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Episode 296: We Sew the Good Fabric
Nov 11, 2025 49 min

Episode 296: We Sew the Good Fabric

In this episode, we took the plunge and sewed our favourite fabrics into showstopper garments! We reveal them to each other for the first time and share the stories of where we got our fabrics, wha...

Episode 294: Do You Know This Notion?
Oct 28, 2025 42 min

Episode 294: Do You Know This Notion?

In this episode, we share a bunch of lesser-known sewing notions! Have you heard of a curve runner? How about drawcord elastic? Monofilament thread? Zipper lubricant? We talk about all of these and...

Episode 293: Parents and Caregivers Who Sew
Oct 21, 2025 49 min

Episode 293: Parents and Caregivers Who Sew

This episode is all about how to sew when you're a parent or caregiver! How to find the time, how to keep kids away from sharp sewing tools, how to involve kids in your sewing practice, and more. O...

Episode 292: Sew the Look with Pauline Bruce
Oct 14, 2025 46 min

Episode 292: Sew the Look with Pauline Bruce

In this episode, we interview Pauline Bruce aka @sewuthinkucan! She's a pattern hacking genius, Sew the Look specialist, and beloved member of the sewing community. She chats with us about her cont...

Episode 291: We Sew Fashion Trends
Oct 07, 2025 50 min

Episode 291: We Sew Fashion Trends

We each chose a rising trend for Fall/Winter 2025 and sewed garments inspired by it! In this episode, we reveal them to each other for the first time. We also talk about our pattern and fabric choi...

Episode 290: Projector Sewing
Sep 30, 2025 44 min

Episode 290: Projector Sewing

This episode is an introduction to projector sewing! Projector sewists skip the paper and project patterns directly onto fabric. We talk about what you need for a successful setup and how to use it...

Episode 289: Functional Style with Cornelius Quiring
Sep 23, 2025 46 min

Episode 289: Functional Style with Cornelius Quiring

We interview Cornelius Quiring, the beloved internet sewing teacher and content creator! We chat with him about his unique sewing journey, his minimalist design perspective, how he teaches difficul...

Episode 288: We Sew Vests
Sep 16, 2025 46 min

Episode 288: We Sew Vests

We each sewed a vest and, in this episode, we reveal them to each other for the first time! We talk about the patterns and fabrics we chose, the ups and downs of the sewing process, and how we're g...

Episode 287: Sewing Help Line 4.0
Sep 09, 2025 50 min

Episode 287: Sewing Help Line 4.0

We're back for the fall 2025 season with a brand-new call-in episode! We answer sewing questions from our listeners: how to choose your size based on your fabric's stretch percentage, what patterns...

Episode 286: If You Could Only Sew One Thing
May 13, 2025 50 min

Episode 286: If You Could Only Sew One Thing

We asked our listeners: "If you could only sew one thing, what would it be?" In this episode, we share their answers (and ours)! Listen in and get inspired - there are so many different kinds of an...

Episode 285: We Sew Eyelet
May 06, 2025 50 min

Episode 285: We Sew Eyelet

We each sewed an eyelet garment, and now we're going to tell each other about it for the first time! We discuss our fabric choices, pattern choices, sewing experiences, and lots more. Show Notes

Episode 284: What If I Don't Love to Sew?
Apr 29, 2025 38 min

Episode 284: What If I Don't Love to Sew?

In this episode, we chat about a really interesting email we got from a listener who doesn't enjoy the sewing process. We talk about sewing for practical reasons versus sewing for the process, how ...

Episode 283: Hemp
Apr 22, 2025 28 min

Episode 283: Hemp

This episode is all about a lesser-known fiber: hemp! It's super environmentally friendly, breathable, antibacterial, and has great body and texture. We talk a bit about hemp's long history, how it...

Episode 282: We Sew Skorts
Apr 15, 2025 42 min

Episode 282: We Sew Skorts

This episode is like a mini sewing challenge! We each sewed a skort and we discuss it for the first time on the pod. We chat about the patterns and fabrics we chose for our skorts, our experiences ...

Episode 281: Historical Costuming with Christine Millar
Apr 08, 2025 56 min

Episode 281: Historical Costuming with Christine Millar

We interview Christine Millar, aka Sewstine! She talks to us about her stunning historical costumes, from drafting the patterns to designing and machine embroidering the sumptuous fabrics.  S...

Episode 280: Ease
Apr 01, 2025 30 min

Episode 280: Ease

Ease is the extra length and width that pattern designers add so that you can move in your clothes. In this episode, we talk about how ease works and how to figure out the amount of ease that YOU l...

Episode 279: Reacting to Fashion Trends, Spring 2025
Mar 25, 2025 37 min

Episode 279: Reacting to Fashion Trends, Spring 2025

In this episode, we're reacting to rising fashion trends for spring 2025! Whether we love 'em or hate 'em, we're gonna tell you how you can incorporate them into your me-mades.  Show Notes

Episode 278: Happily Dressed with Brandon Hayden
Mar 18, 2025 45 min

Episode 278: Happily Dressed with Brandon Hayden

We interview Brandon Hayden, a pattern designer, sewing teacher, and content creator who makes menswear with bold fabrics and cool details. He wants to empower sewists to build their skills and exp...

Episode 277: Sewing Machine Chat
Mar 11, 2025 48 min

Episode 277: Sewing Machine Chat

We're back with the first episode of the spring 2025 season! We chat about our sewing machines - the ones we learned on, the ones we have today, and the ones we want in the future. Plus: we catch u...