Sew & Tell

Latest Episodes:

Sewing Reflections 2021: Episode 73 Dec 25, 2021

Show notes

On this episode of Sew & Tell, it’s time for our sewing year in review! Feel free to play along at home as we ponder our 2021 makes, learning opportunities, favorite podcast episodes, and more!

Episode Summary:

Welcome
Discussion Segment 1: Sewing 2021 in Review
SewJo
Sew & Tell: What’s your sewing resolution for 2022?

Show notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/episode-73-2021-year-in-review/

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Listener Questions, Part 2 — Episode 72 Dec 09, 2021

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On this episode of Sew & Tell, Meg, Kate, and Amanda celebrate three years of Sew & Tell with a collection of listener questions, from deep sewing questions to first pets. Stay tuned after for a discussion of holiday home décor and sewing style. We’ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, then we’ll answer one more listener question.

Episode Summary

Welcome
Discussion Segment 1: Listener Questions
Discussion Segment 2: Holiday Sewing Style
SewJo
Sew & Tell: What’s your best zipper tip?

Link to show notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/listener-questions-part-2-episode-72

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Menswear Sewing with Julian Collins — Episode 71 Nov 25, 2021

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On this episode of Sew & Tell, special guest Julian Collins joins Amanda, Meg and Kate for a discussion of menswear sewing. Follow along for tips on everything from getting started in menswear to finding patterns and TNTs to sourcing fabrics and sewing machine collecting. Then we’ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment and answer a listener question.

Link to show notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/menswear-sewing-julian-collins-episode-70/

Episode Summary

Welcome
Discussion Segment 1: Sewing Menswear
SewJo
Sew & Tell: What’s your best zipper tip?

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Sew & Tell Special Episode: Copycat Jeans LIVE Workshop Event Nov 12, 2021

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Do you have a favorite pair of jeans? A pair that fits perfectly that you never want to get rid of? Well, now you can make a copycat pair! Follow along with Meg Healy in this LIVE workshop to learn the sewing techniques you need to copy an existing garment’s pattern pieces and shapes without destroying it. By the end of the live workshop, you’ll want to copycat your entire wardrobe!

Join us LIVE on 11/18 at 4pm EST! Register here: https://www.sewdaily.com/product/how-to-copycat-jeans-live-workshop/

What you’ll get:

Zoom access to attend the LIVE taping
The ability to ask questions during a Q&A session following the workshop
Sewing pattern downloads for tops to pair with your jeans!
An embroidery design pack to embellish your copycat jeans!
Exclusive access to the recorded watch party after the event
Grab your sewing supplies, your favorite pair of jeans and register to join us LIVE on November 18th!

Learn more about Meg's method of creating copycat jeans here: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewing/copycat-jeans-sew-more-of-your-favorite-pair/

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Coat Convo — Episode 70 Nov 11, 2021

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On this episode of Sew & Tell, Meg, Kate and Amanda talk all about sewing outerwear. Coats, jackets, shackets, we cover all the outerwear genres, discuss our favorite makes, revisit our fails and talk future outerwear plans. Then we’ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, answer a listener question, and have a lovely conversation with Director of eLearning and Education for SVP North America Soni Grint to discuss their JoyOS software and new machine launches, including the dreamy Amber Air™ S600.

Link to show notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/coat-convo-episode-70/

Episode Summary

Welcome
Discussion Segment 1: Sewing Outerwear
SewJo
Sew & Tell: What are your Christmas gift sewing plans?

Episode sponsored by Singer.

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Sewing on Camera — Episode 69 Oct 28, 2021

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On this episode of Sew & Tell we are talking about sewing on camera! What types of sewing videos we like to watch and learn from as well as our experiences being in front of the camera. Then we will have a discussion about taking pictures and documenting your sewing projects. We’ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, then we’ll answer a listener question.

Link to Show Notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sewing-on-camera-episode-69/

Episode Summary

Welcome
Discussion Segment 1: Unpopular Sewing Opinions
Discussion Segment 1: Sewing on Camera
Discussion Segment 2: Taking pics/Documenting Your Makes
SewJo
Sew & Tell: Any time-saving tips for pattern adjustments? They take forever!

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Pantstober — Episode 68 Oct 14, 2021

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On this episode of Sew & Tell, we’re talking all about PANTS! That’s right, it’s Pantstober on sewdaily.com. We’ll discuss trends in silhouettes and fabrics, then we’ll go over our personal favorites and how those may have changed over the last year and a half, and our favorite me-made pants from the year so far. We’ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, then we’ll answer a listener question.

Link to Show Notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/pantstober-episode-68/

Episode Summary

Welcome
Discussion Segment 1: Unpopular Sewing Opinions
SewJo
Sew & Tell: What are your Halloween sewing plans?

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Unpopular Sewing Opinions — Episode 67 Sep 30, 2021

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On this episode of Sew & Tell, we’re sharing unpopular sewing opinions sourced from our sewing community and hosts Amanda, Kate and Meg. To prewash or not? Sewing over pins? Wearable muslin or no? It’s going to get juicy! We’ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, then we’ll answer a listener question. And enjoy an inspiring chat with Singer Ambassador Brandon Hayden of Happily Dressed about how he got his start sewing, his approach to upcycling and his two loves: the ruffler foot and his heavy duty Singer.

Link to Show Notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/unpopular-sewing-opinions-episode-67/

Episode Summary

Welcome
Discussion Segment 1: Unpopular Sewing Opinions
SewJo
Sew & Tell: What is your dream sewing project?

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Sew Organized — Episode 66 Sep 16, 2021

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On this episode of Sew & Tell, we are talking all about sewing spaces! How we best utilize them, organize them and everything in between. We will also cover some fall fabric tips and what’s in our stash that we are sewing up for the new season.

Episode show notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sew-organized-episode-66/

Episode Summary

Welcome
Discussion Segment 1: Sewing Studio Organization
Discussion Segment 2: Fall Fabric Tips
SewJo
Sew & Tell

Sew & Tell

Answers to last episode’s question: “What do you sew when you don’t need clothes but you want to keep sewing clothes?”

This episode’s question: ”What’s one pattern in your stash that you haven’t sewn and why?”

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Sewing for Good — Episode 65 Sep 02, 2021

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On this episode of Sew & Tell, we’re discussing sewing for good, mask sewing and beyond. We’re joined by a very special guest, Days for Girls President and CEO Celeste Mergens,to discuss the work and impact of this amazing organization doing good work in the world. We’ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, then we’ll answer a listener question, finished with an epic battle of who can say goodbye last.

Show Notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sewing-for-good-days-for-girls-epsiode-65/

Episode Summary