Sign In
Seamwork Radio Podcast — Page 2
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
10 Super Cheap Ways to Buy Fabric
In this episode, Sarai and Haley share ten tips for finding super cheap fabric. Whether you're a bargain hunter or someone who is looking for creative alternatives to muslin, these tips will help you save money on fabric for your sewing projects.
October 18, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
Ways to Stay Focused in a World of Shiny New Projects
In this episode, Sarai and Haley help you stay focused. They cover how to decide what you'll actually sew and wear, how to cultivate your personal style, and share concrete strategies that you can use to make clothes you'll love.
October 17, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
6 Fabric Shopping Rules Everyone Should Know
If you buy too much fabric, have yards of unused fabric getting dusty in your stash, or you aren’t sure if you’re buying the right fabric for your projects, here are 6 fabric shopping rules to help you only buy fabric you'll actually sew.
October 10, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
Mailbag: Why We Make Our Own Clothes
Why do you sew? We each have our own reasons, but there are some common threads. In this episode, Sarai and Haley ask the Seamwork community why they sew. They'll share 5 of the most common (and inspiring) reasons to sew your own clothes.
October 3, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
10 Tips for Buying a Sewing Machine That Fits Your Budget
Buying your first sewing machine can be puzzling, and upgrading to a new machine can be overwhelming. In this episode, Sarai and Haley share 10 tips for buying a sewing machine that fits your budget.
September 26, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
How can I Teach Someone Else to Sew?
Sewing can change your life in unexpected ways, but it’s a complex skill to learn. How can you teach someone else how to sew? This topic was inspired by a new course taught by Sarai and Haley, called Learn to Sew Clothing for Absolute Beginners.
September 13, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
Do You Have These 20 Essential Sewing Tools? (Part 2)
After reviewing the 10 most essential sewing tools last week, Sarai and Haley share 10 nice-to-have tools. These tools are by no means necessary, but they will save you time and effort—plus they’re fun to collect!
September 8, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
Do You Have These 20 Essential Sewing Tools? (Part 1)
When it comes to sewing tools, are you a specialist or a generalist? Sarai and Haley share the 20 most essential sewing tools in this two-episode series. In part one, they discuss the 10 most essential tools to have.
September 6, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
Jenny Doan Wants You to Break the Quilting Rules
If you've ever looked up a quilting tutorial on YouTube, you've probably seen Jenny Doan. She shares her story of growing Missouri Start Quilt Co, why quilting is such a powerful activity, and tips for anyone interested in learning to quilt.
August 30, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
How to Prioritize Your Sewing When You Have Too Many Ideas
Do you have too many ideas for sewing projects and not enough time to make them all? Here are 4 steps to help you bring an idea for a sewing project out of the idea stage and turn it into a finished garment.
August 19, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
How Can I Buy Less Clothing?
Do you want to buy less clothing? Break the fast fashion cycle? In this episode, Sarai and Haley share 7 simple tips to be more intentional about the clothes you add to your wardrobe, so you can feel good about everything you own.
August 16, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
Whats the Best Method for Fabric Storage?
Wondering how to store all of your fabric in a way that's accessible and inspiring? Sarai and Haley share what works best for them, what doesn't, and three approaches to storing fabric, so you can find what works best for you.
August 8, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
How Can You Tell if a Seamwork Pattern is Beginner-friendly?
Being a beginner is as fun as it is intimidating. Not all beginners have the same amount of knowledge or confidence. Sarai and Haley share three levels of beginners and show you how to pick patterns that will grow your skillset.
June 27, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
What is the Best Way to Learn New Sewing Skills?
Sarai and Haley talk about why it’s hard to pick the best projects that challenge you without frustrating you, how to identify the skills you need, and our favorite method for learning new skills, project by project.
June 20, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
How to Find the Type of Sewing That Fits Your Goals
You might have sewing goals in mind, but it’s easy to get distracted. Sarai and Haley share a bunch of ideas to help you uncover your most important sewing goal right now, and how to balance having fun while meeting your goals.
May 31, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
Creative Exercises for When You Only Have 10 Minutes
When you’re feeling crunched for time, it’s hard to make space for sewing. In this episode, Sarai and Haley share 14 different activities for when you're short on time but feel like doing something sewing-related.
May 23, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
How Can I Get More Wear Out of the Things I Sew?
This episode talks about the four main reasons you might not want to wear something you've made, how to plan to make things you'll get more use out of, and a quick exercise you can do at home to help you brainstorm ideas for future projects.
April 25, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
Alexis Bailey's Hand Sewing Kits
What if you could bring your projects with you wherever you go? When Alexis Bailey asked this question, she had an idea. Now she's the owner of Fibr & Cloth, selling supplies and kits for hand sewing and a growing collection of zero-waste patterns.
April 14, 2022 0
-
Seamwork Radio Podcast
How can I use more of the fabrics I buy?
Are there fabrics that are gathering dust in your stash? If you can already picture a few unused cuts of fabric, and you’re cringing, Sarai and Haley will share 12 tips to help you use more of the fabric that you buy and buy fabric that you'll use.
April 8, 2022 0
