Seamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity

In this special podcast epiosde, Haley turns the mic on Sarai, and asked our founder questions about the first 10 years of Seamwork. She'll share how it all started, how it's going, and lessons she's learned that you can apply to your own creative life.

Fabric shopping should be an exciting and inspiring experience—but it can quickly become overwhelming. The endless options and aisles of tempting bolts of fabric make it easy to lose sight of what you actually need. Sarai and Haley share practical tips for navigating fabric stores with intention so you can select fabrics you're excited to sew—and actually use.

It can also be hard to find the motivation to sew when you have lots of other commitments—and when the daytime hours are short. Stay productive and creative with these simple, effective ideas for sewing when you're low on time and energy.

Sewing often has you thinking a few steps ahead—about what's next in your life, the upcoming season, and what you'll need to be ready for it.   In this podcast episode, Sarai and Haley explore how to embrace seasonal changes through sewing. They share five ways to plan for the upcoming season while also staying present and honoring the season you're in right now.

In a world of fast everything, sewing can be your sanctuary. Imagine spending a little extra time on your favorite projects, feeling less rushed, and discovering a renewed love for sewing. In the latest podcast, Sarai shares tips on embracing slow sewing. She explores 10 simple, approachable tips to help you slow down This topic frequently comes up in our community, as many of us are looking for w...

There are a few important factors to consider before you choose fabrics for those big events and special occasions in our lives. Whether it's a wedding, a fancy party, or the upcoming holidays that make you want to feel your best, the fabric you choose can really make or break your outfit. While it's tempting to go straight for that luxurious silk or stunning velvet, it can also get really expensi...

This is part 2 of a 2-part series called "Sewing With All 5 Senses." We continue to delve into our sensory-driven nature. Sewing inherently engages our sense of sight and touch, but by finding ways to activate all five senses, it can evolve into an even deeper and more transformative form of self-care. Last week, we talked about how to intentionally enhance your sense of sight and touch. Today, we...

This is part 1 of a 2-part series called "Sewing With All 5 Senses." We are such sensory-seeking creatures, and in very direct ways, sewing feeds our sense of sight and touch. But if you can find ways to stimulate all of your senses when you're sewing, it can become an even more radical form of self-care than it already is. Today, Sarai and Haley talk about how to intentionally enhance your sense...

Altering thrifted or store-bought clothes is easier than you think! Allie from Allie Upcycles , an expert in size-inclusive thrift flips, is here to share her top 10 favorite tips for altering your clothes with ease. Whether you're adding a zipper, adjusting a hem, or creating a whole new look, these practical tips will help you breathe new life into your wardrobe. Ready to make your clothes work...

If you've ever felt intimidated by sewing with knits, you're not alone!  The stretchy nature of knit fabric can make them appear tricky to wrangle through your machine. But don't worry—Whitney from TomKat Stitchery is here to help. Whitney sat down with Sarai and shared her top 10 tips to help you conquer knits with confidence.   

Cornelius Quiring is one of the most creative and helpful sewing content creators on social media right now. When he was 3, he was in an accident that halted the growth of the muscles on half of his body.  As a teen, he learned to create adaptive clothing that fit, but didn't hide, his body's unique shape. Now, his goal is to teach you all about patternmaking and clothing construction. And he also...

Lingerie expert Sophie Hines is the special guest on this week's epiosde. She shares 10 tips for buying and sewing lingerie fabrics. If you've ever been curious about sewing your own bras, underwear, or loungewear, you don't want to miss this episode!

Finding time to sew in a world filled with endless demands can feel like an uphill battle. Between work, family, household chores, and countless distractions, it often seems that sewing time is the first to go.    But here's the truth: if sewing brings you joy, calm, and fulfillment, you need to carve out space for it in your life.    In this episode, Sarai shares 5 strategies to help you find mor...

April Yang is a DIY, thrift-flipping enthusiast, and she has ideas to help you start your first upcycled project. In this interview, the founder of Coolirpa shares expert tips for thrift shopping, preparing your designs, and making sewing sustainable and fun.

When two podcasters with the same passion for sewing and making things get together, you know it will be a meaningful conversation. Sarai was recently a guest on the In Kinshop podcast, hosted by Tina VanDenburg. In this episode, Sarai and Tina talk about finding balance and intentionality in sewing, making, and life. And, of course, about the importance of taking time to walk your dog.

Tilly from Tilly and the Buttons is here to talk about sewing for kids! She's sharing her top 10 tips for sewing for kids. And even if you don't do a lot of sewing for kids, you're going to find a lot in here that can apply to your own sewing as well, even for yourself or for other adults.

 Last week on the podcast, we learned how a Seamwork pattern is made, from design to the final photo shoot. Today, we have some common fitting myths to dispel. Robin, our professional patternmaker, is a special guest on this episode. Robin's been patternmaking with us at Seamwork for more than 7 years. Prior to that, she worked in the ready-to-wear apparel industry as a pattern maker with companie...

Curious about what goes on behind the scenes in the world of patternmaking? You're in for a treat! We have a special guest. It's Robin, our talented patternmaker!  Robin shares her insider secrets and takes us on a journey through the entire process of creating a Seamwork pattern. From the initial sketch to the final photo shoot, Robin reveals the steps involved in bringing a pattern to life. 

Most of us have fabric stashes that seem to get bigger and bigger. In this episode, Sarai shares 5 tips to sew from your stash to help you keep the yardage in your home to a helpful minimum.

Today, you'll get tons of tips for organizing your new sewing space, so you can set it all up and start sewing! We're on the final week of Space Camp where we're all refreshing our sewing spaces to create a comfortable, organized, and inspiring place to create when you're at home—no matter how big or how small your space might be.

We're on the third week of Space Camp where we'll all refresh our sewing spaces to create a comfortable, organized, and inspiring place to create when you're at home—no matter how big or how small your space might be. Today, you'll decide what to keep, donate, and trash. 

We're on the second week of Space Camp where we'll all refresh our sewing spaces to create a comfortable, organized, and inspiring place to create when you're at home—no matter how big or how small your space might be.

Last year, we held a really popular summer sewing camp in conjunction with the Seamwork Radio Podcast episodes. We're re-airing the "Space Camp" portion this year to give you a chance to organize and set up your dream sewing space. Sarai and Haley will be your camp leaders, and in the next 4 episodes, they'll share ideas and exercises to help you upgrade your space.

Let's talk about five apps that you may not have used before that can really level up your sewing. We're going to cover apps you can use to get creative while you plan your sewing, apps that help you stay organized, and even my favorite app for helping you sketch your projects. 

Let's talk about my five tips to help you choose the right fabric for your sewing project. We're going to cover why choosing the right fabric can be so hard for so many people, what to specifically look for when buying fabric for a project, and how to dramatically improve your fabric shopping skills in a short amount of time.