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Sewcialists Tuesday October edition
October 19, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 14 MBChloe Read, the Australian Editor of Sewcialists, is back and the October edition is packed with well researched blog posts. Textiles of the World series continues and you'll appreciate fabrics and the cultures from which they are made. The November Mini challenge is announced -Tees. Sewcialists - a blog for everyone! Chloe posts a round up of #Sewtheprecious - a year long challenge. Keep an eye out for the series about the Social Justice Academy too. Catch up with all Sewcialists podca...
More online workshops
October 18, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 7.95 MBLouise Sparrow, Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild, updates us on their ASG podcasts about 2 more online workshops developed by industry partners that support members. You have to bookmark their events page to stay up to date with all the new online workshops being announced. ASG partners with Sure-Fit Designs to bring you this private online event. Join Glenda the Good Stitch in this LIVE broadcast on Saturday 24 October, starting at 12:00 noon QLD time (check your home time zone please...
Sue Stoney's Sewing Save Series
October 15, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MBSue Stoney is the originator of the Sewing Save Series. Sue is a Perth local who knows how to make any project work. You'll find all of Sue's podcasts here. You'll hear the lengths she goes through to make 2 projects work. Her passion for sewing and enthusiasm takes her sewing to the next level and Sue is always determined to make every project work.
Marianne Koster
October 14, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBYou may know Marianne through her sewing blog or on her instagram account. She is a Sewover50 Stalwart and Marianne has written guests posts for Sewover50. Her sewing heritage has come full circle from the time when her mother sewed and now through to her daughters. You'll hear how mending and recycling has played a key role through Marianne's generations. Make sure you listen to our earlier Sewover50 podcasts.
Meet Deb Kreiling
October 11, 2020 19:00 - 44 minutes - 38 MBDeb Kreiling describes herself as a sewing and cycling enthusiast, martial artist and sometimes sewing teacher. However she worked at Simplicity pattern company for 39 years and in her podcast, you'll be amazed at the level of detail that went into creating 13 collections per year when she first joined the company. If Deb ever writes her memoirs, many people in the sewing community will spend hours reading about all of her experiences in developing sewing patterns. Hopefully Deb will write...
Buying secondhand notions
October 08, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 19.7 MBThere are so many ways to purchase second hand notions and fabrics but you'll need some tips to make sure you're not buying useless items. Katrine of Mending Mayhem is back to give us her tips for buying second hand items so you can keep to your tight budget, not add to landfill and make use of the things you need for future projects. This podcast is part of Sue Stoney's Sewing Save Series we produce on Fridays.
Chloe Read is back
October 05, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MBChloe Read, the Australian Editor of the Sewcialists, is back courtesy of technology working this time. More importantly Chloe updates us on 2 new initiatives that you can contribute to. Firstly Textiles of the World is an idea that Monseratt Lopez launched last week. Secondly you can send in your theme month suggestion for the November challenge. Chloe also hints about the 2021 ideas that are being developed right now. Stay in touch with the Sewcialists on their website, Instagram pos...
Linda's lingerie
October 04, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBLinda Jobson has taken her 24 years of custom bra making experience and package this into a series of videos that anyone can now own and always be able to learn from. Linda is the owner of Linda's Lingerie - an Australian lingerie specialist that has turned her bra making workshops and experience into affordable learning resources that Australian Sewing Guild members can obtain a discount code to own. Linda's videos are available online and can be used by anyone who is keen to become more ...
Meet Bobo_bun
September 30, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBThis week's Sewover50 guest is Lisa Smith-Clare or Bobo_bun. Lisa is an avid Sewover50 follower and has been a guest editor. You'll find Lisa on Instagram at Bobo_bun on Instagram. What you'll realise is she's a vintage sewing enthusiast that works alongside sewing experts and her vintage sewing friends.
Online bra making tutorials
September 27, 2020 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.98 MBLouise Sparrow, the Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild, discusses an industry partner, Linda Jobson. Linda is a successful bra making tutor and she now offers bra making classes and she's offering ASG members a special discount. Linda is an Aussie that has adapted from running face to face workshops to providing videos for anyone to access. Catch up with every ASG podcast on their ASG podcast blog post.
Gender neutral terminology
September 21, 2020 20:00 - 15 minutes - 11.6 MBGabby Brown, the fit guru of the Sewcialists team is back. This podcasts continues the discussion on building in gender neutral terminology within the sewing community that Emilia started in an earlier Sewcialists podcast. All chests welcome - the August Sewcialists theme month - raised a wide number of thoughts and issues from the sewing community and gender neutral terminology was one of the issues discussed. Sewcialists is a blog for everyone and is inclusive through the blog posts pro...
