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Seamwork Radio Podcast

Transform Your Sewing Space into a Creative Sanctuary

Episode 228: Transform your sewing space into a creative sanctuary with these 8 practical tips for comfort, organization, inspiration, and personalized style.

Seamwork Radio Podcast

10 Tips for Learning to Sew: A Conversation with Glory Allan

Episode 227: Practical advice and inspiration from a popular YouTube creator for how to begin your sewing journey.

Sewing Tutorials

How to Sew Clothes (If You’ve Never Sewn Anything Before)

Never sewn a thing, but you want to make your own clothes? Here’s an extremely beginner friendly, step-by-step tutorial for sewing your very first project.

Sewing Tutorials

How to Sew Clothes: A Beginner’s Guide to Starting Your First Garment

Learn how to sew your first garment with this beginner's guide. Discover simple steps, essential tools, and easy projects to start sewing clothes with confidence!

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Seamwork Radio Podcast

Finding Time to Sew: 7 Ways to Fit Sewing Into Your Busy Life

Simple strategies to keep sewing when time is limited.

May 12, 2025 1
Sewing Patterns

10 Essential Rules for Becoming a More Confident Sewist

These 10 rules will transform your sewing from frustrating to fulfilling – no more wasted fabric, failed projects, or abandoned WIPs.

May 5, 2025 4
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Set Sewing Goals That Reflect Your Values (step-by-step)

Learn how to make mindful choices about what you sew and why.

May 5, 2025 1
Sewing Patterns

Introducing the Yarrow Skirt Sewing Pattern

Get the best fabric recommendations, fitting tutorials, and styling ideas for this tiered skirt.

May 1, 2025 5
Sewing Patterns

Introducing the Rosa Dress Sewing Pattern

Get the best fabric recommendations, fitting tutorials, and styling ideas for this pullover dress with elastic shaping.

May 1, 2025 7
Fabric Guides

5 Simple Rules to Stop Hoarding Fabric and Start Sewing

Why we buy more fabric than we need and how we can set boundaries to prevent overspending

April 29, 2025 3
Seamwork Radio Podcast

We Tried the “3 Word Method.” Here’s What We Learned.

Discover how three simple words can transform your sewing and style decisions.

April 28, 2025 1
Seamwork Radio Podcast

5 Steps to Organize Your Stash (So You Use it!)

Learn how to keep your fabric stash visible and well-organized, so that you can shop from what you already have.

April 21, 2025 1
Sewing Tutorials

Sewing Perfect Pintucks: A Complete Guide to This Classic Detail

Master this elegant technique to add vintage-inspired texture to your handmade garments

April 18, 2025 1

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Seamwork Radio Podcast

Roundup! What we’re working on now

Get a look into our sewing lives this month with the projects we’re working on, new patterns, and more.

April 14, 2025 2
Fabric Guides

How to Sew with Linen: 5 Essential Tips for Perfect Results

Master this beloved natural fabric with expert techniques for successful garment sewing

April 11, 2025 2
Fabric Guides

Game-Changing Tips for Sewing with Knit Fabrics

Master stretchy fabrics and create professional-looking garments with these expert techniques and tools

April 7, 2025 1
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Our Top 10 Projects to Sew in Linen

Favorite projects and patterns that you can make in linen for summer.

April 7, 2025 1
Sewing Tutorials

10 DIY Sewing Tools That Will Transform Your Sewing Space

Make Your Own Must-Have Tools Using Materials You Already Own

April 4, 2025 9
Sewing Patterns

Introducing the Fern Shirt Sewing Pattern

Get the best fabric recommendations, fitting tutorials, and styling ideas for this sleeveless shift dress.

April 1, 2025 2
Sewing Tutorials

Introducing the Bloom Blouse Sewing Pattern

Get the best fabric recommendations, fitting tutorials, and styling ideas for this sleeveless shift dress.

April 1, 2025 1
Seamwork Radio Podcast

5 Ways to Find Vintage Inspiration for Modern Sewing

We share our favorite sources for vintage inspiration for your sewing projects.

March 31, 2025 0
Sewing Tutorials

5 Simple Fixes to Make Your Handmade Clothing Look More Professional

Transform your sewing from "homemade" to polished and beautiful with these expert techniques

March 27, 2025 10
Fabric Guides

Liberty Fabrics: A Complete Guide to Luxury Sewing (Plus Budget-Friendly Alternatives)

Discover what makes Liberty special, where to find the best deals, and affordable alternatives that capture that iconic look

March 26, 2025 10
Sewing Patterns

10 Quick Spring Tops to Refresh Your Wardrobe (Plus a Free Pattern!)

Discover versatile layering pieces you can sew in a weekend, from breezy cropped styles to classic button-ups

March 25, 2025 1
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Sew With Knits: Our 10 Must-Have Tools

Learn the simple notions and tools to keep in your sewing room that make sewing with knits easy.

March 24, 2025 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

4 Unconventional Fabrics That You’ve (Probably) Never Sewn With

Need some fresh new ideas? Here are 4 fabrics you may never have sewn with before.

March 17, 2025 1
Seamwork Radio Podcast

5 Easy Ways to Break Self-Doubt and Build Sewing Confidence

Always feel like you're second guessing your sewing? Here's how to fix it.

March 10, 2025 1
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Wardrobe Feeling Bland? How to Sew Garments That Make a Statement!

How to choose the colors, prints, and patterns to create statement pieces for your wardrobe.

March 3, 2025 0
Sewing Patterns

Introducing the Hill Dress Sewing Pattern

Get the best fabric recommendations, fitting tutorials, and styling ideas for this collarless shirt dress.

March 1, 2025 9
Sewing Patterns

Introducing the Reed Shift Dress Sewing Pattern

Get the best fabric recommendations, fitting tutorials, and styling ideas for this sleeveless shift dress.

March 1, 2025 2
Sewing Patterns

How to I’m Planning a Thoughtful Spring Capsule Wardrobe

Create an intentional spring wardrobe with mixing new handmade and existing pieces, plus 5 new sewing projects to refresh your closet.

February 28, 2025 2
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Why You Hate Sewing Basics (And How to Make Them FUN)

Think sewing wardrobe staples is boring? Here's how to love them again.

February 24, 2025 0
Sewing Tutorials

4 Professional Ways to Finish a Neckline

Master these essential neckline techniques to elevate your handmade garments from homemade to couture-worthy

February 21, 2025 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

5 Tips for Wearing Your Wardrobe Outcasts

Episode 231: How to get more use out of the me-made items you never wear.

February 17, 2025 0