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Isabella Strambio Mar 03, 2025

Isabella Strambio has authored this new macrame book - Mindful macrame - that is also a journalling experience.

The projects are created to encourage readers utilise the practice of only using 2 knotting techniques to not just create something for themselves (and others) but to also create a mindful and meditative experience.

While Isabella has authored 3 how-to macrame books, in this book she has created what she calls 'yoga for the mind'.

The projects range from 30 minute projects, 60 minute projects and projects that take longer. The satisfaction of each project and your learning can be written is Mindful Macrame.

Isabella talks about the people around her that have directly influenced her ability to find a craft like macrame to give her something she can do for her own mindful state.

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.

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.

Global Kids Sewing Party Feb 24, 2025

Trixi has been running the Global Kids Sewing Party every year since 2019 for kids to sew a soft toy with the guidance of their parents/grandparents/teachers/carers. The toy is then a gift to someone either to others they know or to a community organisation.

In 2024 over 6,500 kids in 22 countries joined the Gobal Kids Sewing Party.

Kids and their carers/parents/teachers all learn to sew while each kid can be creative in their toy creation and determine who gets their hand made gift.

Pop over to Trixi's website for all the details. This sewing party is held throughout March.

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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.

Mimiquins update Feb 17, 2025

More dressform options are now available from Mimiquins. Jaire and Mia have created - now get this - legs and arms options for their dressforms.

On their website, you'll see the people who have now received their Mimiquins and why they chose their dressform for their sewing needs. Luke, the winner of the Great British Sewing Bee 2024 had his dressform created for his drag queen persona.

In 2024 we heard Yvonne of The Wheelie Stitcher talk about her dressform for her seated makes.

Many thanks to Tanya https://www.instagram.com/i_still_have_nothing_to_wear/ for her permission to use the photos of her mimiquin purchase.

There's nothing Jaire and Mia won't try to create for their customers.

The core of their dressform consists of sustainable cardboard.

SewBusty Community Feb 10, 2025

Hopefully you watched Lindsie's LIVE chat in January. In this podcast Lindsie discusses how the first 2 patterns she's produced for the SewBusty community were purchased from Firebrand and design modified by Lindsie.

Her dress block is being tested and the behind the scenes work is undertaken by experienced people. Lindsie knows what she can achieve and how quality is built in by people who have industry experience.

Thanks Lindsie for taking on board reaching out for representation from the SewOver50 community.

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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.

Tracey @an_upcycled_life Feb 03, 2025

Tracey of @an_upcycled_life in New Zealand has just completed a dress using tablecloths and lace she collected from her mother, grandmother and at op shops.

Her Instagram account was originally called @an_upcycled_wedding but as time has gone on, it's now her life that includes reusing existing clothes as her fashion fabrics.

Did you also learn to sew through a monthly sewing series in your country too? Make it Easy was a publication Tracey used to sew as a teenager, with her mother's help.

After taking part in Me Made May, Tracey is rethinking style and the type of clothes she will sew in the future. Have you had the same experience as Tracey?

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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.

Edinburgh Street Stitchers Jan 27, 2025

Mary Morton talks about how her son's discussion about climate change gave her the fuel to eventually create Edinburgh Street Stitchers.

In 2019 when Mary's son discussed the climate change adjustments he was making to his life, Mary decided to learn about climate change. Then she took it upon herself to start using her sewing skills to mend clothes for others.

Not long after that Mary started Edinburgh Street Stitchers.

This is a group that mends and repairs out in the public!

From April to October, Edinburgh Street Stitchers get together for 90 minutes each month so the public can see how simple it is to mend their clothes.

These are the Instagram accounts that she mentions that will help you do your own research.

@shrubcoop @twistedtwee (Suzi Warren who started street stitching) @repair_what_you_wear @theedinburghremakery (other local sewing cafe) @remodecollective (overlocker course)

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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.

SewOver50 news update Jan 24, 2025

Well, this is very exciting!

(It’s only a teeny video/audio but it’s good news! ⭐️).

SewOver50 has been nominated for a Golden Scissors Award in the Social Impact category organised by the @CraftIndustryAlliance in Chicago in May.

In this podcast, Sandy discusses the work SewOver50 has done since 2018 to support this award nomination.

We certainly do like to be visible, included and represented so it’s absolutely terrific to be noticed. #SewOverAgeism!

Of course, this is an award for all of our community who have supported us, many of you over the 6 plus years. Your willingness to share your sewing, be seen, and importantly connect through SewOver50 has been empowering! Thank you!

A very big thank you to our editors from around the globe whose hours of volunteering continue to promote our passion of inclusivity.

Judith @JudithRosalind; Tricia @MorrisSews; Lena @ThatLenaKing; Maria @VeloSews; Ruthie @SewManyFlowers; Elke @SewThreadBear; Sue @SueLeighAtkins Lou @SewMuchToDesign Byrd @YogaByrdSews Kristina @PlumKitchen & Molly @MikeAndMollysHouse.

A very sincere and heartfelt thank you to Diane @StyleFalcon who nominated us. 😘

Happy sewing all! 😊🧵

Sandy ☀️

@SunnyDayz06

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Tookiethings Jan 20, 2025

Ryn is tookiethings on Instagram. Tookie things are small special things.

Ryn learnt to sew from her mother but you'll need to listen or watch how her mother went that extra mile at night to help Ryn and her sister learn to sew.

Her makes are so eye catching and she's a great SewOver50 follower to get inspired by.

You'll enjoy how Ryn meticulously plans her makes. And yes she does sew for your children. Make sure you follow Ryn on Instagram.

Thanks Ryn for letting us know how helpful Sandy's LIVE about using Instagram was so helpful to you. Make sure you head over to SewOver50 highlights to learn more about Instagram.

Harping Mad Jan 13, 2025

Susie is known on Instagram as Harping mad. That’s harping underscore mad.

You’ll hear her talk about her family helped Susie develop her Instagram name.

On Instagram you’ll see Susie with her harp and at times, play her harp. You’ll see her knitting and sewing. You’ll even see Susie conquering the walks around the UK. Oh and Susie now manage her pain without the medication she was on.

Here's the link to the house Susie is selling.

Watch/ listen to Susie as she tells her story for SewOver50 on Sew Organised Style podcast.

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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.

Save the date Dec 17, 2024

In this short announcement, Carol let's us know when Chicago Frocktails is on in 2025.

The full details so far are in the longer LIVE podcast with Carol Crocker-Ware.

Carol chatted with me LIVE on Instagram.

Carol https://www.instagram.com/anncie2001/ officially announced the date for Chicago Frocktails 2025.

Make sure you follow Chicago Frocktails on Instagram and on their website.

Get on their email list today.

https://chicagofrocktails.com/ Subscribe to Carol's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@carolssewingcorner/featured

Also in 2025, you can stay in touch with Carol on her Instagram account, YouTube channel and in her Facebook group – Carol’s Sewing Corner.

Thanks again Carol for being on Sew Organised Style podcast both in 2020 and in 2024.

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.

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.

Carol Crocker-Ware LIVE Dec 16, 2024

Carol chatted with me LIVE on Instagram.

Carol https://www.instagram.com/anncie2001/ officially announced the date for Chicago Frocktails 2025.

Make sure you follow Chicago Frocktails on Instagram and on their website.

Get on their email list today.

https://chicagofrocktails.com/ Subscribe to Carol's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@carolssewingcorner/featured

Also in 2025, you can stay in touch with Carol on her Instagram account, YouTube channel and in her Facebook group – Carol’s Sewing Corner.

Thanks again Carol for being on Sew Organised Style podcast both in 2020 and in 2024.

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.

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.

Sandy hashtags LIVE chat Dec 09, 2024

Sandy's 2 podcast about hashtags in 2020 are numbers 1 and 2 in the top 20 countdown.

This recording is the audio version of the Instagram LIVE chat Sandy did on both SewOver50 and Sew Organised Style podcast Instagram accounts.

I encourage you to go to the YouTube account so watch the hashtag research Sandy shared with us.

Sandy updates us about the best ways to now use hashtags.

In 2025, to be visible on SewOver50 use the hashtags #SewOver50Jan, #SewOver50Feb and so on for each month.

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.

Carrie to 2025 Dec 04, 2024

This year has given Carrie more to enhance her sewing life and the sewing lives of others.

Last episode was about the community work Carrie does.

In this episode Carrie talks about her website, private Facebook group, Instagram, YouTube account and the Black Sewing Network she's a part of on TikTok.

Her highlight for 2024 was being a committee member of Chicago Frocktails. Get ready for 2025 event by signing up for their email.

Are you committed to just sewing your stash like Carrie is?

Carrie Community work Dec 02, 2024

This week, I’m featuring 2 new episodes of Carrie Cunningham. Her original podcast was listened to over 15,000 times.

Carrie is number 3 in the Top 20 Countdown.

Carrie asked that we record a new podcast and that’s what we’ve done.

In this first episode I ask Carrie about the two community works she told us about in 2020 to see how these works were still happening.

Spoiler alert: They’re both going really well with some very thoughtful developments.

You can see all the Little dresses for Africa details Carrie chats about.

Rebekah Johnston Nov 25, 2024

Rebekah Johnston is a textile artist and educator from Nottingham, UK. Her art intertwines artistic self-discovery, sustainability, and the meditative practice of hand stitching. Embracing the unhurried rhythm of her craft, she finds solace and introspection in the deliberate act of slow stitching, allowing her thoughts to settle and reflect.

Rebekah Johnston is a brilliant textile artist sharing her Found Shapes Patchwork tutorial at the Making Zen Online retreat.

Rebekah has a gorgeous website

Rebekah offers free applique tips too https://www.rebekahjohnston.co.uk/free-applique-tips

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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.

Cennetta Burwell is number 5 Nov 18, 2024

Cennetta was on the podcast in October 2020 for SewOver50 Thursday. Today this episode is number 6 in the Top 20 Countdown and her podcast has been downloaded over 15,000 times.

Now the great news is Cennetta is teaching sewing at Calumet Middle School in Chicago. The school has established an after-school enrichment program that includes tailoring and sewing, culinary, theatre, music and more. Cennetta says ‘It’s the best!’

One of the great things about bringing people for you to listen to on Sew Organised Style podcast is that not only do you hear their stories, I stay in contact with them because we share so many life experiences. Cennetta has continually shared her sewing knowledge with me and the sewing community through her generous fitting posts. It’s a thrill to know she’s now sharing her knowledge with middle school students.

Cee Sews Nov 11, 2024

Carol or CeeSews was on the podcast in November 2020 for SewOver50 Thursday. Today this episode is number 6 in the Top 20 Countdown.

Carol continues to run sewing classes to help people know how to sew knit fabrics.

Thank you Carol for staying in contact with me and providing advice about how to go about retiring from working full time.

One of the great things about bringing people for you to listen to on Sew Organised Style podcast is that not only do you hear their stories, I stay in contact with them because we share so many life experiences. Carol has given her time to me and others in the sewing community.

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Meet Tricia MorrisSews Nov 04, 2024

Tricia was on the podcast in August 2020. Today this episode is number 7 in the Top 20 Countdown.

One of the key themes know about Tricia is her strong values to not add to landfill. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are what Tricia’s followers have seen on her Instagram account and through her SewOver50 posts.

You need to follow Tricia to find out all the ways to bring new life to not just your existing clothes but any item in your household. By mending and reusing what you have in your life, you are contributing to being sustainable in your own way and for your local community.

Thank you Tricia for being a great friend, for being a thoughtful social media peer and for giving your time to SewOver50 and Sew Organised Style podcast.

Tricia is fast in her ability to find smaller accounts that we’ve both shared in SewOver50 stories when we really should have been on a break.

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The Big Sew Off 2024 Oct 30, 2024

Alma from SewOverItLondon tells us about The Big Sew Off, a 24 hour charity sewathon now in its 3rd year.

The Big Sew Off starts on Thursday 7 November at 10am UK time

As Alma says: 'The Sew Over It Team will be sewing at the HQ based at the gorgeous New Craft House in East London, together with many exciting sewing personalities. We'll be raising money for mental health charity Mind and sewing clothes to donate to Give Your Best.

The whole 24 hours will be live-streamed on YouTube and we'll be going LIVE on The Big Sew Off Instagram account throughout the sewathon, so make sure you're following us!

We can't wait to put our sewing to good use and we hope you'll join us! Donate to our JustGiving Page to help us raise money for mental health charity Mind and find out all the ways you can get involved here.'

There is a growing list of hubs popping up around the UK. Follow Big Sew Off Instagram account to find out more.

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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.

Fabric shopping part 1 Oct 28, 2024

Susan Young has written many researched pieces for SewOver50 and this podcast is a reflection of one of those she wrote back in 2020.

This episode is number 8 on the Top 20 Countdown!

Susan Young Sewing blog is still available and I encourage you to pop into it and read the full research she published.

You’ll find Susan on Instagram under Susan Young Sewing.

While the number of bricks and mortar shops have closed sine 2020, finding fabric both in real life and online still has the same challenges.

The information and ideas Susan shares in this podcast is still valid to learn from. She’s a tutor at Backstitch shop and is a Pfaff UK ambassador

Thank you again Susan for being on the podcast for SewOver50.

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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.

Style is ageless Oct 21, 2024

Last episode I did say Karen is an ongoing contributor to the podcast and Sewover50. Today Karen's second episode called Style is Ageless is number 9 on the Top 20 countdown.

This is a true reflection of not just Karen's contribution to our community but also how relevant this topic continues to be for us as sewists.

Karen provides some really simple ways to find your style because you can find all sorts of topics about style that won't cost a cent. Have fun with it.

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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.

Karen Dolen is Intostitches Oct 14, 2024

Karen Dolen was kind enough to be on the podcast in 2020. Today's episode is the initial podcast about Karen and this is number 10 on the Top 20 Countdown.

Karen has an inspiring sense of style that is reflected in not just what she sews but how her work is photographed too. She does credit her daughter for some of her photos and if you go to the SewOver50 account, Karen was a guest editor sharing her photo skills.

When you look at her sewing progress photos they're just as stunning.

She started sewing 60 years ago and Karen visualises fabric as fashion.

Thank you Karen for your ongoing contribution to Sewover50 and the podcast I hope you had a cuppa at hand while you listen to Karen once more.

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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.

Natural vs Man made fabric purchases Oct 08, 2024

Susan Young has written many researched pieces for SewOver50 and this podcast is a reflection of one of those she wrote back in 2020.

This episode is number 11 on the Top 20 Countdown!

Susan Young Sewing blog is still available and I encourage you to pop into it and read the full research she published.

If you're at London Frocktails this week, say hello to Susan.

Thank you again Susan for being on the podcast for SewOver50.

Meet Sue Stoney Sep 30, 2024

Sue Stoney has been on the podcast a few times and this was her first podcast where we met her on the podcast in 2020. This episode is number 12 in the Top 20 Countdown.

You heard Sue Stoney in the Magam Sewalong episode with Suzy and Helene. This episode is where we focussed on Sue only.

Sustainability and careful use of our resources are important to Sue. She's also one of her local 3 sewing friends with Meggipeg and sewblooms on Instagram and Sue has always been there for Sarah Pondevie. Sue's global collaboration skills are varse

These days Sue's adorable clothes and toy making for Miss G are what I love pop up on my feed.

Lynda Maynard Sep 23, 2024

Lynda Maynard was on the podcast in September 2020 and her podcast is number 13 in the Top 20 countdown. Don't you think we've had a variety of community spirited guests in the Top 20 so far?

Back In 2020 I never thought an accomplished teacher like Lynda Maynard would agree to recording a podcast with me and for SewOver50. She was so obliging and there is a link on her website about page to this recording. As Jen Hogg said, Lynda is one of the many sewing heros we've seen in Threads magazine.

Lynda is an author and a teacher who is passionate about inspiring others. She is a master teacher, and has years of experience teaching couture sewing techniques, pattern drafting, clothing construction and fitting.

This episode with Lynda was a helpful discussion about how to fit clothes and what the most common fit issues are. Our bodies do change over time and Lynda shares her fitting experience with us. Having access to experienced educators makes our sewing experience more satisfying.

Thank you Lynda for your support and helping sewists in the Sewover50 community.

Elizabeth Denton Sep 18, 2024

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?

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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.

Batch sewing and your sewjo Sep 16, 2024

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.

Jayne Wright Sep 10, 2024

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.

Meet Bobo_bun Sep 02, 2024

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 project

This 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.

Saremy SewSewlive Aug 26, 2024

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. Let’s go back and hear how Saremy was building her ability to provide great sewing content to us in the sewing community.

magam sewalong Aug 19, 2024

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.’

SewOver50 6th birthday Aug 17, 2024

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.

Jen Leggs Tees Creative Aug 12, 2024

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. Thank you Jen for being on the podcast.

Jen Hogg Aug 05, 2024

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.

3 big announcements Jul 22, 2024

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 seworganisedstyle@gmail.com

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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Maxine Dunn Jul 15, 2024

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 Hastings Jul 08, 2024

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.

Karen Lennox Jul 01, 2024

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.

Your suggestions Jun 24, 2024

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 seworganisedstyle@gmail.com

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

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Birgitta Helmesson Jun 17, 2024

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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BTS podcasting life with Zoe Edwards Jun 13, 2024

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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Feedswapping with Zoe Edwards Jun 11, 2024

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 Jun 03, 2024

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.

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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.

Mitch Bridgewater May 27, 2024

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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Betz White May 20, 2024

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.

Trixi Symonds May 13, 2024

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.

Trixi brings her textile art and teaching skills for this retreat. She uses her Sew a Softie approach to teach hand stitching to both children and adults.

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.

Youngmin Lee May 06, 2024

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.

Youngmin Lee practices traditional Korean textile techniques - Bojagi and Jogakbo handstitching.

28 years ago, after Youngmin trained in clothing, textiles and fashion design in Seoul, South Korea, she moved to the United States and she has continued to use her training in traditional Korean techniques of Bojagi and Korean wrapping skills. The skills she learnt and used in the Korean textiles industry is what we are able to get a glimpse of in Youngmin’s workshop at the Making Zen Online Retreat May 2024.

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.

Seated Makes Challenge May 02, 2024

During May, Lolie and Yvonne are running the pledge Seated Makes Challenge.

Take a chair and sit on it.

Have a bit of fun during Me Made May and include seated photos. We did discuss making sure your feet are parallel to the floor, no matter what your height is. Seated photos show how to fabric drapes over your mid-section.

Done is better than perfect.

There are prizes in this challenge but Lolie and Yvonne simply want you to add seated makes on your posts.

Be your creative self as you post photos in a seated position from a few angles and help others see how patterns truly work when seated.

Instagram no longer provides chronological order so if you can, use the hashtag #SewnShownSeated + the name of the pattern. Will you be posting seated makes on Instagram?

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.

Kate Ward launches May 2024 Making Zen Online Retreat Apr 29, 2024

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.

Today Kate Ward of Zen Stitching discusses the amazing artists but wait for it... there are a few new features that might peak your interest this year.

You can still purchase the lifetime VIP access pass.

There is also a Creative Club on offer.

And to keep you creative, there's also an additional set of cards you can purchase to fuel your creative needs.

We kept this podcast short because there are 20 textile artists who you'll learn and watch at the coming Making Zen Online Retreat.

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.

Sewmelwyk Apr 22, 2024

Melanie is Sewmelwyk and she's been sewing and blogging for many years.

Melanie also a cofounder of the Stratford Garment Guild and has a great group of local sewists that meet monthly to share their makes.

You'll also find Melanie share her book reviews on her book IG account.

If her home ec teacher could see the sewing Melanie does now, she wouldn't believe it.

You can find Melanie's Following the Thread blog here

She uses Sewmelwyk on Instagram, Twitter and you can find Melanie on Pattern Review.

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.

HesSewMatthew Apr 15, 2024

Matthew describes himself as a heel wearing stud muffin channelling his authentic otherness.

You'll find Matthew on Instagram and Tik Tok @hessewmatthew

Did I mention Matthew was a contestant on the Great British Sewing Bee Series 9? He is very easy to chat to and so supportive of the people around him. Matthew is a huge fan of Esme.

You'll hear his story and the type of sewing he is known for. Matthew breaks the rules and is always interested in showing a bit of skin with his designs. I love his plaid fabric works

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.

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.

Lisa sew_what73 Apr 08, 2024

Today's podcast features Lisa in a discussion where she reveals the heartbreaking story behind her dedication to spreading awareness for missing persons on her Instagram account, intertwined with her love for sewing.

What you will hear is how the sewing community has embraced both her sewing love and commitment to posting missing person posters on her Instagram account.

Please be aware, the discussion includes topics that might be distressing.

Below are the links to the organisations Lisa mentions in her podcast.

Locate International

Missing People

Missing People podcast

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.

Volunteer stories Apr 01, 2024

Kay, Sarah and Jo talk about how they're involved with The Nest Community and how their involvement means something to them too.

Kay and Sarah volunteer at The Nest Community. Jo is a teacher at Mitchelton High School and has brought groups of students to take part in The Exhange Project since 2021.

The Nest Community is a Brisbane charity that connects women purposefully through craft. The organisation has just undergone expansion and moved from a beautiful old house in Everton Part to a larger commercial space in Brendale.

Reselling fabric and notions through their 130 volunteers at the shop provides lots to see and buy by over 500 visitors per week. Unlike many thrift stores, The Nest Community manages to sell over 65% of their donations, in their bid to reduce landfill.

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.

Damselfly.ca Mar 25, 2024

Louisa describes herself as the oldest person within the SewOver50 community. damselfly.ca

She describes her body shape a diamond related. Louisa is a rarity and talented with her sewing, gardening and anything textile related.

Did you know she reads 200 books a year? This means her online friends at SewOver50 are who she hangs out with when she's not sewing or crafting.

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.

SarahCSewing on Instagram Mar 18, 2024

Sarah of Sarahcsewing makes her sewing posts fun.

She looks at life. She sees the humour in life. Then Sarah consults with her kids and her husband. The mirth from their conversations comes through in her posts.

Sarah is a long time SewOver50 follower and she happily discusses a few of the videos she's posted that show just how funny life can be.

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.

Mimiquins Mar 11, 2024

In January we heard from Yvonne – The Wheelie Stitcher tell us about her experience in finding Mimiquins to create her seated dress form.

Today we’ll hear from Jaire and Mia, the team who created mimiquins. Mimiquins is based in the UK. While they’re based in the UK Jaire and Mia are making Mimiquins available to people who live outside of the UK.

Mia’s background is in biochemistry and she has always sewn her end of year ballgowns, during her university years.

Jaire describes her background as boring ‘business by accident’.

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.

The Nest Community Mar 04, 2024

Roz Holt is the founder and CEO of The Nest Community in Brisbane, Queensland. She tells us about how her initial Craft Nest Project was the starting point for future collaborations and the eventual creation of The Nest Community.

The Nest Community is a Brisbane charity that connects women purposefully through craft. The organisation has just undergone expansion and moved from a beautiful old house in Everton Part to a larger commercial space in Brendale.

Reselling fabric and notions through their 130 volunteers at the shop provides lots to see and buy by over 500 visitors per week. Unlike many thrift stores, The Nest Community manages to sell over 65% of their donations, in their bid to reduce landfill.

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.

Alethia Feb 26, 2024

Alethia of Sew Much Talent has created a community of sewists that share their sewing and design skills through their joy of being a community. "Sew, Create, Inspire, Teach"

Have you seen their facebook group yet?

Sew Much Talent has continued since the periscope days and with Alethia's various moderators, sewing challenges and stash busting are among the various activities this group thrives on.

Alethia talks about how she loves to keep the group humming along and from this group of 10,000 on Facebook, there are constant Live chats, celebrations within the group and more sewing skill development happening each week.

Make sure you also subscribe to their YouTube channel for their Sew Let's Talk series.

Previous Sew Much Talent followers have made a hugh contribution to this group and individually, they have taken their experience with Alethia to create their own online presence.

'Sew Much Talent is a DIY and lifestyle network centered around all things sewing and handcraft related. The mission is to shine a light on the many talented sewists and crafters all around the world. By bringing together "sew" much talent ...in one community consisting of newbies to more skilled DIYers, some will teach, others will learn; yet we all will be inspired and share our makes and creations.'

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.

Julie Eilber vintage Feb 19, 2024

In today's podcast Julie Eilber talks about sewing vintage styles and gives us some tips to sew fabric on the bias

In last week's episode you would have loved listening to Julie's knowledge of Claire McCardell and all the influences Claire had on American fashion in the early 1900s.

Julie is a fashion historian who re-creates 20th century designer looks.

Julie is very fascinating and has sewn since she was 8 years old. I first followed Julie on her blog Jet Set Sewing.

You can read some of Julie's background on her blog. You can keep up to date with Julie through her Instagram account.

She also discusses her book about Claire McCardell.

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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Julie Eilber Feb 12, 2024

Julie Eilber talks about Claire McCardell and all the influences Claire had on American fashion in the early 1900s.

Julie is a fashion historian who re-creates 20th century designer looks.

Julie is very fascinating and has sewn since she was 8 years old. I first followed Julie on her blog Jet Set Sewing.

You can read some of Julie's background on her blog. You can keep up to date with Julie through her Instagram account.

She also discusses her book about Claire McCardell.

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.

Seated dressforms Feb 05, 2024

Yvonne shares her story of finding a seated dressform.

She was also an amazing guest editor for SewOver50 recently too. Yvonne's guest post has been liked by over 1,300 accounts on the SewOver50 Instagram account. There were over 120 really insightful comments as well.

Please consider using #SewnShownSeated on your social media posts to provide valuable visibility for people who make clothes for seated positions.

Mimiquins is the seated dressform Yvonne has bought.

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.

The Wheelie Stitcher Jan 22, 2024

Yvonne is an enthusiastic sewist and she's really keen to find makes that use #SewnShownSeated.

There are many people who also need to wear clothes that fit them well when they're seated so the need to sewn makes where you model them is a seated position is actually bigger than anyone realises.

In the next podcast, Yvonne is back to discuss some groundbreaking work she has been a part of.

I hope you enjoy Yvonne's sewing enthusiasm and help out by posting seated photos for your future makes.

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.

A Sewing Life Jan 08, 2024

Lisa Walters is the owner and creator of A Sewing Life Sewing kits and sewing patterns for stuffed animals (asewinglife.com)

Her sewing journey started at the tender age of 8 years old when she sewed soft toys and sew each toys clothes. You could say those early days are what we’re able to now enjoy through the toy patterns Lisa creates.

On today’s episode you’ll hear how her daughter Grace adds the story for each of the toy patterns and kits both Lisa and Grace create.

Lisa’s sewing life has gone through many stages including sewing her own clothes to sewing soft furnishings for her home.

Sewing is definitely in Lisa’s blood and storytelling through the toys is something Grace and Lisa creates that we can now enjoy.

As with all sewing projects, you will find that you can lose yourself in creating something of absolute joy out of a pile of fabric.

Listen to how Lisa shares her love of fabric, colour and texture on today’s podcast.

Once you’re hooked, head over to Lisa’s YouTube channel and start your sewing journey with toy and bag patterns.

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.

Jenny Rushmore Nov 27, 2023

Jenny Rushmore is Cashmerette patterns. She's a supporter of the SewOver50 community on Instagram.

Representation is definitely very important to Cashmerette patterns and as Jenny says, 'while we can always improve, I'm pleased that we are doing a fairly decent job.'

Earlier this year Jenny helped SewOver50 with their very first visibility research project.

In this podcast we hear how Jenny saw the need to develop sewing patterns that she wanted to wear and that catered for women needing full cup adjustments, like Jenny.

Jenny has a fulltime team of 3 people with lots of expertise that work for Cashmerette patterns.

Head over to Cashmerette Patterns and let Jenny know if you're a Boston local and would like to be a model for her pattern company.

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.

Kathryn's sewing research Nov 13, 2023

Kathryn Hoang approached a few of us on Instagram to help her engineer a cutting tool to make the sewing process easier.

Did you comment on the 2 SewOver50 posts recently? Those 2 posts that many of you commented on, were designed to add a practical element to Kathryn's engineering project.

Kathryn's project scope was to design a product that aids in cutting fabric so that seniors may engage in their sewing hobby conveniently and with less strain compared to current tools on the market.

Now be aware, her project scope was not a cure health issues like mobility and vision but work out a way to make the sewing process easier.

On the SewOver50 account, there were hundreds of suggestions and ideas that you provided about ways you make sewing easier for yourself. Hop over to the SewOver50 account on Instagram and get involved in helping each other find helpful sewing solutions so you can sew more easily everyday.

We discuss some of your ideas on today's podcast.

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 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.

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.

Vintage Jo Nov 06, 2023

Today we hear how sewing vintage clothes takes time and is great to do no matter what your body shape is or what your age is.

Sewing and wearing vintage clothes is not age defined.

Make sure you go to Jo's Instagram account to marvel at the well constructed vintage clothes she keeps sewing and loves to wear.

Just try it.

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.

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.

Vintage Jo Extra Oct 30, 2023

Joanna found her style when she turned 50. Did you have the same experience when you turned 50?

On the podcast, Jo talks about how her natural grey hair and vintage style preference makes her work as an 'extra' a fun part of her lifestyle.

Jo started working as an 'extra' at a time when she needed to closely care for her son.

