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Listen to people just like you on Sew Organised Style podcast. Australia's first sewing podcast. Sewing community contributors welcome. Sewover50 Thursdays give a voice to over 50 sewists and their allies. Partners: SewEnabled, Mending Mayhem, Sew Busty, Sewcialists, Online Sewing Weekender and the Australian Sewing Guild. Listen to your sewing community friends.

Rhonda Buss 08/04/2021

Rhonda Buss Rhonda Buss or Sewbussted is today's Sewover50 guest. Rhonda talks about she saves dogs who go onto doing great things like being therapy dogs. She's a pilot and she uses this skill to help her local community. Rhonda is a long time member of the Haute Couture Club of Chicago. Take a look at Rhonda's #1yearchallenge that she started in 2020 as her response to lockdown life. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/20029355

#so50sustainablesewing 08/02/2021

#so50sustainablesewing Judith Staley of Sewover50 updates us about #So50SustainableSewing challenge for August and you can bet this challenge will flow through to September. This challenge is all about using 'waste' fabric to make a garments or accessories using fabric that is already in the system.... your remnants, thrift fabrics, vintage fabrics, manufacturing waste. fabric picked up from fabric swap tables at meet ups or from your fellow sewist's destashes, discarded garments or tablecloths or bed linen. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/20002472

Lucie Harrild 07/29/2021

Lucie Harrild Comhla is about 'Making it easier to care about the world and get dressed'. Lucie has been a sustainability consultant for large corporates and now she's using that knowledge and training to make a difference for local communities. Her soon to be launched Comhla business will include teaching mending and sewing in pop up places around the UK later this year. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19939604

James is sew happy 07/28/2021

James is sew happy James Nacy or James_is_sew_happy on Instagram from the Sewover50 community is a cellist that uses his cellist skills development for his knitting and sewing and everything else. He is a big fan of Elbe Textiles and gives us an insight about learning to sew mens clothes and the reasons why he buys his fabrics online, rather than go to stores. He gives great advice when you're learning to sew mens clothes. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19955486

Sew Busty 07/26/2021

Sew Busty Lindsie Rank is the key force behind the Sew Busty Community. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19929011

Sewing for men 07/21/2021

Sewing for men Susan Young, the blog writer for Sewover50, shares her research about mens sewing patterns and fabrics as well as the mens garments she recently sewed. Her mens sewing research is in a recent Love Sewing magazine and this podcast is the start of the Sewover50 mens sewing series. You'll hear from the men in the Sewover50 community in the coming weeks. This is a great way to learn how to sew mens clothes for beginners. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19880795

Great Bra Sewing Bee 07/19/2021

Great Bra Sewing Bee Did you know the Great Bra Sewing Bee was launched in 2020? This year Sue and Emma Folts of brabuilders.com are running the Great Bra Sewing Bee this year with options based on last year's participants. New bra sewists have a whole day dedicated to their needs. Experienced sewists can pick from an array of topics available from 4 - 8 August 2021. You'll find all the details at www.greatbrasewingbee.com /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19843208

Corrie Lewis-Bishop 07/14/2021

Corrie Lewis-Bishop Corrie has recently started to sew clothes for herself and she talks about why sewing clothes is political. She recently wrote a blog post for Sewover50. Her points of discussion are eye-opening. Corrie has always made ceramics and she found sewing recently and her ceramic skills were very adaptable to her taking up sewing her own clothes. Corrie challenges and promotes the ongoing evolution of the pattern industry. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19805945

Shoulders part 2 07/12/2021

Shoulders part 2 You'll hear how Gabby Brown, an industry trained pattern fitting expert, revels in the details about getting better fitting patterns and how much joy she gets from great fitting clothes. This level of work and experience is priceless and really worth the time if that's your sewing goal. Gabby has written over 30 posts on Sewcialists blog for sewists to get good information to improve their sewing practice. There are 10 Gabby podcasts now available for free. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19765070

