulfills much of her manifesto. Any new podcast Zoe may develop in the future will also fulfill the aspects of her very personal manifesto. She's really interesting to listen to and learn from.
If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
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Zoe Edwards has just finished a very successful Me Made May 2024. She's here to Feed swap from her podcast Check your thread.
We're sharing one podcast episode next week from our own archives. This is really exciting to know 1 episode from Sew Organised Style will forever be available on Check your thread podcast.
However this week we're playing a variation on '20 questions'.
In today's episode, we delve into the feedswapping concept.
I've never heard about feedswapping and I am thankful to Zoe for proposing this entertaining initiative, which is our focus today.Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to both of our podcasts. We have each edited the same recording in our unique styles.
As a heads up, you'll realise that our version of '20 questions' will be included in the next podcast with Zoe 'BTS podcasting life'.
Many people want to podcast and our podcast experience will help you understand how the hard work behind the scenes using much of our sewing time and has its rewards.
If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
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Dell is an avid sewist, a SewOver50 follower and a very supportive listener of this sewing podcast.
She learned to sew from her grandmothers and Dell discusses the value of the sewing teaching by Mary Brooks Picken.
Dell saved lots of money sewing her dresses for vocal performances using Bemberg lining because it was more affordable than silk fabric was. She is a classically trained vocalist...like an opera singer.
If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
Sound with permission by bensound.com
SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.
Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether a beginner or experienced sewist.
Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.
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Mitch Bridgewater describes himself as the worst of the best bunch of the Sewing Bee and in this sewing podcast, you'll realise why.
Mitch was in Series 8 of the Great British Sewing Bee in 2022.
During lockdown he learned how to sew and knit and after sewing for 3 months, he entered the Sewing Bee.
In series 8 there were over 8,000 applications for the Great British Sewing Bee so he was in the top 12. If you're interested in TV production or have entered for Series 11, listen to the inside world of producing The Great British Sewing Bee.
He's also a local of Cumbria and is a fan of Linton Tweed too.
If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
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Make sure you register for the Making Zen Online Retreat
27 to 31 May 2024. This is a free 5 day textile art online event.Betz White is one of the 20 textile artists you can enjoy her workshop at this retreat. 'Warm fuzzies', 'Sewing Green' and 'Present Perfect are her 3 published books too. Betz has so many great embroidery ideas, workshops and videos on her website.
This is your time to keep your creative mind fueled.
If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
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Making Zen Online Retreat 2024 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 27 to 31 May 2024. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.
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