sew organised style

Sew organised style – listen to people just like you on the sewing community's first podcast channel made in Australia. Australia and New Zealand’s first sewing community podcast. Sewcialists now have their exclusive podcasts published on Tuesdays. Sewover50 podcasts are published on Thursdays. We've also collaborate with the Australian Sewing Guild and Mending Mayhem. Listen to the backbone of the sewing community.

Meet Annemieke 01/24/2021

Meet Annemieke Listeners heard the wonderful Sewover50 podcast featuring Marianne Koster or foxglovesandthimbles. In her podcast Marianne mentioned her daughter Annemieke, having a sustainable weaving mill. Annemiekeagreed to record a podcast about the work she is doing at Enschede Textielstad. The retail arm of this sustainable weaving mill is Sustainable Fabrics. Instagram handle is @enschedetextielstad /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/17670167

Meet Lindzeanne 01/21/2021

Meet Lindzeanne Lindsay Anne is an English literature teacher by day, self-taught hand-stitcher by night living in Tokyo Japan. Growing up, Lindsay was always described as the “creative one” and she suggests that new starters should use what they have at hand. Machine thread is what Lyndsay uses for her embroidery pieces. The important thing is to start! /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/17631977

Liz Haywood on Sewcialists podcast 01/18/2021

Liz Haywood on Sewcialists podcast Today's Sewcialists podcast is the first of 2 Zero Waste podcasts to support the first 2021 theme month - Zero Waste Sewing. You'll hear from Liz Haywood, the Australian author of Zero Waste Sewing. Her Zero Waste Sewing book was a recipient of a 2020 NYC Big Book Award in the craft/hobby category. Liz is a trained pattern maker and has over 20 years experience in the clothing industry. Her clothing manufacturing experience spans Australia and the UK. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/17584043

Maria Yap is back 01/13/2021

Maria Yap is back You'll know Maria's sewing work through her Instagram account and her blog. In this next episode with Maria (Finished Seams) she talks about the creative process she uses when planning sewing projects. She uses examples from a recent endless combination contest she entered in November 2020. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/17513339

World Frocktails 2021 01/10/2021

World Frocktails 2021 Topstitch Studio and Lounge are the hosts of World Frocktails running from 8 to 13 February 2021. The $2 and $5 charity raffle supports - Build a Nest, Textile Exchange and Global Fund For Women as they support sustainable practices, ethical working conditions, women’s rights, social and racial justice. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/17485847

Sewcialists 2021 podcast launch 01/04/2021

Sewcialists 2021 podcast launch Sewcialists was started amongst a group of friends in 2014 and Gillian Whitcombe relaunched Sewcialists in 2017 with its well established blog. The Sewcialists then developed their Instagram account with an impressive 40,000 plus followers. In 2021 these podcasts will provide a voice to reinforce their fun theme months 4 times a year, host discussions about diversity, and feature posts by our community! /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/17385080

Christmas in Norway 12/22/2020

Christmas in Norway Katrine of Mending Mayhem shares the Christmas traditions practiced in Norway. These include traditions from their forefathers. Recipes are on the podcast website. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/17304518

Sewcialists in December 12/21/2020

Sewcialists in December Chloe Read, the Australian Editor for the Sewcialists has so much to update us about. We celebrate Gabby Brown's 30th blog post. Gabby or Dear Gabby is the technical fit specialists that lives and breathes her craft while freely sharing her knowledge on Sewcialists. We learn about the new editors including Sue Stoney and the Top 5 blog series. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/17274779

Raquel take 2 12/16/2020

Raquel take 2 Raquel contributes to Sewover50 everyday and she was on the podcast in episode 2. This time Raquel talks about how she participates in the Sewover50 community. She also participates in MAGAM Sewalong as well. Raquel is really enjoying being a Minerva Maker and this challenges her from refashioning. She sews everyday! /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/17214728

Doing things the 'right' way 12/14/2020

Doing things the 'right' way Dear Gabby or Gabby Brown of Sewcialists, has written a 'wrap up' blog posts as she reflects on process. Gabby encourages us to vet your information sources. When you read Gabby's post on Sewcialists, you'll understand why she encourages us to 'always be questioning' (ABQ). If you're new to sewing, or not, Gabby provides links to reliable patternmaking books and class sources to ensure you are learning sewing and patternmaking skills that will give you successful projects more often in the future. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/17182259

Meet Finished Seams 12/09/2020

Meet Finished Seams Maria Yap also known as Finished Seams, has a sewing blog that chronicles her sewing efforts. Maria found the Sewover50 community on Instagram 2 years ago and she's enjoying sharing her sewing journey with likeminded people from around the world. Many people know Maria through her sewing reviews and through her participation in sewing contests. Contests fuel her creativity and extend her sewing skills. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/17108099

Crochet mending 12/03/2020

Crochet mending Katrine from Mending Mayhem for the Sewing Save Series shares examples where crochet is used to mend. Katrine also has a Christmas sewing save story. Once you hear this story you'll realise there is always some type of historical significance when you save clothing or homewares. Many thanks to Katrine for sharing her mending experience each month. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/17057813

Consistently different designs 12/02/2020

Consistently different designs You'll know Julie as Consistently Different Designs on Instagram. You'll also know her for the weekly round up of #waiwot for Sewover50. She learnt to sew from her mother and grandmothers and she has lived 'Ageism is never in style' throughout her life. Listen to Julie's story. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/17014202

Miss Celie's Pants 11/30/2020

Miss Celie's Pants Renee Samuels is the sewing force behind Miss Celie's Pants. You'll hear her tell us why she chose her online name and more importantly why she is now a volunteer editor for the Sewcialists. Sewcialists is a blog for everyone and she encourages listeners to follow their blog as they help raise the voices within the sewing community. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16986323

