Lisa Woolfork

Stitch Please

Leisure EN ↓ 330 episodes

Dive deep into the vibrant world of sewing with the award-winning Stitch Please podcast, an official show of Black Women Stitch – the sewing group where Black lives matter. Uniquely crafted for those who love sewing, this sewing podcast is a gem that centers around Black women, girls, and femmes, weaving threads of creativity, technique, and passion with every episode. Hosted by Lisa Woolfork, a 6th generation sewing enthusiast, this podcast not only mirrors her ardor for the craft but also her roles as an artist, activist, and academic. Specializing in African American literature and culture,...

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Author

Lisa Woolfork

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

blackwomenstitch.org

Latest episode

Oct 14, 2026

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Episodes

Stitch Please Podcast 1st Birthday! 02.09.2020

Celebrate the 1st Birthday of the STITCH PLEASE PODCAST You can rate, review and subscribe to the podcast.  You can make one time gifts to Paypa l. You can make monthly contributions to our Patreon page . Buy these amazing STITCH PLEASE pattern weights Made by Bianca Springer of Thanks I Made Them! 20% of September purchases will be donated to us!  Mentioned in today's episode Daughters Of , film...

Parallel Universe Mystery Quilt with Ebony Love, Latifah Saafir, Gyleen Fitzgerald 26.08.2020

Register for the Parallel Universe Mystery Quilt here! The six-week class begins January 1, 2021. An early bird discount price is available until August 21, 2020.  More about Ebony, Gyleen, and Latifah Ebony: website , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube   Award-winning author and quilter Ebony Love is recognized as one of the leading experts in fabric die-cutting techniques who regularly contributes t...

Tuft Love: Felt(ing) Emotions with Tobiah Mundt 19.08.2020

Connect with Tobiah At her website On Instagram At the Hive (mail-order projects also available) In this article by New City Arts Support the Stitch Please podcast and Black Women Stitch $15 to the Paypal account for a Black Women Stitch lapel pin! DM or email your mailing to address for free shipping. You can also pay with   Cash App  Sustained support also appreciated here: For as little as $2 a...

Creative Practice with Deborah Grayson, Artist 12.08.2020

Episode Notes Register Here for Deborah's Dye Class: https://www.colorfulfindingsclasses.com/courses/colorful-findings-course-1 Learn more about Deborah Grayson on social media GraysonStudios http://www.graysonstudios.com https://www.instagram.com/colorfulfindings/ https://www.instagram.com/graysonstudios/ https://www.facebook.com/GraysonStudios Support the Stitch Please podcast and Black Women St...

An Emerging Designer: A Chat with Fleshia Gillon 05.08.2020

Find Fleshia Gillon on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/elle.g.designs/ (Fashion IG) https://www.instagram.com/fleshiad/ (personal IG) https://www.youtube.com/thestylecorner https://www.facebook.com/ElleG.Designs1 New Orleans Fashion Week http://neworleansfashionweek.com/top-design-competitors-2019 The research paper that she presented at the International Textile and Apparel Association Ann...

The Sewcial Cafe: A Creative Hub with Cha Cha Hudson 29.07.2020

Support the Stitch Please podcast and Black Women Stitch $15 to the Paypal account for a Black Women Stitch lapel pin! DM or email your mailing to address for free shipping. You can also pay with   Cash App  Sustained support also appreciated here: For as little as $2 a month, your Patreon support means a lot: Join  here Patreon Learn more about ChaCha and her projects! Websites The SEWcial Café W...

Buy ALL the Machines! A chat with The Tipsy Pincushion 22.07.2020

You can find Bekah at the Tipsy Pincushion on IG. https://www.instagram.com/thetipsypincushion/ The picnic dress is by Lila and June  https://lilaandjune.com/products/picnic-dress-pattern Jack USA makes various  buttonholers, industrial lockstitch and specialty machines  https://jacknorthamerica.com/ Here’s an IG link to a video of the machine’s maiden voyage https://www.instagram.com/p/B5OWaXLgWb...

