Episode 311: Helen's Handmade Wedding

In this long-awaited episode, we talk about HELEN'S WEDDING! We go into detail about the wedding dress she made - designing it, making wearable and non-wearable muslins, and sewing delicate embroidered tulle. We also chat about the other DIY elements of the day, like the favours, flowers, dance party outfits, invitations, giant mushrooms, and floating jellyfish!  Show Notes

In this episode, we chat with Candice from Sew Bake Make! She tells us about switching from a career in law to a career in content creation, teaching, and sewing pattern design. Plus: Projector sewing, personal style, and organizing in-person sewing events. Show Notes

In this episode, we take an emotional journey through the highs and lows of sewing. Do you ever feel guilty for buying ready-to-wear clothes? Do you do a happy dance whenever you make a perfect buttonhole? Do you have complicated feelings about the fitting process? You're not alone! Show Notes

We're back with the first episode of our Fall 2026 season! In this one, we answer listener questions about fitting small and large busts, pattern matching, how to get jeans to cup your butt, our current TNT patterns, and more. Plus, we recap our summer break and share some fun listener feedback! Show Notes

We announce the We Sew topics for our fall season and discuss how YOU can join the fun! Release Dates: October 6th: We Sew Thrift Flips October 20th: Shirtmaking October 27th: We Sew Jeans (NOTE: We mentioned a different date in the episode - this is the updated, correct date.) November 10th: We Sew Outerwear Show Notes

We share our listeners' stories and suggestions for sewing with others in real life! We chat about guilds, clubs, classes, Zoom sewcials, friend meet-ups, and even sewing birthday parties. And we share our own stories, too. Show Notes

We made garments from our fabric scraps and we reveal them to each other ON THE PODCAST! We chat about how we decided which scraps to put together, our patchwork techniques, and how we feel about our scrap stashes now.  Show Notes

We interview Maddie Ballard, author of Patchwork: A Sewist's Diary! We chat with her about learning to sew during the pandemic, connecting to her roots through her projects, and transforming painful moments into beautiful work. Show Notes

This episode is all about presser feet! We cover all the basics, plus take you into truly mysterious territory. Like: how do you use a ruffler foot? Do you need a blind hem foot to sew a blind hem? And does my machine have a high shank or a low shank? We've got your answers! Show Notes

In this episode, we chat with Nyala Rowe from Crochet Junction! She gives us an intro to crochet, including the best beginner projects, yarn, and resources. Plus: finding crafty community, the tools you need to get started with crochet, and more! Show Notes