Being an 'extra' can be confronting. Especially when you're on a production set getting your hair and makeup done in the era of your parents. Have you had the experience of when you've dressed like your mother when she was your age? Did it seem like they were looking straight back at you in the mirror?

That's confronting.

Do you collect accessories to make your contemporary clothes look vintage? That's part of what makes Joanne look vintage amazing.

You can see the array of vintage looks Jo has sewn for special events and just because this is her signature style. Hop over to her Instagram account. You'll also find Jo on her Minerva page.

More from Jo on the podcast next week.

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.

Christina Pikas Oct 23, 2023

Christina not only sews her own activewear, she road tests them and will share those reviews on her Instagram account and on her YouTube account.

Here's how she reviews her work, "I started the day in a Rad CYOA slim and sweats (with an LBB and hellebore) and then changed for running into Sparks, Endurance, secret tank, pacific pullover. It started as 52F and overcast and poured rain when I was 3/4mi from home. Damp. The only thing you can see is the pullover so you'll just have to take my word for it.'

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.

Jody Halliday Oct 16, 2023

Jody Halliday upcycles because there's really no need to create new clothes from fresh fabric.

The British Fashion Council tells us there are enough garments already on planet Earth to clothe the next six generations of humanity.

As Jody says, 'I invite you to join me in using upcycled, existing materials as you continue your sewing journey.'

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

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.

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.

Thanks for being patient while I was on a break to catch up on my college assessments.

Primrose Dawn Designs Sep 25, 2023

Cassie of Primrose Dawn Designs recently developed a sewing pattern to create a breast form using her pattern developed for her sister-in-law called the Val breastform

Cassie had previously worked with Tina Bricolagedk (@bricolagedk) • Instagram photos and videos who we know is an advocate for sewing patterns that meet the needs of people living with the affects of cancer treatments.

You'll find previous breast cancer series podcasts on the podcast website at Breast cancer series – Sew organised style podcast

There are so many great resources on Cassie's website at Home (primrosedawn.com)

All of her lingerie sewing patterns are accessible All Lingerie Sewing Patterns (primrosedawn.com)

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.

Arounna Khounnoraj Sep 18, 2023

Arounna Khounnoraj is running her 'Dye, Stitch and Sew' workshop at the Making Zen Online Retreat.

You'll be using materials you can find in your home. No need to purchase new supplies when you attend Arounna's dye workshop.

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 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 25 to 29 September 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

Bianca Springer Sep 11, 2023

Bianca Springer used the 2 times in her life when she was in recovery to develop embroidery designs to reflect her culture for all to share. Her story and stories are reflected in her book and you'll learn from her at the next Making Zen Online Retreat.

Good Hair Day! is her workshop. You'll be adding 3D hair details and textures to your favorite people centred fabric.

Finished projects can be integrated into hooped art, on bags, as jewelry, garments and fun accessories. www.biancaspringer.com

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 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 25 to 29 September 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

Deborah Fisher Sep 05, 2023

It's all about textiles and ceramics for Deborah and I know you'll find her workshop at the next Making Zen Online Retreat worth watching again and again.

Making Zen Online Retreat 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 25 to 29 September 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

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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Melissa Galbraith Aug 28, 2023

Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ talks about how she went back to embroidery and as at last year, this is now her full time job. You'll hear how Melissa decided to make this shift in her life and career.

Melissa tells us how she values the use of therapy to manage the adjustment from being an employee to being a small business owner.

At the Making Zen Online Retreat on 25 to 29 September, Melissa's workshop is called 'Upcycle Your Clothing with Embroidered Flower Pockets.'

Melissa is one of 20 talented textile artists you'll learn from and enjoy at the Making Zen Online Retreat, organised by Kate Ward of Zen Stitching.

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 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 25 to 29 September 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

Kate Ward of Zen Stitching Aug 21, 2023

Who’s on the podcast for the upcoming Making Zen Online Retreat on 25 to 29 September 2023?

Kate Ward – founder of Making Zen Online Retreat and owner of Zen Stitching.

Arounna Khounnoraj, Deborah Fisher, Bianca Springer and Melissa Galbraith

You’ll hear from each textile artist in the lead up to the next Making Zen Online Retreat.

Alma Aug 17, 2023

The Big SewOff is back again. Join Sew Over It and the sewing community on Monday 4th September 2023 for a 24-hour sewathon to raise money for charity!

Alma from the Sew Over It team discusses all of this year's sewathon hubs, charities and local events.

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.

Janene The Big SewOff Aug 14, 2023

Janene - ooobop on Instagram - will be participating from her home sewing studio for this year's Big SewOff

Last year Janene was in awe of the sewing efforts by the Sew Over It team during their 24 hour sewing marathon to raise funds for Mind Charity.

This year Janene is road testing her patterns to see how many well-made garments she can sew for charity in a 24 hour period.

What are you doing to support this sewing charity event?

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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CathySewsStuff Jul 31, 2023

Cathy of CathySewsStuff on Instagram gives us an insight into her sewing and local stitchers club SouthSea Sewn.

Recently Cathy culled her clothes (donated to a clothes swap) and is curating styles to make sure they meet her needs and allows her to sew to her heart's content.

She discusses the influence SewOver50 followers have on her clothing/pattern decision making.

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.

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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Stephanie Merrill Jul 24, 2023

When you learn a new sewing technique, do you share it? Stephanie does. As she learns new techniques or figures out what that 'darn' tool is, she'll show you on her Instagram account.

You'll have to listen to Stephanie to find out what the Institute of Nerd Studies refers to. Then you'll learn how The Stitchuation Room came about.

Stephanie was recommended as a podcast guest by our previous podcast guests, Nancy of @Iusedtobeacurtain.

What is your holy grail of sewing?

Is it a pattern that works well with the fabric you've chosen or getting involved with sewing challenges or even projects that stretch your sewing skills?

SewMuchToDesign Lou Sheffer, has had a positive influence on Stephanie's future sewing goals.

All these questions and more are answered by Stephanie on her very first podcast. She's a true professional at discussing sewing. Aren't you?

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.

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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Pattern matching Jul 17, 2023

Louise @demuredesigns provides the full details of pattern matching so make sure you save both episodes in your podcast app.

Louise recently provided a reel for @SewOver50 followers on Instagram about pattern matching.

Enjoy your sewing and try a simple design to pattern match that loved print in your fabric stash this weekend.

This is the episode you should go back to when you're making that next project with print placement conundrums.

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.

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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About Louise Jul 10, 2023

Did you see Louise @DemureDesigns pattern matching basics reel on @SewOver50 on Instagram?

In this episode you'll hear how Louise has been learning couture sewing techniques for many years. Not an easy task when she lives in Perth, Western Australia.

Try a simple design to pattern match that very loved print in your fabric stash this weekend.

Next week's episode Louise provides the full details of pattern matching so make sure you listen and save both episodes in your podcast app.

The tag for the week: #SewAnkaraFabric23 as we are supporting Ankara Appreciation Week hosted by Lena @ThatLenaKing & Juliet @JulietUzor_.

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.

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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One Wild Pixie Jul 03, 2023

Pam is OneWildPixie on Instagram.

In her own story, you'll hear about her one screen and off screen persona.

She sews the clothes that suit her lifestyle.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.

Use #SewOver50July for July so we can find you faster this month.

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.

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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More about blankets Jun 26, 2023

Make sure you listen to Sheila's first podcast about blankets made in Australia from last week. Sheilasewsherclothes on Instagram

In this episode, Sheila shares the international research on blankets she's keenly interested in through the SewOver50 network. That's view emails and messages to a few key people in the SewOver50 community that Sheila has been following as part of the SewOver50 community.

Then Sheila shares some of the tips she has used making her two jackets and one dress from much loved woollen blankets made in Australia.

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.

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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Blanket coat Jun 19, 2023

Sheila of Sheilasewsherclothes takes us through her blanket coat research over 2 episodes. National Wool Museum was a source of her research.

Katie Makes a dress used blankets as coat fabric.

Mending Mayhem followers and Morrissews are great people to follow to learn various mending techniques.

Listen to Sheila's report about the information Alf Newby of Albany Mills in Western Australia wrote about the dyeing he did of the woolen yarns. He started working in the mill at the age of 14 and by 40 years old, he was the principal dyer.

More about blankets made outside of Australia next week.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.

Use #SewOver50June this month as well as #SewOver50 so we can find you faster on Instagram!

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.

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

SewOver50June Jun 13, 2023

Instagram has now removed the “recent” # search. Perhaps you have noticed that the tags are no longer in chronological order. Our strength has been getting to know our community through checking the tag daily. Without being able to see your most recent sewing under #SewOver50 it is quite infuriating. @Instagram is not receptive to the outcry so we are instigating a NEW plan to find you. 🙌🙌🙌 For June, use #SewOver50June. 💥 We’ll find you fast and can like and comment on your posts everyday again as the volume will be lower and the hashtag will be running for only 30 days or so. Still use #SewOver50 because we want to keep our community growing. With 235,000 posts and over 47,000 followers it’s where our strength lies! 💪 #So50Visible #SewOverAgeism We’d also appreciate you sharing this to your stories to spread the message from SewOver50. And remember… #SewOver50June with #SewOver50. 🙌🙌🙌

Cris Wood more Jun 12, 2023

Cris focusses on different body types, different ages and different skill levels in her tester group.

She also provides insight into her patterns. They will challenge you but Cris will always help you.

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.

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

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.

Cris Wood Jun 05, 2023

Cris Wood was kind enough to give us her time to talk about what is involved in getting models who look like they are over 50 years old for a small patternline.

In the research conducted by SewOver50, statistics in 2022 showed there are few companies that represent sewists over 50 on their pattern company grids and on their pattern covers.

Cris has been in contact with Sandy of SewOver50 to source local models that could be 'over 50' models for Cris Wood Sews patterns.

Cris originally worked in a number of sewing jobs and in 2020 she was forced to stop working and had to come up with another way of earning an income.

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.

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.

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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Anna Bowron May 29, 2023

Anna (@Sew.spanner) is building her new work wardrobe based on black trousers she recently made.

While we're all heading into the next season where we live, Anna talks about her wardrobe building to suit the new job she has taken. How do you build your capsule wardrobe? Do you base your sewing on one garment or on something else entirely?

Anna also buys her fabrics from her local Fabricabrac sale. Monies from sales of these events go to local hospice.

What type of dresses would you make for a trip overseas? Have a listen to what Anna has in mind.

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.

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.

Jill Gonzalez May 22, 2023

Jill or Sewingsensation has sewn all her life but took sewing up again during covid lockdown.

Jill shares the new skills she learns through her Instagram account.

In the lead up to her daughter's wedding in December, Jill has decided to make her dress using silk fabric. The lessons she is currently learning is what she shares through her Instagram account.

Jill is making the robes for the bridal party and in doing so, she has discovered the highs and lows of using the ruffler foot.

Most of what Jill has shared is what she has learnt from fellow sewists on Instagram.

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.

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.

Mirjam Gielen May 14, 2023

Mirjam is teaching layered running stitch as an aspect of organic embroidery at the Making Zen Online Retreat from 15 to 19 May.

Mirjam learnt all her crafts from the women in her family. At the age of 3, Mirjam had a needle in her hands to sew. Her textiles specialty is organic embroidery.

Last Making Zen, Mirjam ran a workshop about the honeycomb stitch - a variation on the blanket stitch.

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 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 15 to 19 May 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

Liz Kettle May 07, 2023

Liz Kettle developed the 'stitch meditation process' through a personal need she had. She is running her workshop to learn how to paint fabric at the Making Zen Online Retreat from 15 to 19 May.

You'll hear from Liz how following the process fuels your creativity. We're human beings, not human doings. You'll hear what Liz means with this phrase.

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 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 15 to 19 May 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

Liz Haywood 2023 May 01, 2023

Liz Haywood is running a workshop to create closures that are compostable and/or use resources you have where you live at the Making Zen Online Retreat from 15 to 19 May.

Liz is a local Australian who authored Zero Waste Sewing and The Dressmaker's Companion

Liz also talks about her latest A Year of Zero Waste Sewing ezines.

You can find Liz's website at The Craft of Clothes - a sewing and fashion blog (lizhaywood.com.au)

Her Instagram account is

The Craft of Clothes - a sewing and fashion blog (lizhaywood.com.au)

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 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 15 to 19 May 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

SewOver50 research only Apr 28, 2023

Judith and Sandy discuss the background of the research released today on the SewOver50 account.

Judith Staley with a team of 4 SewOver50 followers conducted research of pattern companies from 1 January to 31 December 2022 to identify the visibility of older sewists. This research helps to show if the SewOver50 account and the community has made a difference since 2018.

This episode is about the research that was conducted. The full version is episode 387.

On the SewOver50 account, there are 2 posts that cover the results of this research. Comments are available on the first post so all comments can be made on 1 post. You don't need to feel you have to duplicate your views about this research over 2 posts.

The team who participated in this study with Judith were Judy Henwood, Kris Doyle, Sarah Allen and Camilla Lindberg

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.

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 Research chat Apr 28, 2023

Judith and Sandy discuss the background of the research released today on the SewOver50 account as well as their SewOver50 journey and how friendships have been made while raising the visibility of older sewists.

Judith Staley with a team of 4 SewOver50 followers conducted research of pattern companies from 1 January to 31 December 2022 to identify the visibility of older sewists. This research helps to show if the SewOver50 account and the community has made a difference since 2018.

This episode is about the research chat. Episode 386 is just about the research that was conducted.

On the SewOver50 account, there are 2 posts that cover the results of this research. Comments are available on the first post so all comments can be made on 1 post. You don't need to feel you have to duplicate your views about this research over 2 posts.

The team who participated in this study with Judith were Judy Henwood, Kris Doyle, Sarah Allen and Camilla Lindberg

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.

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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Jayne Emerson Textiles Apr 24, 2023

Jayne will be running a workshop that focuses on play with textiles at the Making Zen Online Retreat from 15 to 19 May.

Jayne completed a B tech in fashion design, then completed a multi media textiles degree and finally completed a Masters at Central St Martins. She also has an MA in Print.

Sustainability plays a big role in her textiles work as does the element of play in her workshops.

Jayne's workshop will help you 'be in the moment' and not think about the end product.

Members of the 'no rules textiles society' will know exactly what Jayne's work is all about.

You can find Jayne's website at www.jayneemerson.co.uk

Her Instagram account is

https://www.instagram.com/jayneemersontextiles/

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.

Making Zen Online Retreat 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 15 to 16 May 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

Meredith Woolnough Apr 17, 2023

Meredith is back to run another great workshop at Making Zen Online Retreat. In the previous retreat workshop participants learnt to use her freeform sewing machine technique for a way to use threads and water soluble fabric. This year, Meredith will share her preparation process with participants through drawing.

Meredith began her work during her Fine Arts degree in 2006 and participants will take away another skill to use on their own projects from the latest Making Zen Online Retreat.

Her focus on free hand embroidery on water soluble fabric is what motivates her creativity and is another skill you can explore to add from this latest retreat. She has a degree in Natural History Illustration that is reflected in the workshop she is running this year.

Making Zen Online Retreat 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 15 to 19 May 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists. Link to Making Zen: https://www.zenstitching.ca/a/2147521766/9zkhZcmF

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.

Yasmeen Branton Apr 10, 2023

Yasmeen of Sand and Stars is one for the talented textile artists at the next Making Zen Online Retreat hosted by Kate Ward of Zen Stitching.

Yasmeen is running a needle turn hand applique design development workshop at Making Zen Online Retreat 15 to 19 May 2023. Her aim is to help people find their confidence and creativity through needle turn hand applique.

After completing her art college textiles specialty, Yasmeen took a few years off before she went to the Royal School of Needlework. She did a foundation degree in hand embroidery and she really enjoyed using traditional skills to create beautiful projects. Yasmeen is indeed talented.

Making Zen Online Retreat 2022 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 15 to 19 May 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

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.

Making Zen online retreat May 2023 Apr 03, 2023

Kate Ward has created a new Making Zen online Retreat for 15 to 19 May 2023.

There is still the option to watch workshops from skilled textile artists for free each day and the simple option to purchase these workshops for $59.

This is one of the few online retreats that has always provided a free option to all subscribers and this year Kate has made sure this option remains available to everyone.

In the lead up to Making Zen, on the podcast you'll hear from Kate Ward, Yasmeen of Sand and Stars, Meredith Woolnough, Jayne Emerson, Mijam Gielen, Liz Kettle and our podcast regular and SewOver50 supporter, Liz Haywood.

Each textile artist is talented in their own area of textiles and want to provide a workshop to retreat students. The full list of textile artists is about to be released so stay listening.

Making Zen Online Retreat 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 15 to 19 May 2023 and each day provides the day's workshops for free. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

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.

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.

Artworkerprojects Mar 27, 2023

'Sewing is an act of emotional repair' is a term Rosie Perl discusses towards the end of this podcast. This is a term quoted from Louise Bourgeois.

She's also now learning to adjust patterns to suit her body shape with her good friend Donna.

You can hear the joys that sewing brings Rosie in this podcast.

Her husband is now hooked on restoring pre-loved vintage sewing machines too.

Lots of great stories from a wonderful textile artist and Sydney local.

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.

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.

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.

Safety on the Gram Mar 20, 2023

Today's episode features Diane of Style Falcon patterns with the investigation work she did on protecting yourself on Instagram.

In December there were a number of SewOver50 follower accounts that were cloned. This fuelled Diane to investigate why this happens and how you can ensure your accounts remain safe.

There's no rhyme or reason why it happened but Diane has a handful of ways you can both protect your online accounts and the accounts of your friends and families.

Many thanks for coming back and helping your SewOver50 follower friends Diane. This is the next in our Protect your accounts now podcast series.

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.

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.

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.

Ronda and SewOver50 Mar 13, 2023

In this episode, Ronda discusses the good work SewOver50 has provided our community on Instagram. Ronda did a guest post for SewOver50 and she is awe of the amazing work Judith and Sandy to help keep our community together and safe.

Of course Ronda has many positive things to say about Stokx patterns owner Lindy and other indie pattern companies that raise the awareness of mature sewists.

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.

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.

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.

About Ronda Mar 06, 2023

Ronda Hazell mostly wears the clothes she sews and occasionally her quilt art projects.

Ronda is a SewOver50 follower based in country Victoria in Australia. When we recorded this podcast we realised there was so much more to her story than the usual 20 minutes so in this episode you'll hear about how sewing is an integral part of of her life and that of her family and friends.

Next week we'll expand on the SewOver50 community, ageism and our admiration for Lindy of Stokx Patterns.

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.

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.

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.

About Duane Feb 20, 2023

Duane tells us his background prior to sewing. He's always been a maker and he comes from a family of makers.

If you're interested in how the classes are run at The Tailoring Academy in the UK, Duane talks about how the classes are run and what the accommodation is like for the 6 international students.

He is still thinking about what he will do when he gets home after this amazing intensive tailoring experience.

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.

Contact Judith and Sandy at SewOver50 to offer your support for this wonderful IG account. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you can, 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.

Duane at the tailoring academy Feb 13, 2023

Duane tells us the story about why he's currently at The Tailoring Academy in the UK right now.

The Tailoring Academy course Duane is working through started in September 2022 and is 10 months in total. As he says, they started with only a few body measurements.

Many people who have been following Duane for years will remember his kilt sewing work. He called this fabulous tartan - Loud McLeod.

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.

Contact Judith and Sandy at SewOver50 to offer your support for this wonderful IG account. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you can, 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.

Ros - A new designer Feb 06, 2023

Ros relearned to sew in the last 2 years. She did learn at school and Ros now uses her sewing skills to help her local community.

Oh and did you see her exhibit at the Dundee V&A museum last year. Ros and her son entered a new designer contest and their refashion entry was included in this inaugural contest.

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.

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.

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.

Puddingandpeas Jan 30, 2023

Mel is a SewOver50 follower and as her bio says, she loves to start making things, many things, collect stuff, but to people who know Mel, wearing vintage inspired clothes she has made is what makes her happy. You'll love how Mel developed her Instagram name puddingandpeas

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.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account or directly via paypal. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.

Sigrid Sews Jan 16, 2023

Sigrid sews and knits and you may have been following her blog for many years. In 2022 Sigrid's Instagram account was copied as a fake account by scammers. This has happened and keeps happening to many SewOver50 followers.

Be aware that fake accounts are created and the criminals behind these accounts prey on the followers of these accounts. If you are approached by what seems to be a fake account, let the actual person (account owner) know and then report the fake account to Instagram and then block it, for your safety and for the safety of your sewing friends.

When reporting fake accounts on Instagram, if the fake account uses your name/handle/photos, this is a copyright infringement. Report the fake account for copyright infringement to Instagram as well as the fake account as a scam.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.

Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

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.

Tee Jay Lee Jan 09, 2023

Tee Jay Lee is a regular client of Sewn Adaptive - Lynn and Alex - and he's given his time to talk about how the work that Lynn and Alex do keeps him wearing the clothes he loves. You can hear the Sewn Adaptive podcast we published last year.

As a sewist, we have the skills to tailor and tweak clothes for ourselves and our loved ones. The work Lynn and Alex have been doing on Instagram that shows how they adapt clothing for people who need their clothes adapted is really appreciated by their clients. Tee Jay is one of their regular clients and this is his story. He was born and raised in California and Tee Jay was in the dance scene and is now helping dancers with his OT skills. Being able to wear the fashion he wants to wear is made accessible for him through the tailoring Lynn and Alex do for him.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

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.

Adam Wheeler Dec 19, 2022

Adam Wheeler is The Seamsters Apprentice on Instagram. He decided to sew one day when the curtains in his study just happened to break.

Once Adam made the curtains in his home study 6 years ago, he became fascinated by sewing machines and sewing. Well, he tells a story about his first fascination with sewing machine as a 5 year old. The first garment Adam made was a 'simple' tshirt.

In the early sewing days, sewing was his shared hobby with his late sister Sarah when she founded Dragon Café The Dragon Cafe is the project flagship of the Mental Fight Club. Sewing keeps the memory of his sister with him as Adam sews his projects for himself, his family and his friends.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

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.

SewAndrew Dec 12, 2022

Andrew is SewAndrew and he has a history of learning skills and then teaching them to his local community.

He's a hairdresser by trade and was a dancer and with both of these talents, Andrew gives back to the community by teaching.

This includes his teaching sewing to the local Andrew's first real sewing project was a waistcoat that he sewed with a costume designer who guided his sewing. He's not looked back since that time.

Here's where you can find more about Eco Life Eastbourne where Andrew has been running in person sewing classes for the community.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Miriam Dec 05, 2022

Miriam has been helping Ruth Collins get the word out about top down center out method and it's easy to understand why when you hear Miriam's sewing story.

Miriam was encouraged to sew through 4H programs.

Miriam has a phD in English and she immediately realised Ruth is a scientist by how Ruth was communicating about Top Down Center Out method. She tells us about her experience of using a dress form to get good fitting clothes but this meant Miriam had to make the dress form fit her body shape.

You'll hear how Miriam describes Top Down Center Out method as 'body agnostic'.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Marja-Liisa Nov 28, 2022

When you look a Marja-Liisa's Instagram feed, you'll not know she has only been sewing her own clothes or the last 2 and a half years.

In 2019 Marja-Lisa found The Avid Seamstress patterns at Liberty in London and that is when she began to think about sewing her own clothes. At the start of the first lockdown, and after watching a few episodes of the Great British Sewing Bee, she decided to try sewing clothes.

When Marja-Lisa first tried to sew her first dress, she used a very old bedsheet to learn the construction process involved before she cut into her Liberty of London fabric.

Since then she has become a pattern tester and helped out SewOver50 and managed a guest post on Instagram.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Sewmanyflowers Nov 21, 2022

Ruthie is well known for her sewing floral fabrics, hence her Instagram name sewmanyflowers

Florals are the basis of Ruthie's clothes and they make her happy. Ruthie gives some easy to follow advice about how to find your floral and use them to sew clothes that make you happy.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Northinstitches Nov 14, 2022

Margaret who is Northinstitches and her daughter Kat is makingwithneedles share their sewing interests and also attended the SewOver50 frocktail event in Edinburgh in September.

This podcast was recorded with both Margaret and Kat in their home and they both thoroughly enjoy frocktails and meeting in real life all the people who you chat to on Instagram in the SewOver50 community.

Both Margaret and Kat attend sewing days as SewToon in Newcastle, Toon is a dialect version of Town because that’s how Geordies pronounce the word. Lynne and Linda who were sewing friends on the podcast who also attend SewToon. SewToon is organised by Lynne’s daughter Tamlyn.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Sewthreadbear Nov 07, 2022

Elke does have an actual thread bear, hence her Instagram name sewthreadbear. She tells us the how close to her heart this bear is to her.

While Elke can't remember who taught her to sew, she has always sewn and in a way was influenced by her 2 aunts on her father's side. Her aunts had a knitting machine and they created the most beautiful knitted garments.

What Elke did realise that using a knitting machine would mean she would need lots of storage space for all the wool yarns used, as she saw from her aunts.

Elke talks about how as a sewist, we get caught in the perfection of the pattern we're using. She has learnt that if the garment looks good from 3' away, you've done a great job.

She has sewn some amazing garments using Julia Allison Cost fabrics too.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Love for Lismore heART space Oct 31, 2022

Rebecca Ryan and Jodi Dynan are co founders of Love for Lismore HeART Space. Susan Goodwin of Measure Twice Cut Once and Rebecca talk about their experience with the floods in Lismore and the surrounding communities this year.

Rebecca and Susan provide listeners with ways people can help this huge community rebuilding their lives. The links for all of these ways people can help are on the podcast website.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Stacey Taylor Oct 24, 2022

Stacey Taylor known as The Crooked Hem on Instagram, has developed a series of free YouTube videos to help sewists use the Top Down Centre Out method, developed by Ruth Collins ithacamaven on Instagram.

Ruth Collins was on the podcast in August and discussed the 5 steps within the Top Down Centre Out pants fitting method.

Stacey has developed this series of videos in consultation with Ruth so these free resources are always available and up to date. Viewers get a well presented demonstration of the method and the principles behind the Top Down Centre Out pants fitting method.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Ruth Woods Oct 21, 2022

Ruth Woods is craftschooloz on Instagram and she is running her workshop called Create Textile Baskets from Recycled Materials at the Making Zen Online Retreat.

With a background in textiles, working as a clothing designer for over 25 years, then being introduced to basketry fifteen years ago Ruth loves to combine different techniques and materials. She has been creating textile baskets made from recycled materials and loves that you can create beautiful things made from waste products and finds it a challenge to use as little newly bought resources as possible.

Making Zen Online Retreat 2022 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 24 to 28 October 2022. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Agatha Lee Oct 20, 2022

Agatha Lee or Agy, is a textile artist from Singapore, who is providing a workshop called Translating Nature into Thread Art with Free Motion Embroidery at the Making Zen Online Retreat.

Making Zen Online Retreat 2022 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 24 to 28 October 2022. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Morag_cj Oct 17, 2022

Morag_cg is a SewOver50 follower and lives in Glasgow.

If you watched the posts and stories for SewOver50 Frocktails in September, you would have seen her have a splendid weekend in Edinburgh. Morag has been sewing since she can remember and has the knack for working with paper and then developing her sewing project. She is mindful of the fabric she uses and you'll hear about her cashmere remnant purchases from Nomad_slt. Nomad SLT rescues cashmere and wool fabrics for reselling.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Sarah Pedlow Threadwritten Oct 16, 2022

Sarah Pedlow is one of the textile artists at the October 2022 Making Zen Online Retreat. You can find Sarah on Instagram at threadwritten and at sarahpedlowstudio.

Sarah's workshop demonstration is titled Cultural Embroidery Traditions and The Chain Stitch. Sarah Pedlow, the founder of ThreadWritten, is an artist working with embroidery and cultural preservation through workshops, textile travel retreats, and fine art.

Making Zen Online Retreat 2022 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 24 to 28 October 2022. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Making Zen Online Retreat October 2022 Oct 07, 2022

Making Zen Online Retreat 2022 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen. It's on again from 24 to 28 October 2022. Twice in one year and Kate Ward is here to launch this array of 20 textile artists.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Annapikadiy Oct 03, 2022

Anna or AnnaPikaDIY is a SewOver50 follower that has begunn sewing recently. She's a close online sewing friend of Gabriele KissnTuss. It was Garbiele who asked us to invite Anna onto the podcast.

Anna talks about a number of zero waste pattern designers she admires for their designs and commitment to reducing waste. This includes Liz Haywood, Milan_avjc and Zero Waster Design Collective.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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. This is how many guests come onto the podcast.

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.

sewingcpd2022 Sep 26, 2022

Get ready for October's #sewingcpd2022 challenge. Sarah Thomas updates her Curvy Pattern Database monthly and shares this with the sewing community to find size inclusive patterns. There are over 400 new patterns published each year that Sarah adds to her database each month.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Days for girls Sep 19, 2022

Mary Connolly-Gale is the Chief Operating Officer of Days for Girls Australia. Days for Girls is an international organisation who's mission is to shatter the stigma and limitations associated with menstruation for improved health, education and livelihoods.

This podcast was a suggestion by Monica, a patron of the podcast.

