Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

Discover Sandra Betzina Patterns, a new line of garment designs by the sewing personality and teacher who brought us Power Sewing, Fabric Savvy, and Fast Fit, among other books.      

Saremy Duffy, author of Fitopedia (2026), talks about her experience in the fashion industry, and later in the home-sewing community. She explains why she took on the monumental task of writing an encyclopedia of fitting, and how she hopes it helps home sewists.

Fashion design educator Ruby Gertz discusses the benefits of CLO 3D fashion design software, a tool for creating garment designs that fit.

From academia to a local sewing studio, Dr. ChaCha Hudson unites sewists around skill development and fashion inclusivity.

Fashion historian, curator, and museum professional Timothy Long shares how his years of detective work into garments worn by George Washington have led to some amazing findings.

A quilting historian and author discusses today's interest in quilting and her new book, which coincides with an exhibition at the New England Quilt Museum.

Tricia Comacho teaches patternmaking and fitting through her website, plus she is organizing PatternCon 2026.

The authors of a groundbreaking book on patterns for plus sizes discuss why they wrote the book, what the step-by-step instructions include, and how the many included tips can help anyone who sews garments.

Couture specialist Susan Khalje discusses how a flexible sewing plan helps you to improve your results when sewing garments.

A couture sewing pro explains how she had her fabric custom-pleated to make a pair of striking, sunburst-pleated pants.

Image consultant Nancy Nix-Rice and sewist Jan McMinn discuss how to pare down a fabric stash and plan a versatile wardrobe.

Longtime indie patternmaker Folkwear offers vintage and folk patterns that can suit even the most fashion-forward wardrobe.

The editors of Threads share what they're excited about in the magazine's winter 2025 issue and even look forward to the spring.   Find out what's coming up in the holiday issue—from how-to articles, to magnificent wool garments, to gifts for the sewists on your shopping list.

Lynn Brannelly, owner of Sewn Adaptive, talks about how she alters and makes garments that fit and function for those with disabilities.

Threads Contributing Editor Kenneth D. King outlines his approach to ensuring the best results when he sews. Through years of practice, experimentation, and research, he's developed methods that are, in his words, "repeatable and reliable."

The author of a book about creating a hand-sewn wardrobe shares how she got hooked on patternmaking and hand stitching, plus explains what her guide has to offer.

The founder of the Sewing and Design School in Tacoma, Washington, talks about how she caught the teaching bug and how she shares her love of sewing with a diverse group of students from around the country.

Learn from Kiki Smith, director of the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection, about what's in the collection and how it has attracted attention.

Sewing garments for design competitions calls for imagination, problem-solving, time management, and enthusiasm for turning obstacles into learning opportunities. Two winning designers share their strategies for success.

As the quilted garment trend grows, the founders of Fit for Art Patterns talk about sewing quilted jackets, the topic of their latest book.  

Pattern designer, sewing teacher, and author Gretchen Hirsch talks about sewing fitted bodices, working with boning, and what's in her latest book.    

Sewing celebrities and friends Sandra Betzina and Kenneth D. King dish about Sandra's full life, as she settles into retirement.

Learn about the craft of scissor making and the artisans who excel at it from the owner of luxury scissor purveyor Ciselier.

Learn how two longtime pattern testers evaluate and test a pattern to determine whether it is worthwhile to use the pattern in your own sewing. You can use their observations and tips when testing patterns for yourself.