October sewing challenge
September 20, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes - 7.86 MBIn October the Australian Sewing Guild's sewing challenge uses Gertie's Harlow Pajamas from her Charm Pattern range. This is a free pattern and Louise Sparrow, Chair of ASG discusses the benefits of using this pattern because of its style, size range and sewing project ease. Gertie's a fan of Aussies sewists so we're looking forward to seeing how you make this pattern suit you and your lifestyle. Make sure you catch up on all ASG podcasts so you never miss a beat.
Mending Mayhem September
September 17, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 13.3 MBMending Mayhem is back from their Summer break. Katrine discusses this week's visible mending collage and the basics of mending. Mend don't spend still applies. September is about sustainability and it's wonderful to have Mending Mayhem back on the podcast for the Sewing Save Series.
Meet Di Kendall
September 16, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 24.9 MBDi believes that everyone should feel able to sew regardless of their background, ability and especially income. Di makes 99% of her clothes and quite a few for her husband, son and wider family. During the Covid crisis Di made 40 sets of scrubs for her local intensive care unit and then designed a face mask with a 'see through' visor to assist better communication with lip reading and enabling people seeing facial expressions. This community need brought together her passion for sewing a...
Meet Gabby Brown
September 14, 2020 20:00 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MBGabby Brown (or Dear Gabby) is the fit specialist in the Sewcialists team. When there's a fitting question from the sewing community, Gabby will research the question to provide various answers that we can refer to. Gabby is a technical fashion designer, fit specialist, and prolific googler. She lives in Denver, raises tiny littles, reads, embroiders, makes, experiments, fails, learns, tries again. See her on instagram @ladygrift. In this podcast Gabby is the industry expert you'd want t...
#Memademay2020 reboot
September 13, 2020 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThe Australian Sewing Guild is about to launch #memademonday in October. This is a challenge to showcase what you've sewn while you've been in social isolation. Every year a similar challenge #memademay is fairly similar and runs everyday in May. The ASG October challenge on the 4 Mondays in October is your chance to showcase your sewing projects on instagram and on facebook. Make sure you note the pattern used, fabric used, any details about the project and use #memademonday and #austra...
#MeMadeMonday
September 13, 2020 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.93 MBHave you been sewing but have no where to show your work? The Australian Sewing Guild (ASG) has a fun October challenge #memademonday You know #memademay so you'll be able to share (brag) about your sewing - the patterns, fabric, the challenge, your final view about what you've made. This is really simple and you only need to use #memademonday and #australiansewingguild. There are 4 Mondays in October so this is dead simple to inspire others who are looking for their sewjo. Are you convi...
Ilaria
September 10, 2020 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBSustainability is running hot this month. Ilaria has created #sustainablestylesept as a fun way to start being sustainable. Ilaria is a Canberra local that enjoys being sustainable and on today's Sewing Save Series emphasis on the word 'save'. She encourages people to wear repurposed clothes and enjoy being sustainable. #Septextilelove, #sustainablesewing #boycottfashion Make sure you join into Newcrafthouse's #sewyourselfsustainable this month too. They're daily prompts provide you wi...
Lynda Maynard
September 09, 2020 20:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBWelcome Lynda Maynard to Sewover50 Thursday podcast. Lynda absolutely loves running pattern fit workshops. In this podcast Lynda talks about the key pattern alterations for changing bodies. There are photos on the podcast blog that show details of her fitting techniques. The 3 key alterations Lynda discusses are upper back adjustment, forward shoulders and the expanding waistline. Lynda does talk about a few more adjustments that she's helped students achieve patterns that fit them thro...
Donna Bowman
September 07, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.4 MBDonna Bowman is conducting research into making masks. Her research is global and inclusive, as you'll hear on her podcast for this week's Sewcialists Tuesday episode. Here is the link to Donna's research. Get involved! Donna initially conducted research into Prayer Shawl Ministry and this research is now a published text. With these skills, her next research project in 2017 was about the pink hat making for the women's marches. Donna is one of the many Sewcialists blog contributors from...
