In between episodes of Sew & Tell, we’re re-releasing some favorite episodes that we still love today. Summer is here, and we’ve got sewing swimwear on the brain. It might seem intimidating, but we've got lots of tips and recommendations to get you through it! We hope you’ll give this throwback episode a listen and answer the Sew & Tell question to share whether you've taken the plunge. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment: Why sew your own swimwear?  Discussion Segment:...

On this episode of Sew & Tell, we are talking about the sewist holy grail, the knit shirt! We’ll talk favorite patterns and fabrics, and Meg will share her findings from sewing three popular tshirt sewing patterns. Then, we’ll each share inspiration in our Sewjo segment and share reader comments in the Sew & Tell segment. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment: T-shirt comparison Sewjo Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Question Answers to last episode's question: What’s on your...

We’re resurfacing our favorite past episodes in between releases to highlight topics you might have missed! Is sewing for yourself selfish? Or is it self-care? We’ll talk about the stigma of so-called #SelfishSewing and why you should never feel bad about using your skills to make yourself happy. Plus, hear the tales of our greatest sewing fails. This episode originally aired 4/18/2019. Episode Summary: Welcome Discussion Segment: Sewing for Yourself: Selfish or Self-Care? Discussion...

On this episode of Sew & Tell, we’re discussing sewing for the home with designer and special guest Sadie Fox Metter. From upcycling to easy pillows to poufs and more, the home decor inspiration is flowing! Then, we’ll each share inspiration in our Sewjo segment and share reader comments in the Sew & Tell segment. Episode sponsored by Pfaff. Episode Summary: Welcome  Discussion Segment: Sewing for the Home  SewJo  Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Answers to last episode’s question:...

Reducing one’s carbon footprint is an admirable goal. We’ll talk about how to apply it to your sewing hobby by getting into slow fashion and sustainable sewing. Plus, we play a game of Sewing Would You Rather. This episode was originally published 5/30/2019. Episode sponsored by BERNINA. Episode Summary: Welcome Discussion Segment: Sustainable Sewing Game Time: Sewing Would You Rather? SewJo: What’s giving us our sewing mojo this week Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Question: Answers to...

Today on the podcast we’re talking all things sergers and serging, with a very special guest – Pfaff educator, Sew Daily instructor, serger and machine embroidery expert Katrina Walker. Then, we’ll each share inspiration in our Sewjo segment and share reader comments in the Sew & Tell segment. Episode Summary: Welcome   Discussion Segment: National Serger Month  Discussion Segment: Serger Only Patterns  SewJo  Sew & Tell Sew & Tell Question: Answers to last episode's...

Do you have a pattern you sew again and again? We do! Learn about Meg, Amanda and Kate’s tried-and-true patterns and maybe discover something to add to your repertoire. Plus, play along with our Sewing Controversy and Trend Lightning Round. This episode originally aired 1/10/2019. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment: Tried and True Patterns Game Segment: Sewing controversy and trend lightning round SewJo: What’s giving us our sewing mojo this week Sew & Tell Sew & Tell...

Today on the podcast we’re gearing up for the new season and talking about the upcoming trends, then we will discuss what we are planning on sewing for the warmer weather. After that, we’ll each share inspiration in our Sewjo segment and share reader comments in the Sew & Tell segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has sewing changed your relationship with your body? Join the hosts for a discussion on how sewing has impacted how they feel about their body, then listen to an inspired interview with My Body Model app founder Erica Schmitz about the power of seeing your body represented. Amanda, Kate and Meg delve into how sewing for yourself allows you to learn about and embrace your own unique shape and sew body positive. Episode Summary: Welcome Discussion Segment: Body Positivity Interview: Erica...

Join Kate, Amanda and Meg for a Sew & Tell Live: Let’s Get Sew-stainable! Tune in on February 18, 3:30 PM MST via Zoom! We’re discussing creative ways to use your scraps, how to commit to sewing from your stash and unique upcycling ideas — we’ll be coming to you live from the hosts’ sewcially-distanced studios! Plus, grab a free pattern (available on the show notes page) to sew your own undies — with us! — from knit scraps. To register for Sew & Tell Live: Let’s Get Sew-stainable,...

Join Kate, Amanda and Meg for a Sew & Tell Live: Let’s Get Sew-stainable! Tune in on February 18, 3:30 PM MST via Zoom! We’re discussing creative ways to use your scraps, how to commit to sewing from your stash and unique upcycling ideas — we’ll be coming to you live from the hosts’ sewcially-distanced studios! Plus, grab a free pattern (available on the show notes page) to sew your own undies — with us! — from knit scraps. To register for Sew & Tell Live: Let’s Get Sew-stainable,...