Days for Girls Australia is a not for profit organisation and is run by volunteers.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

So50Live Sep 12, 2022

Have you enjoyed seeing Byrd and Molly run So50Live for the Sewover50 community during the northern hemisphere Summer months? That’s Byrd of Yogabyrdsews and Molly of Mike and Molly’s House on Instagram. Byrd and Molly are today’s SewOver50 podcast guests.

Both Molly and Byrd were wanting to do the work to have more discussions on SewOver50. They approached Judith and Sandy separately earlier this year and now they’ve created an engaging platform for SewOver50 on Instagram.

They had roles at the start and now they have a great rhythm working together and making their guests feel comfortable in their So50LIVE interviews on Instagram.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Wis_g returns Sep 05, 2022

It’s September and we’re getting closer to this year’s SewOver50 frocktails in Edinburgh on 21st In the lead up, let’s have a listen to part 2 of the podcast with Wis from Gent.

Wis talks about her love of sewing and many of you identify with her because you follow Wis. It you don’t already follow Wis, her Instagram account is @Wis_g As we know, Wis sews great clothes and her creations have a lot of love in them.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Top Down Centre Out method Aug 29, 2022

Our guest is Ruth Collins or Ithacamaven on Instagram. Ruth has developed the Top Down Center Out method for fitting pants. This pants fitting method is still being tweaked by Ruth and she’s the one who knows all the ins and outs of the Top Down Center Out method.

You'll find the 5 steps of the Top Down Centre Out method on her instagram account and on the podcast website.

To learn more about Ruth’s Top Down Centre Out method of fitting pants, make sure you follow Ruth on her Instagram account - @IthacaMaven. Ruth will answer questions and continue to provide up to date information about this pants fitting method she created and shares with her followers. Also check out Stacey @TheCrookedHem who is creating series of videos to demonstrate the method on YouTube account.

Marica Lois Riddington Aug 22, 2022

Marcia Lois Riddington was the first SewOver50 follower on the podcast in 2020. Life was very different for us then.

Marcia talks about her sewing, her new love of visible mending, how embroidery is easy to do and very creative and more recently the fabric dyeing Marcia is learning about.

It's the excitement each project brings that keeps Marcia creative and wearing the clothes she wants to wear and love.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Sewn Adaptive Aug 15, 2022

Sewn Adaptive is an educational platform for tailors and existing/new sewists to learn alteration techniques to adapt fashion to make it more accessible to all parts of the community.

Lynn Brannelly Costume Designs of @lws_lynnwardrobesews and Alexander Andronescu Fashion designer of @AlexofArabia are the co-founders of Sewn Adaptive.

In this recording, you’ll hear what motivates them to use their industry experience to help adapt clothes for all parts of the community. They’re sharing their knowledge with us through their videos on their Instagram account Sewnadaptive.

Home sewists and new sewists can learn adaptation techniques they can do for themselves or for their loved ones with a few sewing notions.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free so subscribe today.

Style Falcon patterns v2 Aug 08, 2022

Diane is the creator of Style Falcon.

How Diane found a suitable fit model and why she established the name Style Falcon are some of the topics Diane discusses in her first podcast for SewOver50.

She's a home sewer, writer, researcher, wife, daughter, sister, friend and poodle mama.

She lives in in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

As Diane's says, 'I'm the visionary and creative force behind Style Falcon, but I don't do it alone. I work with a skilled professional team - a patternmaker, a grader, an illustrator and a graphic artist - to bring Style Falcon patterns to you.

The patternmaker is Christine Groom, owner of ZigZag Designs, a pattern company and custom couturier in California. Christine has a degree in Fashion and Apparel Design. She really understands how to design for mature figures. Her expertise makes each Style Falcon pattern work.'

Sweden sewing community Aug 01, 2022

Camilla or frkc.lindberg on Instagram did promise to tell us about the sewing community in Sweden in her 2 podcasts earlier this year. Please excuse us for digressing to talk about wombats. Camilla is obsessed with wombats, an Austalian native animal.

Camilla's first podcast was about sewing for the men in her life. Her second podcast was about her sewing passion.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Measurements Stokx patterns Jul 25, 2022

Lindy of Stokx Patterns has been working on a measurement chart since she publised her blog post on The Missing Measurements chart.

Lindy takes the emotion out of measurements and sizing. Many thanks to Lindy for supporting the SewOver50 community on her third podcast!

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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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Carmen Bouchard continued Jul 18, 2022

Carmen Bouchard won the first series of the French Sewing Bee in 2014 and in this podcast she discuses what she gained from this experience and how this has continued to influence her sewing life. She also coined the term 'fabric famous'.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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Carmen Bouchard Jul 11, 2022

Carmen Bouchard won the first series of the French Sewing Bee in 2014 and in this podcast she talks about how sewing has been a part of her life since the age of 5. She's supported SewOver50 since it began.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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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About Lou Sheffer Jul 04, 2022

Many people listened to Lou talk about her recent experience where she almost lost her Instagram account Sewmuchtodesign. Lou gave us lots of good ways to keep our accounts safe in her first podcast. In this podcast you'll hear Lou's sewing story and how she's now been a guest editor for SewOver50.

Have you taken part in #mymakesforthemonth yet? This monthly sewing challenge was founded by Lou and it's almost 2 years old now.

You can find Lou on Instagram and on her blog. You'll be seeing more of Lou as she's recently retired. Congratulations Lou.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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Judy and #sewcolourblocking Jun 30, 2022

#SewColourblocking and #SewColorblocking is the July Instagram challenge hosted by SewOver50 and managed by Judy Williment Ross with her judging panel - Sheila and Sue. This challenge is open to everybody. There are a few easy guidelines and you can enter previous colour blocking makes in a new post for July 2022.

Remember to tag @sewover50 and you are encouraged to also tag #waiwot and #so50reworn and many other hastags with your posts for this challenge.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.

Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Luannesewcializes Jun 27, 2022

Luanne has recently returned to sewing and her heart is very much about the fabric. You can now find her at Luannesewcializes on Instagram and you'll hear how she created a public account and has experienced the best that the SewOver50 community gives us all.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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Bernadette Jun 20, 2022

Bernadette @littlemissdressco is new to reels but she's managed to create a reel to teach people how to cover buttons and with great online success too. Bernadette has sewn for many years and you'll be amazed at the breadth of her sewing experience.

One of her sewing jobs is to sew for Stuart Hillard, who was in the first Great British Sewing Bee series.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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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Recovering your Instagram account Jun 13, 2022

You know Lou of Sewmuchtodesign because she's a SewOver50 follower and the organiser of hashtag MyMakesForTheMonth Challenge.

In this podcast Lou shares her recent experience where her Instagram account was hacked and the good news is, she was able to get her account back with help from SewOver50's Sandy and Judith. Lou also shares handy tips about keeping your account safe that she's learned through this upsetting experience.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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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Wis from Gent May 25, 2022

Wis talks about her sewing story and how highly she regards the SewOver50 community.

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Lindy and SewOver50 May 23, 2022

Lindy of Stokx patterns is back to share the support she's recieved from the SewOver50 community. Has you started to follow #stokxinthewild yet? Hop over to her blog post about The Missing Measurement Chart.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.

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2 Chatty TSW presenters May 20, 2022

This is one of three special Sewing Weekender 2022 podcast, featuring 2 of the chatty video presenters - Michelle of Michelle.a.sews and Emily of Emilynetsai.

Following four sell-out annual events in Cambridge, The Fold Line and Charlotte Emma Patterns are bringing The Sewing Weekender online for a third year, on Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd May 2022

10% of proceeds will be donated to the following charities: Missing People and The British Red Cross Crisis Appeals (supporting work in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen).

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Wis @ The Sewing Weekender May 20, 2022

This is one of three special Sewing Weekender 2022 podcast. Wis talks about her experience at both the in person event and at the online event. She loves both formats and says how great Rachel, Kate and Charlotte are to develop this event in such a flexible way to meet our sewing needs when we were all in some type of lockdown since 2020.

Following four sell-out annual events in Cambridge, The Fold Line and Charlotte Emma Patterns are bringing The Sewing Weekender online for a third year, on Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd May 2022

10% of proceeds will be donated to the following charities: Missing People and The British Red Cross Crisis Appeals (supporting work in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen).

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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The Sewing Weekender tutors May 20, 2022

This is one of three special Sewing Weekender 2022 podcast, featuring 3 tutors - Lisa from The Avid Seamstress patterns, Alison from School of Sewing UK and Harriet of Sew Me Sunshine.

Following four sell-out annual events in Cambridge, The Fold Line and Charlotte Emma Patterns are bringing The Sewing Weekender online for a third year, on Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd May 2022

10% of proceeds will be donated to the following charities: Missing People and The British Red Cross Crisis Appeals (supporting work in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen).

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

About Love Binti May 18, 2022

In April Elle and Suzan talked about Sewing Machine Magic. Today they tell us about Love Binti, which is where Sewing Machine Magic is a part of.

Fund raising for the programs run by Love Binti are needed to help run their local programs to help the local communities raise their living standards. They’re currently fund raising for sewing menstral pads.

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Judy's Op shopping rules May 16, 2022

Judy made the Epic dress and Hexi coat by upcyling fabrics from clothes she's bought from Op shops as well as fabrics from her stash. However, there are some very thoughtful rules Judy uses to ensure she is using fabric already in circulation but not removing garments that are limited.

Judy talked about making the Epic dress and Hexi coat for SewOver50 in April, on the podcast.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.

Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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Camilla encore May 11, 2022

Camilla @frkc.lindberg from Sweden is back as today's Sewover50 guest. She's been blown away by the encouraging comments she's received from her podcast in March. She is now working on her upcoming podcast about the sewing community in Sweden.

Frk is short for fröken - Miss in English so it’s Miss C Lindberg. I label my work with Frk C/ Miss C. Fröken is also teacher in Swedish.

Camilla what she enjoys sewing in a really fun way. She doesn't follow rules as you'll hear in this podcast and in her earlier podcast.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

On Monday 15 May, Sew50Live launches on Instagram. This is an IG LIVE event hosted by the sewing minds of Byrd and Molly. They've both been recent SewOver50 podcast guests too. Their first guest is Zoe Edwards of #memademay and Check Your Thread podcast.

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The Big Sew Off May 09, 2022

The Big Sew Off is on 12 May 2022.

Sew along with many sewists on 12th May to raise money for Mind. The key sewing hub is the 24-hour non-stop the Big Sew Off hub in London along with lots of other sewing businesses and personalities. There will also be a hub at Guthrie and Ghani in Birmingham along with others around the UK and overseas. This sewathon will be broadcast list on Sew Over It You Tube channel throughout the whole 24-hours to keep you company. All monies raised will go to Mind.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.

Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Steven's encore podcast May 04, 2022

Steven or @arealheller been sewing for 3 years and he found SewOver50 through people he was following on Instagram. Steven is back for an encore podcast to tells us about what motivates him to sew.

He had always wanted to sew and once Steven retired he discovered tailoring was a skill his grandfathers had.

All four of his grandparents migrated to the States as refugees from Russia and Poland.

Steven decided to make his own indie designed bowling shirts when the store he used to buy them ready made, closed down.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you list to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

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.

Threaded Together AZ May 02, 2022

Sierra of Threaded Together talks about the programs run for the local community and developed from community needs.

Threaded together is about inspiring creativity and connection through textile arts programs that partner with participants to nurture inclusive communities, cultivate agency, and provide employment pathways for people who have faced institutional injustice. Threaded Together has a facebook page, a website and their Instagram account. Sierra manages their social media accounts.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.

Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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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Ellie Beck Apr 29, 2022

Ellie Beck is an artist, a published author, a creative maker and an educator. Her creative making encompasses slow stitching, natural dye, mindful making and impro quilts. This is all part of her everyday life.

Ellie is also a web designer, mentor and writer. She runs online craft workshops and she's a mum of 3. You'll enjoy her workshop at the Making Zen Online Retreat and you can find her on her amazing website and instagram account.

Making Zen Online Retreat 2022 is a five day event from 2 to 6 May to inspire creativity and help you find your zen.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Amanda Nadig Apr 28, 2022

Amanda Nadig is a textile artist who finds inspiration in keeping with and breaking away from traditions in quilting. Her hand quilted compositions explore colors and shapes sourced second hand from garments and home textiles. Inspired by life as a mother and high school teacher, Amanda incorporates embroidered drawings, an unexpected mix of synthetic and natural fibers, and monoprints into her work. You'll find Amanda at her website and on Instagram.

Making Zen Online Retreat 2022 is a five day event from 2 to 6 May to inspire creativity and help you find your zen.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Sewing Machine Magic Apr 27, 2022

Elle and Suzan with Sofie for Love Binti presented their programs at this year's Commission into the Status of Women 66 run virtually by the United Nations Women UK group in March 2022. Sewing Machine Magic is just one of their many community programs. The sewing machines used to get Sewing Machine Magic started were initially funded through donations from Zonta International in Taiwan.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Fuller bust pattern adjustments Apr 25, 2022

Lindsie of Sew Busty Community is back and is now sharing her research on making 7 inch full bust adjustments on patterns. Her research is being shared on the Sew Busty Community and Lindsie wants anyone who has to do these adjustments to have a look at the blog posts she's sharing with the sewing community for free. Make sure you listen to Lindsie's earlier podcast from July 2021.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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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Mike and Molly's house Apr 20, 2022

Michael and Molly met back in 2003 on match.com. They were early adopters to the online dating scene. Molly discusses how they became a family, got rid of their credit card debt and sew together.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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Judy Ross Apr 18, 2022

Judy judywillimentross responded to covid lockdowns in New Zealand by firstly creating the epic dress and then the hexi coat. The hexi coat has 5,048 fabric scraps.

Judy discusses how she sourced her fabrics and the epic construction journey, with lots of milestones along the way.

Her next podcast will cover her guide to op shopping for fabric.

She has been a guest editor for SewOver50. You can too. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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.

Making Zen Online Retreat 2022 Apr 14, 2022

Kate Ward has launched this year's Making Zen Online Retreat. There are over 20 textile artists including our very own Katrine of Mending Mayhem and Selina of Selinaam05.

Making Zen Online Retreat is on 2 to 6 May 2022. This year the day's presentations are available for 24 hours for free so log into their website today

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#boyssewtoo Apr 13, 2022

BoysSewToo was born out of the shared experience for the love and passion of sewing. Many boys and men are discouraged from sewing as ‘boys don’t sew.’ Clive discusses how the sudden loss of fellow male sewer Rob Dawson made him start developing #boyssewtoo in Rob's memory.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.

Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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Lisa gizagiza gorogoro Apr 11, 2022

Lisa of gizagiza.gorogoro dusted off her sewing machine in March, 2020 to make masks. Together with her children, they made and donated over 6000 masks through the Million Mask Challenge.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.

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Lindy Stokxpatterns Apr 06, 2022

Lindy of Stokxpatterns is a big SewOver50 supporter. Gabriele of Kissntuss discovered Lindy when Lindy first started her business. What you'll hear is the support Gabriele and Julie of consistentlydifferentdesigns have provided Lindy to keep producing sewing patterns that are different to mainstream patterns. You'll hear both Gabriele and Julie talk about their first coat twinning experience in their podcasts.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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Janine Apr 04, 2022

Janine or @janineerm is a very busy sewist and has been a guest editor for SewOver50. Janine is one of those people who if you need help, she will volunteer her time to you.

In this podcast, she describes the steps she takes to be a guest editor. We discuss what guest editors need to provide and really, Janine has enjoyed being a guest editor for SewOver50 for a very long time.

You’ll hear how Janine did not know Instagram at all when she first began volunteering with SewOver50.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.

Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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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Yogabyrdsews Mar 30, 2022

Byrd or Yogabyrdsews on instagram, watched her mother contribute to the community through the PTA, through school activities, in political activities and even until her passing, she would collect bread for nursing homes.

Byrd has worked in social services and now in retirement she uses her sewing to help her sorority assist a school and nursing homes by sewing customised bags for residents on as a birthday gift.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you list to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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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Camilla Mar 28, 2022

Camilla @frkc.lindberg is our Sewover50 guest from Sweden.

Frk is short for fröken - Miss in English so it’s Miss C Lindberg. I label my work with Frk C/ Miss C. Fröken is also teacher in Swedish.

Camilla trained to sew for both men and women and as a tailor, sewing is sewing. The techniques used to sew for all people are the same.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you list to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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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Steven arealheller Mar 23, 2022

Steven or @arealheller been sewing for 3 years and he found SewOver50 through people he was following on Instagram. Steven tells us he is in Sewover60 and he should be in Sewover70 as well.

He had always wanted to sew and once Steven retired he discovered tailoring was a skill his grandfathers had.

All four of his grandparents migrated to the States as refugees from Russia and Poland.

Steven decided to make his own indie designed bowling shirts when the store he used to buy them ready made, closed down.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you list to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

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.

Bra sewing chat Mar 21, 2022

While recording the Sewing Friends podcast with Helga and Nicole, we also discussed sewing bras.

This is an unplanned podcast that we felt might help listeners who want to try sewing bras with some ideas about how to go about planning their future bra sewing projects.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.

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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Make sure you list to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

Alibobs_sews Mar 16, 2022

Alison Alibobs_sews says the SewOver50 Instagram tip posts are quite useful to her. She’s not over 50 and Alison is a great friend to many sewists online.

Alison had her personal embroidery story published in Threads Magazine issue 212. Alison wrote how doing embroidery on the sofa when Alison was diagnosed with breast cancer, as her mother also also done had breast cancer when Alison was 4 years old.

Alison created embroidered flowers in a vase and did blackwork embroidery to reflect a pixelated portrait.

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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.

Ukraine Etsy seller list Mar 14, 2022

Teresa @desewtropia created a list of Etsy digital craft sellers based in Ukraine after Anita of @daydreamofquilts put out a call to support craft sellers directly. Etsy has removed the sellers fees from these businesses as well.

Teresa has web development skills and she's created this listing and a website hosting this list. She will keep updating this list as people let her know about Ukraine craft businesses and the list will be available indefinitely.

A simple version is at www.teresahardy.com/ukraine. That is one that you can easily copy and paste into a Facebook post or something. The version with photo previews are at https://ukraineetsysellers.my.canva.site/

We also learn about Teresa's sewing life. Her personal Instagram if anyone’s interested in life in the Andes at the equator is @unpaintedhuffheins (As Teresa says, 'Yeah, I don’t make my usernames easy do I?')

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Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

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40,000 follower fun contest Mar 11, 2022

Forty thousand followers on SewOver50! 40k followers, 40,000 followers….it doesn’t matter which way you write it that’s a LOT of followers. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. SewOver50 on Instagram has gone from their humble beginnings in August 2018 when Judith (@JudithRosalind the founder) asked “is there a need for a group for older sewists? to now being the largest active sewing community on Instagram. In the words of Helen Reddy, we’re “in numbers too big to ignore!”

So…..let’s celebrate with a fun weekend challenge. We have some lovely sponsors for our random prizes too!

ANYONE can enter (all ages).
One entry only in the comments below Friday’s post (11 March 2022).
Entries/comments close Sunday midnight GMT 🇬🇧.

What you need to do:

Describe your “sewing style” in three descriptors.

That’s it! 🙌

As a way of guiding you here are ours. Can you guess who is Judith and Sandy?

Reflective, evolving, relaxed. 😊☮️✌️Colourful, distracted, learner. 🌈🤯👩‍🎓

It’s as simple as that! Just tell us about your sewing style in comments below in three words.

Why not share your sewing style descriptors in a post or story too and let everyone know that being SewOver50 does not mean invisible. 🙌💪👍

ALSO: Join us for a LIVE on Friday at 7.30pm GMT 🇬🇧 where we dip our toes into live-streaming for the first time! Send good vibes….we’re going to need it. 😂

We’ve asked a few of our followers to send us their descriptors to have a bit of fun and you can see who we have chosen! 🎉 🎤 Fingers crossed 🤞 and see you there.

Special mentions to Gillian, Susan Young and Tree.

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Pam O'Connor Mar 09, 2022

Pam O'Connor is Sewnonthemap on Instagram. She's a SewOver50 follower who has sewn no matter which country she was living in at the time.

Pam has picked up a few treasured pieces of fabrics in her world travels that she has plans to make in upcoming projects. Each project is unique and has to have a story behind it. She's an active member of Sew Tampa Bay group.

Make sure you follow SewOver50 to encourage more images of mature sewists in sewing media.

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.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

Helga and Nicole projects Mar 07, 2022

Did you get a chance to listen to the first part of this SewOver50 sewing friends podcast with Nicole and Helga in episode 305? Today’s podcast is part 2 of the chat we had about their sewing and sewing friendship.

Nicole or Septemberfaden on Instagram and Helga of Salixsews on Instagram discuss the sewing projects on their to-do lists.

They are one of many sewing friends within the SewOver50 community. Do you have a close sewing friend through SewOver50? If you do, DM us on the podcast Instagram account today

Kate Sekules 2022 Mar 03, 2022

In this episode, Kate answers a few personal questions developed by Helene about Kate's style and fashion. In last week's episode she discussed #mendmarch and of course, mending features in her thinking and fashion choices.

Many thanks to Helene for the success of this discussion with Kate Sekules.

Anyone can mend.

Mend don't spend.

Helga and Nicole Mar 02, 2022

Nicole Septemberfaden and Helga Salixsews are today's SewOver50 sewing friend guests.

Would you believe in real life they only live 5km apart?

Their friendship started on Instagram through SewOver50 and you'll hear how they're now friends in real life.

You'll find out about their sewing plans in the next SewOver50 podcast on Sew Organised Style.

fourpatchtextiles Feb 28, 2022

Robyn or fourpatchtextiles on Instagram is a maker of bespoke clothing, bags and occasionally quilts. She’s a big supporter of the visible mending including Mendingmayhem and the Sewover50 community.

Robyn discusses her use of textiles as part of #mendmarch.

Mendmarch 2022 Feb 24, 2022

Kate Sekules aka Visiblemend runs the popular mending challenge #mendmarch. 2022 is the 5 year anniversary of this challenge on Instagram.

In this podcast Kate answers questions from previous mending podcast guests Katrine, Selina, Wendy, Tricia and Uli.

Dawna Feb 23, 2022

You know Dawna as Spoolriversewing on Instagram. She has been featured on the grid of SewHouse7. Dawna tells her story about starting her blog in 2018 because she felt older sewists were not represented on the internet. She is thrilled that this idea of hers was reinforced by SewOver50 starting in the same year.

Her sewing start is really lovely and you can find her podcast blog post on the podcast website.

Make sure you have a listen to all the SewOver50 podcasts to hear from your friends in this inclusive sewing community.

Sewing4therapy Feb 21, 2022

Tracy Davis or Sewing4therapy on Instagram is a favourite SewOver50 sewist that inspires great fitting clothes making and fuels the sewing engine of her fellow sewists.

You'll hear how Tracy knows the value of a hobby/practice that balances the stressors of her profession.

Her children are learning that Mom knows, when it comes to fashion. Take her current love of making shackets.

Make sure you follow SewOver50 to images of mature sewists in sewing media.

Vintage Tina Feb 16, 2022

Tina Watts or Vintagetina is a favourite vintage sewist of Instagram of many people and today we get to find out more about her sewing life and how vintage patterns fuel her sewing projects.

Thanks for listening to Sew Organised Style's episode 300. It's lovely to share this episode with a well-loved Australia sewist who creates vintage looks for her everyday life.

Everyone can be a SewOver50 follower on Instagram. SewOver50 intersects with all communities.

Yolanda Woodland Feb 14, 2022

Yolanda Woodland also known on Instagram as so_sew_mardest is today's SewOver50 guest.

She has a lot of style and sewing projects that she does so 24 hours is not enough time in the day to get through them all. Yolanda talks about her pattern testing experience and encourages her fellow sewists to try it at least once.

Make sure you go back and listen to all the SewOver50 podcasts available for free.

Jeanette Hayes Feb 09, 2022

Jeanette Hayes or netty.hayes.sews on Instagram is New Zealand sewist and she started sewing again 4 years ago. She's a SewOver50 follower and she's also recently made her Instagram account public. Jeanette is inspired by her fellow sewists and she felt comfortable making her account public.

She has collaborated with Chalk & Notch, Friday Pattern Company, True Bias, Minerva in the UK and Fabric Godmother. Jeanette uses The Fold Line for her sewing pattern research. Jeanette is SewOver50 sewist that pattern companies have loved including her in their social media.

You’ll find more sewists from New Zealand using #NZsews

Make sure you follow SewOver50 to images of mature sewists in sewing media.

Nikki Sinclair Feb 07, 2022

Nikki Sinclair or nikksinclair on Instagram is a favourite Sewover50 sewist that inspires great fitting clothes making and fuels the sewing engine of her fellow sewists.

Nikki is on the podcast with her biggest sewing fan, Clayton Sinclair.

Nikki tells her sewing story and it’s really clear to hear how supportive her husband is of her sewing projects. She gives some great advice to new sewists to enjoy sewing more.

Visible mending journey Feb 02, 2022

Sarah of Pattern Union is a big supporter of the Sewover50 community. Today she’s here to talk about visible mending. Sarah lives in Western Australia.

Sarah has been focussing on using her existing resources to focus on visible mending. With her pattern developments, she amassed a lot of fabrics and resources that were no longer useful to her but when she went to take them to the local thrift store, the response from the store was a wake up call to her regarding textile waste.

Special mention to Sue Stoney for her skills in reusing textile resources.

On Instagram you can find SewOver50, Sue Stoney and Sarah Pondevie.

Angie's 2022 plans Feb 01, 2022

Angie gives us the inside scoop about being on Kirsty's Handmade Christmas in 2021. She also discusses how she wants to make dolls that look like their owners features and enthicity. We do discuss the doll patterns that are available on Uthando Project.

Angie is currently working on a couture project. You'l have to listen in to find out.

Angie was on the podcast for SewOver50 last year in June and so much has changed for her. She leads by example and her energy is inspiring.

Angie Hinksman is back Jan 31, 2022

Did you know that Angie was on the telly in the lead up to Christmas in 2021? Amazing to hear how Angie's life has changed since she was on the podcast for SewOver50 last year.

Angie was on the podcast for SewOver50 last year in June and so much has changed for her. She leads by example and her energy is inspiring.

#Sewingcpd Jan 26, 2022

There is so much more that Sarah Thomas does behind the scenes to keep the Curvy Pattern Database current for everyone to use for free. She puts in her personal time into it, the website and the instagram account so everyone in the sewing community can also find sewing patterns in their sizing. Listeners can show they support her work by using #sewingcpd on patterns that should be on the database. A great piece of work supported by the SewOver50 community.

Curvy Pattern Database Jan 24, 2022

Sarah Thomas talks about how she started sewing and the Curvy Pattern Database. Sarah loves spreadsheets and she runs the Curvy Pattern Database for everyone to share. She puts in her personal time into it, the website and the instagram account so everyone in the sewing community can also find sewing patterns in their sizing. Listeners can show they support her work by using #sewingcpd on patterns that should be on the database. A great piece of work supported by the SewOver50 community.

Julie and Gabriele's 2022 plans Jan 19, 2022

Gabriele and Julie are back to talk about what they have planned for 2022 and beyond. This is part 2 of their SewOver50 sewing friends story.

In part 1 you heard about how they met via Instagram when Julie needed help with using Instagram functions to create stories they way Gabriele makes.

In this podcast, their 2022 plans and their high regard for SewOver50 really shines through.

Sewing is the thread that brought them together. They're friendship has continued through their shared values and interests. Make sure you go back and listen to all the SewOver50 podcast. SewOver50 intersects with all communities.

Gabriele and Julie Jan 17, 2022

Gabriele and Julie met via Instagram when Julie needed help with using Instagram functions to create stories they way Gabriele makes.

You've heard from Gabriele and Julie on earlier podcasts. This is part 1 of their story as SewOver50 sewing friends.

Sewing is the thread that brought them together. They're friendship has continued through their shared values and interests.

There is more to Gabriele and Julie's story. Make sure you go back and listen to all the SewOver50 podcast. SewOver50 intersects with all communities.

Uthando project Jan 12, 2022

Uthando Project is a small registered Australian Charity based in Perth, Western Australia.

Since 2004 Uthando Project has built and maintained partnerships with 5 not for profit organisations in KwaZulu Natal, a province of South Africa. These 5 organisations work with vulnerable children and communities and all promote the importance of play in early childhood development, education, social and emotional wellbeing. Uthando Project supports the organisations by donating hand made dolls, puppets, balls and African animals for use in their work and for distribution to the children they work with.

Ann Vivers discusses the work that is being done by volunteers and how listeners can help, if they wish to. Have a look at their IG account by their growing Sydney Dollmaker group.

About Mimi Jackson Jan 09, 2022

Mimi Jackson talks about her sewing life. She's the person behind Shop the garment district on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shop_the_garment_district/ Mimi's first podcast was about Shop the garment district IG account.

As Mimi talks about her sewing, you can hear the joy it creates for her. She shares this joy with everyone Mimi sews for. She is also grateful for the ideas her clients bring to her to then create with fabrics and notions.

Make sure you also listen to Mimi's first podcast about Shop the garment district. Mimi is now aware of the Sewover50 community and the depth of talent in this global community. Sewover50 intersects with all communities.

Katrine for Chronically sewn Dec 22, 2021

Katrine talks about how she lives with lupus, dyslexia and adhd while managing her energy levels to mend and craft in her everyday life.