Learning Liberation 15.07.2020

Support Black Women Stitch and CELEBRATE our upcoming 2nd anniversary on July 19th. How to support with $$ Amazon Wish List of things to support the project Become a PATREON supporter : as little as $2 a month is a big help.  How to support for FREE99: RATE. REVIEW. SUBSCRIBE. to the podcast Giving the podcast 5-star ratings really helps the podcast to become more visible. If you have time to add...

Fashion Entrepreneurship with Li Li's Creations 08.07.2020

Find Li Li's Creations on the socials!  Her website On Facebook On YouTube On Instagram On Etsy  The Etsy Commercial on YouTube https://www.etsy.com/listing/785656200/face-mask-and-headwrap-set-african-print?ref=shop_home_active_3&frs=1&crt=1 https://www.etsy.com/listing/571448538/yellow-floral-open-back-short-sleeve https://www.etsy.com/listing/777563347/tank-top-and-headwrap-set-goddess-tank htt...

Harlem Needle Arts: Building a Black Arts Organization with Michelle Bishop 01.07.2020

Find more information about Harlem Needle Arts at their website : //harlemneedlearts.org/classes Film Short about the Harlem Needle Arts current public installation: We the People | Disrupting Silence -   https://vimeo.com/395001456  Commission with the Museum of Food and Drink (currently postponed):  - https://www.mofad.org/the-legacy-quilt Mentioned in the podcast Chief Nike Okundaye: An Odyssey...

Sewing With Stickers 24.06.2020

Products mentioned in today's episode Scotch Transparent Tape 3M Painter's Tape for Multi-Surfaces Avery Address Labels #8167 Sheet Protectors  Printable Freezer Paper for Ink Jet printers Support the Stitch Please podcast and Black Women Stitch $15 to the Paypal account for a Black Women Stitch lapel pin! DM or email your mailing to address for free shipping. Support also appreciated here: Patreo...

Sis, I See You (Part 2) 17.06.2020

A Special thanks to the women of Black Women Stitch.  Allysia, Ayesha, Candy, Deborah, DeWahn, Jill, Katrina, Naomi, Nikki, Queenora, Shana, Shani, Sherri, Sierra, Sone-Seere, Toni Support the Stitch Please podcast and Black Women Stitch $15 to the Paypal account for a Black Women Stitch lapel pin! DM or email your mailing to address for free USA shipping.  Support also appreciated here: Patreon P...

Sis, I See You (Part 1) 10.06.2020

Special thanks to the women of Black Women Stitch: Allysia Ayesha Candy Deborah DeWahn Jill Katrina Naomi Nikki Queenora Shana Shani Sherri Sierra Sone-Seere   Created the cover art/logo for the Stitch Please podcast Toni The recast photo for this episode is courtesy of Ryan Kelly who took it during a march for #GeorgeFloyd  #BreonnaTaylor #Tony McDade #AhmaudArbery in Charlottesville, Virginia, M...

Sewing Supplies Beyond the Fabric Store 03.06.2020

Lisa's Faves  mentioned in the podcast Retractable magnet -- https://amzn.to/3eOkZR1 Printable Freezer Paper Sheets -- https://amzn.to/2z22vNY Support the Stitch Please podcast and Black Women Stitch $15 to the Paypal account for a Black Women Stitch lapel pin! DM or email your mailing to address for free shipping. Support also appreciated here: Patreon Paypal Cash App Sign up for the Black Women...

Yes, YOU can make a BRA! 27.05.2020

Find  DeWahn and Naomi on the socials! Supporters for this Episode! Follow them on IG to enter the fantastic giveaway that goes with this episode!  Designs by Taosh specializes in nude fabrics for black women. She has more than 150 different skin colors for those of us with melanin. She has donated a swatch kit and a half yard of powermesh for the giveaway. She has a website and an IG page (in add...

Black Anime Custom Fabric with Queenora Renee Fabrics 20.05.2020

The Black Anime custom fabric is available for pre-order from May 19th to June 2nd.  Find Queenora Renee Fabrics in these social media spots: Website: queenorareneefabrics.com IG: instagram.com/queenora_renee_fabrics FB: http://facebook.com/queenorareneefabrics And tune in to her podcast, co-hosted with her husband, "Married n Shit" On Facebook: https://facebook.com/marriednshitpodcast On iTunes:...

