sew organised style

Sew organised style – listen to people just like you on the sewing community's podcast channel made in Australia. The Sewcialists, Sewover50 and the Australian Sewing Guild are our sewing community partners. Listen to people who are the backbone of the sewing community and reputable organisations you can go to for help when you need it.

Meet Anniebeeknits 08/10/2020

Meet Anniebeeknits Anne Blayney is the lead copy-editor behind the Sewcialists team. Make sure you have a read of their latest 'About us' post featuring the Copy-editing team. The invitation for copy edit or write for the Sewcialists is always open. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15549716

Pattern Union patterns 08/09/2020

Pattern Union patterns Sarah is the designer behind Pattern Union and she enjoys supporting Australian Sewing Guild members with her patterns. As Sarah says, inclusivity isn't just about size. Her patterns can be adapted to different body types. Pattern Union Patterns offers ASG members a discount on their patterns. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15531050

Des Whitehorn part 1 08/06/2020

Des Whitehorn part 1 When it comes to reusing a dress that Des Whitehorn had made years ago, she walks us through her remake options. When a dress gives you no joy and sewing is your joy, you can reuse the fabric for another purpose. Listen into Des's sewing save. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15505985

Style is ageless 08/05/2020

Style is ageless Part 2 with Karen Dolen or IntoStitches is where Karen talks more about how to identify your signature style. The free online resources are an excellent way to figure what works for you without paying style expert advice. The information is already available online. We also chat about online fabric shopping, as you do when chatting to a sewing friend. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15491108

Meet WhitneyGoose 08/03/2020

Meet WhitneyGoose On the Sewcialists 'Who we are' series, Whitney wrote about her sewing journey and the challenges she has faced. Whitney sews historical clothing and she researches the significance of these pieces as well as the techniques and styling used. Don't think you can't wear these pieces everyday because Whitney demonstrates that you can do it. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15470306

All Buttons great and small 08/02/2020

All Buttons great and small 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. They're an industry partner for Australian Sewing Guild members so members get a discount on their purchases. Lucy of All Buttons Great and Small has always had a mail order service for anywhere in the world. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15432158

Sewing Save series 07/30/2020

Sewing Save series Preloved linen tablecloths and table napkins are the focus of today's sewing saves with Sue Stoney. She's an avid op shopper and she tells us her process for saving linen and tips for making them live a second life. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15410861

Karen Dolen Intostitches 07/29/2020

Karen Dolen Intostitches 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 where Karen shares her style hints and tips and she showcases Sewover50 followers to demonstrate how style exists within the Sewover50 group. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15396416

Meet Claire Emerson 07/27/2020

Meet Claire Emerson In May, Claire wrote her story of being an apprentice tailor and she's now a bespoke tailor for Saville Row. Her story is on the Sewcialists Who we are series and on this podcast you'll hear from Claire and the joy than tailoring brings to her life. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15365654

ASG Monday 27 July 07/26/2020

ASG Monday 27 July Louise Sparrow updates us on the Pleated Skirt 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 shirtmaking technique workshops about to be launched. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15353333

Sewing Save Series 07/24/2020

Sewing Save Series Sue Stoney starts this series with her fabulous makes. In this podcast she talks us through her Marimekko inspired 60's dress with a Marimekko remnant she bought while in NYC. You can talk about a sewing save you've done too. Go to our Instagram account or facebook group to tell us your story. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15336143

Carol Crocker-Ware 07/22/2020

Carol Crocker-Ware Carol is our next Sewover50 stalwart that kindly gave her time for this podcast. You know her on instagram as anncie2001. Her sewing story is compelling and heartwarming to hear. She has a facebook group, Youtube channel, is a part of the /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15310289

Meet Nikki Mallalieu 07/21/2020

Meet Nikki Mallalieu Nicole is a well known Melbourne local and while she's a trained designer, you'll be inspired by how she manages through her way during life changing events and thrives. She has a knack for dealing with crisis and makes her decisions to clear her path to her next passion. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15296405

Sewcialists Tuesday podcast 07/20/2020

Sewcialists Tuesday podcast Chloe Read, the Australian Editor is back to update us about the now series on Vintage sewing; All chests welcome theme month of August and making on their goal is to build community and make everyone feel welcome through their comment policy. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15279404

ASG Monday 07/19/2020

ASG Monday Draft T Studio has an offer for Australian Sewing Guild members. There are a number of Industry Partners that does so go to the Australian Sewing Guild website to learn more about their Draft T Studio's July discount. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15261656