Mending and always doing something with her hands helps her focus on everyday things like speaking to health services, teachers and even her neighbours. Katrine is a great supporter of sewover50, chronically sewn as she runs mending mayhem to encourage visible mending.

Katrine tells us about how her life changed with her final diagnosis and she has created her new normal. She's been living her life with chronic illness for over 20 years.

Shop the garment district Dec 20, 2021

Mimi Jackson runs Shop the garment district on Instagram. She is inspired by all the fabrics and notions available in the fashion district and her blog has a speak easy map you can use when you visit NYC. This is Mimi's first podcast and you'll hear more from Mimi again soon. Her sewing history is fascinating.

Seam ripper and friends Dec 15, 2021

Seam ripper and friends is a collaborative Instagram account that was an idea of Sabina and her friend Murni supported her to start this very recent sewing account.

Seam ripper and friends has a team of volunteers that are experimenting with this account to engage a variety of people since they started this account this year. Murni stated that Sewover50 rocks and Sabine is also in awe of the work that Sewover50 does to engage people from all communities on Instagram. Their friendship and online team demonstrates that Sewover50 does intersect with all communities.

Made by Silver Fox part 2 Dec 13, 2021

Part 2 of this conversation with Simon Turner builds on from his previous podcast talking about the men who sew in the sewing community and how SewOver50 represents the real people in the community. The work done by SewOver50 brings real people onto social media that counters the algorithms that skew our view of society.

Make sure you listen to the first part of this chat with Simon Turner or @madebysilverfox. You'll understand why he is excited to start working on the 10 metres of fabric he's just digitally printed for the sewing project that ignited his new sewing skills.

Made by Silver Fox Dec 08, 2021

Simon Turner @madebysilverfox on Instagram is a new sewist. He counters the saying ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’. He's a part of the SewOver50 community and one of the men who sew.

In this first episode his sewing skill story centres around a family market umbrella that he hand sewed to stop the fabric from deteriorating any further. Restoring this umbrella has led to Simon investing in his sewing skills.

He shares his sewing skills for sewing his own clothes as well as for his family and friends.

Simon has been sewing for 2 years. Sewing is his Covid skill.

Whendy7 Dec 06, 2021

Wendy or Whendy7 was nominated to be on the podcast recently because she does some very creative mending.

Visible mending is a skill she is developing everyday. Her parents gave her the lifelong value to mend. Wendy tells a great story about how both her mother and father helped her save both her school skirt and her bike.

Mending Mayhem is such a fun group for Wendy and she thanks Tricia for introducing them to her. Katrine and Anette, who run it, exude enthusiasm and mending positivity. They celebrate all kinds of mending – even a snowmobile!

Wendy is inspired by the efficiency and cleverness of zero waste patterns. She particularly enjoys Liz Haywood’s patterns.

librarianka and solizziesews Dec 01, 2021

@librarianka Dorota and @solizziesews Lizzie are both local and online sewing friends.

Dorota and Lizzie are both makers and thankfully they were brought together through SewOver50 and their friendship now spans beyond sewing.

SewOver50 intersects all communities. This is very evident in the supportive experience both Dorota and Lizzie have had as part of the SewOver50 community. Having friends that share your creative interests is a great way to stay positive and focus on the good things in our lives.

Make sure you have a listen to the sewing friends podcasts developed from the SewOver50 community in our archive.

Love a slug too Nov 29, 2021

Emily is careful about online safety and keeps their password and identity safe, as well as their own mental self. The ongoing phishing that happens online doesn't stop Emily from sharing their sewing projects or on their views of life.

Emily has tapped into a rage of voices of women who are over 50 and fat who are silenced by many parts of the media, by makers and by influencers. Emily is current working in fat studies at university level. They discuss images and influencers to be thin through various generations and the pressure many people have lived through during their lives.

SewOver50 gives sewists a voice and promotes images of mature sewists to ensure we are seen. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. There are over 100 SewOver50 podcasts you can listen to for free in our podcast archive.

Mad Sewing Scientist Nov 24, 2021

Jacqui Mendez-Johnson or @mad_sewing_scientist is a Sew Over It Inside and part of the Sewover50 community.

Recently Sew Over It recognised the SewOver50 community in their social media. Jacqui is one of their Sew Over It Insiders.

Jacqui discusses how she became a Sew Over It pattern insider and what that role entails. She loves it! She is a scientist by day👩‍🔬 and a sewing fiend by night since 2017!

There are over 280 free podcasts available. Feel free to support this podcast on our Patreon account so we can continue to feature the people in our sewing community.

Lynne and Linda Nov 22, 2021

Lynne and Linda became sewing friends one day when Lynne was seen at Costa's coffee by Linda wearing a dress she made for an Instagram sewing challenge called Swap, Share, Sew. The aim of this particular challenge was to make new friends.

They both mentioned Marilyn and the Sewing Angels of the North and many other ways their friendship has continued to grow in so many ways.

They are one of the many sewing friends built in the SewOver50 community on Instagram.

Creator's block Nov 17, 2021

2021 has taken the creativity out of Katrine, the force behind Mending Mayhem. She's hoping that listeners who are feeling no energy to be creative can know they are in good company.

As we wind down to the end of 2021, if you're creative mind is feeling worn out, you can listen to how Katrine of Mending Mayhem also felt the same way for many months this year. She tells her story so that listeners who are also feeling deflated can know they are in good company to feel this way too.

Protect your accounts Nov 15, 2021

This podcast covers some simple ways you can use strong passwords on all your apps and devices to protect both your accounts and your identity.

Unsolicited emails and messages and links are confidence tricks that allows scammers to steal from you. Recently the Sewover50 account received what looked like a copyright infringement notification from Instagram but it was a scam message that had a suspicious link that could have compromised all the hard work that the Judith and Sandy have done over the last 3 years. Thankfully no one clicked on the suspicious link and all is well for Sewover50.

This podcast gives you some simple ways to protect yourself online. Jenny chats about the levels of protection she uses on her all of her online devices. This way she feels much safer online shopping and using an avatar to be her online gaming self.

Always feel free to directly contact the companies you think are sending your messages of demand for payments. You'll hear more about the simple ways you can protect yourself online.

The podcast blog post has a number of reputable organisation that can help you be more secure online. Always feel free to contact the organisation you think has contacted you to ensure you are really dealing with the company or department that you think has sent your a demand for payment. Be sure and know the organisations your have relationships with are there to protect you from scammers.

ooobop Nov 10, 2021

Janene Spencer or Ooobop is one of the pattern cover models for Sew Over It. Janene was chosen to represent the SewOver50 community.

SewOver50 has worked tirelessly to raise the profile of mature aged sewists for over 3 years now. Lisa Comfort of Sew Over It is the first sewing pattern company owner to dedicate a week of their social media time to recognise the SewOver50 community.

Janene talks about her experience as a model for Sew Over it. This is the first opportunity she has agreed to do after so many years of avoiding situations like this is the past.

Janene kindly gave us her time to record this podcast so we hope you'll enjoy hearing her story. There are now over 270 free podcasts featuring people from the sewing community to go back and listen to. Thank you for subscribing to Sew Organised Style podcast.

James Munroe Nov 08, 2021

James is inspired more from recycled materials and off cuts to create projects. He has sewn for many years and he combines these skills with his crafting skills.

You'll see how much he enjoys Male Pattern Baldness day each year and he's allowed us to share some of his photos on our podcast website. Have a look at his IG account for lots more inspiration and seeing the people James has connected with in the past.

The online community such as Sewover50 has helped James stay connected with people in the sewing and crafting community. You'll find James at Craftspacecontinuum on Instagram.

Goodenoughsewist Nov 03, 2021

Cara Lee is a Sewover50 follower that was featured in their Chronically sewn series.

Cara talks about how to make time in your limited hours of energy to be able to do the things you want to do amongst the tasks you have to do each day. There are some tools she uses to help her make better use of her sewing time.

With her limited time, Cara is still able to be pattern test for about 6 pattern designers.

If it's good, then it's good enough. Cara talks about the challenges of having health issues people can't see.

The Sewover50 Instagram community continues to grow because it supports their growing community of nearly 40,000 followers through their positive community values. There are over 270 free podcasts here on Sew Organised Style to keep you company and motivated to sew.

Denise Archer replay Oct 30, 2021

As Denise Archer says, Breast cancer isn’t curable. 30% of all survivors will die from this disease because it will return—one, five or twenty years later. That’s 42 thousand BC deaths every year in the US alone. The cancer treatment causes lymphedema. A compression arm sleeve is a great reminder of our cancer survival as well as many other physical challenges breast cancer treatments affecting patients. Thank you Denise for your permission to replay your podcast.

Wendy Ward beginner sewing advice Oct 27, 2021

Wendy Ward has written 4 sewing guides for beginners. If sewing masks and PPE was your first sewing experience, Wendy shares her sewing advice she gives her sewing students.

Wendy began teaching in 2012 and she shares her sewing advice that will help new sewists keep developing their sewing practice.

This is Wendy's third podcast and if you enjoy her work, go back and listen to her previous podcasts on sustainability and sewing for everybody.

Many thanks to Wendy for giving her knowledge and giving her time to these 3 podcasts developed for SewOver50 this year. SewOver50 intersects with all communities.

Sheila and Sue Oct 25, 2021

Sheila of Sheilasewsherclothes and Sue of Modelled_by_Madge are today's sewing friend guests from the Sewover50 community.

Sewing brought these two sewing friends together but they have more than sewing that keeps them together.

Yes they have different fit issues but they work together to create clothes they love to wear. Both Sheila and Sue provide great suggestions if you'd like to find a sewing friend online.

Sewover50 intersects with all communities so make sure you go back and listen to over 90 Sewover50 podcasts available for free.

Nikki Ansell Oct 20, 2021

Nikki Ansell or @itchycoopark23 lives with long covid and is one of the many SewOver50 followers who continue their sewing projects while living with chronic pain.

She shares how her life has changed since March 2020. Nikki tells us about her personal losses during covid and listeners who have also experience the loss of loved ones should be aware that we talk about this between 3 and 5 minutes.

This year Nikki talks about how she is living her best life and the roles sewing and crafts play in her life.

Accessibility in Sewing Oct 18, 2021

We've had over 240 guests on the podcast and while we've discussed accessibility Sue Stoney identified a few gaps that we needed to discuss further.

Sue has used hundreds of patterns and this list of issues are ones that pattern designers can use to make the lives of their customers easier to follow their instructions. Using redundant queues, avoiding colour use, including sizes on pattern grade lines, adding pattern layers, being aware of hearing loss, yellowing of the lens through age, sewn shown seated, designing for seated people, text to voice enabling to help read pdf patterns - these are some of the podcast gaps Sue Stoney identified that we needed to talk about.

Sue references WHO stats to state her case about how pattern designers can make their patterns more accessible to their customers who love their patterns.

The SewOver50 Instagram community continues to grow because it supports their growing community of over 37,000 followers through their positive community values. Make sure you go back and listen to Sue's earlier podcast and over 90 SewOver50 podcasts available for free.

Making Zen Online Retreat Oct 18, 2021

Kate Ward of Zen Stitching has arranged this online retreat with 15 expert makers to share their skills with you close up. This is a free event.

Making Zen Online Retreat begins on 18 October 2021 for 5 days and the free presentations are available until Sunday 24th October. Keep up to date through the Instagram account.

This is Kate's sixth podcast and this time it's to encourage you to try a new technique with all the amazing speakers - Zac Foster, Meridith Woolnough, Sarah Woodyard, Sky Pennant, Liz Hayward, Maria Theoharous, Evelyn Bourne, Andrea Tsang Jackson, Raina McDonald, Heidi Iverson, Emma Freeman, John MacPhail, Vaina Soucy, Amy Maricle, Kaila Givehand and Kate Ward.

Each day 3 videos from the makers will be published and there will be live discussions with them online.

Sew Over It embraces SewOver50 Oct 13, 2021

Lisa Comfort the founder of Sew Over It decided she wanted to feature SewOver50 sewists, recognising their support by Sew Over It and ensuring representation of sewists over 50 in their social media and on their newly designed pattern covers. Sew Over It is the very first sewing company to embrace SewOver50 in their social media and also on the cover of their sewing patterns.

At Sew Over It they are all about stylish sewing patterns, gorgeous fabrics, easy-to-follow classes on Stitch School, a comprehensive online learning platform, and expert advice to help people learn to sew one make at a time. Their mission is simple. They want to inspire and teach as many people as possible to learn to sew and join our sewing community.

These values are aligned to the SewOver50 community to encourage people to inspire and encourage each other to sew.

This is an exciting milestone for the Sewover50 community. Please take the opportunity to visit @SewOverItLondon and see the sewists who represented SewOver50 on their grid: Nandita; Lena; Suzy; Ellen; Jen; and Allison. There’s also our very own SewOver50 model Janene @Ooobop on several pattern covers. Many more SewOver50 were featured in SOI stories. Sew Over It uses a diverse group on their grid and pattern covers. Sew Over It patterns produced since March 2020 are UK 6-30, and older popular patterns are being continually updated….perfect for the #SewingCPD @CurvyPatternDatabase challenge (sewing a size inclusive pattern).

Eleanor Thomson Oct 11, 2021

Eleanor Thomson or @nelnanandnora established a facebook group for sewing flat and asymmetrical clothes. This is a safe group to share sewing knowledge as well as they surgical and cancer journeys. Eleanor set up this group while she was facing her own breast cancer journey and found that sewing helped her build her body confidence.

After speaking with Eleanor, there was certainly more to her story that includes sewing among many creative pursuits and running. She's continued to give back the community helping to raise money for cancer research and creating a space to sharing sewing as well.

The Sewover50 Instagram community continues to grow because it supports their growing community of nearly 40,000 followers through their positive community values. There are over 260 free podcasts here on Sew Organised Style to keep you company and motivated to sew.

Justinmakesmyown Oct 06, 2021

Justin first started in early 2020. He made masks for his sister and since then he has continued to sew for his own needs like his new 2022 back to work clothes.

Finding patterns and fabrics are a challenge and you'll find the patterns he's used are worth considering for any body.

Justin does reuse and recycle fabrics, materials and projects he's made but won't get any wear out of. As Justin says, the sewing community is more than just talking about sewing.

Make sure you go back and listen to all of the podcasts in this series. There are more to come so make sure you subscribe to Sew Organised Style.

Jennie of Annie and Myras Oct 04, 2021

Jeannie of Annie and Myra's is a bra sewing expert from regional Victoria.

Jennie answers a few bra sewing questions so we have more information about sewing bras that fit us using the correct underwires, fabrics and bra notions to suit all skin sensitivities.

She does emphasis her love of couture sewing as she discusses starting on good basic bra patterns and using basic kits you can buy from local online retailers.

Jennie tells us about Free the Girls and their donating bras program.

Sewing for post mastectomy bodies Sep 29, 2021

Tina or Bricolagedk is back for Sewover50 and she updates on some of the new useful patterns resources she has found to sew for a post mastectomy body.

There are many new patterns and resources to create clothes that Tina has in her sewing queue. Tina also lives with chronic fatigue and she continues to give back to the sewing community with her pattern ideas and resources both on her Instagram account, as a guest post for Sewover50 and on this podcast for Sewover50.

The Sewover50 Instagram community continues to grow because it supports their growing community of over 37,000 followers through their positive community values.

Joost FreeSewing dot org Sep 26, 2021

Joost is the creator of freesewing.org Makers, designers and developers contribute to this free resources so there are sewing patterns anyone can access for free, as the name free sewing suggests. These designs have been used by previous men who sew podcasts guests Wouter.vdub and Enno Swets.

FreeSewing is an open source software project with the aim of becoming the Wikipedia of sewing patterns. FreeSewing provides a core library for parametric pattern design, an ever-growing library of designs implemented in code, as well as a bunch of adjacent tools for building modern interfaces on top of our platform. FreeSewing is not interested in fashion, trends, or publishing the hot new pattern of the season. Instead, the contributors want to empower makers by distilling the knowledge of the sewing community into parametric designs + documentation, and make that information freely available.

Make sure you go back and listen to all of the podcasts in this series for Sewover50. There are more to come so make sure you subscribe to Sew Organised Style.

Thread Theory Sep 22, 2021

Morgan and Matt of Thread Theory patterns have joined the support of Sewover50 by being part of this series about sewing for men podcast series.

Thread Theory patterns is well know for providing great patterns for men and more recently for all bodies.

Adrianna loves mens tailoring and has worked in the tailoring industry. This includes sewing with denim. She shares her sewing experience and provides us with her sewing advice that might surprise many listeners.

Her overall advice is to give sewing a go, especially if you want to further develop your sewing skills for yourself or for the people that you love.

There are many great podcasts about sewing for men and men who sew that are also available on Sew Organised Style podcast that you can go back and listen to for free. There are more to come in this series so subscribe to Sew Organised Style podcast.

Lolie B Yergeau Sep 20, 2021

Lolie B Yergeau or Lolieya on Instagram encouraged sewists and pattern companies to provide seated photos of their patterns and makes.

Lolie has adapted through her life to be independent and at times ask for help with her daily activities. She shares her favourite tools to help her sew when she has the energy to sew.

On her Instagram account you can download her #sewnshownseated guidelines to help provide more photos of patterns in seated photos. This will help people who are seated and want to wear clothes to reflect who they are. The best “seat” is a simple stool because it lets us see the garments from all angles without obstruction.

Christopher sews Sep 15, 2021

Christopher is back for Sewover50's men who sew series. He is a new sewists and he's back to talk about how he's investing further into his sewing practice. In his day job he manufacturers DNA.

Christopher follows many online sewing communities so that he can hear the view points of many people and learn along the way.

He follows the Sewover50 community because he can see what people are making and learn from them as well.

Make sure you go back and listen to all of the podcasts in this series. There are more to come so make sure you subscribe to Sew Organised Style.

Amelie dress sewalong Sep 12, 2021

The Button Challenge is the August and September sewalong run by Sew Busty with Brittani of Untitled Thoughts.

This is a simple pattern and Brittani has written some great posts on Sew Busty website for new sewists to follow and get a better fitted bodice on this dress.

The Sew Busty Community is for anyone who is busty. Anyone who has ever had to do a full bust adjustment on a princess seam or for a full bust adjustment on a waist dart as just 2 of the most challenging examples.

Generally, Sew Busty Community content is focused on those with a 3″ or greater difference between their full and high bust measurements. At Sew Busty, they firmly believe all bodies are good bodies, and they aim to be inclusive of all busty sewists.

Catch up on the previous Sew Busty podcast featuring Lindsie Rank.

Andie Wells Sep 08, 2021

Andie or Sew Pretty in Pink, is an artist, sewist, writer and improv comedian. Andie also describes themselves as a disabled fat Endy Babe interested in sewing, fashion, Lingerie, Swimwear and EDS. Andie talks about their developing @Chronicallysewn and the current #slowprojectchallenge. Chronicallysewn is an inclusive space for chronically ill (mental/physical) sewists. Slow Project Challenge runs over 3 months and the emphasis is on rest. There's no need to finish a project or projects.

Andie has found that online events are more accessible than in person events. She had a wonderful experience at this year's Sewing Weekender and says why the organisation of the Sewing Weekender was so brilliant and was very accessible.

This is the first Sewover50 series featuring people in the #chronicallysewn community. Sewover50 intersects with all communities.

Check your thread SoZo Sep 05, 2021

Zoe Edwards is a podcaster with her podcast Check your threads. Have you subscribed to check your thread podcast yet? This is a joy to listen to. I'm sure you're already familiar with her existing blog 'So Zo what do you know. She's always posted her makes, her free patterns and her concern for the environment as well as the highly successful Me Made May each year. Her instagram account also reflects her sewing point of view and makes. In this podcast Zoe says that she enjoys engaging with people about being sustainable with their sewing.

Make sure you go back and listen to our #so50SustainableSewing podcasts and Sewover50 podcast archive.

Thank you Zoe for being on the podcast again. It's an honour and joy to have you back for the sewing community and Sewover50.

Sewing basics for every body Sep 01, 2021

Following our theme of sewing for men for Sewover50, Wendy Ward talks about the capsule wardrobe she's created for anyone to sew. The details are in her book 'Sewing Basics for every body'. Wendy has taught sewing locally for many years and her depth of teaching experience has led her to writing this book for people to create clothes they want to reflect who they are.

Make sure you go back and listen to Wendy's earlier podcast about sustainable sewing for Sewover50. There is one more Wendy Ward podcast to come.

There are many great podcasts about sewing for men and men who sew that are also available on Sew Organised Style podcast that you can go back and listen to for free. There are more to come in this series so subscribe to Sew Organised Style podcast.

Nancy and Julia Aug 29, 2021

Nancy Chen Bajraktari of @iusedtobeacurtin is back on the podcast with her friend Julia Cost of @juliaallissoncost, as we look at how online friendships develop. Nancy and Julia talk about some great insights that listeners will easily identify with.

Nancy is a sewist who lives on O’ahu for the last year and she enjoys print mixing and upcycling clothing. This feeds her obsession with vibrant prints and exploring all sewing possibilities. Julia Cost is a painter and textile designer born, raised, and based on Maui.

Within the online sewing community such as Sewover50, people become friends through their love of sewing. Sewing is our common interest and once you start chatting online, many people become friends for all sorts of reasons and in many countries. We’re hoping this podcast can be the start of an ongoing podcast series about online sewing friendships.

Do you have an online sewing friend that you've made on instagram? Contact us on IG and tell us your story. Make sure you go back and listen to our Sewover50 podcast archive. Every podcast is free.

Enno Swets Aug 25, 2021

Enno Swets was one of the men sewover50 featured this year to show there is diversity in the Sewover50 community.

Enno or outdressed.no is an outdoor gear sewing specialist. He has a passion for technical or functional sewing and you'll hear how his problem solving strength is used to sew all types of gear. The plans he develops before making these projects are all dependent on the function they will be used for.

Sewing gives Enno the perfect ability to be creative and produce clothes and products to suit his outdoor pursuits.

Make sure you go back and listen to all the podcasts about men who sew. Every podcast is free and there are more in this series from the Sewover50 community.

Brittani: sustainable sewing Aug 23, 2021

Brittani of Untitled Thoughts discusses a few easy steps to take to be sustainable. Her view is that sewing in itself is being sustainable for a few good reasons.

Brittani encourages sewists to take small steps in their sewing practice to be sustainable including buying locally to reduce your carbon footprint.

Make sure you listen to our previous #so50SustainableSewing podcasts to inspire you to make something for this challenge today.

PK from NZ Aug 18, 2021

PK is today's Sewover50 podcast guest living in New Zealand. She's written a few instagram posts to inspire sewists to take their time to create clothes they love to wear.

PK's posts for Sewover50 have covered adding monograms to clothes they sew. She also timestamps her clothes to record the details of each make on each piece.

PK is addicted to sewing pants, shirts and coats.

What she does advocate is to share sewing knowledge and to always feel free to ask questions. This is truly a Sewover50 value. Sewover50 intersects with all communities.

Jen Hogg sustainable sewing Aug 15, 2021

Jen Hogg is both a Sewover50 guest post contributor and a sponsor for Sewover50's #So50SustainableSewing challenge. Jen has long valued being a sustainable sewist and she discusses the many examples of how you can adopt sustainable sewing actions as part of your entry for the Sewover50 #so50SustainableSewing challenge this month.

In the wealth of sustainable examples Jen covers, she talks about 3 local textile suppliers who she has sourced 'textile waste' and given them a second life.

There are more #so50SustainableSewing podcasts to come. Make sure you go back and listen to our Sewover50 podcast archive.

Thank you Jen for being on the podcast again. It's an honour and joy to have you back for the sewing community and Sewover50.

Wouter vdub Aug 11, 2021

Wouter vdub as he's known on instagram is today's bloke for Sewover50. Since Susan Young first wrote her article about sewing for men, we've been featuring men who sew in the Sewover50 community.

Wouter is an IT professional who loves to climb mountains and sew and does a bit of knitting on the side. He's been sewing his own clothes for the last 8 years and sewing gives him the freedom to express his style.

He has some great advice for new sewists who are learning how to sew.

Once you listen to this podcast, you'll realise what Wouter has learnt and how he is sharing his sewing and designs back to the sewing community.

Make sure you go back and listen to all the podcasts about men who sew. Every podcast is free and there are more in this series from the Sewover50 community.

Wendy Ward sustainable sewing Aug 09, 2021

Wendy Ward's most recent publication focusses on Sustainable Sewing. Wendy has now written 5 books to help sewists learn their sewing skills using her easy to follow instructions and patterns.

Wendy discusses how sustainability has always been an interest of hers and she has helped her local communities build sustainable sewing skills.

She's also a sponsor for Sewover50's #So50SustainableSewing challenge and we're so thrilled she gave us her time to talk about her knowledge in fashion design. Wendy did churn out fast fashion designs in first role after her degree. Wendy continues to provide sewists with ways to sew sustainably, when they decide to take that first step.

There are more #so50SustainableSewing podcasts to come. Make sure you go back and listen to our Sewover50 podcast archive.

Rhonda Buss Aug 04, 2021

Rhonda Buss or Sewbussted on instagram is today's Sewover50 guest. Rhonda starts chatting about how she saves dogs who go onto doing great things like being therapy dogs. She's a pilot and she uses this skill to help her local community save dogs in states that keep lost dogs for very long.

She has sewn since the age of 5 and was taught by her grandmother. You would have seen Rhonda create and continue her #1yearchallenge on instagram. This challenge was Rhonda's response to being in lockdown last year.

Yes. Rhonda is a long time member of the Haute Couture Club of Chicago, which is now open to anyone who wants to pop into their monthly Zoom meetings.

Every podcast is free so have a listen to previous Sewover50 podcasts. Make sure you give us a 5 star rating and review and support this podcast through our Patreon account.

#so50sustainablesewing Aug 02, 2021

Judith Staley of Sewover50 updates us about #So50SustainableSewing challenge for August. This challenge is all about using 'waste' fabric to make a garments or accessories using fabric that is already in the system.... your remnants, charity shop or thrift fabric from estate sales, vintage fabrics, manufacturing waste. fabric picked up from fabric swap tables at meet ups or from your fellow sewist's destashes, discarded garments or tablecloths or bed linen.

Please avoid buying charity shop garments that you might think are worth remaking because they are a very large size. These garments should be left for people who are looking for these sizes for themselves to wear. This challenge is essentially to use what you or a friend/family member/ fellow sewist already have available.

Seeing how you give fabric or garments a second life will spark your creativity so follow and use both #So50SustainableSewing and #Sewover50 to tag your make.

Keep an ear out for the next 3 special sewover50 podcasts to inspire you to sew sustainably.

Lucie Harrild Jul 29, 2021

Meet Lucie Harrild and her soon to be launched Comhla business that will include teaching mending and sewing in pop up places around the UK later this year.

Comhla is about 'Making it easier to care about the world and get dressed'.

Lucie has been a sustainability consultant for large corporates and now she's using that knowledge and training to make a difference for local communities.

James is sew happy Jul 28, 2021

Hold on to your hat. James learnt to sew at 7 years of age. James Nacy or James_is_sew_happy is our next men in the Sewover50 community to share his advice about sewing mens clothes.

The pattern designers James mentions by James are a great start when you're learning how to sew mens clothes for beginners.

There is so much joy in James's retelling of how sewing has played a changing role in his lift. You'll see some of his fav makes that he chats about in this podcast on his podcast blog post.

Sewover50 intersects with all communities.

Make sure you subscribe to get the latest podcasts about men who sew. Don't forget to give us a 5 star rating and review on your podcast app.

Sew Busty Jul 26, 2021

Lindsie Rank is the key force behind the Sew Busty Community. Many people who sew have contributed to the busty pattern database.

The Sew Busty Community is for anyone who is busty. Anyone who has ever had to do a full bust adjustment on a princess seam or for a full bust adjustment on a waist dart as just 2 of the most challenging examples.

Generally, Sew Busty Community content is focused on those with a 3″ or greater difference between their full and high bust measurements. At Sew Busty, they firmly believe all bodies are good bodies, and they aim to be inclusive of all busty sewists.

You'll hear the joy and confidence Lindsie has to continue to work with sewists who want information to adjust patterns so suit their chests. Make sure you contribute to the Busty Pattern Database on their website.

Sewing for men Jul 21, 2021

This podcast is to support a recent article Susan Young published in Love Sewing magazine about sewing for men. Susan is the official blog writer for Sewover50.

You may have noticed that she recently made her husband some new gear and in this podcast you'll hear why she's done just that. Susan wanted to sew but had no motivation to continue to sew for herself so while in lockdown, she decided to sew a sweatshirt or 2 for her husband. You'll hear about her experience and what developments she has begun to see in the online sewing world.

The pattern search terms and fabric names Susan mentions are a great start when you're learning how to sew mens clothes for beginners.

This podcast is the start of a new Sewover50 podcast series featuring the men in the Sewover50 community as well as menswear pattern designer.

Make sure you subscribe to get the latest podcasts about men who sew. Don't forget to give us a 5 star rating and review on your podcast app.

Great Bra Sewing Bee Jul 19, 2021

Sue and Emma Folts’ vision of the Great Bra Sewing Bee is to bring together bra sewists from around the world to enhance their skills, connect with businesses, and celebrate this beautiful art form. Brabuilders.com owned by Emma Folts, has pulled together skilled teachers and lingerie businesses to make this goal a reality.