Clothing the gap 11/26/2020

Clothing the gap Clothing The Gap is a Victorian Aboriginal owned and led social enterprise. Sarah Sheridan Director of Operations talks about how Clothing the Gap name was established in March 2020. Clothing the Gap has achieved Ethical Clothing Australia accreditation. As an organisation they undertake a number of campaigns such as Free the Flag. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16977584

Meet Jen Hogg 11/25/2020

Meet Jen Hogg Jen Hogg is from Glasgow and was on the Great British Sewing Bee Series 5 in 2019. Jen talks about how she's helping raise awareness of Sewover50 and her experience when she was on the Great British Sewing Bee. Since being on the series, Jen is totally sewing focussed and has much more sewing confidence. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16933886

Gabby fitting tips 11/23/2020

Gabby fitting tips It's not everyday when you get to hear commercial fitting advice from an industry expert who's had to do this for a living. Gabby Brown walks us through her fitting tips based on her industry experience with commercial clothes fitting. Make sure you listen to Gabby's podcast more than once so you get the chance to note her fitting tips, especially if you have to fit yourself. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16916015

ASG Monday Nov 2020 11/22/2020

ASG Monday Nov 2020 December's challenge is to sew a Christmas stocking. Go to town and be as creative as you want in this challenge. Leave no notion unused and dive into your stash to create the Christmas stocking you want Santa to fill. There is a random draw prize so no judging will take place. Everyone's a winner. This is the last planned ASG podcast as the board are taking a break until February 2021. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16902533

Jo from Haptic and Hue 11/19/2020

Jo from Haptic and Hue Jo Andrews started the Haptic and Hue website to think about the hidden hands behind textiles and the way in which they are a detective story you can hold. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16872554

Meet Ceesews 11/18/2020

Meet Ceesews Ceesews is today's Sewover50 podcast guest. When she started using the internet she finally found her peeps with the Sewover50 IG account. Cee has now connected with so many more sewists that share her way of sewing and learning. She loves how the Sewover50 community is sharing and respectful of each other. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16839860

Meet Charlotte 11/17/2020

Meet Charlotte Charlotte is a keen sewing community contributor. 2020 has seen her organise the Sewing Weekender and SewBrum to be online. Charlotte has also been a member of the Sewcialists community. From Christmas 2020 Charlotte will launch her first pattern under her design name Charlotte Emma patterns. Congratulations Charlotte on such a huge year! /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16824524

Meet Christopher 11/16/2020

Meet Christopher Christopher is a new volunteer editor for Sewcialists. He researches cell biology. His work training assures Christopher with the confidence to make anything. He knows the instructions will help him construct anything and so he's loves developing his sewing and design skills. His friends appreciate Christopher's sewing development as he builds his skills while making friends clothes too. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16813052

Meet Selinaam05 11/12/2020

Meet Selinaam05 Selina in Amsterdam, also know on IG as Selinaam05, learnt sashiko via others on social media and now she creates geometric animal designs using sashiko. Selina has been featured on Mending Mayhem podcasts and is a guest on Mending Mayhem. Make sure you subscribe to hear the Mending Mayhem podcasts and Sewing Save podcasts. You'll hear from people in the sewing community who share their hobbies and their creativity. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16764542

Jayne Raven 11/11/2020

Jayne Raven Jayne Wright has been sewing since April 2019 and she is absolutely passionate about sewing and making sure we don't create landfill. Her nature to throw herself into an interest has meant she can whip up any clothes and Jayne will now focus on finesse in her sewing skills. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16751501

Grading with Gabby 11/09/2020

Grading with Gabby Gabby Brown is Dear Gabby of the Sewcialists team. She provides the technical blog posts with well research information. Today's podcast allows listeners (home sewists and pattern designers) to learn more about the basis of pattern grading. There are pitfalls if your don't do your research and Gabby runs through a few 'a ha' moments for you. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16734761

November ASG events 11/08/2020

November ASG events Louise Sparrow is back to tell us about Kenneth D King presenting on 14 November couture strap seams via Zoom. This presentation will also be available for 2 weeks after the presentation. The November challenge is Stitch a Shirt. There are 2 more online workshops including learning how to sew in an easy sew collar stand. Everyone's invited to join these events. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16722821

Mending Mayhem embroidery 11/05/2020

Mending Mayhem embroidery Katrine has written about 4 embroidery techniques she uses and walks us through each technique and the fun you can have mending. She is very honest to say that she uses techniques in the way that adds to her creations. The transcript of her talk is on her podcast blog post. She is a firm believer to 'mend don't spend'. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16693019

Saremy SewSewlive 11/04/2020

Saremy SewSewlive Saremy Duffy is a lovely sewist that shares her sewing skills via live stream and is a Sewover50 supporter. Sewsewlive is where you'll find Saremy. She lives in a fire prone area and you'll hear how important 'being prepared' is and how loss is managed. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16686644

PDF pattern wish list 11/02/2020

PDF pattern wish list Gabby Brown - Dear Gabby - from the Sewcialists team discusses both her pdf pattern wish list and the response from the sewing community about their pdf pattern wishes. Gabby describes pdf patterns as the Wild West of sewing patterns. Have a listen and see if you have other pdf pattern wishes you want to share with Sewcialists. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16645997

Kenneth D King 11/01/2020

Kenneth D King Kenneth is conducting an online workshop for the Australian Sewing Guild on 14 November. This podcast is Kenneth's story and his sewing focus on ensuring you have good patterns that fit you perfectly. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/16623020

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