Thread talk series 07/16/2020

Thread talk series Our Instagram followers submitted their thread questions recently and Juliet Walsh answers them in this podcast. You'll find a copy of Juliet's troubleshooting checklist on our podcast website. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15245777

magam sewalong 07/15/2020

magam sewalong Today's @sewover50 Thursday you'll meet the 3 ladies who run #magamsewalong - Helene, Suzy and Sue. They've been running this # because they're friends and understand the meaning of self care and how sewing helps us to care for ourselves. There's only 1 rule, sew a garment that you can wear. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15217349

monserratt Lopez 07/14/2020

monserratt Lopez Monserratt Lopez wrote her story - Fat, mindful and happier than ever - June. This was a follow up story to Gillian's story - Sewing tips for gaining weight series. Sewcialists is a blog for everybody and their goal is to build community and make everyone feel welcome. We support crafting as an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all ages, abilities, ethnicities, genders, orientations and sizes. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15201872

Pleated skirt sewalong 07/05/2020

Pleated skirt sewalong If you've been thinking of a pleated project, have a look at this sewalong. It's a straight skirt and within 8 weeks you'll have a pleated skirt you'll enjoy wearing. Specialty Pleaters is a specialists in Melbourne and ASG wants to make sure guild members support these specialised sewing specialists. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15092222

Camp Stitch Sydney 07/02/2020

Camp Stitch Sydney On Monday the tickets for Camp Stitch Sydney go on sale. Courtney and Mel update us on last year's event and you can hear their excitement in this podcast. The team of 6 volunteers are ready to make this year's camp just as great as it was last year. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15066230

Batch sewing and your sewjo 07/01/2020

Batch sewing and your sewjo When the Sewover50 community provides their suggestions, great advice comes in for over 36 hours. Listen to Susan Young share the insights from the Sewover50 community. She's great to listen to and you know the information is great because of their wonderful followers on IG. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15059450

Those Darn Sew & Sews 06/30/2020

Those Darn Sew & Sews Ms Vicki is a big advocate for Beyond Blue. She managers her life with joy since her bipolar diagnosis. Rockabilly fashion and vintage vibe clothes making and wearing are her thing. She encourages this on her facebook group - Those Darn Sew and Sews. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15041381

Sewcialists Tuesday winter edition 06/29/2020

Sewcialists Tuesday winter edition We record these podcasts in Sydney and it's a wee bit cold today, hence we've titled this the Winter edition. This week Chloe announces the next theme month so you'll have to listen so you can get prepped by August. Everyone's involved. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/15004907

NSW Industry Day team 06/28/2020

NSW Industry Day team There's a new team of ASG volunteers that have developed NSW Industry day to be a more valued event for both ASG Guild members and guest presenters. Listen to Raewyn and Linda talk about how they became the committee behind this event. Industry Days are held twice a year. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/14993072

Thread talk 3 06/25/2020

Thread talk 3 Juliet Walsh, our Australian sewing thread expert is back to update us on the latest sewing threads including threads made from PET bottles. She also gives us advice on what to look for when buying quality sewing threads. Juliet discusses that value in experimenting with sewing threads to get the best result for your projects. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/14961701

Meet Carrie Cunningham 06/24/2020

Meet Carrie Cunningham Carrie is a truly self taught sewist and she is a part of the Sewover50 community. Carrie has taught generations within families and is not new to providing online sewing classes. She supports her fellow sewists online, locally and through her philanthropic work through her church group. She knows a good cause because it fills her heart. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/14942594

Sewcialist Tuesday 06/22/2020

Sewcialist Tuesday Chloe Read, the Australian Editor of Sewcialists, talks to Maria about the online sewing community strategies they provided to help others restart their sewjo, from one of last week's blog posts. This week there's a call for contributors on the Sewcialists website for sewist who have a 'vintage collection'. You'll also find about about the value added by their volunteer copy writing team. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/14926151

ASG Monday 22062020 06/21/2020

ASG Monday 22062020 This month ASG members are having a break from challenges that are about making clothes and their sewing stuffed animals. They are super cute so you should have a look at their images galleries on aussew.org.au On our podcast website are slowly providing transcripts for each ASG podcast. ASG are ensuring they are as accessible as possible /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/14904581

Thread talk 2 06/18/2020

Thread talk 2 It's the technology behind sewing threads that make a world of difference to our sewing projects. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/14872304

Natural v Man made fibre purchases 06/17/2020

Natural v Man made fibre purchases This is part 2 of our chat with Susan Young about the Sewover50 discussion about fabric choices. In this podcast we cover the natural vs manmade fabric choice decision. We also look at 'reduce, reuse and recycle' approach we know so many in the sewing community practice everyday. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/14857559

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