Sue began making custom bras to use her sewing skills to help women get the bra they couldn't find in retail stores. As Sue says, it's cheaper to make your own bras and having a 4 day event that covers a myriad of bra topics is a great way to finally get your bra sewing game on.

There is a team of over 25 presenters and over 70 learning options available from 4 - 8 August 2021.

Corrie Lewis-Bishop Jul 14, 2021

This is a huge week for Corrie Lewis-Bishop.

She's been recognised in Cashmerette's upcoming book - Ahead of the Curve. Her story’s in a Wall Street Journal article this week. Thankfully Corrie has given us her time to talk about her ceramics and her new sewing journey.

Corrie talks about why making clothes is political. She talks about the feedback she received when she wrote a guest post for Sewover50 in May this year. The responses to this post are discussed in this podcast.

Make sure you listen to all the Sewover50 podcasts available for free.

Shoulders part 2 Jul 12, 2021

This is a deep dive discussion about understanding your shoulder measurements to create better fitting sleeves. Gabby Brown is an industry trained pattern fitting expert and she's written 3 great posts about this topic for the sewing community on Sewcialists blog.

You'll hear how Gabby revels in the details about getting better fitting patterns and how much joy she gets from great fitting clothes. This level of work and experience is priceless and really worth the time if that's your sewing goal.

There's always a place for mending and fast sewing but you'll have a longer joy from taking the time to make great fitting clothes and Gabby has created blog posts for you to enhance your sewing practice. Check out all 10 of Gabby's free podcasts.

Jeanette Irons Jun 30, 2021

Jeanette talks about how her perceptions have changes about what clothes should look like. Retail website models are certainly not a drawcard for her any longer. Jeanette is a keen Sewover50 follower and its been through following this account and hashtag that she's now finding real styles that suit her need for comfort.

Jeanette also offers valuable advice for anyone read to ditch their ready to wear clothes for clothes you want to design and sew. She talks you through a worthwhile approach so you can really see the value is changing your wardrobe with clothes you've sewn for yourself.

Treat yourself to so many great Sewover50 podcasts in our library of podcast during the Northern hemisphere summer months.

Asian Sewist Collective podcast Jun 28, 2021

Ada and Nicole are the cohosts of a new podcast - Asian Sewist Collective. Season 1 is going great and they're planning on creating more great podcasts to explore the intersection of our identities and their shared sewing practice as they create a space for Asian sewists and their allies.

Curating your Instagram feed to follow Asian sewists is just one step you can take to raise the profile of Asian sewists.

Learning about Asian sewists and their perspectives is a journey you can take and Asian Sewist Collective is just one way you can hear their voices.

Nancy Chen Bajraktari Jun 23, 2021

Nancy was one of the featured finalists on Sewover50 with her pattern mixing challenge entry. You'll know Nancy as iusedtobeacurtain on Instagram.

We hear about how Nancy started sewing and you'll be amazed at her sewing background. She's always been mindful of making the most of her resources and this has meant Nancy has developed her print mixing skill so well.

Nancy shares her print mixing tips on this podcast and her admiration for how inclusive Sewover50 is. This is Nancy's very first podcast and she's also our first sewist from Hawaii.

Make sure you listen the library of Sewover50 podcasts available for free.

Shoulder fit part 1 Jun 21, 2021

Gabby Brown wrote 3 shoulder adjustment posts for Sewcialists that you simply must read to identify and fit this area of your clothes.

The shoulder is arguably the most fit critical area in garments made for the upper half of the body. Problems stemming from the shoulder affect overall garment balance, can cause draglines through the entire garment, and can cause great discomfort while wearing.

The next podcast will have more details for fitting shoulders that Gabby details in 2 posts for Sewcialists. Make sure you go back and listen to all of Gabby's podcasts for great fitting advice. Gabby's posts list reputable information sources she has vetted so you are reading good information.

Chuleenan Jun 16, 2021

Chuleenan or C Sews is the long time Bay Area Sewists organiser and she has recently updated her sewing blog is C Sews.com and the sewing pattern height chart she started in 2017.

Chuleenan was recently featured by Sewover50 for updating her sewing pattern height chart and you'll hear the level of detail she's gone to so everyone can use this handy resource.

She sews clothes and makes hats. Well she also collects hats so it's rare that you see a photo where she is not wearing one of over 80 hats that she owns.

Make sure you catch up on the archive of Sewover50 podcasts available while commuting or while you're sewing in your sewing room.

Helen Shaw Jun 09, 2021

Helen recently wrote a guest post for Sewover50 about her shirtmaking journey. Where do you start when you decide to make a new type of garment.

When you hear Helen's story, you'll be surprised to hear what skills she decided to learn before starting to make shirts.

In September 2020 @sewover50 posted about shirt making and although Helen said in the comments that she'd love to make a classic shirt, at the time it felt highly ambitious. She takes us through her shirt making adventure that continues today.

Leila Keleher Jun 07, 2021

Leila Keleher is our final 'All butts welcome' pattern designers for this Sewcialists podcast. Sarah Veblen and Rae Cumbie were the previous pattern designers who spoke about pants fitting techniques using horizontal balance lines for Sewcialists podcast.

Leila has developed a jeans pattern that caters for 2 butt shapes through her Muna and Broad patterns.

She echos the advice of Sarah and Rae that getting pants to fit takes time and patience.

Angie Hinksman Jun 02, 2021

Angie Hinksman is a new sewover50 follower. As she chats about her sewing and her life, there will be many parts that I know you'll identify with.

There's a lot more to Angie than her amazing dress made from bias binding cut from a duvet cover. Angie tells her personal story and then talks about how she's found sewing and gardening have helped keep her busy/sane. She's a Sewover50 follower that has found support and friendship from her fellow sewists.

We'll definitely see more of Angie's sewing makes in the future.

Make sure you take the time to listen to all the Sewover50 podcasts when you're next in your sewing room. We'll keep you company.

Sewing Weekender preparation May 30, 2021

Tessa Chesworth goes through her preparation for this year's Sewing Weekender. She runs through what she will do before the Weekender starts so Tessa makes the most of the whole Weekender of Expert talks and Master Class videos. The great thing about the Sewing Weekender is you can watch it from any location and the Sewing Weekender team will again, make you feel like you're really there.

This year 10% of proceeds will be donated to the charities - The Black Curriculum, Refuge and Fine Cell Work.

This year's event includes more online socials through with five live zoom chat available throughout the weekend where anyone can join and share how they are getting on with their sewing project and sew along with other attendees.

Ticket holders will also have access to the private Facebook groups to share their projects and connect with each other.

Make sure you go back and listen to the Sewing Weekender team of Charlotte, Rachel and Kate, as well as the chat with Kylie of Kylie and the Machine.

Applique mending May 27, 2021

Applique is a great way to mend anything really and Katrine of Mending Mayhem runs through a few techniques she uses.

Reverse applique is a great way to use layers of fabrics to mend and add wonderful design features. Katrine gives us some tips to make this an easy and eye catching feature.

She also discusses using water soluble stabilisers and iron on adhesives. These are easy to use but you do need to know how your fabric will behave with these fabrics.

Katrine discusses the ways she uses these techniques to extend the life of her clothes in a way that adds to their design. Make sure you listen to all of Katrine's mending podcasts. She is dedicated to spreading the word about mending through this podcast and on her social media platforms. Each week Katrine shares mending inspirations across the mending world on Mending Mayhem.

Meet Helga May 26, 2021

Helga @salixsews celebrated with over 30,000 @sewover50 followers by sharing her family photos in the #so50oldphoto challenge.

What you won't know is that Helga only make her Instagram account public at the start of 2021 because she discovered the Sewover50 community and was embraced by the community and our #waiwot lead, Julie of @consistenlydifferent designs.

Helga describes Sewover50 as the 'mothership' for all the work that goes on behind the scenes to keep people in the sewing community connected and engaged.

Congratulations to Sewover50 for passing 30,000 follower milestone in April 2021. An amazing achievement and a community that makes everyone feel included.

Speaking of derrieres May 24, 2021

Today’s Sewcialists podcast features Rae Cumbie from Fit for Art patterns as we continue our Sewcialists topic of ‘all butts welcome’. She is following on from our first fit specialist, Sarah Veblen. Our final designer to talk about this topic will be Leila Keleher.

Sewcialists theme is 'all butts welcome', hence the focus on pants that fit your 'behind' better.

Rae also uses horizontal balance lines and vertical balance lines to finesse the rear fit of pants patterns. Rae has developed her Eureka pants pattern, providing 3 back types so new sewists won't need to make too many adjustments as they start sewing their own pants patterns. Until 31 May 2021, Rae is offering a 15% off digital pattern for the Eureka pants pattern using coupon code ALLBUTTSWELCOME

KATM Behind the scenes May 23, 2021

Kylie of Kylie and the machine will take attendees of the Sewing Weekender behind the scenes at KATM HQ. You'll feel like you're really there. Kylie chats about what you'll find at KATM HQ and you'll certainly see it at the Sewing Weekender this year.

This year 10% of proceeds will be donated to the charities - The Black Curriculum, Refuge and Fine Cell Work.

This year's event includes more online socials through with five live zoom chat available throughout the weekend where anyone can join and share how they are getting on with their sewing project and sew along with other attendees.

Ticket holders will also have access to the private Facebook groups to share their projects and connect with each other.

Sew Together for Summer May 20, 2021

Listen to us chat about this year's Sew Together for Summer challenge with Suzy Roberts, Sarah Smith and Monika Mobley. All the details about Sew Together for Summer are on Sarah's blog. The yearly #sewtogetherforsummer Instagram based sewing challenges are designed to support and encourage sewists of all levels to sew together a particular type of garment (e.g. a shirtdress) and share with the online sewing community.

All entries need to be tagged #s21entry so Suzy, Sara and Monika will find your entry or entries!

Amanda Bowden May 19, 2021

Making your own swimwear is so rewarding especially if you’re training to swim the English Channel. Amanda Bowden is going to swim the English Channel in August this year for charity. She’s a Sewover50 follower and she chats about her sewing journey and and marathon swimming journey.

Amanda has perfected her marathon swimming cozzie to the point where she is able to make cozzies with a theme for each long distance swim she does.

In August Amanda will swim the English Channel in a relay team. She sews her own swimwear and has perfected her marathon cozzies. She's know as 'The Swimming Seamstress' on IG and Facebook and she shares her marathon swimming story and her cozzie sewing knowledge. Amanda shared her sewing and swimming story as a guest writer for Sewover50 on Instagram. Make sure you find Amanda on Instagram.

Sewing Weekender launch! May 16, 2021

This year we're helping you learn more about the online Sewing Weekender run by Rachel and Kate of The Foldline and Charlotte Powell of Charlotte Emma Patterns. Clear your calendar for the 12 and 13 June 2021.

This year Charlotte, Kate and Rachel have tailored the online Sewing Weekender with a mix of Master class tutorials, Expert talks, and Maker chats based on the feedback from last year's attendees. In 2020 over 1,900 tickets were sold for this event and attendees came from 37 countries.

This year's event includes more online socials through with five live zoom chat available throughout the weekend where anyone can join and share how they are getting on with their sewing project and sew along with other attendees.

Ticket holders will also have access to the private Facebook groups to share their projects and connect with each other.

Last year was the first time the Sewing Weekender was held online and the work Rachel, Kate and Charlotte did to bring the sewing community together has been a template for many sewing community online events. They're such an innovative team of sewing community supporters.

We'll be podcasting for the Sewing Weekender with Kylie of Kylie and the Machine and with Tessa who lives in Australia and she's an avid fan of the Sewing Weekender, so you can get ready to have your sewing projects ready once you buy your ticket.

Sarah Veblen May 10, 2021

Sarah Veblen is our first sewing instructor who will take use through her pants fitting research and the grid method she uses to get trousers and pants to fit you to perfection.

Sewcialists theme is 'all butts welcome', hence the focus on pants that fit your 'behind' better.

Sarah uses horizontal balance lines and vertical balance lines to finesse the rear fit of pants patterns when you only have 10percent of work to make your home sewn trousers look sensational rather than not.

Our next fit specialists are Rae Cumbie of Fit for Art patterns and lastly, we'll chat to Leila Keleher of Muna and Broad patterns.

Me Made May 2021 May 01, 2021

Amy Tuite of the Brisbane Spoolettes is back and ready to get into #memademay2021.

Make sure you go to Zoe Edwards blog if you want more info about #memademay2021 and what the #Memademay2021 challenge is all about. However in short: it’s a personal challenge to wear your handmade clothing more often or in different ways during May 2021.

The goal is to have fun, feel proud, celebrate your personal achievements and this beautiful community of makers, and learn useful lessons that will help improve your relationship with your handmade wardrobe.

Me Made May 2021 is not a photo challenge, however, many people choose to document their challenge by taking and sharing photos.

Round table discussion Apr 26, 2021

As a sewist, where do you get your sewing information from and have you made the decision about how far you want to develop your sewing skills. Sewists can and do decide for themselves and Sewcialists provides many blog posts and podcasts to do that.

Susan Khalje is a couture sewing specialists and contributing editor for Threads Magazine. Gabby Brown is the fit guru for Sewcialists who brings her extensive sewing manufacturing experience to this round table discussion.

Sewcialists provides the forum to give all sewists the ability to discuss and make their decisions about what sewing information they choose to use and value. New sewists have the luxury to make mistakes as they build their sewing knowledge. We all build our sewing knowledge over time and with practice.

Listen into our extensive conversation to develop your critical thinking about how you want to develop your sewing knowledge. Make sure you listen to the library of Sewcialists podcasts available from the website.

Kate Ward repurposing ideas Apr 22, 2021

Decluttering has had a positive effect on people simplifying their lives but decluttering has also increased the amount of waste experienced by Op shops and thrift stores.

Kate Ward of Zen Stitching discusses ways to repurpose clothes so that we're not adding to landfill. You could say repurposing clothes is being mindful of what you own and how you dispose or give it another life.

This is just one board of upcycling ideas you can be inspired by.

Kate has contributed to many sewing save and mending podcasts so make sure you go back and catch up on all of Kate's podcasts.

Haptic and Hue podcast Apr 21, 2021

Jo Andrews started the Haptic and Hue podcast in 2020 to tell the story of the hidden hands behind textiles and the way in which they are a detective story you can hold.

In season 2, Jo sets out to explore the way in which cloth expresses our deepest feelings, from sorrow to joy, from warmth to pain. Each episode will look at a different feeling and unravel its story in fabric, thinking about different cultures and traditions to help us do that.

In this podcast you'll also hear how you can contribute to the development of Series 3.

Fashion Revolution week 2021 Apr 19, 2021

Fashion Revolution Week is the time when we come together as a global community to create a better fashion industry. It centres around the anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse, which killed 1,138 people and injured many more on 24 April 2013. This year, as we mark 8 years since the tragedy, Fashion Revolution Week will focus on the interconnectedness of human rights and the rights of nature. Our campaign will amplify unheard voices across the fashion supply chain and harness the creativity of our community to explore innovative and interconnected solutions.

We’ve published various podcasts where the community has taken action to keep textile workers safe and paid for their work.

This podcast was produced to showcase Ethical Clothing Australia's 10 year anniversary. Their first and only week focused on ethically accredited Australian manufacturers and locally-made textiles, clothing and footwear. It was our chance to celebrate the businesses, designers and importantly the skilled workers behind the garments made in Australia.

Make sure you listen to earlier podcasts by Annemieke discuss creating Enschede Textielstad. The retail arm of this sustainable weaving mill is Sustainable Fabrics. Their Instagram account is @enschedetextielstad

Then there's Liz Haywood's podcast discuss her textile industry experiences and how she's now creating Zero Waste Sewing patterns. Also listen to Clothing The Gap is a Victorian Aboriginal owned and led social enterprise.

Megan Green Apr 12, 2021

Today's Sewcialists podcast is The Green Violet or Megan Green to discuss her 2021 update to the plus sized pattern companies tables she had collated in 2019. This is one of the accessibility podcasts developed for the latest Sewcialists theme month.

Make sure you listen to all the Sewcialists podcasts and stay up to date with their theme months.

Megan is a hydrologist by day, but spends most of her free time in the sewing room trying to create the perfect handmade wardrobe. She learned to sew from her mother (who learned to sew from her mother), but didn’t start sewing in earnest until 2012, shortly after she moved to New Mexico and found her plus size shopping options severely limited. At that point she began sewing nearly all of her clothing and never looked back. As a self-described fitting nerd, she teaches classes in northern New Mexico, with the intent of helping people of every size make beautiful fitting and comfortable clothing. She is currently working towards a Certificate in Fashion Design and has completed coursework in pattern drafting.

Project 333 Apr 08, 2021

Kate Ward has done her research into Project 333 and has been trialling this since December 2020. She's discovered her style and also a jacket that she hasn't worn as yet.

Would you leave space in your collection of 33 items for new pieces or simply replace existing pieces with new pieces? Do you have any suggestions on how to repurpose a houndstooth jacket that Kate has made but now won't wear as part of Project 333? Tell us on our IG account or on the podcast blog.

Breast cancer part 2 Apr 07, 2021

Today is the part 2 this breast cancer podcasts for Sewover50. Today Tina of Bricolagedk talks about her breast cancer experience, how she found support through the Sewover50 community; her decision to keep 1 breast and the pattern choices she now uses to live her best life.

The first part of our breast cancer series was with Denise Archer talking the very graphic details of cancer treatments and post cancer reality.

This podcast is not medical advice. If you want information about breast cancer treatments or post surgery choices contact your oncologist or go to the breast cancer organisations in your country.

Make sure you listen to previous Sewover50 podcasts.

Samantha Purple Sewing Cloud Mar 29, 2021

Samantha has shared her disabilities on social media and is making strides to provide ideas about making sewing more accessible. You can find great information on Samantha's blog as well as on her Instagram account where she shares her makes and ideas with the sewing community. Samantha is a positive voice within the sewing community and also for the Sew Enabled team.

Sewcialists are focussing on accessibility for March and April 2021 and this is another great accessibility podcast developed for the Sewcialists team. Sewcialists - it's a blog for everyone.

There are over 40 Sewcialists podcasts you can catch up on in your sewing room.

Mending save resources Mar 25, 2021

Kate Ward shares her research to show how mending helps save our resources. Kate has also shared this research on her blog so you can do additional reading about how textile manufacturing techniques pollute our planet.

By extending the life of your clothes by months or by years, lessens your carbon foot print. What you pay for clothes impacts the working conditions of factory workers. The less you pay for ready to wear goods, the less factory workers are paid and their working conditions remain poor.

#mendmarch run by Kate Sekules is a great way to take up visible mending one step at a time.

Breast cancer pt1 Mar 24, 2021

Today is the first part of our breast cancer podcasts for Sewover50. Denise Archer came back to talk about sewing for a chest with no breasts but we focussed on the very graphic details of cancer treatments and post cancer reality. Please skip this podcast as the depth of Denise’s cancer details may upset you.

This podcast is not medical advice. If you want information about breast cancer treatments or post surgery choices contact your oncologist or go to the breast cancer organisations in your country.

Part 2 of this breast cancer series features Tina of Bricolagedk talking about her breast cancer experience, her decision to keep 1 breast and the pattern choices she now uses to live her best life.

Make sure you listen to previous Sewover50 podcasts.

Selinaam05 Replay Mar 21, 2021

Selina has given her permission to replay her podcast from November for #Mendmarch

Selina in Amsterdam, also know on IG as Selinaam05, learnt embroidery using Susan Briscoe's The Ultimate Sashiko Source book and Selina creates her own geometric animal designs.

Selina has been featured on Mending Mayhem podcasts and is a guest on Mending Mayhem.

Go back and listen to previous Mending Mayhem podcasts and Sewing Save podcasts so you can hear from people in the sewing community who share their hobbies and their creativity.

Uli 2021 replay Mar 18, 2021

Uli has agreed to replay her original podcast from October during this month for #mendmarch.

You'll find Uli or schneckstein on Instagram, creating amazing mending on an amazing array of textiles. Uli lives in Kunststopfen, Kassel in Germany where she creates visible mends with such beauty. Uli has been featured in the Wednesday collage posted by Mending Mayhem's Katrine.

Uli uses embroidery, crotchet and weaving techniques to embellish that various mends she accomplishes each week.

Her love of mending began when she 4 years old and her mother taught her the importance of making sure you buy good quality goods and extend their life through mending.

Thank you Uli for being a guest to encourage visible mending.

Abi of Sew Enabled Mar 15, 2021

Sew Enabled is an online community group that values empowering diverse makers. Abi is one of 4 team members that have formed Sew Enabled. They rely on community submissions and suggestions to develop blog posts and resources to promote accessible ideas and solutions that others in the wider can use and benefit from.

In this podcast Abi talks about the range of accessible needs people have and how the slack channel they've developed provides a safe talking to share ideas and to support one another.

Sewcialists are focussing on accessibility for March and April 2021 and this is another great accessibility podcast developed for the Sewcialists team. Sewcialists - it's a blog for everyone.

There are over 40 Sewcialists podcasts you can catch up on in your sewing room.

Pete Sews Mar 14, 2021

The details maketh the shirt is the presentation you'll love watching by Pete Sews at the Australian Sewing Guild's first online Autumn Sewing Celebration on 27 March 2021.

Pete has a flair for detail and accuracy when he sews, come along on a little journey where fingers get very close to the iron, pinning is preferred and you'll realise the true meaning of 'measure twice, cut once'!

In this presentation Pete will take you through his techniques for adding detail stripes to a cuff, fitting a contrast accent to your yoke seam and everyone's favourite, felled sleeve seams by sewing down the rabbit hole! Pete will be available during and after the presentation to field questions and provide clarification.

You'll get the chance to ask each presenter questions on the day at the Autumn Sewing Celebration and have access to all the presentations for 6 months.

Use #askasghelp on the day on Instagram when you need help with your sewing project too.

Kate Sekules Mar 11, 2021

Kate Sekules is the author of Mend! a Refashioners Manual and Manifesto. She's also the force behind #mendmarch each year.

Kate has done so much in her life including being in a rock band and supported Joy Division; boxed professionally, started the Refashioner and now is studying her phd in mending.

She has taken refashioning and made it engaging and fun. You'll get addicted to visible mending. The garment is already broken so visible mending will bring out your artistic self. No skills required. Newbies to mending will enjoy giving their clothes another life and using Kate's knowledge, more people can mend and not add to landfill.

Sheila O'Kelly Mar 10, 2021

Sheila O'Kelly is a sewists who contributes to both Sewover50 on Instagram and Curvy Sewing Collective on facebook.

Sheila has picked up sewing again more recently and she shares the techniques she's picked up from her fellow sewists.

Sheila has now got access to more fabrics due to the increase in fabric suppliers in Ireland.

Make sure you catch up with all the Sewover50 podcasts here.

Jenny's online prep Mar 07, 2021

Jenny is getting ready to attend the Australian Sewing Guild's first online Autumn Sewing Celebration on 27 March 2021.

Jenny is getting her sewing room, home, and technology ready so she can enjoy all the presentations at the Autumn Sewing Celebration.

You'll get the chance to ask each presenter questions on the day at the Autumn Sewing Celebration and have access to all the presentations for 6 months.

Use #askasghelp on the day on Instagram when you need help with your sewing project too.

Brianna's sewing accessibility life Mar 01, 2021

Brianna is a Sewcialists team member who talks about the changes she has made to make sewing more accessible in her life. Accessibility is the theme at Sewcialists for March and April. Brianna has kicked off this theme with her personal story and how we can learn about making sewing accessible by following #sewingdisabled and #chronicallysewn.

In the next Sewcialists podcasts you will hear from Abi of Sewenabled and Samantha of Purple Sewing Cloud.

Keep up with all the Sewcialists podcasts on Tuesdays. Make sure you follow the Sewcialists blog and Instagram accounts and join in the conversations.

Trish Hargrave Draft T Studio Feb 28, 2021

Trish Hargrave of Draft T Studio is presenting at the Australian Sewing Guild's first online Autumn Sewing Celebration on 27 March 2021. This podcast is a replay of Trish's original podcast she published in July 2020. You'll get the chance to ask Trish questions at the Autumn Sewing Celebration and have access to all the presentations for 6 months.

Draft T Studio is one of the Australian Sewing Guild's Industry Partners and Trish offers exclusive discounts to ASG members.

Have a listen to Trish Hargrave to hear about her online sewing classes. Since this podcast was published, Trish has launched the online dress course and the online trouser course. These online workshops are specific to teaching and creating block patterns using The Pattern Drafter.

Katrine for MendMarch Feb 25, 2021

MendMarch starts in a few days time. Katrine of Mending Mayhem is back to talk about all the mending options she uses when she takes part in this challenge each year.

Kate Sekules hosts this month long challenge that anyone can hop into or just watch what happens. Kate will be on the next Sewing save and Mending podcast so keep an eye out for her podcast debut.

Tricia is also mentioned as she was a recent Mending Mayhem guest and you'll always see Tricia featured on Sewover50 as a wonderful contributor to the sewing community.

Everyone in Katrine's family can mend and enjoys the mending they do. Make sure you listen to all the mending options Katrine undertakes each year for MendMarch.

Cennetta Burwell replay Feb 24, 2021

More recognition for Black History Month, as we rereleasing this podcast to recognise the black sewists in the Sewover50 community.

Cennetta Burwell is today's Sewover50 replay guest. Cennetta has been sewing for over 45 years and she uses planning tools from her worklife to keep her sewing life on track and fulfilling.

Cennetta has been an active member of the sewing community even prior to her establishing her blog in 2007, through her reviews on Pattern Review. Her sewing is impeccable and Cennetta is paying it forward and teaching sewing in her local community.

If you live in the Chicago land area, Cennetta talks about the Haute Couture Club of Chicago. Take a look at their website if you're interested in joining them.

Linda's lingerie offer Feb 21, 2021

Linda Jobson is presenting at the Australian Sewing Guild's first online Autumn Sewing Celebration on 27 March 2021. This podcast is a replay of Linda's original podcast she published in October 2020. You'll get the chance to ask Linda questions at the Autumn Sewing Celebration and have access to all the presentations for 6 months.

Linda Jobson has taken her 24 years of custom bra making experience and package this into a series of videos that anyone can now own and always be able to learn from.

Linda is the owner of Linda's Lingerie - an Australian lingerie specialist that has turned her bra making workshops and experience into affordable learning resources that Australian Sewing Guild members can obtain a discount code to own. Linda's videos are available online and can be used by anyone who is keen to become more confident to make bras.

Sergers with Ceesews Feb 17, 2021

CeeSews is back to share her knowledge of sergers/overlockers. Cee has extensive experience using sergers/overlockers and runs workshops to use sergers/overlockers to her ASG friends.

Cee talks about how she learnt to use her serger/overlocker the hard way. Make sure you take notes as Cee provides listeners to get more use from your serger/overlocker. There are great features now available on domestic sergers/overlockers you might want to consider if you're in the market for a new machine.

This month is Black History Month and we're replaying a few of the Sewover50 podcasts featuring black sewists and black makers. CeeSews first podcast was published in November 2020 and you should have a listen to her background and love for sewing her very first podcast.

Make sure you catch up with all the Sewover50 podcasts here.

Carrie Cunningham Feb 16, 2021

More recognition for Black History Month, as we rereleasing this podcast to recognise the black sewists in the Sewover50 community. Carrie Cunningham's podcast was published in June 2020 and you'll love the breadth of work Carrie has done and continues to do today.

Carrie Cunningham began sewing garments when she was 11 years old. She was self- taught until she started High School. She is the owner of Endless Dzns by Carrie, which is a custom garment, alterations, and accessory business that she began in 2007. You'll hear the breadth of work Carrie does in the sewing community, her local community through weekly food drives and for little dresses in Africa. Her heart fills with joy through her philanthropic work.

Sewing and fitting for drag Feb 15, 2021

In this Sewcialists podcast, Gabby Brown discusses the information Wayne Laberda and Maxi discussed in her 2 Sewcialists posts last year.

You can read Gabby's post with Wayne Laberda here. Then hop into Gabby's subsequent post with Maxi herself looking through her closet.

Find Wayne as Maxi on Instagram!

Go back and listen to previous Sewcialists podcasts and make sure you subscribe to the Sewcialists Instagram account and blog.

Sarah of Pattern Union Feb 13, 2021

Sarah Pondevie is presenting at the Australian Sewing Guild's first online Autumn Sewing Celebration on 27 March 2021. This podcast is a replay of Sarah's original podcast she published in August 2020. You'll get the chance to ask Sarah questions at the Autumn Sewing Celebration and have access to all the presentations for 6 months.

The Autumn Sewing Celebration is the first online sewing conference style event developed by the Australian Sewing Guild (ASG).

In 2020 the ASG worked hard and developed online workshops and sewing challenges to further people's sewing skills - a great sewing community asset.

There are 14 presenters from a range of industries and practices to keep ASG members interest both on the day and for 6 months after this event. The big plus is the presenters will be available on the day to take audience questions at the time their video presentations are launched.

There is a live Zoom presentation with Pam Holland and at the end of the day there is a live Zoom celebration for all participants and presenters to round off such a huge day for everyone.

