On this episode of the Sew & Tell podcast, we are LIVE in Boulder Colorado at SEWCATION! We have a heated pocket conversation and then play our favorite game, the bowl sewing generator. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: Pocket talk! Discussion Segment 2: The Sewing Bowl Game SewJo Show notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/live-from-sewcation-episode-82 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we have got a very special guest: Julian Majewski. He’s an art handler, artist, embroiderer, and of course, Meg's husband. We are going to chat about the crossover between sewing and the art world including textile art, sustainability, and more!  Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment 1: Sewing and the Art World  SewJo  Listener question: Have you ever used sewing or embroidery to create art in your home? Show notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sew-and-tell-episode-81/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Sew & Tell, we’ve got some sewing silliness for you! Sewing trivia, this or that, and then a round of what do I make with this fabric. It’s going to be a good time — play along! Then we'll share our sewjo and listener comments! Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: This or That Discussion Segment 1: What do I do with this fabric? SewJo Show Notes: www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sewing-silliness-episode-80 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Sew & Tell, we welcome Kimberly Payne of Straight Stitch Designs to discuss the business of sewing. Kimberly is a pattern designer, teacher, retreat organizer, and everything in between — including designing patterns for Sew News. Then we will share our sewjo and answer a listener question. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: Sewing Biz with Kimberly Payne SewJo Question: What’s your favorite pattern hack? Show Notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sew-biz-episode-79/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Sew & Tell, we’re covering Spring/Summer 2022 trends! Yes, it’s the trend report episode, where we discuss the latest runway looks and discuss how (and if!) we want to incorporate them into our seasonal sewing. Then we will share our sewjo and answer a listener question! Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: Spring/Summer 2022 Trends SewJo Question: What’s the most tedious part of sewing or your least favorite sewing task? Show Notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/spring-summer-2022-trends-episode-78 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Sew & Tell, we are talking about hand sewing with very special guest Alexis Bailey of Fibr + Cloth Studios. Then we share our sewjo and answer a listener question. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: Hand Sewing SewJo Question: What’s the most tedious part of sewing or your least favorite sewing task? Show Notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sewing-by-hand-episode-77/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Sew & Tell, we are talking about travel sewing! We offer tips about how you can sew on the go: how to pack your machine, fabric, and notions, plus we share our travel stories, too! Then we will share our sewjo and read listener comments. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: Travel Sewing SewJo Show notes: www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sew-on-the-go-episode-76/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy a surprise mini-episode with your hosts Amanda Carestio and Meg Healy! Today we’re discussing our upcoming Sewcation event and all the memade pajamas we plan to make and bring. Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment 1: Memade Pajamas Show Notes: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we are diving into something a little scary... sewing budgets! We’ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, then we’ll answer a listener question. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: Sewing Budget SewJo Sew & Tell: What are your tips for sewing while broke? Show notes link — https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sewing-and-spending-episode-75/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of 2022! In this episode, we’ll be talking about zero-waste sewing — what it is, pattern suggestions, and how to implement it in your sewing practice. We’ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, then we’ll answer a listener question. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment 1: Zero Waste Sewing SewJo Sew & Tell: What’s the first thing that you sewed (or are going to sew) in 2022? Episode link — https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sew-tell-74-zero-waste-sewing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Welcome Discussion Segment: Days for Girls with Celeste Mergens SewJo Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Question Answers to last episode's question: “What new sewing technique have you learned recently?” This episode's question: “What do you sew when you don’t need clothes but you want to keep sewing clothes?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices