Lisa Woolfork

Stitch Please

Leisure EN ↓ 323 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,...

Author

Lisa Woolfork

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

blackwomenstitch.org

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

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 –...

The 5 W's of a Sewing Retreat: Who, When, Where, What, Why 11.03.2020

Upcoming Sewing Retreats and Events  That's Sew Monica and Stitched with Style Project Sew Atlanta : one day workshops can give you a feel for if you like retreats or not.  An Afro Modern Quilt Weekend with Carole Lyles Shaw  A Wine Lover's Quilt Retreat hosted by Lisa Shepard Stewart of Cultured Expressions Support the Stitch Please podcast and Black Women Stitch $15 to the Paypal account for a B...

Building an Organic Platform with That's Sew Monica 04.03.2020

Mentioned in the episode That's Sew Monica on  Instagram and her website Sew Your View Project Sew 2CraftyTwinChicks SewPrettyNikki Robynu42 Stitched With Style Sewing My Style Plano ASG SEWN Magazine 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...

Marking Tools Series: FRIXION pens 26.02.2020

Find these in the Black Women Stitch Amazon Storefront. Mentioned in the episode as good for sewing Frixion Markers Frixion Stamps Frixion Fine Liners Lisa also uses for writing and note-taking Frixion  Clicker Frixion Color Sticks Frixion Ball Point Frixion Highlighter   The information read on the podcast came from a blog that offers a Comprehensive Guide to Frixion .  Support the...

Joann The Scammer??? 19.02.2020

Note: My most recent JoAnn's flyer includes pattern sale information.  This is different than the "surprise" version of last month's pattern sale.  Whether the omission was an oversight or an experiment, the response I gleaned from shoppers was unfavorable.  The store may indeed need to "wean" customers from reliance on pattern sales, but that was not the way to go about it. Support the Stitch Ple...

Sustainable Style: Thrifting an Eclectic Look with Jabellafleur 12.02.2020

Alissa Bertrand on social media. Jabellafleur on Instagram Interview on Junior Style Alissa's Next phase: She is attending Art Institute of Atlanta! Things Mentioned in the episode Sewn Magazine Daughters of the Dust , Julie Dash's 1991 film Lemonade, Beyonce visual album LOL Dolls Alissa's phone: iPhone XR Support the Stitch Please podcast and Black Women Stitch $15 to the Paypal account for a Bl...

DC Frocktails: A Love Story 05.02.2020

Naomi on the socials Instagram Cut. Sew. Wear. Her Facebook group for DC area sewists DC Frocktails Team Three Little Birds DNH Fabrics A couple of the folks who made my DC Frocktails  experience  lit AF Satchmoe Art Tattoos DJ DC INFAMOUS DaKima 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 addres...

Stash Free Sewing (and Formalwear!) with Patrice J Bridal 29.01.2020

Find Patrice on social media Patrice on Instagram  Defining This Thing series with Patrice and her husband Ian on Instagram Patrice J Bridal to Rent, Buy, or Create the Dress of your Dreams!   Defining This Thing video series with Patrice and her husband  on YouTube Shops Mentioned Gail K Fabrics Fine Fabrics Vogue Fabrics Textile Discount Outlet Support the Stitch Please podcast and Black Women S...

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