Meet Poppykettle
September 06, 2020 20:00 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MBPoppykettle is Melanie's online name. You may know her through her sewing blog as well as her instagram account. Many years ago, Mel decided there was more to life than simply working full time. Sewing classes gave her the sewing basics and she began to sew her own clothes with confidence - creating the work life balance she craved. When it came time to preparing for 'her big day' Mel wanted to make her own wedding dress so she went and learnt couture sewing techniques with Susan Khalje....
Margot's coat save
September 03, 2020 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBToday's Sewing Save series guest is Margot Firth, a Canberra local couture sewist and committed sustainable sewing fan. Margot tells us how she saved her mother's coat she wore in when she visited the UK in the 70s. The coat is now owned and proudly worn by her niece. When Margot returned back to Australia from her UK visit, this coat was stored away for another day. Forty years later Margo restored the coat fabric, replaced the lining and reused the buttons she originally bought at Ha...
So50flatlay2020
September 02, 2020 20:00 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBLast year Sewover50 ran a flay lay challenge - so50flatlay. This month Sewover50 is running this challenge again and for a whole month. In their introductory post, or on the sewover50 podcast blog post, you can read about this challenge. This is a way to showcase your style and see style ideas from across the Sewover50 community. Style doesn't have to cost the earth to obtain. This challenge encourages everyone to have a go at creating various style layouts to showcase their sewing. Whil...
Emilia part 2
August 31, 2020 20:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBEmilia has written for Sewcialists now and they are back on the podcast sharing what they've learnt while trying to find patterns that include all genders. Emilia shares some tips on how to source ideas and inspiration so you can make garments to suit how you see yourself. Sewcialists is a blog for everyone and they post information and well researched resources for the sewing community at least 3 times a week.
Meet Anita McAdam
August 30, 2020 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBAnita is an Industry Partner with the Australian Sewing Guild (ASG). Many sewists would know Anita's pattern puzzles that she develop and are on her well-suited blog. Anita's industry training and her love of teaching has given ASG members are great resource to be able to make their patterns fit. Anita talks about the key fitting techniques that sewists will find helpful to their ensure their sewing projects fit them.
Mending Mayhem part 2
August 28, 2020 06:04 - 25 minutes - 22.5 MBDid you listen to part 1 with Katrine and Suzie? You should so you can follow along with the Mending Mayhem team as they discuss more about mending. In part 2, we discuss the breadth of the mending community and more importantly how mending brings good memories to both the mender and the recipient of the mended item. Mending does extend to anything, and you'll hear more about this from Katrine and Suzie. Mend don't spend.
Sewcialist theme update
August 27, 2020 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBThis is Chloe Read's first solo podcast. Chloe is the Australian Editor of Sewcialists. Technology's hiccups this week were not going to hold this podcast back because this month's theme - All Chests Welcome - has brought in a bumper amount of contributions from the sewing community. During this month on Instagram more topics were found from the sewing community and the theme month is being extended because these great new topics are an eye-opening read. Thank you Chloe for producing you...
Tomasa at Sewover50
August 26, 2020 20:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBThis week Tomasa tells us the amount of personal time is given by the Sewover50 team to keep building this inclusive online sewing community together. The behind the scenes work is extensive and they do this to keep sewists over 50 visible and there's a lot of love to create a safe space for everyone to share their creativity. Their work doesn't stop and we celebrate their 2nd year anniversary. Let's wish them more years to the team lead by Judith, Sandy and Susan. Go to their podcast bl...
Meet Emilia
August 24, 2020 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn part 1 of Emilia's podcast there are so many topics they can cover and we focus on their journey before they started living their truth. At the end of our recording Emilia called part 1, 'Getting your pronouns right'. As Emilia says 'Binders are a small thing you can make to help overcome dysphoria that impedes you to function.' There will be more from Emilia as they discuss clothing, sewing and patterns. Emilia is an author for Sewcialists and they are speaking on Sewcialists Tuesday.
Louise Sparrow
August 23, 2020 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBLouise Sparrow is back to update us about 2 new online workshops and the next sewing challenge for September. The Australian Sewing Guild aims to share and further the art of sewing for their members. ASG has evolved to provide online sewing workshops this year and their members have been thrilled with their ability to adapt to our 'new normal'. Catch up on previous ASG podcasts on their podcast blog post. ASG podcasts transcripts are also available on the podcast blog post. The Septe...
