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Seamwork Radio Podcast

5 Things to Consider When Choosing Fabrics for Special Occasions

Episode 215: Choosing the perfect fabric for formal events requires more than just color and style. Here’s how to ensure your fabric is both beautiful and practical.

October 28, 2024 0
Sewing Project Ideas

Seamwork's Best Creativity + Mindset

Boost your sewing motivation and explore tips for overcoming creative blocks, developing a mindful sewing practice, and keeping the joy in your sewing!

October 25, 2024 1
Sewing Project Ideas

Seamwork's Best Fabric Guides

Our favorite fabric resources, from sewing tips for everyday textiles to creative surface design techniques like dyeing and printing. Get inspired to explore new fabrics!

October 25, 2024 1
Sewing Project Ideas

Seamwork’s Best Pattern Hacks + Ideas

Elevate your sewing with our most creative pattern hacks and embellishments to make your wardrobe uniquely yours.

October 25, 2024 2
Fabric Guides

A Guide to Rib Knit Fabrics: How to Sew Stretchy, Stylish Garments

Practical advice for sewing with rib knits, including fabric types, essential sewing tips, and pattern ideas for your next project.

October 23, 2024 6
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Sewing With All 5 Senses Part 2: Sound, Smell, and Taste

Episode 214: How to intentionally use your sense of smell, hearing, and taste when you sew—to make it an even more radical form of self-care than it already is.

October 21, 2024 0
Sewing Patterns

7 Easy Sewing Patterns for Cozy Loungewear You'll Love

These easy-to-sew loungewear patterns feel effortlessly chic. Plus, discover tips to give your handmade loungewear a polished, professional look.

October 18, 2024 8
Creativity & Mindset

My Dream Sewing Shed 1 Year Later

I’m walking you through my backyard sewing shed, 1 year after moving in! Was building this “she shed” just for sewing really worth it? Here's what I love and what I'd change.

October 16, 2024 9
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Sewing With All 5 Senses Part 1: Sight and Touch

Episode 213: How to intentionally enhance your sense of sight and touch when you sew—to make it an even more radical form of self-care than it already is.

October 14, 2024 2

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Fabric Guides

How to Sew Clothes on a Budget: Fabric, Patterns, and Tools

Tips for affordable fabrics, patterns, tools, and notions that can help you create a budget-friendly wardrobe full of clothes you love to wear.

October 11, 2024 2
Style & Wardrobe

5 Color Combinations to Sew This Fall

Fall is full of cozy layers and rich textures, but it can be overwhelming. Creating a seasonal palette has helped me stay focused and intentional with my sewing projects.

October 9, 2024 10
Seamwork Radio Podcast

10 Tips for Altering Your Clothes

Episde 212: Allie Upcycles shares her favorite easy alterations you can make to thrifted or ready-to-wear clothes so that everything fits you perfectly!

October 7, 2024 3
Sewing Patterns

15 Quick Scrap-busting Projects You Can Sew in a Weekend

Minimize waste with these scrap-friendly patterns, plus tips for finding the most effective projects to make with your leftover fabric scraps.

October 4, 2024 2
Sewing Patterns

10 Easy Halloween Costumes You Can Sew in October

Quick, creative costumes you can make in a weekend—plus all the sewing patterns you need to make them.

October 2, 2024 5
Sewing Patterns

Introducing the Greer Dress!

Get the best fabric recommendations, fitting tutorials, and styling ideas for this knit dress sewing pattern.

October 1, 2024 2
Sewing Patterns

Introducing the Indigo Coat!

Get the best fabric recommendations, fitting tutorials, and styling ideas for this car coat sewing pattern.

October 1, 2024 1
Members Only

Members-only! What's new in October 2024

Meet two new patterns and help us celebrate our 10th birthday!

October 1, 2024 1
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Tips for Sewing With Knits: Make Your Dream T-shirt!

Episode 211: Whitney from TomKat Stitchery shares her expert tips for sewing with knit fabrics without any stress, so you can make comfy, stretchy clothes.

September 30, 2024 1
Sewing Patterns

Transform Your Fabric Stash with These Easy Sewing Patterns

20 low-stress patterns to help you clear out your fabric stash with minimal effort and maximum results.

September 27, 2024 4
Sewing Patterns

5 Fall Outfit Formulas You Can Sew Right Now

It’s easy to get dressed if you sew these patterns—perfect for layering, comfort, and effortless style all season long.

September 25, 2024 7
Seamwork Radio Podcast

5 Tips for Making Your Own Patterns, With Cornelius Quiring.

Our favorite sewing content creator shares his secrets for creating patterns that fit your body.

September 23, 2024 3
Sewing Tutorials

Buttonhole Sewing Secrets Every Beginner Should Learn

A step-by-step guide to understanding, sewing, cutting, and troubleshooting buttonholes for perfect results every time.

September 18, 2024 6
Seamwork Radio Podcast

The Ultimate Guide to Shopping for Stretchy Lingerie Fabric

Explore the essentials of lingerie fabrics, including knits, lace, and silk. Discover how understand stretch and pick the right size for ultimate comfort. By Sophie Hines.

September 16, 2024 1
Fabric Guides

How to Sew with Rayon: Expert Tips and Inspiring Projects

Discover the different kinds of rayon, how to sew with them, and what projects are best for this versatile fabric.

September 11, 2024 7
Seamwork Radio Podcast

5 Strategies to Help You Sew More Often

Episode 208: Need more time to sew? Here’s how to schedule time to sew, set goals, and keep your sewing projects manageable, so you can spend more time in front of your machine.

September 9, 2024 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

10 Tips for Upcycling Your Clothes With April From Coolirpa

Episode 207: April Yang is a DIY, thrift-flipping enthusiast, and she has expert tips for upcycling, thrift shopping for fabric, and keeping sewing sustainable and fun.

September 2, 2024 1
Sewing Patterns

Introducing the Sage Blouse!

Get the best fabric recommendations, fitting tutorials, and styling ideas for this tailored blouse.

September 1, 2024 5
Sewing Patterns

Introducing the Meadow Blouse!

Get the best fabric recommendations, fitting tutorials, and styling ideas for this ruffled collar blouse.

September 1, 2024 0
Members Only

Members-only! What's new in September 2024

Meet two new blouse patterns, and don't forget to get tickets for Stitchfest!

September 1, 2024 2
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Finding Balance and Living Intentionally

Episode 206: Sarai and Tina from the In Kinship podcast talk about finding balance and intentionality in sewing, making, and life. And, of course, about the importance of taking ti

August 26, 2024 0