Pattern Organizing with Trello: a chat with Zina Henry 13.05.2020

Find Zina on Instagram Download the Trello app here Support the Stitch Please podcast and Black Women Stitch $15 to the Paypal account for a Black Women Stitch lapel pin! DM or email your mailing to address for free shipping. Support also appreciated here: Patreon Paypal Cash App Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us...

Marking Tools Series: Wax and Wheels 06.05.2020

Previous installment on Frixion products Products mentioned in the episode. These are from Amazon. If you buy using this link, a portion of the proceeds come to the Stitch Please podcast and Black Women Stitch. Saral Transfer Paper Sampler Tracing Wheel--solid Tracing Wheel--serrated Heat Resistant Tape (preserves tissue patterns when tracing, won't melt when ironed/pressed) Simplicity 9012 Suppor...

Real Sewists of Atlanta with Nikki G 29.04.2020

Website: www.sewingmystyle.com IG:  https://www.instagram.com/sewingmystyle/ IG:  https://www.instagram.com/atlantasewingstyle/ IG:  https://www.instagram.com/sewingforbeginners/ FB Group: Sewing Projects for Beginners -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/195988314358866 FB Page: Sewing My Style -  https://www.facebook.com/sewingmystyle FB Page: Sewing Lessons LIVE -  https://www.facebook.com/sewing...

Melanated Custom Fabric with Emerald Curtain Fabric 22.04.2020

Pamela has a new round of fabric! Her Round Six is Open now until May 5th. Check out her social media pages to see the amazing selections. You can place your preorders on her website. Instagram Facebook Website (to preorder fabrics and browse current retail offerings) Support the Stitch Please podcast and Black Women Stitch $15 to the Paypal account for a Black Women Stitch lapel pin! DM or email...

Black Girls Sewcial Club: A Chat with Kris Branton 15.04.2020

Find Kris on social media: Facebook YouTube Instagram Kris mentioned her training at the The Fashion Institute of South Florida. Of special influence was an instructor named Rucht D'Oleo Lisa mentioned Chioma (chi9ja on Instagram) a Nigerian sewist who explained about pattern drafting and personal style in a previous episode of the podcast. You can find that episode here:  Support the Stitch Pleas...

#SewcialDistancing: Stitching Community One Screen At a Time 08.04.2020

Support the Stitch Please podcast and Black Women Stitch $15 to the Paypal account for a Black Women Stitch lapel pin! DM or email your mailing to address for free shipping. Support also appreciated here: Patreon Paypal Cash App Mentioned in Today's Episode Group Projects Project Sew Zoom Room Sew "Manly" by Julian Cordell Sew Much Talent by Alethia Hudson Instagram Challenges, Accounts, Hastags #...

Sewing, Blogging, and Thriving with Diary of a Sewing Fanatic 01.04.2020

Follow Carolyn on Social Media Her blog Her Instagram account  Interview with Sewcialist Support the Stitch Please podcast and Black Women Stitch $15 to the Paypal account for a Black Women Stitch lapel pin! DM or email your mailing to address for free shipping. Support also appreciated here: Patreon Paypal Cash App Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter Check out our merch here L...

Sewing in a Pandemic: Make Masks? 25.03.2020

Lisa's Cancelled 50th Birthday Party Donations Here: Patreon    Paypal    Cash App Thanks so much to ShanailR for sharing her image for this episode and for telling us about her experience in medical care providers battle against COVID19. Research : Here are some of the articles I read to better understand the efficacy of homemade masks as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 3M has doubled its pr...

Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild--Happy 20th Anniversary 18.03.2020

More information about the Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild ·         Website: brownsugarstitchersquiltguild.com or bssquiltguild.com , https://bssquiltguild.com/ ·         Facebook: Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild - https://www.facebook.com/BrownSugarStitchers/ ·         Instagram -  @brownsugarstichersquiltguild ·         Pinterest -   www.pinterest.com/bssquiltguild1400 ·         Evenbrite –...

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