Don't feel alone while you watch each presentation as you sew your own projects at home. There will be ASG volunteers to give you a virtual hand or advice on the day #askasghelp.

Participants will also get a virtual show bag with discounts from industry partners and our presenters.

Make sure you can make it to the cocktail hour at the end of the Autumn Sewing Celebration. Participants will receive recipes for ASG named cocktails and mocktails as well as a marsala chai tea recipe. Come celebrate with your online sewing friends on 27 March 2021. We hope to see you there.

Stitching self care Feb 11, 2021

Kate Ward is back discussing the benefits of stitching and she's done her research to back up her podcast. Kate has already written 2 blog posts about the benefits of stitching.

7 more reasons why stitch and craft is good for us is the natural follow up article to 10 reasons why stitching and craft is good for us.

Make sure you go back and listen to all the sewing save and mending podcasts published on Fridays. There is such a ground swell of sewing community people who are dedicated to saving their resources and mending for both themselves and their communities.

Carol Crocker-Ware Feb 10, 2021

In recognition of Black History Month, we are rereleasing this podcast to recognise the black sewists in the Sewover50 community. Carol's podcast was published in July 2020 and listeners love her work and her sewing journey.

Carol or Anncie2001, is our next Sewover50 stalwart that kindly gave her time for this podcast. Her sewing story is compelling and heartwarming.

Carol hosts a private Facebook Sewing group called Carol's Sewing Corner and a youtube channel and a blog - G-CAS dot net. Carol is self employed and had a sewing business for 12 years.

You'll hear Carol's excitement when she took her first sewing classes. She's sewn for her son and is proud of the clothes she made him. That's why her tailoring skills are embedded in her tutorials and sewing advice. Keep an ear out for her Elmo robe story.

Carol continues to champion diversity through the Black Makers Matter Coalition.

Autumn Sewing Celebration Feb 07, 2021

This is the first online sewing conference style event developed by the Australian Sewing Guild (ASG).

In 2020 the ASG worked hard and developed online workshops and sewing challenges to further people's sewing skills.

Early bird tickets are available to the first 125 participants when tickets go on sale today. There are 14 presenters from a range of industries and practices to keep ASG members interest both on the day and for 6 months after this event. The big plus is the presenters will be available on the day to take audience questions at the time their video presentations are launched.

There is a live Zoom presentation with Pam Holland and at the end of the day there is a live Zoom celebration for all participants and presenters to round off such a huge day for everyone.

Don't feel alone while you watch each presentation as you sew your own projects at home. There will be ASG volunteers to give you a virtual hand or advice on the day #askasghelp.

Participants will also get a virtual show bag with discounts from industry partners and our presenters.

Make sure you can make it to the cocktail hour at the end of the Autumn Sewing Celebration. Participants will receive recipes for ASG named cocktails and mocktails as well as a marsala chai tea recipe. Come celebrate with your online sewing friends on 27 March 2021. We hope to see you there.

Meet Laineemakes Feb 03, 2021

Elaine is a Sewover50 follower and she gives her perspective about Black History Month. She sees that she wants to know more about Black History both in the US and in her home country in the UK. Black History Month in the UK is recognised in October each year and she's suggested listeners go to Black History Month UK website and Black Poppy Rose .

Elaine began following Sewover50 when it was first started because she has learnt about Sewover50 through joining the Sewcialists. Elaine refers to her sewing machines as her toys and she's been able to sew her designer inspired dreams as a Minerva Maker.

Elaine recognises that she has found her sewing community through Sewover50 and enjoys the connection with sewists who are over 50 and want to stay visible.

Sewcialists Scrapbusting Feb 01, 2021

Today's Sewcialists podcast is about scrap busting and you'll hear from Sewcialists team member, Denise Archer. February theme month is Zero Waste Sewing.

One of the 3 ways to contribute to this month's theme is to scrap bust your way through your fabrics.

Denise has contributed 2 articles to this month's theme month on the Sewcialists blog. In this podcast, Denise talks about the People's Sewing Army. You'll love the values and ways the People's Sewing Army is creating acts of love by stash busting.

#bhmpatterndesigners Feb 01, 2021

The Black History Month Pattern Designer Challenge (#BHMPatternDesigners) was established in February 2019 by Nateida of SewNaturalDane. Nateida decided to created this challenge due to the lack of representation she saw in the sewing community that highlighted Black Pattern Designers, as well as black owned fabric companies and knitting designers. February is Black History Month in the United States and it’s also Nateida’s birthday month!

Rule 1: must tag both Nateida (SewNaturalDane) and Keira (IslandSewcialist) on Instagram and you must use the hashtag #BHMPatternDesigners in order for your entry to be counted. If you do not tag SewNaturalDane or IslandSewcialist AND use the hashtag your entry will not be counted.

Rule 2: use any pattern from a black designer

Rule 3: your make must be made and completed in February 2021

Meet Kate Ward Jan 28, 2021

Kate Ward is an interdisciplinary artist, curator and educator with over twenty years experience working and teaching in the Arts. Her interests include textiles, ceramics, jewellery, printmaking and intermedia. More importantly Kate is an Australian living in Nova Scotia Canada who is helping sewists take up stitching for all sorts of reasons including to ground themselves.

Kate has taught at NSCAD’s Extended Studies program, NS Centre for Craft, and at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.

Kate has more podcasts to add to our library of Sewing Save and Mending podcasts on Sew Organised Style podcast. Kate is well researched so you'll find all her references on her blog as also on her podcast blog post as well.

Gabriele in Berlin Jan 27, 2021

The Sewover50 community is global and Gabriele in Berlin is better known as Kissntuss. She tells us the story behind this unique Instagram name.

You'll also know Gabriele as she 'twins' with Julie Yost or Consistently different designs, a previous Sewover50 podcast guest. Gabriele is a new sewist but she has been an active Sewover50 follower and she knows many of the community members and tells how the Sewover50 community has helped her get through the social isolation in her country.

Make sure you listen to the previous Sewover50 podcasts as new podcasts will be developed again in 2021!

All the links from this podcast will be on the podcast website.

Meet Annemieke Jan 24, 2021

Listeners heard the wonderful Sewover50 podcast featuring Marianne Koster or foxglovesandthimbles. In her podcast Marianne mentioned her daughter Annemieke, running a sustainable weaving mill. Annemieke agreed to record a podcast about the work she is doing at Enschede Textielstad. The retail arm of this sustainable weaving mill is Sustainable Fabrics where you can purchase any fashion fabrics of their 'beautiful mistakes' on offer. You can see the sustainable fabrics created at their instagram account @enschedetextielstad

There are many Sewover50 podcasts in our library of podcasts to catch up on. You'll realise that many Sewover50 followers are very invested in the sewing community and this podcast about Enschede Textielstad was produced after hearing Marianne's story.

Meet Lindzeanne Jan 21, 2021

Lindsay Anne is an English literature teacher by day, self-taught hand-stitcher by night living in Tokyo Japan. Growing up, Lindsay was always described as the “creative one”.

Lindsay suggests that new starters should use what they have at hand. Machine thread is what Lyndsay uses for her embroidery pieces. The important thing is to start!

Because of the pandemic, there are less fabrics Lindsay can use for her sewing.

She's a teacher from the States living in Japan and loving what the world has provided her with.

This is the first mending podcast for 2021. There are many mending and sewing save podcasts we've published in 2020 so make sure you listen to them if mending and saving textiles is your goal.

Liz Haywood on Sewcialists podcast Jan 18, 2021

Today's Sewcialists podcast is the first of 2 Zero Waste podcasts to support the first 2021 theme month - Zero Waste Sewing.

You'll hear from Liz Haywood, the Australian author of Zero Waste Sewing. Her Zero Waste Sewing book was a recipient of a 2020 NYC Big Book Award in the craft/hobby category.

Liz is a trained pattern maker and has over 20 years experience in the clothing industry. Her clothing manufacturing experience spans Australia and the UK.

You can join the Sewcialists theme month by 1: Sewing a Zero Waste pattern 2: Making a low waste garment or 3: Making a scrapbusting project.

Next Sewcialists podcast will be about scrapbusting!

You'll find the 2020 Sewcialists podcast here. They feature many of the Sewcialists team included their Australian editor, Chloe Read and sewing community people who contributed their sewing stories on Sewcialists.

Maria Yap is back Jan 13, 2021

Maria Yap is back for Sewover50 Thursday to guide us through her sewing creative process. She admits she is an emotional fabric buyer and this means when Maria has a sewing project in mind, she has the fabrics to start her gorgeous makes.

You'll find Maria contributing to the Sewover50 Instagram community. She has a sewing blog and her instagram account is full of inspiring projects.

There are so many more Sewover50 Thursday podcasts to catch up on and hear from wonderful people from the Sewover50 community. Make sure you follow Sewover50 on Instagram today.

World Frocktails 2021 Jan 10, 2021

World Frocktails is a week of online event filled with sewing community inspiration ranging including panel talks, sewalongs, cocktail and mocktail sessions with community leaders from 8-13 February 2021. You can get involved in the live sessions, watch each recording and refer to each blog post from each special guest. The schedule is now available but don't be surprised as it continues to grow with people from the sewing community. Every live event will be recorded for ticket holders to re-watch at their convenience.

Topstitch Studio and Lounge are the hosts of the sewing community Topstitch Makers and creators of World Frocktails. They've chosen three charities to support - Build a Nest, Textile Exchange and Global Fund For Women as they support sustainable practices, ethical working conditions, women’s rights, social and racial justice. Anyone who purchases a $2 or $5 charity raffle ticket is entered to win a bundle of sewing prizes. All sales of raffle tickets will be split evenly between the three charities.

Sewcialists 2021 podcast launch Jan 04, 2021

Gillian Whitcombe of the Sewcialists launches their podcasts for 2021.

Sewcialists was started amongst a group of friends in 2014 and Gillian relaunched Sewcialists in 2017 with its well established blog. The Sewcialists then developed their Instagram account with an impressive 40,000 plus followers. In 2021 these podcasts will provide a voice to reinforce their fun theme months 4 times a year, host discussions about diversity, and feature posts by our community!

Shout out to anyone who'd like to contribute to the discussions about diversity.

Christmas in Norway Dec 22, 2020

This year, Katrine of Mending Mayhem has been sharing her mending expertise on the Sewing Save Series - our Friday podcast.

In this podcast Katrine shares the Christmas traditions practiced in Norway. These include traditions from their forefathers. Recipes are on the podcast website.

Please feel free to listen to our podcast library of over 170 podcasts to keep you company while you're staying safe this season.

Sewcialists in December Dec 21, 2020

Chloe Read, the Australian Editor for the Sewcialists has so much to update us about. We celebrate Gabby Brown's 30th blog post. Gabby or Dear Gabby is the technical fit specialists that lives and breathes her craft while freely sharing her knowledge on Sewcialists.

Then Chloe updates about the updated editor team. Our podcast friend and Perth sewing local Sue Stoney, is joining the Sewcialists. More team announcements next year.

As it's the end of the year, the Sewcialists shares the Top 5 from the editor team and from submissions from the sewing community.

The Sewcialists continue to bring you 3 blog posts per week. They run their Instagram account so you'll also stay connected during the holiday season.

Raquel take 2 Dec 16, 2020

Raquel is this week's Sewover50 podcast guest. Raquel was podcast #2 in 2019 and in this podcast she updates us on her sewing and how she supports the Sewover50 account on Instagram.

Refashions are her joy and she talks to us about how thrifting in Taipei meets her budget needs.

Raquel initially started participating in MAGAM Sewalong when it was run by Sarah Liz. MAGAM Sewalong is another sewing challenge Raquel continues to support each month because this keeps her sewing creativity alive. Raquel is also enjoying being a Minvera Maker now.

Doing things the 'right' way Dec 14, 2020

Dear Gabby or Gabby Brown of Sewcialists, has written a 'wrap up' blog posts as she reflects on process.

We share our sewing achievements and knowledge on social media and in Gabby's post she encourages us to vet your information sources. Take the time to find good information sources. When you read Gabby's post on Sewcialists, you'll understand why she encourages us to 'always be questioning' (ABQ).

If you're new to sewing, or not, Gabby provides links to reliable patternmaking books and class sources to ensure you are learning sewing and patternmaking skills that will give you successful projects more often in the future. Have a listen to all the Sewcialists podcasts too.

Meet Finished Seams Dec 09, 2020

Maria Yap has a sewing blog that chronicles her sewing efforts. She's also this week's Sewover50 podcast guests.

Maria found the Sewover50 community on Instagram 2 years ago and she's enjoying sharing her sewing journey with likeminded people from around the world.

Many people know Maria through her pattern reviews and through the sewing contests she participates in. Sewing contest fuel her creativity and build on her extensive sewing skills.

Make sure you checkout Sewover50 on Instagram and listen to all of their Sewover50 Thursday podcasts

Crochet mending Dec 03, 2020

Katrine from Mending Mayhem for the Sewing Save Series shares examples where crochet is used to mend. There are a few ways you can use crochet to extend the life of so many clothes, so we can continue to reuse our clothes. Extending the life of existing clothes helps reduces landfill.

Katrine also share a Christmas sewing save story. Her investigative work and commitment to bring you a fitting sewing save for December has now made Katrine fill happy again. Once you hear this story you'll realise there is always some type of historical significance when you save clothing or homewares.

Many thanks to Katrine for sharing her mending experience each month.

Consistently different designs Dec 02, 2020

Julie Yost or @consistentlydifferentdesigns is our Sewover50 guest and you'll also know Julie for the #waiwot for Sewover50.

Julie's mom made many of their clothes when she was growing up. Julie was officially allowed to use the sewing machine when she turned 10 and from then went on to enter garments in the county fair, made her own clothes, made special occasion dresses for her 2 sisters and eventually made her own wedding dress and the 4 bridesmaid dresses.

Ageism is never in style and Julie tells the story of how she experienced this in her life. Make sure you listen to Julie's sewing machine story that you'll agree she deserves a bravery award, once you hear how quickly Julie thinks on her feet.

Miss Celie's Pants Nov 30, 2020

You'll know Renee Samuels through her online name Miss Celie's Pants. Renee is giving her time and voice to the Sewcialists as a volunteer editor.

You'll hear why she's agreed to work in the Sewcialists team and you may have already taken part in her blog posts and Instagram posts. Renee has been a sewing blogger since 2008 and it's a real thrill to be able to hear her story.

Renee continues to help the sewing community by being in the Sewcialists team.

Stay up to date with every Tuesday with the Sewcialists podcasts.

Clothing the gap Nov 26, 2020

Clothing The Gap is a Victorian Aboriginal owned and led social enterprise.

Sarah Sheridan Director of Operations talks about how Clothing the Gap name was established in March 2020. Clothing the Gap has achieved Ethical Clothing Australia accreditation. As an organisation they undertake a number of campaigns such as Free the Flag. As at January 2022, the flag is now able to be used for free.

Clothing the Gap is a small company that is learning to make their business pay for itself and run community led campaigns.

Meet Jen Hogg Nov 25, 2020

Jen is from Glasgow and you may also know she was on the Great British Sewing Bee Series 5! Series 5 was run in 2019.

Jen has been contributing to the Sewover50 community with her sewing creations and guests posts. You’ll love Jen’s Hogg hacks.

Jen talked about her experience on the Great British Sewing Bee series 5 and how this experience gave her much more sewing confidence and some very accomplished sewing friends that she continues to keep in contact with.

Make sure you catch up with all the Sewover50 podcasts here.

Gabby fitting tips Nov 23, 2020

Gabby Brown walks us through her fitting tips based on her industry experience with commercial clothes fitting.

Make sure you listen to Gabby's podcast more than once so you get the chance to note her fitting tips, especially if you have to fit yourself.

Gabby is the Sewcialists sewing technical guru, who we know as Dear Gabby. She writes the well-researched technical blog posts for the Sewcialists that you can always rely on. Don't forget you can always contact the Sewcialists with your technical questions and feedback. Sewcialists is a growing sewing blog for everyone. Listen to the Sewcialists podcasts library. New podcasts every Tuesday!

ASG Monday Nov 2020 Nov 22, 2020

Louise Sparrow, Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild is back for her last planned podcast for 2020. There may be more before 2020 comes to a close but for now Louise and the Board are taking a well earned break based on this year's monthly sewing challenges and online sewing workshops.

December's challenge is to sew a Christmas stocking. It's that simple. Go to town and be as creative as you want in this challenge. Leave no notion unused and dive into your stash to create the Christmas stocking you want Santa to fill.

There is a random draw prize so no judging will take place. Everyone is a winner. You have to be in it to win it.

Jo from Haptic and Hue Nov 19, 2020

Jo Andrews started the Haptic and Hue website to think about the hidden hands behind textiles and the way in which they are a detective story you can hold.

Jo felt useless at sewing at school, totally useless. She became a radio reporter and then TV News reporter for BBC and ITN, and covered so many war torn places and lots of politics.

Jo then went to New Zealand and learnt to weave at night school. She absolutely loved it. While Jo was in New Zealand she also worked as journalist all over the Pacific.

You'll learn more about Jo on this podcast episode and you will absolutely love listening to the well written and researched stories on Haptic and Hue podcast.

Meet Ceesews Nov 18, 2020

Did you start sewing the same as Cee did? Cee started using her mother's sewing machine when her parents would go out grocery shopping. She wasn't supposed to touch her mother's sewing machine at all.

Ceesews is today's @Sewover50 podcast guest. She discusses how she really learned her sewing skills through 4H.

Now that Cee has done her first podcast, she's enjoying how she's able to use technology to share her love of sewing. Cee is now a Minerva Maker.

Make sure you catch up with all the Sewover50 podcasts here.

Meet Charlotte Nov 17, 2020

2020 has been a huge year for Charlotte.

Charlotte is a keen sewing community contributor. 2020 has seen her organise the Sewing Weekender and SewBrum to be online. Charlotte has also been a member of the Sewcialists community.

From Christmas 2020 Charlotte will launch her first pattern under her design name Charlotte Emma patterns.

Congratulations Charlotte on such a huge year!

Meet Christopher Nov 16, 2020

Christopher is one of the new volunteer Sewcialists editors and he also researches cell biology.

What you'll hear is that he has dreams/aspirations of doing pattern designing and high fashion garment construction. You'll find Christopher at #sandiegosews #menwhosew #dopemensew #sew #sewist #sewchicanx #chicanxsews #sewqueer #guyswhosew

It's safe to say Christopher is enjoying his love of sewing and he's looking to give back to the sewing community through his volunteer work with Sewcialists. Sewcialists is a sewing blog for everyone.

Meet Selinaam05 Nov 12, 2020

Selina in Amsterdam, also know on IG as Selinaam05, learnt embroidery using Susan Briscoe's The Ultimate Sashiko Source book and Selina creates her own geometric animal designs.

Selina has been featured on Mending Mayhem podcasts and is a guest on Mending Mayhem.

Go back and listen to previous Mending Mayhem podcasts and Sewing Save podcasts so you can hear from people in the sewing community who share their hobbies and their creativity.

Jayne Raven Nov 11, 2020

Jayne Wright says that being part of Sewover50 is like having 'fabric penpals'. You'll know her as Janyeraven There's a very local story about how Jane's IG name came about.

Jane may have only started sewing 2 years ago but you'll appreciate why she decided to become sewing obsessed.

Jayne created her own local sewover20 group with her daughter and their friends. She will reuse fabrics etc where possible but Jayne will by her fabrics locally and she sources wool from Yorkshire or New Zealand.

Make sure you follow The Sewing Resistance, run by Jayne, Vintage Tina and Steinmakes. They're a global textile project giving a voice to hopes and dreams. Make sure you read about Arpilleras too.

Grading with Gabby Nov 09, 2020

Gabby Brown is back sharing her knowledge and experience of pattern grading in a easy to understand way. She touches on the background of grading and a few good points that both home sewists and pattern designers will find very useful. You'll have a few 'a ha' moments as you listen in.

Having to grade patterns can make the best of us hesitant but Gabby makes this technical topic understandable so you can start venturing into more grading research for yourself.

Gabby is the Sewcialists sewing technical guru, who we know as Dear Gabby. She writes the well-researched technical blog posts for the Sewcialists that you can always rely on. Don't forget you can always contact the Sewcialists with your technical questions and feedback. Sewcialists is a growing sewing blog for everyone. Listen to the Sewcialists podcasts library. New podcasts every Tuesday!

November ASG events Nov 08, 2020

Louise Sparrow, Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild is back to tell us about a special online couture sewing presentation bought to you by Kenneth D King. In this 90 minute presentation, Kenneth teaches us how to sew couture strap seams via Zoom.

This presentation will also be available for 2 weeks after the presentation. You can go back and hear Kenneth D King who was on ASG Monday last week.

There are 2 more online workshops this month. You can finesse your skills when sewing a lined vent. You can also learn how to sew in an easy-sew collar stand. This workshop and previous online workshops will help members to put their new sewing skills into practice for the November challenge - Stitch a Shirt.

Everyone's invited to join these events. Make sure you never miss an ASG Monday podcast.

Mending Mayhem embroidery Nov 05, 2020

Katrine of Mending Mayhem is back to share her mending embroidery techniques. She is a firm believer to 'mend don't spend'.

Katrine has written about 4 embroidery techniques she uses to walk us through each technique and the fun you can have mending. She is very honest to say that she uses techniques in the way that adds to her creations. The transcript is on her podcast blog post.

Katrine uses local resources so she doesn't contribute to landfill. She's also enjoying mending by hand these days.

Katrine also talks about many global menders that she follows.

Katrine has a few podcasts under her belt now and you can go back an catch up on her previous episodes.

Saremy SewSewlive Nov 04, 2020

You may already be a fan of Saremy Duffy through her live stream tutorial via Sewsewlive Saremy found Sewover50 when she started using Instagram and she's found how honest, open and supportive the Sewover50 community really is.

Saremy talks about her sewing goals and they're very specific as she lives in a fire prone area. Her go-to bag sewing is fascinating. Her mother's story about what she has saved from her recent house fire is very touching.

PDF pattern wish list Nov 02, 2020

Gabby Brown is back discussing the latest sewing pattern wish list both Gabby posted on Sewcialists blog and the sewing community's pdf pattern wish list.

Gabby is the technical guru of the Sewcialists team so when Gabby describes pdf patterns as the Wild West of sewing patterns, you'll be nodding your head as you listen to her points of view. Have you read and contributed what your pdf pattern wishes are? Make sure you leave your comments on this blog posts by Gabby on Sewcialists. Catch up with all of Gabby's podcasts here. Stay listening to every Sewcialists Tuesday podcast here too.

Kenneth D King Nov 01, 2020

Kenneth D King is managing his anxiety by sewing Barbie clothes and you'll also hear his story and how having a library of sewing patterns that fit are what he recommends for people who love to sew.

Kenneth is running a live workshop for the Australian Sewing Guild on 14 November. This workshop recording will be available until 28 November so you can still book in and watch it.

Make sure you keep up to date through every ASG podcast each week.

#BPsewvember Oct 29, 2020

#bpsewvember started in 2014 and Amanda used her personal experience of feeling isolated in a new city to develop this # for others to connect with sewists online. We've all come to use # for challenges and to see inspiring makes and each year Amanda takes the time to help everyone get involved in the way that suits them best.

This year #bpsevember runs from 1 to 7 November so go to Bimble and Pimble to see this year's templates to get your sewjo going. Lurking is allowed and only get involved if you feel comfortable to share how you interpret each day's prompts.

Jen Legg_TeesCreatives Oct 28, 2020

Jen is a 50 something creative girl with a total obsession for florals and jumpsuits. Hurdles are those things in life that make Jen create a better outcome for herself and her family.

She now happily combines her hairdressing career with her passion for sewing and teaches in her wonderful building she bought at the age of 23.

Make sure you join Sewover50 on Instagram and continue to keep the over 50s visible in the sewing community.

Sewing community posts Oct 26, 2020

This week Chloe Read, the Australian Editor for Sewcialists runs through this week's blog posts and talks about Renee and Kerry joining the temporary editor team in November.

Keep an eye out for Gillian's tee post. You'll love the variety of tees she has made.

As October is breast cancer awareness month, you have to read the post written by Alibobs.

Charm patterns by Gertie Oct 25, 2020

The Australian Sewing Guild's October sewing challenge uses Charm Patterns by Gertie Harlow Pajamas. The Harlow pajama pattern by Gertie was sponsored by B&J Fabrics to give back to the sewing community.

These are a ’30s-inspired pajamas designed to be made in something slinky for optimum glamour. Alternatively go ahead and choose a fun cotton for a beachy retro vibe that suits our upcoming Summer conditions.

Gertie talks about how she has been adapting to the challenges of 2020 and there are more Charm pattern works to come including another free pattern.

Meet Uli Oct 22, 2020

You'll find Uli or schneckstein on Instagram, creating amazing mending on an amazing array of textiles. Uli lives in Kunststopfen, Kassel in Germany where she creates visible mends with such beauty. Uli has been featured in the Wednesday collage posted by Mending Mayhem's Katrine.

Uli uses embroidery, crotchet and weaving techniques to embellish that various mends she accomplishes each week.

Her love of mending began when she 4 years old and her mother taught her the importance of making sure you buy good quality goods and extend their life through mending.

Thank you Uli for being a guest on the Sewing Save Series.

Cennetta Burwell Oct 21, 2020

Cennetta Burwell is today's Sewover50 guest. Cennetta has been sewing for over 45 years and she uses planning tools from her worklife to keep her sewing life on track and fulfilling.

Cennetta has been an active member of the sewing community even prior to her establishing her blog in 2007, through her reviews on Pattern Review. Her sewing is impeccable and Cennetta is paying it forward and teaching sewing in her local community.

If you live in the Chicago land area, Cennetta talks about the Haute Couture Club of Chicago. Take a look at their website if you're interested in joining them.

Ethical Clothing Australia week Oct 20, 2020

Angela Bell, National Manager of Ethical Clothing Australia and Tatyana Anderson of Tatyana Designs and School of Couture Sewing celebrate Ethical Clothing Australia Week with us. Ethical Australia Week is the inaugural yearly week to recognise ethically accredited Australian manufacturers and locally-made textiles, clothing and footwear.

This is Ethical Clothing Australia's 20 year milestone of accrediting Australian businesses ensuring we have a reliable resource to find businesses, designers, and importantly the skilled workers behind our garments made in Australia who are producing goods ethically.

Sewcialists Tuesday October edition Oct 19, 2020

Chloe Read, the Australian Editor of Sewcialists, is back and the October edition is packed with well researched blog posts.

Textiles of the World series continues and you'll appreciate fabrics and the cultures from which they are made. The November Mini challenge is announced -Tees. Sewcialists - a blog for everyone!

Chloe posts a round up of #Sewtheprecious - a year long challenge. Keep an eye out for the series about the Social Justice Academy too. Catch up with all Sewcialists podcasts. Bookmark the blog and follow the Sewcialists Instagram account.

More online workshops Oct 18, 2020

Louise Sparrow, Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild, updates us on their ASG podcasts about 2 more online workshops developed by industry partners that support members. You have to bookmark their events page to stay up to date with all the new online workshops being announced.

ASG partners with Sure-Fit Designs to bring you this private online event. Join Glenda the Good Stitch in this LIVE broadcast on Saturday 24 October, starting at 12:00 noon QLD time (check your home time zone please!). Trish Hargrave of Draft T Studio has now developed an online trouser drafting workshop. Trish was on the podcast in July

Sue Stoney's Sewing Save Series Oct 15, 2020

Sue Stoney is the originator of the Sewing Save Series. Sue is a Perth local who knows how to make any project work. You'll find all of Sue's podcasts here.

You'll hear the lengths she goes through to make 2 projects work. Her passion for sewing and enthusiasm takes her sewing to the next level and Sue is always determined to make every project work.

Marianne Koster Oct 14, 2020

You may know Marianne through her sewing blog or on her instagram account. She is a Sewover50 Stalwart and Marianne has written guests posts for Sewover50.

Her sewing heritage has come full circle from the time when her mother sewed and now through to her daughters. You'll hear how mending and recycling has played a key role through Marianne's generations.

Make sure you listen to our earlier Sewover50 podcasts.

Meet Deb Kreiling Oct 11, 2020

Deb Kreiling describes herself as a sewing and cycling enthusiast, martial artist and sometimes sewing teacher. However she worked at Simplicity pattern company for 39 years and in her podcast, you'll be amazed at the level of detail that went into creating 13 collections per year when she first joined the company.

If Deb ever writes her memoirs, many people in the sewing community will spend hours reading about all of her experiences in developing sewing patterns. Hopefully Deb will write a book about her experiences one day.

Buying secondhand notions Oct 08, 2020

There are so many ways to purchase second hand notions and fabrics but you'll need some tips to make sure you're not buying useless items. Katrine of Mending Mayhem is back to give us her tips for buying second hand items so you can keep to your tight budget, not add to landfill and make use of the things you need for future projects.

This podcast is part of Sue Stoney's Sewing Save Series we produce on Fridays.

Chloe Read is back Oct 05, 2020

Chloe Read, the Australian Editor of the Sewcialists, is back courtesy of technology working this time. More importantly Chloe updates us on 2 new initiatives that you can contribute to.

Firstly Textiles of the World is an idea that Monseratt Lopez launched last week.

Secondly you can send in your theme month suggestion for the November challenge.