Jeanette Irons 06/30/2021

Jeanette Irons Jeanette was in the process of changing her wardrobe with a change in lifestyle. Her body was changing because of menopause and after following Sewover50 on Instagram, her perceptions of what bodies should look like has changed from those retailers offer. She loves comfort designs and sews them to keep her calm as she works from home. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19654880

Asian Sewist Collective podcast 06/28/2021

Asian Sewist Collective podcast Ada and Nicole are the cohosts of Asian Sewists Collective podcast. The Asian Sewist Collective is a group of Asian people from around the world, brought together by their shared appreciation for fiber and textile arts, and their desire to see more Asian representation in the sewing community. Make sure you subscribe to their podcast. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19612751

Nancy Chen Bajraktari 06/23/2021

Nancy Chen Bajraktari Sewover50 recently had a print mixing challenge and Nancy Chen Bajraktari was featured finalist. You'll find all of Nancy's work at her Instagram account @iusedtobeacurtain. Nancy's upcycling values has lead her to great print mixing skills that she shares in this, her very first podcast. Nancy is also our very first sewist from Hawaii. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19576649

Shoulder fit part 1 06/21/2021

Shoulder fit part 1 Gabby Brown is back discussing good resources and information that will help you identify and better fit that shoulders of your clothes. Gabby is an industry trained specialists and wrote regular fitting series posts for Sewcialists. She personally vets all the links she recommends to help sewists sew clothes that fit well. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19536920

Chuleenan 06/16/2021

Chuleenan Chuleenan or C Sews is the long time Bay Area Sewists organiser and she has recently updated her sewing blog is C Sews.com and the sewing pattern height chart she started in 2017. Chuleenan was recently featured by Sewover50 for updating her sewing pattern height chart and you'll hear the level of detail she's gone to so everyone can use this handy resource. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19492553

Helen Shaw 06/09/2021

Helen Shaw Helen was a guest post sharing her shirt making journey. Helen recently wrote a guest post for Sewover50 about her shirtmaking journey. Where do you start when you decide to make a new type of garment. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19352729

Leila Keleher 06/07/2021

Leila Keleher Leila Keleher is the third pattern designer who talks about getting pants to fit your butt better for Sewcialists podcasts. You'll hear about the jeans pattern Leila has developed for Muna and Broad. This jeans pattern has 2 butt shapes so you can take the guess work out of getting your jeans to fit you with less fuss. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19352711

Angie Hinksman 06/02/2021

Angie Hinksman There's a lot more to Angie than her amazing dress made from bias binding cut from a duvet cover. Angie tells her personal story and then talks about how she's found sewing and gardening have helped keep her busy/sane. She's a Sewover50 follower that has found support and friendship from her fellow sewists. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19309751

Sewing Weekender preparation 05/30/2021

Sewing Weekender preparation Tessa Chesworth goes through her preparation for this year's Sewing Weekender. She runs through what she will do before the Weekender starts so Tessa makes the most of the whole Weekender of Expert talks and Master Class videos. The great thing about the Sewing Weekender is you can watch it from any location and the Sewing Weekender team will again, make you feel like you're really there. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19266767

Applique mending 05/27/2021

Applique mending Katrine is back to share how she uses appliques to extend the life of her clothes in a way that adds to their design. Make sure you listen to all of Katrine's mending podcasts. She is dedicated to spreading the word about mending through this podcast and on her social media platforms. Each week Katrine shares mending inspirations across the mending world on Mending Mayhem. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19244999

Meet Helga 05/26/2021

Meet Helga Helga describes Sewover50 as the 'mothership' for all the work that goes on behind the scenes to keep people in the sewing community connected and engaged. Helga @salixsews celebrated with over 30,000 @sewover50 followers by sharing her family photos in the #so50oldphoto challenge. You'll hear how Helga has lead a key role in high end fashion and loves sewing to keep her fashion sense developing throughout her life. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19230923