Mending Mayhem part 1
August 20, 2020 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBKatrine and Suzie are the Mending mayhem team. Mending is part of their daily lives and not just mending clothes. Mending is done with love. Every item has more than one life and mending is an everyday part of their lives. Katrine lives in Norway and comes from a family of textile crafters and Suzie lives in the Isle of Wight and is a textiles artist. They teamed up last year after Mending March to keep the mending message alive on Instagram. The visible mending movement (over 76,000 IG ...
Mending mayhem part 1
August 20, 2020 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBKatrine and Suzie are the Mending mayhem team. Mending is part of their daily lives and not just mending clothes. Mending is done with love. Every item has more than one life and mending is an everyday part of their lives. Katrine lives in Norway and comes from a family of textile crafters and Suzie lives in the Isle of Wight and is a textiles artist. They teamed up last year after Mending March to keep the mending message alive on Instagram. The visible mending movement (over 76,000 IG ...
Meet Tomasa
August 19, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBTomasa is a guest editor within Sewover50. Happy 2nd year anniversary to Sewover50. Tomasa lives and breathes fashion. In this podcast, Tomasa talks about her sewing journey. Her sewing resume is extensive. Tomasa has had a few articles published in sewing publications. Did you know Tomasa is a pattern reviewer for Threads magazine? Next episode Tomasa talks about her role as a guest editor for Sewover50. You'll hear how Tomasa has given back to the sewing community throughout her life an...
DIY Mask research
August 17, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes - 8.49 MBThe lead copy-editor of the Sewcialists, Anne discusses the issues around masks and ppe as this is now an issue we're facing in many Australian states. The posts about DIY mask and ppe were published earlier this year. We're fortunate that the behind the scenes conversations about masks and ppe have been developed into 3 key posts - what it's like to sew masks; Kate's current research into making masks; and a scientist's thoughts on DIY masks. None of these blog posts are medical advice. Y...
Lorelie Jayne patterns
August 16, 2020 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.6 MBAnother Australian local supports sewists and Australian Sewing Guild members with special discounts. Alison is the pattern designer and blogger for Lorelei Jayne patterns working from her home in Perth, Western Australia. Alison has so many resources for sewists that are just starting on their sewing journey.
Des Whitehorn part 2
August 13, 2020 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.16 MBDes Whitehorn is back again this week talking about 2 more sewing saves. She's our second sewing save guru that has bravely come onto the podcast to chat about how to save garments and even furniture for future use. Make, do, mend is something we're all able to do and Des gives us her knowledge to do just that. Go to her podcast blog post to hear both of her podcasts. Catch up with all the Sewing Save Series podcasts that were the brain child of Sue Stoney. Or as we call this series, 'hi...
Meet Morrissews
August 12, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes - 22.7 MBMake do and mend is now a mantra for Tricia. She supports Extinction Rebellion, contributes to Make A Garment a Month Sewalong and has been a guest editor for Sewover50. Where does she get the time to do all of these things? You'll find out what drives her when you grab a cuppa to hear from Tricia. You'll have to join Visible Mend once you hear about this from Tricia. Tricia decided to help British industry by training in Textiles when she initially left school. Today she teaches sewing ...
Meet Anniebeeknits
August 10, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.2 MBThere's a whole team of people who keep the sustainability of Sewcialists. Anne Blayney also known as Anniebeeknits, is the lead copy-editor behind the Sewcialists team. Make sure you have a read of their latest About us post featuring the Copyediting team. The inclusive nature of Sewcialists is a fundamental when editing blog post contributions either from the sewing community of from the volunteers behind the scenes. They're a diverse group of professionals who give their time and expe...
Pattern Union patterns
August 09, 2020 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBSarah Pondevie is the designer behind Pattern Union patterns. She is an Industry Partner of the Australian Sewing Guild. Members get a discount when they purchase any Pattern Union Pattern. As Sarah says, inclusivity isn't just about size. Her patterns can be adapted to different body types. Her patterns can be adapted to different body types and she is committed to ensuring her patterns are always adaptable. You can find all ASG podcasts on our podcast website.
Des Whitehorn part 1
August 06, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBDes Whitehorn can sew and has been sewing for years. She doesn't like to leave a garment unused or not worn. Once you know your style, it takes courage and thinking outside the box to figure out how to not let your fabric end up as landfill. Des discusses what her remake options where and what she decided would bring her joy. Des Whitehorn is the next contributor to our latest Sewing Save Series started by Sue Stoney. Tell us your sewing save stories through our facebook page, on our Ins...