Today on the podcast, we have a very special guest: Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette Patterns. Jenny joins us for a discussion on the curvy sewing community and all things Cashmerette, as well as some recent and exciting changes. After that, we’ll each share inspiration in our Sewjo segment, and have a fun chat with Hope Yoder to hear all about the new Embellish License to Create box. This episode was sponsored by RNK Distributing. Thank you to RNK and their License to Create program from...

We talk inspiration every week, but what happens when you just can’t find any? Our hosts will discuss “sewist’s block” and how to deal with it. Episode Summary Welcome Discussion Segment: The Experience of Sewist’s Block Discussion Segment: Finding Your Inspiration and Breaking the Block SewJo: What’s giving us our sewing mojo this week Sew & Tell Last Episode's Question: What’s your favorite menswear pattern? This Episode’s Question: Do you ever suffer from Sewist’s Block and how...

Today on the podcast, we are talking about goals and resolutions, how we did in 2020 and how we’re approaching goal setting this year. We’ll also discuss our thoughts on what sewing is going to look like in 2021, from industry to fashion trends. Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment: Goals and Resolutions  Discussion Segment: Sewing Forecast  SewJo Sew & Tell Sew & Tell This Episode's Question: What are your sewing goals for 2021?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Today on the podcast, we’re talking treat yourself! First, we'll discuss how our sewing practice changed through 2020 and the pandemic, then we’ll talk about ways to treat yourself through sewing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we’re talking sew frosting! There’s always a good reason to make something special, in a special fabric. We’ll cover our favorite fancy patterns as well as which fancy fabrics we have sewn. Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment: Sew Frosting Patterns  Discussion Segment: Sew Frosting Fabrics  SewJo Sew & Tell This episode’s question: What’s your take on sew frosting this year? Last episode’s question: What’s your favorite free pattern? Learn more about...

Join us on Friday, 12/4 at 3pm MST for a Sew & Tell Live Holiday Sewcial over Zoom! We’re talking all things holiday sewing: chat me-made holiday gifts, grab a free pattern and sew along to create an apron perfect for gifting (more info below), win free stuff, get a digital goodie bag and more! Learn more and register: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/join-sew-tell-holiday-sewcial/ You can just hang out, or plan to participate in our very first live Sew Along! Together, we’ll be sewing...

We’re diving into free sewing, yes that’s right, free! We talk about our favorite online free sewing resources including garments, accessories, and even embroidery designs that are all free to download. Sponsored by SVP Worldwide. Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment: Favorite Free Patterns  SewJo  Sew & Tell Last episode’s question: What’s on your holiday sewing wish list? This episode's question: What's your favorite free pattern? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

We’re getting into the holiday season nice and early with a discussion of gifts — the kinds sewists like to make and the kinds they like to receive!  Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment: Gifts to Sew  Discussion Segment: Gifts to Receive  SewJo Sew & Tell Last episode's question: What’s your favorite pants pattern?  This episode’s question: What’s on your sewing wishlist? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re talking all things pants! That’s right: it’s pants month on Sew Daily, and we’re jumping in, too. We’ll start with our Pants TNTs, and then welcome special guest Rae Cumbie to discuss pants fitting tips and pitfalls. Episode Summary Welcome  Discussion Segment: Pants TNTs  Interview Segment: Rae Cumbie of Fit for Art Patterns  SewJo  Sew & Tell: What’s your favorite pants pattern? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re so excited about this episode, because it is officially our 50th episode! We’ll talk about what we loved about the first 49 episodes and how the podcast has changed us over the past two years, then – of course – we'll play some of our favorite games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re talking about passing our love of sewing onto the next generation — as moms, aunts, sewing instructors and more. We’ll discuss fun first sewing tasks and then welcome special guest Regena Carlevaro from Janome to talk about next steps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our traditional fall fashion trends episode! We look at some of the hottest trends for Fall 2020, share how we feel about them and discuss how likely we are to incorporate them into our own sewing. Then we go through our own sewing plans for this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re talking prints! We did a deep dive into this subject while working on the August/September issue of Sew News, so we have a lot to say about it. We discuss some of our favorite way to use (and create!) prints, then we play a fun random print-mixing game. Welcome  Discussion Segment: Prints  Game Segment: Print Yay/Nay + Random Print Mixing  SewJo  Sew & Tell Last episode’s question: What’s your must-have me-made basic?  This episode’s question: What’s your favorite print to...

We talk the beauty of basics with a very special guest, Adrianna Appl of Hey June Handmade. Then we switch gears from summer sewing to discuss fall & winter basics. Welcome  Discussion Segment: Beauty of Basics  Discussion Segment: Fall & Winter Basics  SewJo   Sew & Tell: What’s your must-have me-made basic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices