Crafts
**Sew & Tell**

Three sewists from different backgrounds — fashion, indie sewing and theater — discuss sewing topics and chat with big names from the sewing world. Join Meg Healy, Amanda Carestio and Kate Zaynard as they share their collective knowledge, insight and inspiration, connecting the sewing community and keeping listeners up-to-date on news and trends of sewing and fashion.

Latest Episodes:

No Fabric is Safe: Refashioning for Fun and Sustainability — Episode 43 Jul 10, 2020

Show notes

We’re talking about one of our favorite things: refashioning garments, whether me-made or ready-to-wear, to give them new life and flair.

Welcome
Discussion Segment: Refashioning
Discussion Segment: Alternative Fabric Sources
SewJo
Sew & Tell

This episode's question: “What’s your favorite thing you’ve refashioned?”

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Sewing Machines: Beginner & Beyond — Episode 42 Jun 26, 2020

Show notes

We’re talking about sewing machines for new sewists — what we started out using and what we think are the best features to look for. Then we’ll talk with Regena Carlevaro with Janome about what to keep in mind when you’re ready for an upgrade.

Welcome
Discussion Segment: Sewing Machines for Beginners
Interview Segment: Regena Carlevaro
SewJo
Sew & Tell

This episode's question: What tips do you have for someone looking to buy a new machine?

Episode sponsored by Janome

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Sheer Summer Style — Episode 41 Jun 11, 2020

Show notes

We’re talking about our favorite summer layer – the swimsuit coverup! We’ll talk favorite patterns and fabrics and discuss how to successfully sew sheer fabrics. In our Sew & Tell segment, we address the conversation taking place in the nation and within the sewing community regarding racism and racial injustice.

Note: While we were recording, Amanda was having a sound delay that resulted in a few awkward pauses and some overtalking. Please forgive our rhythm being a bit off in this episode!

Welcome
Discussion Segment: Cover-ups
Discussion Segment: Sewing Sheers
SewJo
Sew & Tell

In this episode, we’re taking a pause on our standard Sew & Tell format to address the conversation taking place in the nation and within the sewing community regarding racism and racial injustice.

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Capsule Time — Episode 40 May 28, 2020

Show notes

We’re talking capsule collections and wardrobes: we discuss what they are and how to create them. Then we dive into a Q & A with Amanda, who couldn’t chime in on our listener questions episode in January.

Episode Summary

Welcome
Discussion Segment: Capsule Collections & Wardrobes
Q&A Segment: Listener Questions for Amanda
SewJo
Sew & Tell

Last episode’s question: What’s your best online sewing-fabric shopping tip?

This episode’s question: What would your dream capsule’s theme be?

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Online Fabric Shopping Tips — Episode 39 May 14, 2020

Show notes

We talk about online fabric shopping, since it’s harder to buy in fabric stores right now. We all share our tips for finding what you want and recommend some of our favorite online stores. Then we talk about the makers in our lives and sharing our love of sewing with them.

Episode Summary:

Welcome
Discussion Segment: Buying Fabric Online
Discussion Segment: The Makers in Our Lives
SewJo
Sew & Tell

Sew & Tell:

Last episode’s question: What’s your favorite way to hack a pattern?

This episode’s question: What’s your best online fabric-buying tip?

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MeMadeMay May 07, 2020

Show notes

Join us for a discussion of all things MeMadeMay. We'll talk a little bit about the history of the challenge, dig into our approaches in previous years and discuss our plan this year, from #isewlation. From everyday wardrobe inspiration to wearing not-so #secretpajamas all day, every day, the sewing discussion is lively!

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Hack It! — Episode 38 Apr 30, 2020

Show notes

We’re talking about pattern hacks, why we love them and how to get started with them. Then, by special listener request, we to talk about the funny mistakes we made as beginner sewists, which evolves into a discussion about how we never stop making mistakes — even basic ones!

Episode Summary

Welcome
Discussion Segment: Pattern Hacking
Discussion Segment: Beginner Mistakes
SewJo
Sew & Tell:

Sew & Tell

Last episode’s question: “What are your summer sewing plans?”

This episode’s question: “What’s your favorite way to hack a pattern?”

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Sewing Dreams: Summer & Beyond — Episode 37 Apr 16, 2020

Show notes

We’re looking forward to summer by talking through our summer sewing plans. Then we play a game that allows us to dream about the time when we can travel again!

Episode Summary:

Welcome
Discussion Segment: Summer Sewing Plans
Game Segment: Random Draw Outfits
SewJo
Sew & Tell

Sew & Tell

Last episode’s question: How you using sewing to support your mental health right now?

This episode’s question: What event would you love to sew for and what would you make for it?

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Small Yardage Patterns Apr 09, 2020

Show notes

In this bonus episode of Sew & Tell, we’re discussing patterns that use small yardage so you can really make the most of the fabric you have at home already. We also look at some of the smaller pieces of fabric we have in our stashes and help each other figure out what to do with them.

Episode Summary:

Welcome
Discussion Segment: Small Yardage Patterns
Discussion Segment: Stash Fabric Help/Ideas

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Quarantine Sewing — Episode 36 Apr 02, 2020

Show notes

We’re talking sewing in quarantine (what else would we talk about?) – how to use sewing for self care, and how you can use your skills to sew your support. We also get into how we’re weathering the stay-at-home paradigm and what our isolation wardrobes are like.