Style is ageless
August 05, 2020 20:00 - 13 minutes - 10.4 MBKaren Dolen wrote a 2-part guest post about Style for Sewover50. On today's podcast, Karen talks more about the path to finding your signature style without needing to pay a 'style consultant'. There are so many resources online and you can have a look at Karen's style board on Pinterest. Go to the Sewover50 podcast blog post to catch up on all the Sewover50 podcasts available featuring Judith Staley, Sandy Bach and Susan Young. You'll find great Sewover50 stalwarts you've already seen on ...
Meet WhitneyGoose
August 03, 2020 20:00 - 14 minutes - 12.3 MBWhitney Remington recently posted her historical costume journey on the Sewcialists blog. The research behind Whitney's makes has influenced her to encourage others to incorporate historical styles into their everyday wardrobe. Whitney can be found twirling in her historical makes on her instagram account Whitneygoose. You can find Whitney's story on our podcast website with all the links to about Whitney's journey. Catch up on all Sewcialists podcasts and bookmark their blog and follow...
All Buttons great and small
August 02, 2020 20:00 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBAll Buttons Great and Small is a Sydney button retailer that provides buttons and closure both at the store and online. They have always provided a mail order service and you can order via their online collection. If you're looking for buttons online, you can contact All Buttons Great and Small. They have over 15,000 buttons in their store in Sydney. Their online store only lists 1,000 buttons so you should contact them directly for your special project. They're an industry partner for A...
Sewing Save series
July 30, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBSue Stoney is back this week to tell us about how she saved a vintage linen table cloth and linen napkins. Sue is an avid op shopper and saving or reusing existing items are her speciality. You can read her blog post about more linen refashions too. You can read about all the sewing save series podcasts and hear them listed on the Sewing Save Series blog post.
Karen Dolen Intostitches
July 29, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 23.2 MBKaren Dolen or IntoStitches is an example of the depth of style within the Sewover50 community. You will know her as @intostitches on Instagram. She's a wonderful Sewover50 Stalwart, as they all are. This is part 1 of Karen's story. You'll find her guest Sewover50 instagram style post (part 1 and part 2) where Karen shares her style hints and tips and she showcases Sewover50 followers to demonstrate how style exists within the Sewover50 group. You'll find the full details of these instagra...
Meet Claire Emerson
July 27, 2020 20:00 - 32 minutes - 25.5 MBFor today's Sewcialists Tuesday, we hear from Claire Emerson. She's a bespoke tailor and you may not believe that when she first started, Claire didn't know how to thread up a sewing machine. Today she's a fully qualified coat maker and she has trained apprentice tailors. You can read her story on the Sewcialists website. You'll hear how much joy tailoring brings Claire in this podcast. Thanks for listening.
ASG Monday 27 July
July 26, 2020 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MBLouise Sparrow updates us on the Pleated Skirt challenge. With the lockdown in Melbourne, Speciality Pleaters will be closed for 3 weeks. This challenge is being extended to ensure everyone gets their pleated skirt made. You still have time to join this challenge. There's more time to get your project done. Also get ready for more workshops. The triangle bound buttonhole and banded v-neckline workshops are being run again. Keep an eye out for the new shirt making technique workshops about ...
Sewing Save Series
July 24, 2020 04:05 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBSue Stoney is a creative and is an educator, hence we're excited for Sue to start this series where you can get to share your sewing saves with our listeners. Like many of us, Sue love remnants. The dilemma is remnant fabrics are often too small for what you thought they could become. Each episode Sue will give us the back story behind each project/s. You can be included in this series. Just drop us your suggestion on our Instagram account or on our facebook page.
Carol Crocker-Ware
July 22, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBCarol or Anncie2001, is our next Sewover50 stalwart that kindly gave her time for this podcast. Her sewing story is compelling and heartwarming. Carol hosts a private Facebook Sewing group called Carol's Sewing Corner and a youtube channel and a blog - G-CAS dot net. Carol is self employed and had a sewing business for 12 years. You'll hear Carol's excitement when she took her first sewing classes. She's sewn for her son and is proud of the clothes she made him. That's why her tailoring s...
Meet Nikki Mallalieu
July 21, 2020 20:00 - 37 minutes - 33.4 MBNicole Mallalieu is well known in the Melbourne sewing and design community. Sewists would have been to her workshops or have bought her You Sew Girl patterns. Today we hear how Nikki is teaching and how thriving through crisis is her super power. She's in the midst of developing chemostylehats that I know you'll find out more about in the coming months.