Chloe also hints about the 2021 ideas that are being developed right now. Stay in touch with the Sewcialists on their website, Instagram posts and through their Tuesday Sewcialists podcasts.

Linda's lingerie Oct 04, 2020

Linda Jobson has taken her 24 years of custom bra making experience and package this into a series of videos that anyone can now own and always be able to learn from.

Linda is the owner of Linda's Lingerie - an Australian lingerie specialist that has turned her bra making workshops and experience into affordable learning resources that Australian Sewing Guild members can obtain a discount code to own. Linda's videos are available online and can be used by anyone who is keen to become more confident to make bras.

Meet Bobo_bun Sep 30, 2020

This week's Sewover50 guest is Lisa Smith-Clare or Bobo_bun.

Lisa is an avid Sewover50 follower and has been a guest editor. You'll find Lisa on Instagram at Bobo_bun on Instagram.

What you'll realise is she's a vintage sewing enthusiast that works alongside sewing experts and her vintage sewing friends.

Online bra making tutorials Sep 27, 2020

Louise Sparrow, the Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild, discusses an industry partner, Linda Jobson. Linda is a successful bra making tutor and she now offers bra making classes and she's offering ASG members a special discount.

Linda is an Aussie that has adapted from running face to face workshops to providing videos for anyone to access.

Catch up with every ASG podcast on their ASG podcast blog post.

Gender neutral terminology Sep 21, 2020

Gabby Brown, the fit guru of the Sewcialists team is back. This podcasts continues the discussion on building in gender neutral terminology within the sewing community that Emilia started in an earlier Sewcialists podcast.

All chests welcome - the August Sewcialists theme month - raised a wide number of thoughts and issues from the sewing community and gender neutral terminology was one of the issues discussed. Sewcialists is a blog for everyone and is inclusive through the blog posts provided by sewing community contributors that volunteer their time, expertise and knowledge.

October sewing challenge Sep 20, 2020

In October the Australian Sewing Guild's sewing challenge uses Gertie's Harlow Pajamas from her Charm Pattern range. This is a free pattern and Louise Sparrow, Chair of ASG discusses the benefits of using this pattern because of its style, size range and sewing project ease. Gertie's a fan of Aussies sewists so we're looking forward to seeing how you make this pattern suit you and your lifestyle.

Make sure you catch up on all ASG podcasts so you never miss a beat.

Mending Mayhem September Sep 17, 2020

Mending Mayhem is back from their Summer break. Katrine discusses this week's visible mending collage and the basics of mending.

Mend don't spend still applies. September is about sustainability and it's wonderful to have Mending Mayhem back on the podcast for the Sewing Save Series.

Meet Di Kendall Sep 16, 2020

Di believes that everyone should feel able to sew regardless of their background, ability and especially income. Di makes 99% of her clothes and quite a few for her husband, son and wider family.

During the Covid crisis Di made 40 sets of scrubs for her local intensive care unit and then designed a face mask with a 'see through' visor to assist better communication with lip reading and enabling people seeing facial expressions. This community need brought together her passion for sewing and understanding the challenges faced by those with additional needs. Di's smile mask pattern and tutorial are free.

Di has contributed to the Sewover50 community as a guest editor and she had written for sewing magazines including Threads magazine.

Listen to all the Sewover50 podcasts to hear how this community is supportive, fun and raises the visibility of sewists over 50!

Meet Gabby Brown Sep 14, 2020

Gabby Brown (or Dear Gabby) is the fit specialist in the Sewcialists team. When there's a fitting question from the sewing community, Gabby will research the question to provide various answers that we can refer to.

Gabby is a technical fashion designer, fit specialist, and prolific googler. She lives in Denver, raises tiny littles, reads, embroiders, makes, experiments, fails, learns, tries again. See her on instagram @ladygrift.

In this podcast Gabby is the industry expert you'd want to go to for sewing and fit advice as she discusses her tertiary training and industry expertise. More from Gabby next week. You'll find all Sewcialists podcasts on their podcast webpage. We've been fortunate enough to create podcast of many Sewcialists volunteers and contributors that you've read about on the Sewcialists blog - a sewing blog for everyone.

#Memademay2020 reboot Sep 13, 2020

The Australian Sewing Guild is about to launch #memademonday in October. This is a challenge to showcase what you've sewn while you've been in social isolation.

Every year a similar challenge #memademay is fairly similar and runs everyday in May.

The ASG October challenge on the 4 Mondays in October is your chance to showcase your sewing projects on instagram and on facebook. Make sure you note the pattern used, fabric used, any details about the project and use #memademonday and #australiansewingguild. You might enjoy this challenge and take us Memademay next year. Go on!

#MeMadeMonday Sep 13, 2020

Have you been sewing but have no where to show your work? The Australian Sewing Guild (ASG) has a fun October challenge #memademonday

You know #memademay so you'll be able to share (brag) about your sewing - the patterns, fabric, the challenge, your final view about what you've made.

This is really simple and you only need to use #memademonday and #australiansewingguild. There are 4 Mondays in October so this is dead simple to inspire others who are looking for their sewjo. Are you convinced now?

Why not bundle this challenge into other challenges that will be running in October like #magamsewalong? The choice is yours to share.

Ilaria Sep 10, 2020

Sustainability is running hot this month. Ilaria has created #sustainablestylesept as a fun way to start being sustainable. Ilaria is a Canberra local that enjoys being sustainable and on today's Sewing Save Series emphasis on the word 'save'. She encourages people to wear repurposed clothes and enjoy being sustainable.

#Septextilelove, #sustainablesewing #boycottfashion

Make sure you join into Newcrafthouse's #sewyourselfsustainable this month too. They're daily prompts provide you with lots of easy ways to be sustainable.

Lynda Maynard Sep 09, 2020

Welcome Lynda Maynard to Sewover50 Thursday podcast. Lynda absolutely loves running pattern fit workshops.

In this podcast Lynda talks about the key pattern alterations for changing bodies. There are photos on the podcast blog that show details of her fitting techniques.

The 3 key alterations Lynda discusses are upper back adjustment, forward shoulders and the expanding waistline. Lynda does talk about a few more adjustments that she's helped students achieve patterns that fit them through her workshops. Now let's hope Lynda offers more online classes soon so she can help more of us with getting our patterns to fit the body we have and love.

Donna Bowman Sep 07, 2020

Donna Bowman is conducting research into making masks. Her research is global and inclusive, as you'll hear on her podcast for this week's Sewcialists Tuesday episode. Here is the link to Donna's research. Get involved!

Donna initially conducted research into Prayer Shawl Ministry and this research is now a published text. With these skills, her next research project in 2017 was about the pink hat making for the women's marches.

Donna is one of the many Sewcialists blog contributors from the sewing community. Become a contributor by keeping in touch with the Sewcialists. You'll also find their weekly podcasts here.

Meet Poppykettle Sep 06, 2020

Poppykettle is Melanie's online name. You may know her through her sewing blog as well as her instagram account.

Many years ago, Mel decided there was more to life than simply working full time. Sewing classes gave her the sewing basics and she began to sew her own clothes with confidence - creating the work life balance she craved.

When it came time to preparing for 'her big day' Mel wanted to make her own wedding dress so she went and learnt couture sewing techniques with Susan Khalje. Through Mel's prompts, Susan did teach in Australia and at the Melbourne couture sewing classes Mel met like-minded sewist, including Tatyana. Tatyana became their sewing facilitator and it became evident that the Melbourne group needed a local teacher to help fit their clothes so Tatyana created her Couture Sewing School. Tatyana's Couture Sewing School now offers online classes and patterns.

Mel's incredible sewing journey shows how people in the sewing community really do help each us all further our sewing skills.

Margot's coat save Sep 03, 2020

Today's Sewing Save series guest is Margot Firth, a Canberra local couture sewist and committed sustainable sewing fan.

Margot tells us how she saved her mother's coat she wore in when she visited the UK in the 70s. The coat is now owned and proudly worn by her niece.

When Margot returned back to Australia from her UK visit, this coat was stored away for another day. Forty years later Margo restored the coat fabric, replaced the lining and reused the buttons she originally bought at Harrods in the 70s.

Margot used her couture techniques to give her mother's coat another lease of life for her niece. You might get some tips on how to restore a coat that you love from Margot.

So50flatlay2020 Sep 02, 2020

Last year Sewover50 ran a flay lay challenge - so50flatlay. This month Sewover50 is running this challenge again and for a whole month.

In their introductory post, or on the sewover50 podcast blog post, you can read about this challenge. This is a way to showcase your style and see style ideas from across the Sewover50 community.

Style doesn't have to cost the earth to obtain. This challenge encourages everyone to have a go at creating various style layouts to showcase their sewing. While means you'll need to note the sewing pattern you used. Listen to Sandy and read more about this fun challenge on their Instagram account or on the podcast blog post.

Emilia part 2 Aug 31, 2020

Emilia has written for Sewcialists now and they are back on the podcast sharing what they've learnt while trying to find patterns that include all genders.

Emilia shares some tips on how to source ideas and inspiration so you can make garments to suit how you see yourself.

Sewcialists is a blog for everyone and they post information and well researched resources for the sewing community at least 3 times a week.

Meet Anita McAdam Aug 30, 2020

Anita is an Industry Partner with the Australian Sewing Guild (ASG). Many sewists would know Anita's pattern puzzles that she develop and are on her well-suited blog.

Anita's industry training and her love of teaching has given ASG members are great resource to be able to make their patterns fit. Anita talks about the key fitting techniques that sewists will find helpful to their ensure their sewing projects fit them.

Mending Mayhem part 2 Aug 28, 2020

Did you listen to part 1 with Katrine and Suzie? You should so you can follow along with the Mending Mayhem team as they discuss more about mending.

In part 2, we discuss the breadth of the mending community and more importantly how mending brings good memories to both the mender and the recipient of the mended item.

Mending does extend to anything, and you'll hear more about this from Katrine and Suzie.

Mend don't spend.

Sewcialist theme update Aug 27, 2020

This is Chloe Read's first solo podcast. Chloe is the Australian Editor of Sewcialists. Technology's hiccups this week were not going to hold this podcast back because this month's theme - All Chests Welcome - has brought in a bumper amount of contributions from the sewing community.

During this month on Instagram more topics were found from the sewing community and the theme month is being extended because these great new topics are an eye-opening read.

Thank you Chloe for producing your first podcast.

Tomasa at Sewover50 Aug 26, 2020

This week Tomasa tells us the amount of personal time is given by the Sewover50 team to keep building this inclusive online sewing community together.

The behind the scenes work is extensive and they do this to keep sewists over 50 visible and there's a lot of love to create a safe space for everyone to share their creativity. Their work doesn't stop and we celebrate their 2nd year anniversary. Let's wish them more years to the team lead by Judith, Sandy and Susan.

Go to their podcast blog post to hear every Sewover50 podcast blog post every week.

Meet Emilia Aug 24, 2020

In part 1 of Emilia's podcast there are so many topics they can cover and we focus on their journey before they started living their truth. At the end of our recording Emilia called part 1, 'Getting your pronouns right'.

As Emilia says 'Binders are a small thing you can make to help overcome dysphoria that impedes you to function.'

There will be more from Emilia as they discuss clothing, sewing and patterns. Emilia is an author for Sewcialists and they are speaking on Sewcialists Tuesday.

Louise Sparrow Aug 23, 2020

Louise Sparrow is back to update us about 2 new online workshops and the next sewing challenge for September. The Australian Sewing Guild aims to share and further the art of sewing for their members.

ASG has evolved to provide online sewing workshops this year and their members have been thrilled with their ability to adapt to our 'new normal'.

Catch up on previous ASG podcasts on their podcast blog post. ASG podcasts transcripts are also available on the podcast blog post.

The September challenge uses a pattern by Peppermint Magazine.

Mending Mayhem part 1 Aug 20, 2020

Katrine and Suzie are the Mending mayhem team. Mending is part of their daily lives and not just mending clothes. Mending is done with love.

Every item has more than one life and mending is an everyday part of their lives.

Katrine lives in Norway and comes from a family of textile crafters and Suzie lives in the Isle of Wight and is a textiles artist. They teamed up last year after Mending March to keep the mending message alive on Instagram.

The visible mending movement (over 76,000 IG posts) was one of Suzie's starting points to show the benefits of mending. Mend March is another great hashtag to follow.

Meet Tomasa Aug 19, 2020

Tomasa is a guest editor within Sewover50. Happy 2nd year anniversary to Sewover50. Tomasa lives and breathes fashion. In this podcast, Tomasa talks about her sewing journey. Her sewing resume is extensive. Tomasa has had a few articles published in sewing publications.

Did you know Tomasa is a pattern reviewer for Threads magazine? Next episode Tomasa talks about her role as a guest editor for Sewover50. You'll hear how Tomasa has given back to the sewing community throughout her life and sewing is the gift her mother gave her.

DIY Mask research Aug 17, 2020

The lead copy-editor of the Sewcialists, Anne discusses the issues around masks and ppe as this is now an issue we're facing in many Australian states. The posts about DIY mask and ppe were published earlier this year. We're fortunate that the behind the scenes conversations about masks and ppe have been developed into 3 key posts - what it's like to sew masks; Kate's current research into making masks; and a scientist's thoughts on DIY masks. None of these blog posts are medical advice.

You can find all the Sewcialists podcast on their podcast blog post.

Lorelie Jayne patterns Aug 16, 2020

Another Australian local supports sewists and Australian Sewing Guild members with special discounts. Alison is the pattern designer and blogger for Lorelei Jayne patterns working from her home in Perth, Western Australia.

Alison has so many resources for sewists that are just starting on their sewing journey.

Des Whitehorn part 2 Aug 13, 2020

Des Whitehorn is back again this week talking about 2 more sewing saves. She's our second sewing save guru that has bravely come onto the podcast to chat about how to save garments and even furniture for future use. Make, do, mend is something we're all able to do and Des gives us her knowledge to do just that.

Go to her podcast blog post to hear both of her podcasts.

Catch up with all the Sewing Save Series podcasts that were the brain child of Sue Stoney. Or as we call this series, 'hiding the crime'.

Meet Morrissews Aug 12, 2020

Make do and mend is now a mantra for Tricia. She supports Extinction Rebellion, contributes to Make A Garment a Month Sewalong and has been a guest editor for Sewover50. Where does she get the time to do all of these things? You'll find out what drives her when you grab a cuppa to hear from Tricia.

You'll have to join Visible Mend once you hear about this from Tricia.

Tricia decided to help British industry by training in Textiles when she initially left school. Today she teaches sewing skills without using pins. You'll hear why in her podcast. You'll also hear about more than just Tricia. You'll have to listen in to find out. She's been a guest editor for Sewover50 - just once. There's a lot involved as an editor.

Catch up with all the Sewover50 podcasts on their podcast blog post.

Meet Anniebeeknits Aug 10, 2020

There's a whole team of people who keep the sustainability of Sewcialists. Anne Blayney also known as Anniebeeknits, is the lead copy-editor behind the Sewcialists team. Make sure you have a read of their latest About us post featuring the Copyediting team.

The inclusive nature of Sewcialists is a fundamental when editing blog post contributions either from the sewing community of from the volunteers behind the scenes.

They're a diverse group of professionals who give their time and expertise to bringing great content from all parts of our global sewing community. More from Anne in part 2.

Pattern Union patterns Aug 09, 2020

Sarah Pondevie is the designer behind Pattern Union patterns. She is an Industry Partner of the Australian Sewing Guild. Members get a discount when they purchase any Pattern Union Pattern.

As Sarah says, inclusivity isn't just about size. Her patterns can be adapted to different body types.

Her patterns can be adapted to different body types and she is committed to ensuring her patterns are always adaptable.

You can find all ASG podcasts on our podcast website.

Des Whitehorn part 1 Aug 06, 2020

Des Whitehorn can sew and has been sewing for years. She doesn't like to leave a garment unused or not worn.

Once you know your style, it takes courage and thinking outside the box to figure out how to not let your fabric end up as landfill. Des discusses what her remake options where and what she decided would bring her joy.

Des Whitehorn is the next contributor to our latest Sewing Save Series started by Sue Stoney. Tell us your sewing save stories through our facebook page, on our Instagram account or via our website.

Style is ageless Aug 05, 2020

Karen Dolen wrote a 2-part guest post about Style for Sewover50. On today's podcast, Karen talks more about the path to finding your signature style without needing to pay a 'style consultant'. There are so many resources online and you can have a look at Karen's style board on Pinterest.

Go to the Sewover50 podcast blog post to catch up on all the Sewover50 podcasts available featuring Judith Staley, Sandy Bach and Susan Young. You'll find great Sewover50 stalwarts you've already seen on instagram.

Meet WhitneyGoose Aug 03, 2020

Whitney Remington recently posted her historical costume journey on the Sewcialists blog. The research behind Whitney's makes has influenced her to encourage others to incorporate historical styles into their everyday wardrobe.

Whitney can be found twirling in her historical makes on her instagram account Whitneygoose.

You can find Whitney's story on our podcast website with all the links to about Whitney's journey. Catch up on all Sewcialists podcasts and bookmark their blog and follow their Instagram account. Sewcialists is a sewing blog for everyone.

All Buttons great and small Aug 02, 2020

All Buttons Great and Small is a Sydney button retailer that provides buttons and closure both at the store and online. They have always provided a mail order service and you can order via their online collection.

If you're looking for buttons online, you can contact All Buttons Great and Small. They have over 15,000 buttons in their store in Sydney. Their online store only lists 1,000 buttons so you should contact them directly for your special project.

They're an industry partner for Australian Sewing Guild members so members get a discount on their purchases. Lucy of All Buttons Great and Small has always had a mail order service for anywhere in the world. You'll can catch up on all ASG podcasts on our podcast website.

Sewing Save series Jul 30, 2020

Sue Stoney is back this week to tell us about how she saved a vintage linen table cloth and linen napkins. Sue is an avid op shopper and saving or reusing existing items are her speciality. You can read her blog post about more linen refashions too.

You can read about all the sewing save series podcasts and hear them listed on the Sewing Save Series blog post.

Karen Dolen Intostitches Jul 29, 2020

Karen Dolen or IntoStitches is an example of the depth of style within the Sewover50 community. You will know her as @intostitches on Instagram. She's a wonderful Sewover50 Stalwart, as they all are. This is part 1 of Karen's story.

You'll find her guest Sewover50 instagram style post (part 1 and part 2) where Karen shares her style hints and tips and she showcases Sewover50 followers to demonstrate how style exists within the Sewover50 group. You'll find the full details of these instagram posts on the podcast website.

Meet Claire Emerson Jul 27, 2020

For today's Sewcialists Tuesday, we hear from Claire Emerson. She's a bespoke tailor and you may not believe that when she first started, Claire didn't know how to thread up a sewing machine.

Today she's a fully qualified coat maker and she has trained apprentice tailors.

You can read her story on the Sewcialists website. You'll hear how much joy tailoring brings Claire in this podcast. Thanks for listening.

ASG Monday 27 July Jul 26, 2020

Louise Sparrow updates us on the Pleated Skirt challenge. With the lockdown in Melbourne, Speciality Pleaters will be closed for 3 weeks. This challenge is being extended to ensure everyone gets their pleated skirt made. You still have time to join this challenge. There's more time to get your project done.

Also get ready for more workshops. The triangle bound buttonhole and banded v-neckline workshops are being run again. Keep an eye out for the new shirt making technique workshops about to be launched. These workshops are great for new sewists and there is a more challenge workshops for experienced sewists.

Sewing Save Series Jul 24, 2020

Sue Stoney is a creative and is an educator, hence we're excited for Sue to start this series where you can get to share your sewing saves with our listeners.

Like many of us, Sue love remnants. The dilemma is remnant fabrics are often too small for what you thought they could become. Each episode Sue will give us the back story behind each project/s.

You can be included in this series. Just drop us your suggestion on our Instagram account or on our facebook page.

Carol Crocker-Ware Jul 22, 2020

Carol or Anncie2001, is our next Sewover50 stalwart that kindly gave her time for this podcast. Her sewing story is compelling and heartwarming.

Carol hosts a private Facebook Sewing group called Carol's Sewing Corner and a youtube channel and a blog - G-CAS dot net. Carol is self employed and had a sewing business for 12 years.

You'll hear Carol's excitement when she took her first sewing classes. She's sewn for her son and is proud of the clothes she made him. That's why her tailoring skills are embedded in her tutorials and sewing advice. Keep an ear out for her Elmo robe story.

Carol continues to champion diversity through the Black Makers Matter Coalition.

Meet Nikki Mallalieu Jul 21, 2020

Nicole Mallalieu is well known in the Melbourne sewing and design community. Sewists would have been to her workshops or have bought her You Sew Girl patterns.

Today we hear how Nikki is teaching and how thriving through crisis is her super power.

She's in the midst of developing chemostylehats that I know you'll find out more about in the coming months.

Sewcialists Tuesday podcast Jul 20, 2020

Chloe Read, the Australian Editor is back to update us about the now series on Vintage sewing; All chests welcome theme month of August and making on their goal is to build community and make everyone feel welcome through their comment policy.

Make sure you subscribe to Sew Organised Style podcast so you are always up to date with the latest blog posts and theme months discussed each week on Sewcialists Tuesday podcasts.

Make sure you follow Sewcialists on Instagram and bookmark their website.

ASG Monday with Trish Hargrave Jul 19, 2020

The Australian Sewing Guild has a number of Industry Partners. Some offer Guild members special discounts. Draft T Studio is one of those Industry Partners that does just that.

Have a listen to Trish Hargrave to hear about her online sewing classes.

Trish has since launched the online dress course and the online trouser course. These online workshops are specific to teaching and creating block patterns using The Pattern Drafter.

Thread talk series Jul 16, 2020

Juliet Walsh answers a few questions from our Instagram account. Listeners were asked to submit their questions and Juliet answers them in this Thread Talk episode.

She's a Sydney local who lives and breathes thread technology. Experimenting with good threads is the key to successful projects.

Go to the podcast website to find all of Juliet's podcasts about threads. You'll find her troubleshooting checklist on the website too.

magam sewalong Jul 15, 2020

#magamsewalong for June was all about #jugglingjune...whether it's patterns, prints, styles, projects or even time! Hope you were able to juggle and to join in with Sue Stoney @suestoney , Helene @hportemanteau and Suzy Roberts @sewinginspain in June! You'll know that their monthly challenges can overflow into the next month or two depending on your precious sewing time.

Sewing a garment each month as part of your self care is the aim behind 'Make a garment a month' sewalong.

Make a garment a month or MAGAM, started years ago by SarahLiz, a Newcastle local. SarahLiz @sarahlizsewstyle was running MAGAM on facebook with a large sewing following. After running this solo, it was time to Liz Jane to bow out and this is now run with 3 great supporters from across the globe. Selfish sewing or sewing garments for yourself is the only rule to follow.

monserratt Lopez Jul 14, 2020

Monserratt Lopez wrote her story - Fat, mindful and happier than ever - June. This was a follow up story to Gillian's story - Sewing tips for gaining weight series.

Sewcialists is a blog for everybody and their goal is to build community and make everyone feel welcome. We support crafting as an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all ages, abilities, ethnicities, genders, orientations and sizes.

Sew Organised Style supports their inclusive community and hopes you enjoy hearing Monserratt's story. She gain most of her skills to make pattern fit her through the Curvy Sewing Collective. Within the sewing community, we're fortunate to have many volunteer groups that provide sewing knowledge to make your sewing projects a success.

Pleated skirt sewalong Jul 05, 2020

ASG joins with Specialty Pleaters once again, to bring you this AUSSEW-Along. Last time this sewalong was a circular skirt. This year it's a simpler version - a straight piece of fabric pleated into a yoke.

A supply list will be emailed to you on Monday, 6th July. Instructions will be sent to you at regular intervals over the following 8 weeks.

You'll find all ASG podcasts on our website.

Camp Stitch Sydney Jul 02, 2020

In Sydney we have a local group of volunteers who are running a local sewing camp. It's Camp Stitch Sydney. This groups of 6 friends have a camp style learning environment that gives everyone who attends a supportive community to simply focus on sewing.

Their first Camp Stitch experience was fabulous for sewists and the team and fingers crossed they will run this again in 2021.

Batch sewing and your sewjo Jul 01, 2020

When lockdown took place in the UK, Susan Young felt like many of us. Paralysed by the quick changes we quickly had to make. This was coupled with lots of time on your hands but with restrictions to our previous lifestyle.

Her blog posts contains many insights offered by the Sewover50 community. Did you know that when a post like this one on batch sewing was published on IG, comments flooded through for 36 hours.

Make sure you join Sewover50 on Instagram today. There are so many great Sewover50 podcasts to listen to.

Those Darn Sew and Sews Jun 30, 2020

Those Darn Sew and Sews facebook group is run by Vicki Martin or Ms Vicki. She's a Queensland local who manages an enthusiastic rockabilly group who sew fabulous clothes and share their knowledge. She's a great Vintage sewing force and shares her personal stories on this podcast.

This is Vicki's first podcast.

Sewcialists Tuesday winter edition Jun 29, 2020

Chloe Read, the Australian Editor of the Sewcialists, talks about the August theme month. You'll have to listen to hear how to prepare for the next theme month.

She also gives us a real example about how the Sewcialists team of expert volunteers are a real live team that happily helps each other out.

Make sure you listen to the library of Sewcialists podcasts available and head over to the Sewcialists blog and Instagram account to stay informed.

NSW Industry Day team Jun 28, 2020

Twice a year, ASG have an Industry Day for members. There's a whole history behind these events but the new team have made their mark to bring more value to the various interests of members. What this means is there's more to look forward to with the event team, formed with some of their skilled volunteers to make these days a more valued experience.

ASG podcasts are also available as transcripts, on the Sew Organised Style ASG podcast page. You'll find the audience recording of Rebecca Ritchie's podcast here and on the podcast post.

In 2021, this event will be run online and called Sewing Celebration with the next event scheduled to be run on 27 March 2021!

Thread talk 3 Jun 25, 2020

Juliet Walsh, our local sewing thread expert, gives tips for buying good quality sewing threads. She also updates us on the recycled sewing threads made from PET bottles. Now that's exciting. There are so many sewing threads available and she encourages us to experiment with them when we're about to start a new project.

This is the 3rd podcast in Juliet's sewing thread series. Make sure you subscribe or bookmark her podcast blog post to hear all of Juliet's podcasts.

Meet Carrie Cunningham Jun 24, 2020

Carrie Cunningham began sewing garments when she was 11 years old. She was self- taught until she started High School. She is the owner of Endless Dzns by Carrie, which is a custom garment, alterations, and accessory business that she began in 2007. You'll hear the breadth of work Carrie does in the sewing community, her local community through weekly food drives and for little dresses in Africa. Her heart fills with joy through her philanthropic work.

Sewcialists Tuesday Jun 22, 2020

Chloe Read, the Australian Editor of Sewcialists discusses the various responses from the sewing community about the blog post 'How do you motivate yourself when you lose your sewjo?' There's a call out for contributions from the sewing community about their 'vintage collections'.

Catch up on every Sewcialist podcast via the website post or subscribe to our podcast via Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Castbox, iHeartradio Podchaser, Luminary and on Libsyn.

Keep in touch with Sewcialists through their blog, their Instagram account and for their podcasts.

ASG Monday June 2020 Jun 21, 2020

We're still in June and ASG members have had an absolutely fun time sewing toys this month. It's a bit different for members who would focus on clothing but this is the right time to simply sew for the fun of it. Have a look at their picture gallery.

ASG transcripts are being produced to make their podcast more accessible and can be translated into any language.

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Thread talk 2 Jun 18, 2020

Juliet Walsh chats about the technology behind Gutermann sewing threads that make our projects successful. Today Juliet delves into all the threads, including cotton threads, quilting threads, sew-all threads, silk threads, elastic threads, metallic threads and the list goes on. You can hear just how much Juliet loves her work.

Keep up with this sewing thread series on our podcast website.

If you're a Sashiko expert, contact us so we can create a podcast for you.

Natural v Man made fibre purchases Jun 17, 2020

Susan Young continues discussing her Sewover50 blog post about the community's discussion about your fabric purchases. This episode goes into weighing up purchasing long lasting plastic-based fabrics against ‘natural’ fibres. Susan refers to her review of the Fashioned from Nature exhibit that took place at the V&A Museum exhibit a few years ago. We then discuss reduce, reuse, recycle. Make sure you read The Golden Thread-how fabric changed history by Kassia St Clair.

Pink Mimosa by Jacinta Jun 16, 2020

Jacinta is a vintage fashion lover; owner of 35 plants and she is sassy as Mariah Carey. You will know Jacinta as the driving force behind 'spending your money where it counts' blog post on Sewcialists published on 6 June.

That date is important because in the weeks prior, Jacinta took it upon herself to develop a spreadsheet of sewing/knitting/craft companies and vendors that are either black/indigenous owned or allies.

By the way, Jacinta is Australian.

Sewing Weekender wrap up Jun 15, 2020

1,941 people attended Sewing Weekender online last week. They came from 37 countries. 23,610UK pounds were raised for NHS Charities Together, Mind Charity, Black Lives Matter and the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust.

Charlotte, Kate and Rachel of the Fold Line, took their local Sewing Weekender and made it available to everyone who wanted to be part of this sewing get-together.

