Seamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity

Seamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity


Latest Episodes

How We Sew Through Body Changes
April 06, 2022

Sewing shines a bright spotlight on any changes your body might be going through. In this episode, Sarai and Haley share 9 tips for sewing through body changes, big and small.

How do I Quiet My Inner Sewing Critic?
March 30, 2022

Do you criticize your sewing projects more than you would someone else's? Our inner critics can be loud and diminish the joy that sewing brings us, so Sarai and Haley share some ideas to help quiet yo

Is it Cheaper to Sew Your Own Clothes?
March 23, 2022

Before fast fashion lowered the cost of ready-to-wear clothing, sewing was an economical solution to expensive clothing. But in a time where cheap clothing is just a click away, that isn't necessarily

This Long Thread with Jen Hewett
March 16, 2022

Sarai and Haley talk with Jen about how she wove data and narrative together for her book This Long thread, to create a collection of stories, interviews, and essays that reflect the everyday crafts o

How to Build Your Sewing Skills Intentionally
November 10, 2021

In this episode, Sarai and Haley talk about how you can build up your sewing skills intentionally while making things you still love.

How Blackbird Fabrics Came To Be, With Caroline Somos
November 03, 2021

Caroline didn't set out to open one of the most successful online fabric shops in the sewing community, but she always knew sewing would be a part of her journey. In this episode, she shares how Black

Our Top 5 Fitting Resources
October 27, 2021

In this episode, we round up some of our favorite fitting resources with options for every experience level and approach. We’ll talk about books, where to find fit resources online, and our brand new

How to Start Your Fitting Journey
October 20, 2021

When you sew clothes that fit, you feel empowered. In this week's podcast, we discuss some of the core principles of fitting, and how you can get started on your own fitting journey.

What Are Your Fit Expectations?
October 13, 2021

Have you ever found yourself working on the fit of a garment and not knowing when to stop? Or felt confused about what actually constitutes a fitting issue? Or maybe even found yourself obsessing over

Cosplay is For Everyone
October 06, 2021

Why is cosplay so entrancing? Why do people want to spend a bunch of time and money to transform themselves into someone else? Hear from six cosplayers who show us how clothing connects us to each oth

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