Speaking of derrieres 05/24/2021

Speaking of derrieres Rae Cumbie of Fit for Art patterns is our next fit expert speaking about better butt fitting pants for Sewcialists 'all butts welcome' theme month. Rae chats about the grid lines used on test pants so you can better see where the fit issues are and where to make those final pattern adjustments. Once you have created the crotch curve for your figure, the final steps to have the back waist fit you takes no time at all. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19198376

KATM Behind the scenes 05/23/2021

KATM Behind the scenes At the online Sewing Weekender you'll get to have a behind the scenes look at Kylie and the Machine Headquarters. Kylie is one of the many presenters you'll get to see on 12 and 13 June amongst the many Master Class tutorials, Expert talks and Maker chats. This year 10% of proceeds will be donated to the charities The Black Curriculum, Refuge and Fine Cell Work. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19209134

Sew Together for Summer 05/20/2021

Sew Together for Summer Listen to us chat about this year's Sew Together for Summer challenge with Suzy Roberts, Sarah Smith and Monika Mobley. The yearly #sewtogetherforsummer Instagram based sewing challenges are designed to support and encourage sewists of all levels to sew together a particular type of garment (e.g. a shirtdress) and share with the online sewing community. If you need a boost to your sewjo, this is a great challenge to take part in. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19174898

Amanda Bowden 05/19/2021

Amanda Bowden In August Amanda will swim the English Channel in a relay team. She sews her own swimwear and has perfected her marathon cozzies. She's know as 'The Swimming Seamstress' on IG and Facebook and she shares her marathon swimming story and her cozzie sewing knowledge. Amanda shared her sewing and swimming story as a guest writer for Sewover50 on Instagram. Make sure you find Amanda on Instagram. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19160891

Sewing Weekender launch! 05/16/2021

Sewing Weekender launch! Time will tick away quickly if you're thinking of buying a ticket to this year's online Sewing Weekender. They're now on sale and Charlotte, Rachel and Kate give you the insider info about how this year's Sewing Weekender will have many Master Class tutorials, Expert talks and Maker chats. More social opportunities through five Zoom rooms and access to a private facebook group to share your makes for this 12 and 13 June 2021 event. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19143479

Sarah Veblen 05/10/2021

Sarah Veblen Sarah Veblen is our first Sewcialists podcast for our 'all butts welcome' theme. Sarah talks about her use of horizontal balance lines and vertical balance lines to finesse the rear fit of patterns when you only have 10percent of work to make your home sewn trousers look sensational rather than not. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/19033907

Punk Frockers 05/05/2021

Punk Frockers Punks Frockers is an inclusive podcast for sewists looking to connect with other sewists, and fun, challenging projects. Beverly Baptiste is your cohost and instigator of Punk Frockers. Jenny Hassler came on board as cohost because 'why not!' In May #pfglam is the hashtag to use and enjoy making and wearing something glam! Beverly and Jenny bring sewists together as a community. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/18877955

Me Made May 2021 05/01/2021

Me Made May 2021 Amy Tuite of the Brisbane Spoolettes is back and ready to get into #memademay2021. Make sure you go to Zoe Edwards blog if you want more info about #memademay2021 and what the #Memademay2021 challenge is all about. However in short: it’s a personal challenge to wear your handmade clothing more often or in different ways during May 2021. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/18941903

Round table discussion 04/26/2021

Round table discussion Susan Khalje, Gabby Brown and Maria Theoharous discuss their perspectives about sewing knowledge, sewing skill development, the weight of feedback and all the pros and cons in between. As a sewists, you get to choose what sewing information is important to your skill development and practice. It's always your choice. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/18848558

Kate Ward repurposing ideas 04/22/2021

Kate Ward repurposing ideas Decluttering has had a positive effect on people simplifying their lives but decluttering has also increased the amount of waste experienced by Op shops and thrift stores. /episode/index/show/seworganisedstylepodcast/id/18771014

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