Chloe also updates us on the way Sewcialists is growing their sewing community engagement to continue to be inclusive.

Make sure you follow Sewcialists on Instagram, their blog and their podcasts.

ASG Monday new workshops Jun 14, 2020

This month ASG are running more workshops and they're all online too. The initial bound buttonhole workshops were free to members as the ASG tutors were getting used to using Zoom to run these workshops. Members also had this time to get used to using Zoom for workshops.

This experiment has really paid off, making ASG workshops more accessible to everyone globally.

Louise chats to Maria about the new workshops that are filling up fast. Go to our podcast website to listen to previous ASG podcasts. Keep an eye out for the transcripts ASG are preparing so their podcasts are more accessible from this month onwards.

Thread talk Jun 11, 2020

Our local sewing thread expert, Juliet Walsh, chats about threads each Friday. In just one recording we covered so much and in this podcast you'll hear Juliet's background and love for sewing threads.

You'll find this podcast and every podcast on our podcast website.

Fabric shopping part 1 Jun 10, 2020

“How do you assess your fabric purchases? Is cheap fabric inferior, or can you sometimes find a genuine bargain? Does expensive always mean quality…and what does that mean? How do you weigh up long lasting plastic-based fabrics against ‘natural’ fibres that may gradually wear out but where ageing can add to the appeal of the fabric?

The official blog writer for Sewover50, Susan Young of Susan Young Sewing, discusses the fabric purchase feedback and ideas followers of Sewover50 contributed on Instagram. Part 2 will go live next Thursday.

Make sure you go to their podcast post to catch up on all the Sewover50 podcasts.

Sewing Weekender online Jun 09, 2020

Charlotteemmapatterns or Charlotte is working with Kate and Rachel of The Foldline to launch the first online Sewing Weekender. It was on 13 and 14 June 2020.

The Sewing Weekender is an informal community sewing event, read their round up of the event last year with featured speakers and vlogs from attendees. This year all activities will happening online and 100% off profits from tickets sold will go to the charities NHS Charities Together and the mental health charity Mind.

All the links are on our podcast website.

Sewcialists Tuesday Jun 08, 2020

Chloe Read, the Australian Editor of the Sewcialists is back to update us about the blog posts for this week and the work that is happening behind the scenes with the Sewcialists team.

The Sewcialists have just celebrated 3 years since the group was reformed. The team continues to support all groups within the sewing community as they are a sewing blog for everyone.

You'll always find their podcasts on our Sewcialists blog post on our podcast website, Sew Organised Style. Follow Sewcialists on Instagram or on the blog.

Mel Rose Couture pt 2 Jun 04, 2020

Mel discusses how she continues to invest in her skills through various workshops including pattern drafting. She discusses the joys of reusing existing dress and vintage fabrics for making bespoke pieces.

You'll find this episode and part 1 of Mel's podcast on our podcast website.

Meet Sue Stoney Jun 03, 2020

You may already be a fan of Sue Stoney through her blog fadanista - for indulging in fads or through her intagram account. Sue has always been on our list of people to chat to and thankfully Sue was able to fit in a chat with Maria over a morning coffee in Sue's home, via Zoom of course.

You may have already met Sue through her travels as she meets fellow sewists and discovers fabric retailers and suppliers.

Mel Rose Couture part 1 Jun 02, 2020

When Mel spoke to Maria and Anne, we knew this podcast should be a two-part series. Mel of Mel Rose Couture is a fun discussion about couture sewing and how Mel takes the stress off her clients when they're planning their 'big day'.

Today we focus on sewing techniques and how planning makes couture sewing more manageable. All the links are on our podcast website.

Subscribe to our podcast and catch Friday's podcast.

Sewcialists community Jun 01, 2020

Sewcialists is a sewing blog for everyone! This episode we recognise what's happening in our community to recognise that as a sewing community, everyone's ongoing safety is important.

We also give you a rundown of this year's Sewing Weekender because it's online this year. As Aussies, we're thrilled to be able to attend this virtual event.

All the links are on the Sewcialists podcast blog post so you never miss a podcast. Make sure you follow Sewcialists blog and Sewcialists Instagram account.

Meet Rebecca Ritchie May 28, 2020

Rebecca Ritchie, Head of Wardrobe Opera Australia was the keynote speaker at NSW Industry Day on 14 March 2020. The costumes Rebecca talks about are on the podcast website. The sound quality is taken while sitting in the audience so this is very faint.

Rebecca discussed the process the team works through, bringing the initial sketches to the magical moment when they first appear on stage. From initial design sketches, through budgeting, sourcing fabrics from around the world, discussing with the cutter who determines how the costumes will be made, fittings with the artists and then working with a team of seamstresses to make the costumes. In June, we'll hear from the NSW Industry Day committee and what challenges they face developing these learning days for guild members.

Meet Ohsewcathy May 27, 2020

It's the connections you make that makes Sewover50 a great account to follow. Cathy discusses her sewing journey and now that she's found the Sewvover50 account, Cathy has made global sewing connections.

On her most recent holiday in Scotland, Cathy met Judith Staley and she also attended Edinburgh Frocktails. What a great holiday!

You'll hear so many wonderful Sewover50 followers on the Sewover50 podcasts.

Tatyana's online school of couture May 26, 2020

After the pandemic hit and we all went into lockdown, running face to face workshops ceased. Now Tatyana Anderson is running her School of Couture online via Zoom. Not only that, she is also publishing the pattern to go with each couture workshop. It's so important to have accurate sewing with high end techniques and this is what you'll receive as you learn with Tatyana Anderson.

Learn how to create your own custom fitted, stunning and original garments for a unique wardrobe with Tatyana Anderson. She's an Aussie local who comes from a family of couture sewing - very unique and wonderful to learn from.

Sewcialists Tuesday May 25, 2020

Every week, Sewcialists post 3 blog posts and they've been doing this for 3 years. Last week they posted 3 blog posts even though they had 4 blog posts planned.

You need to follow Sewcialists on Instagram because last week there was a very good discussion on how you use the word 'flattering' in the context of sewing, clothing and style.

Catch up on all the Sewcialists podcasts here or on our website. You can also support our podcast through patreon. Make sure you follow the Sewcialists blog and Instagram account.

ASG Monday May 24, 2020

When you own a sewing machine, it comes with a handful of sewing machine feet. But do you have any idea on what each one is used for.

Louise Sparrow, Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild, shares with us a workshop that will demystify sewing machine feet.

All the details of this workshop and previous ASG podcasts are on our ASG blog post.

Kay Lenehan May 22, 2020

It's a fact of life that online fabric shopping when you live in rural Australia.

Kay is a keen couture sewist that shares her tips and tricks for purchasing online.

Meet Marcia - a sewover50 fan May 20, 2020

Marcia Loise Riddington rarely buys new fabrics and she enjoys hand embroidery. Through Sewover50 Marcia has found a supportive environment of like minded sewists. She enjoys the simple things in life.

She lives her life, being herself and wearing clothes that are bright and suits Marcia's lifestyle. Colour and pretty fabric makes her happy.

Listen to all the Sewover50 podcasts and hear from great people in the sewing community like Marcia.

Sewcialists is for everyone May 19, 2020

This is part 2 of our update by the Australian Editor for Sewcialists. They're the sewing blog for everyone. Today we hear about how this is a bumper week of blog posts.

Subscribe to our Sewcialists podcasts and keep up to date on all their social media each week. There's so much more on the Sewcialists blog and Instagram account that you will love following.

Sewcialists part 1 May 18, 2020

There was a lot of feedback from followers last week when Chloe Read posted 'a question a day'. You'll have to listen to this podcast to find out more.

Tomorrow Chloe updates us on a big week of blog posts this week on Sewcialists website.

Keep up to date on all Sewcialists podcast by subscribing to Sew Organised Style or go to their podcast page on our website.

Beautiful bound buttonholes May 17, 2020

Louise Sparrow is running a few interactive workshops for members to learn a very achievable way of making beautiful bound buttonholes. These workshops will help their members keep their skills fresh. The recording of this workshop will be available on their website for members.

Each week Louise, Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild provides an update on how ASG are making their guild more accessible. We're really pleased they're part of the Daily series at Sew Organised Style. You can catch up on their podcasts on our podcast blog posts with all of Louise's podcasts.

Catchup with Amy Tuite May 14, 2020

We've all been in isolation for a while now and there's a general easing into life at home. Amy's been sewing up a storm while in isolation and working from home. Amy Tuite shares what's on her sewing queue with Maria. We hope we've given you some inspiration to sew this weekend too.

Catch up with us every day and each week to keep your sewjo working for you. Thank you for listening to the Sew Organised Style while staying safe.

Sewover50 evolves May 13, 2020

Judith Staley created Sewover50 after a call out by the Sewcialists. This podcast Judith discusses how it's evolved into to a global inclusive community.

Catch up of all the Sewover50 podcasts on their podcast blog post on our podcast website.

Chloe Read on Instagram May 11, 2020

This week you'll find Sewcialists Instagram account is managed by the Australian editor, Chloe Read. Follow their account and join in with their daily Q&As. You'll find all their podcasts on our podcast website post.

Stay in touch with the Sewcialists on Tuesdays. Their goal is to build community and make everyone feel welcome. They support crafting as an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all ages, abilities, ethnicities, genders, orientations and sizes. Sew Organised Style podcast supports those sewing community groups that make the effort to include everyone. Make sure you follow the Sewcialists blog!

Meet Evelyn Wood May 10, 2020

Evelyn Wood took the time to give us some more details about her vintage sewing school and her unique partnership with the Australian Sewing Guild.

You'll find all these details and previous ASG podcasts on their podcast page of our website.

Many people tag Evelyn on Instagram on Mondays with their mending efforts.

Memademay2020 May 07, 2020

Make sure you listen to part 1 where Zoe Edwards starts chatting to us about MeMadeMay2020. You'll find it here and on her podcast blog post.

There are many patterns that excite us this month and we hope you'll join in whenever you're ready.

#isolationheadband challenge May 06, 2020

Judith Staley of Sewover50 discusses this quick and fun challenge developed by Sandy Bach of Sewover50 was run over one weekend in April 2020. It was fast, simple and needed at the time of social isolation. The aim of the challenge was to sew something to cover up your hair and more importantly, have a bit of fun.

This is also Judith's very first podcast appearance so please make her feel welcome by letting her know on instagram. You can catch up on every Sewover50 podcast on our website.

Meet 'SoZo May 05, 2020

Zoe Edwards ('SoZo), the heart behind MeMadeMay gave us some of her time to chat about why she decided to run #MeMadeMay2020 during this time of staying at home.

This episode is about what #MeMadeMay2020 is all about and how the experience and learnings are the focus and not the photos. You'll hear what Zoe loves about Me Made May 2020.

May I remind you May 04, 2020

May has come around so fast. Chloe Read, the Australia editor for Sewcialists takes us through this week's blog posts and a very interesting read about Carnivale sewing and then the concept of shadow banning on Instagram.

Throughout May, Sewcialists are updating us on their theme months so go and find out the latest on their blog posts. Catch up with all their podcasts on their dedicated podcast page.

Vintage Re-fashion Workshop May 03, 2020

Transform a large shirt into a delightful camisole. This online workshop is brought to you courtesy of Evelyn Wood, ASG Industry Partner and founder of the Vintage School of Fashion and the Vintage Sewing School. Registration opens 15 May 2020 and closes 31 July 2020.

Louise Sparrow talks about this worthwhile workshop! Another fun challenge from the Australian Sewing Guild. Go to our podcast webpage to find out more about ASG's latest works.

canyousewthisforme May 01, 2020

This wonderful team bring us those ridiculous requests and communications we get as sewists and fibre artists. Their account is like therapy for sewists. Emily, AJ and Sara are the amazing trio behind Canyousewthisforme on instagram. It really is ok to ask for what your sewing is worth.

You'll see them on our the podcast webpage with links to their IG accounts.

Sewover50 meetup Apr 29, 2020

Susan Young and Judith Staley held their very first Sew Over 50 Meet up in February this year. You can read all about this amazing day on Susan's blog post.

People came from within the UK and from as far as Germany.

Sew Over 50 started in August 2018 and this instagram group is growing by 1,000 followers per month. You'll see the joy on everyone's photos on Susan's blog post. Thanks again to Susan for being a great sport twice on Sew Organised Style podcast's Daily series.

Meet Ryliss Bod Apr 28, 2020

You'll always pick up some new knowledge when you attend a class at the Sewing and Design School run by the lovely and very giving Ryliss Bod. Her love of sewing clothes that look well made has given thousands of sewing people new skills and friendships through her sewing school. Ryliss brings the best instructors to her sewing school including our podcast friend Kenneth D King.

Subscribe to the Sewing and Design school newsletter to keep up to date with the latest developments in the sewing community. Support our podcast channel through our Patreon page.

Sewcialists Tuesday Apr 27, 2020

There was so much feedback about Gillian's latest blog post about her sewing tips for gaining weight. This week there are some great stories about to be published as well as a new theme month. Want to know what they are? Listen in this morning to get find out.

Keep in touch with Sewcialists through their blog and Instagram account. There are so many Sewcialists podcasts to catch up on too.

ASG May challenges Apr 26, 2020

This week Louise Sparrow discusses an easy challenge to get stuck into - Cozy sweater knit dress - it's free to enter. Keep warm this winter in this cozy sweater-knit dress. The pattern is very simple and suitable for beginners; more advanced sewists are welcome to jazz it up. The challenge is working with knits and attaching ribbing. Only ASG members will be eligible for the prize draw.

Want to keep the Daily series going? Hop into our Patreon page to keep our podcast podcasting! Catch up on every ASG podcast on their ASG Monday podcast page.

Meet Susan Young Apr 22, 2020

Did you know the Sewover50 has an official blog writer? That’s the role Susan Young does for the Sewover50 team. Her blog includes a whole gamut of sewing topics and you’ll always be able to find the latest blog post Susan writes for the Sewover50 team as well as on the Sewover50 Thursday podcast page.

Susan is a great advocate for the Sewover50 team. You’ll hear more from Susan Young next Sewover50 Thursday.

Sewcialists Tuesday with Chloe Read Apr 20, 2020

Chloe discussed the feedback generated from last week's PPE blog post. The comments were quite extensive and demonstrated the kindness and thoughtfulness within the sewing community for those of use sewing for the community as we continue to face covid-19. Did you contribute to the sewing secrets discussion? This week's posts cover how two people who work in the sewing industry deal with sewing as their hobby. Gillian posts her sewing strategies to accommodate getting fatter. Next week Chloe updates us about their May initiatives. Catch up with all their podcasts on their dedicated podcast page.

ASG Monday Apr 19, 2020

Louise Sparrow, the Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild will be updating us on their planned and one-off activities they're developing for the sewing community. You can find their page on sewing projects and learning modules on the Aussew.org.au website.

Keep up to date with the Australian Sewing Guild podcasts each week.

Hashtags part 2 Apr 15, 2020

Sandy of Sewover50 knows hashtags but do you? If you haven't listened to last week's Daily podcast on Thursday, go back and listen to it. Our website has all our previous podcast episodes.

Sewcialists update Apr 13, 2020

Chloe Read, the Australian editor from the Sewcialists' editorial team keeps you update to date of the broad range of well researched topics that you'll find this week. Keep an eye out for a new pattern line; the latest community call out (your sewing secrets), global research on masks and an award winning Kimono maker. This team of dedicated sewing community volunteers love their craft and live their inclusive community values.

Margo and Clare Firth Apr 12, 2020

There are great sewing people in our community and Margo and Clare share their love of couture sewing and repurposing fabric. Yes, These two concepts do compliment each other. The ancestors of Margo and Clare have sewn for generations and you'll hear how they're able to support each other while appreciating sewing from their unique perspectives. Go to our podcast website for a listener discount on pdf patterns by our sponsor Style Sew Me patterns. We appreciate your supporting us through our Patreon page so we can continue to support the sewing community.

Make hashtags work for you Apr 08, 2020

Before the long weekend starts, Sandy Bach of @sewover50 talks about hashtags. This is part 1 and you'll hear part 2 on next Thursday's Sewover50 podcast. Sandy really knows her way around hashtags. Hopefully you'll have some sewing time this long weekend.

Meet Shannon Pearson Apr 07, 2020

There are quite a few Brisbane Spoolettes and each one has their individual take on sewing. Shannon is one of them in conversation with Amy they get around to rating sewing reality shows. Have a great Wednesday. Send us your support on our Patreon page so we can continue to support the sewing community.

Tuesday with the Sewcialists Apr 06, 2020

It's Tuesday and the Sewcialists aim to get your sewjo prepped for the day. Chloe Read, their Aussie representative gives us an insider view on how this sewing group operates. The nuts and bolts behind their ongoing work is due to their dedication to the sewing community. Keep up to date with the Sewcialists every Tuesday.

Make sure you follow the Sewcialists blog and Instagram account.

Friday Morning start Apr 02, 2020

We've all made it through another week of working from home and being sew inspired to sew. That's what we're all about. Get your sewjo motoring for the weekend ahead with Virtual Frocktails. Stay home and stay safe listeners. Make sure you stay in touch with Amy Tuite through her podcasts and on Instagram

SewOver50 Thursday Apr 01, 2020

Sewover50 grows each month by 1,000 followers that they know about. They have many keen followers who haven’t officially followed their IG account. SewOver50 group of dedicated volunteers have been running since August 2018. Judith Staley is the founder and she picked up the call from @sewcialists to identify a group for equality within the sewing world. Judith and Sandy Bach work solidly with their teams for the sewing community raising the profile of the over 50 group with kindness. Susan Young writes Sewover50's insightful blog posts.

Support the daily show through our Patreon page so we can continue to support the sewing community.

Wednesday morning podcast Mar 31, 2020

Catch up with Amy Tuite and Maria to see what's on their sewing table. Shout out to @daisysewcrazy and @raches with their #daisyandrachesvirtualsewalong, @facesofgippsland and the team behind @canyousewthisforme. Happy Wednesday everyone.

SOS with Sewcialists Mar 30, 2020

Sewcialists are a sewing blog for everyone! They run 4 fun theme months and this morning Chloe Reid updates us on their current challenges, in case you missed Sewcialists on instagram. They continue to host discussions about diversity, and feature posts by our community! You'll find Sewcialists podcasts and so much more on the Sewcialists blog next week.

KATM Kylie and the machine Mar 30, 2020

Kylie of Kylie and the Machine (KATM), and I chatted in January and today is her birthday. Happy birthday Kylie. KATM was launched 2 years ago with her cool labels and now cute buttons. She has the sewing community at the heart of everything she does. You’ll hear how what makes Kylie happy also fuels her agility and creativity. Her free Ida clutch is such a Frocktails favourite.

Send us your support through our Patreon page so we can continue to support the sewing community.

SOS morning series Mar 29, 2020

We're all in some type of lockdown and podcasts published regularly on weekdays are to help you deal with feeling socially isolated. From Monday to Friday you'll hear short podcasts from people across the sewing community talk about what's motivating them while we're all dealing with social isolation in all its forms. Contact us on our Instagram account if you want to be part of this community podcast series. What's motivating you in the sewing community? Challenges. Hashtags.

If you enjoy our daily series, go to our Patreon page to support us.

Perfect again Mar 16, 2020

Perfect again is where you go to find a light bra form that suits your personal needs after a mastectomy. These breast forms are just one option to consider when you've already endured the medical and personal trauma of breast cancer and want to look like yourself again. You won't feel weighed down. These breast forms are made in Australia.

All the links to Perfect Again are on our website at https://seworganisedstylepodcast.com/

Sewing community help Mar 15, 2020

As we’re all coping with staying home for various periods to slow down the spread of COVID-19 as recommended by the medical profession in your country, remember your online sewing friends can lend you a hand if you’re struggling during this time. Amy @makingmarilynemulatingelle, Gillian @sewcialists and Elizabeth @elizabethmadethis have a few tips to keep you feeling positive, and we’re sharing these ideas in this podcast.

This is only a sewing community support podcast.

Stitchless TV Mar 02, 2020

Tree of Stitchless TV has constantly provided Youtube videos to demystify sewing. Any type of sewing is no mystery to Tree and her videos are her way of sharing her curious mind. You'll kick yourself if you haven't already access Tree's many sewing videos. She just makes sewing that much easier and isn't that what the online sewing community is about? You'll hear the fire inside her that keeps her video development an ongoing resource for us all.

Maz Lifestyle Feb 23, 2020

When you live in rural Australia and wouldn’t live anywhere else, you’ll hear how Maz of Maz Lifestyle goes about her busy life, battling the elements and finding time to sew. We think Maz is the type of person you want as your neighbour.

Find your tribe in Brisbane Feb 10, 2020

Finding your tribe in Brisbane is brought to you courtesy of our Brisbane correspondent, Amy Tuite. You’ll find Amy on Instagram at’ making Marilyn emulating Elle’. Amy interviewed a sample of the amazing sewing people within the Brisbane Spoolettes, at this pre-Christmas get-together to celebrate their 2019 sewing achievements and pass on their New Year wishes to us all. You’ll find the Brisbane Spoolette group on facebook and also on Instagram. The wonderful bar atmosphere in the background is real.

BHMpatterndesigners Feb 02, 2020

In 2019 Myra @onesewsweet and Nateida @sewnaturaldane ran a challenge in February to use knitting or sewing patterns developed by black designers. That challenge opened their eyes to more designers they are included in this year's challenge. Show notes are on https://seworganisedstylepodcast.com/ Get cracking!

Make sure you keep up to date with Myra and Nateida on their YouTube channels.

Lara Thornberry Jan 25, 2020

Lara Thornberry is a sewer who blogs. Lara is a Melbourne sewing local that makes everything and gets everything done. That’s our view. You’ll hear Lara’s how she gets things done and what Sewjourn is all about. Sewjourn. It’s like a Sewcation but it's Australian.

Vero Pinson Jan 13, 2020

Vero Pinson the designer who is Sacotin patterns has gone from strength to strength since she first decided to take time off and bring her bag designs to life 6 years ago. Sacotin patterns have grown slowly and steadily through word of mouth creating a huge following of Sacotin addicts on facebook. French and English transcripts are now our website. Download the free sewing planner too.

Kenneth D King part 2 Dec 30, 2019

In this second episode with Kenneth D King we learn 3 more things about his talents. Well there really are more gems we learn about Kenneth in this episode and re-listening to both episodes is a must.

Kenneth also gives us some sewing tips he's learnt the hard way. He’s a wonderful bloke and so his podcasts are wonderful. Go and listen to Kenneth’s All Grown Up Now podcast and have a good binge listen to them. Go to his website kennethdking.com or see him at Sew Expo at Friday Night Live on 28 February 2020. Our own Anne Whalley is sharing a booth with Kenneth and Ryliss Bod at Sew Expo

Kenneth D King part 1 Dec 23, 2019

Kenneth D King keeps building on his many talents - millinery, jewellery, couture sewing, developing his Kenneth D King bag and more recently barbie doll couture. He's also helped his friend leave a domestic violent relationship and Kenneth show people how to be the person they are.

Many people now have patterns that fit them, the skills to sew beautiful clothes and Kenneth keeps on educating people around the world.

Susan Khalje Dec 11, 2019

Susan Khalje, one of the foremost educators and practitioners of couture sewing in the world. Susan is an exceptional and sought-after teacher running couture sewing technique workshops throughout the United States as well as internationally. Here in Australia we’ve had the benefit of having Susan teaching her couture sewing technique workshops during her Australian teaching tours. She’s packing her bags right now so those of us who are going to her workshops in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide from January, can spend time in her amazing sewing presence. You'll hear how passionate she is about couture sewing education. It's logic!

Julia Bobbin Dec 04, 2019

She’s coffee person with a sewing problem and today you’ll hear how there’s so much more to this Melbourne sewing icon. Julia Bobbin is featured in Sewn Magazine this month. It’s been 10 years since that fateful day on 27th August in 2009 when she first slouched in front of a sewing machine and sewed two pieces of calico together with a straight stitch. Love at first stitch and ever since then she spends all of her waking hours fantasising about what she’s going to make next. Now with cleaner audio!

Meet Amy and Ali May Nov 28, 2019

While hand sewing at Social Sewing in Brisbane, Ali May chats to our Brisbane correspondent Amy Tuite. You may know Amy on IG as Makingmarilynemulatingelle. Amy is one of Brisbane Spoolettes sewing focused group. Yes the Brisbane Spoolettes sew but they social sew and give each other lots of support and friendship through their creative pursuits. Sewing is just one of them. Ali May shares her latest sewing joys and her travel experiences on instagram.

Conversation with Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson Nov 20, 2019

Until 22 March 2020, The Powerhouse Museum has a special collection by Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson: Step Into Paradise. This audience view hears Jenny and Linda talk about this collection that captures their creative partnership of more four decades as one of the most influential pairings in the history of Australian fashion.

Erica Bunker Nov 17, 2019

Erica Bunker has been providing her sewing experience to the sewing community for over 10 years. It’s Erica’s style that has always taken our design ideas those offered by commercial patterns to make styles that reflect who we are. Erica’s style and sewing experience offers us a raft of options to make our clothing runway worthy. We’ve loved following Erica’s work for a long time and you’ll be able to hear that in this podcast.

Erica Dress special launch Nov 04, 2019

Erica Bunker DIY Wardrobe and Eryn launched their first collaboration pattern - Erica Dress - at 'Style Sew Me' patterns. You'll hear how they've built on their long term friendship to develop this new pattern design so we can benefit from Erica Bunkers' DIY wardrobe style aesthetic.

Erica Bunker's innate style sense with Eryn's trusted pattern design process is the magical formula that gives us a stylish and achievable pattern suit any body type.

Listen closely about the block sizing used for this new dress from Erica Bunker and head over to Eryn’s StyleSewMe.com website and grab your Erica dress today.

Finding your tribe Oct 30, 2019

Adelaide had their first 'frocktails' in September. @groovygreylook Meridy Dunn gives us an insight about how with Betty and Fiona, they brought together country and city sewists together.

How do you find your tribe?

Selective Fine Fabrics Oct 17, 2019

Selective Fine Fabrics. With the opening of their new Upper Mt Gravatt store, Anna and Louise explain why they are definitely a fabric store to visit when you visit Brisbane. Their flagship store in Logan is much loved by their loyal customers. Listen to how they are enhancing the bridal experience.

You'll love their Instagram account fabric specials.

Silk, lace and couture sewing with Tatyana Designs Sep 20, 2019

Tatyana has a great studio and she chatted about her design aesthetic and her couture heritage and how her love of couture sewing is helping Australian develop these techniques through her sewing/couture workshops and Australian Sewing Guild leadership.

You’ll hear how her dedication to keeping these skills alive in Australia means that she does answer couture questions well into the night through her social media networks.

https://www.tatyanadesign.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tatyana_design/ https://www.facebook.com/Tatyana-Design-796181200445614/ https://www.pinterest.com.au/TatyanaDesign/?autologin=true

Tatyana Anderson's heritage is witnessed in the detailed elegance of her luxury bedroom wear collections. Born and trained in couturier designing, pattern making and sewing in Russia, Tatyana migrated to Melbourne, Australia in 1989. A third-generation couturier, she started sewing at the age of 5, "helping" her grandmother with an evening dress for one of her many clients. She then applied her talents to suits, corsets, children's wear, evening garments and wedding gowns, but it is luxurious and sophisticated bedroom wear that has captured her passion and imagination.

Her magnificent work has been described as structured, demure and as understated opulence.

Tatyana is passionate about her new home country and her hand selected talented team of artisans. She is dedicated to designing and producing her luxurious garments at her boutique studio here in Melbourne under Ethical Clothing Australia standards. She also works tirelessly with global artisans to take her garments to the new level of luxury. Elegant embroidery, luxurious laces, Swarovski crystals and handmade jewellery adorn her every garment with loving care.

Jumbo mega online fabric shopping guide Sep 16, 2019

There was a time when the thought of online fabric shopping was an idea sewing and craft people would not consider or want.

Elizabeth of Elizabethmadethis.com has created a couple of very helpful blog posts about online fabric shopping. Elizabeth has always shared her research and ideas for sewing people because she has always been supportive to the community. Earlier this month Elizabeth wrote a great blog post called '16 tips for better fabric shopping online'. Elizabeth has now added The ultimate jumbo mega guide to online fabric stores with a spreadsheet containing over 200 online fabric retailers that span across 5 English speaking countries - The States, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. This is just the start of a great resource from Elizabeth that you can contribute to. Join me now and hear the real story behind Elizabeth's research.

Raquel's refashion journey Aug 26, 2019

The sewing community is very cohesive on Instagram. Everyone has their favourites and build friendships about sewing but it's their life that keep them together.

Raquel refashions and develops her sewing skills using dead stock clothes from local Taipei resellers. She has ventured into pattern testing and is now a Minerva maker. She's used her sewing passion to create clothes she is comfortable to wear everyday. Raquel also shared her breast cancer resources with us in this episode.

Get to Jimmy buttons Aug 26, 2019

Melbourne’s an easy place to get around if you’re staying for a short visit. Jump on a tram to get to Jimmy Buttons - an icon to the sewing community. It's where we can source all sorts of notions locally. Jimmy has been serving the clothing community and the sewing community now for 31 years and he confessed to us that he wants a holiday. You can find Jimmy Buttons online too.

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