Seamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity

Mar 31 2025 238 ep. 31 mins 665

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On Seamwork Radio, we share practical ideas for building a creative process, so you can sew with intention and joy.

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5 Ways to Find Vintage Inspiration for Modern Sewing

Mar 31 2025 25 mins

Vintage clothing can provide so much inspiration for your projects, from the fabrics used to intricate construction details. We take a look at our favorite sources for vintage inspiration and explain how we use them to create clothing with unusual details that still looks modern.

Sew With Knits: Our 10 Must-Have Tools

Mar 24 2025 25 mins

We made a lot of mistakes when we first started sewing with knits. But like anything in sewing, it always comes down to your tools and your technique. We share the top 10 tools that make sewing with knits effortless and fun, without all the hassles of our early wonky projects.

4 Unconventional Fabrics That You’ve (Probably) Never Sewn With

Mar 17 2025 36 mins

Today, we're talking about 4 really fun but less common fabrics that you may never have sewn with. We'll cover why we love these fabrics, the best ways to use them (including some ideas you’ve probably never heard of), and our favorite tips for sewing with them if you want to give them a shot yourself.

5 Easy Ways to Break Self-Doubt and Build Sewing Confidence

Mar 10 2025 33 mins

Today, we're talking about what to do when self-doubt gets in the way of your sewing. We'll cover the mindset shifts that help us the most, some practical questions to ask yourself every time you experience self-doubt, and how to make sewing fun again when you feel like quitting.

Wardrobe Feeling Bland? How to Sew Garments That Make a Statement!

Mar 03 2025 27 mins

Today, we're talking about sewing statement pieces for your wardrobe. We'll cover how to choose colors and prints that you’ll actually wear, ideas for making a statement even if you don’t like bright colors, and how to find your own personal style signatures.

Why You Hate Sewing Basics (And How to Make Them FUN)

Feb 24 2025 28 mins

Today, we're talking about how you can make even the most basic patterns feel exciting to sew. We'll cover choosing the colors that make you feel your best, picking out fabrics that you’ll love, and how to find ideas for details that really make a basic garment feel special.

5 Tips for Wearing Your Wardrobe Outcasts

Feb 17 2025 26 mins

When you sew clothes that you don’t end up wearing, it feels like a huge waste of time and energy. You might beat yourself up and it can affect your confidence. But sometimes those wardrobe outcasts just need a fresh perspective. We’ll share some new ways for you to consider these outcasts that might help you start to wear them again.

Gardening Wisdom That Changed Our Sewing Lives Forever

Feb 10 2025 26 mins

In today’s episode, we're talking about how thinking about your handmade wardrobe as a garden can teach you more patience, resilience, and long term thinking. We'll cover how both gardening and sewing can help you cultivate patience, joy, and the powerful experience of building something from scratch.

10 Tips to Design Your Wardrobe for Comfort

Feb 03 2025 36 mins

Today, we're sharing our favorite ten tips for designing a wardrobe that actually feels good every day!

Transform Your Sewing Space into a Creative Sanctuary

Jan 27 2025 20 mins

Your sewing space is more than just a place to stitch—it’s where your creativity thrives. Whether you have a dedicated room, a corner in your living room, or even a repurposed closet, transforming your space into a creative sanctuary can inspire you and make every sewing session more joyful. Here are eight tips to help you create a sewing space that feels peaceful, nurturing,