Seamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity

Life changes, and so should your wardrobe! Whether you're navigating a major transition or simply discovering new parts of yourself, we'll share practical strategies for evolving your handmade wardrobe with confidence. Learn how to honor what's stayed the same while embracing what's different.

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Life has a way of throwing curveballs that can derail our creative plans. In this episode, Sarai and Haley share six practical strategies for maintaining your sewing practice even during your busiest seasons. From scheduling tiny pockets of creative time to choosing the right projects for your energy level, these tips will help you stay connected to your creativity no matter what life throws your way.

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In this special roundup episode, Sarai and Haley share what they're currently sewing, discuss new techniques they're trying, and answer listener questions about favorite accessories to sew between bigger projects. They also introduce two new Seamwork patterns and share their tool recommendation of the month.

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Getting crisp, sharp corners in your sewing can feel like magic when you get it right! Today we share our favorite techniques for achieving professional-looking points on collars, cuffs, and any other detail that needs a perfect corner. These simple tips will transform your tailored projects.

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Fall is the perfect time to explore cozy, textured fabrics that feel amazing to wear and sew with. We share our top 10 favorite fabrics for autumn sewing, what makes each one special, and the specific projects we're planning to make with them right now.

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Fall is the perfect time to get intentional about your sewing plans. We're sharing our 5 favorite strategies for planning a season of projects that you'll actually want to make and wear, from shopping your stash to building the perfect color palette.

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See what’s going on in Seamwork world this month as we chat about the newest patterns, what we’re sewing, a favorite tool, and more. Take a peek at what’s coming up and what’s been inspiring us lately in this monthly-ish roundup.

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Join us as we reflect on our summer sewing journeys and share the valuable lessons we've learned along the way. From slowing down and choosing favorite fabrics to planning versatile pieces, we'll discuss how our summer experiences are already shaping our approach to fall sewing.

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Learn how to shop for fabric with intention, avoid common buying mistakes, and build a collection that truly reflects your sewing goals and personal style. We share strategies to help you resist impulse purchases while still enjoying the creative process of fabric shopping.

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In this episode, Sarai and Haley share their favorite strategies for finding and completing satisfying sewing projects in a single day. They discuss why quick projects are important for your sewing journey and share 5 specific patterns you can start and finish even when you're short on time.

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We've all been there - you spend countless hours making a garment only to rush through the hem and end up with a less-than-professional finish. In this episode, Sarai and Haley share their favorite hemming techniques for different fabrics, practical advice for choosing the right hem for your project, and simple solutions to common hemming problems.

Sarai and Haley reveal five specialty notions that transform homemade knit projects into professional-looking garments. These lesser-known tools are perfect for creating polished results on fitted styles like the new Citron dress, eliminating wavy seams, flipped edges, and puckered hems.

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In this episode, Sarai and Haley share five practical techniques for adding support to your handmade clothes without specialty bras. From shelf bras to foam cups, they discuss how to sew more confidence into your summer wardrobe with easy-to-implement methods that work for all support needs.

In this special roundup episode, we share what we’re working on, including our sewing plans and what we’re excited to make next. We’ll also talk about all the new stuff coming up at Seamwork!

In this episode, Sarai and Haley share everything you need to know about selecting the perfect swimwear fabric for your next project. From understanding stretch and recovery to fiber content and specialty options, they'll demystify the process of shopping for swim fabrics so you can create comfortable, long-lasting swimsuits you'll love wearing.

In this episode of Seamwork Radio, Sarai and Haley share a 5-step system for creating cohesive fabric palettes that help you sew garments that actually work together. You'll learn how to build a palette that reflects your personal style, works with your existing wardrobe, and makes fabric shopping more intentional.

In this episode, Sarai and Haley share their favorite techniques for elevating handmade garments with special details and embellishments. They discuss how thoughtful touches like hand embroidery, unique closures, and special techniques can transform ordinary makes into treasured pieces that you'll reach for again and again.

In this special roundup episode, we share what we’re working on, including our sewing plans and what we’re excited to make next. We’ll also talk about all the new stuff coming up at Seamwork!

In this episode, Sarai and Haley share their top five fabric recommendations for summer sewing. From breathable linens to delicate eyelet lace, they'll guide you through the best options for staying cool while looking stylish, plus recommend perfect Seamwork patterns for each fabric.

In this episode, Sarai and Haley share practical strategies for finding time to sew when life gets hectic. Whether you have 15 minutes or a few hours, these seven tips will help you make progress on your projects and keep your creativity flowing even during the busiest seasons.

In this episode, Sarai and Haley discuss how to create meaningful sewing goals that align with your personal values rather than just accumulating more clothes. They share a 5-step process to help you reconnect with why you sew and make intentional choices about future projects.

In this episode, Sarai and Haley explore Allison Bornstein's "Three-Word Method" for defining your personal style. They share how they applied this technique to their own wardrobes and offer practical tips for using it to guide your sewing projects and fabric choices.

In this episode, Sarai and Haley share a 5-step process for organizing your fabric stash so that you get the most out of it. If you feel like you’re spending way more on fabric than you need to, and that you’re buying more than you can possibly sew, learn how a few simple tweaks to the way you organize can save you money and help you reduce waste.

In this special roundup episode, we share what we’re working on, including our sewing plans and what we’re excited to make next. We’ll also talk about all the new stuff coming up at Seamwork!

Today, we’re talking about our absolute favorite types of projects for sewing with linen. Linen is an amazing fabric, especially in warmer months. It’s light, breathable, comfortable, and easy to sew. We’ll talk about our best ideas for garments made from linen, and the specific patterns we’d use.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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, and perfectly aligned with your creativity.

If you've ever wanted to dive into the world of sewing but didn’t know where to start, you’re not alone. Glory Allan, a self-taught sewing enthusiast and popular creator on YouTube and TikTok, knows exactly how it feels to be a beginner. In our recent conversation, he shared invaluable insights and practical tips for anyone embarking on their sewing journey.

Staying organized can feel like a monumental task, but in reality, it’s a series of small, consistent habits that make all the difference. 

Whether you’re new to sewing or have years of experience, staying organized can bring more intention and joy to your creative process. In this week’s podcast episode, Sarai and Haley share practical habits for staying organized at every level—annually, seasonally, and during each sewing session.

I like to shop for fabric seasonally, and it helps to have a list of tried-and-true fabrics that work well for each season.

It also helps to get really familiar with the qualities of each fabric, so you can pair it to the right project.

In this episode of the Seamwork Radio podcast, I’m sharing 10 of my favorite winter fabrics to help you stay warm and stylish through the cold months ahead.

You’ll use these fabrics year after year, so the more you get to know them, the easier it will be f...

Fashion trends can be a double-edged sword. They’re fun, fresh, and full of creative potential, yet they can easily overwhelm your wardrobe with pieces that don’t quite feel like “you.”

But what if trends could work for you instead of against you? Haley and Sarai have a method to take a designer-inspired approach to trends—one that lets you experiment, have fun, and stay true to your personal style.

While the podcast takes a break for the holidays, we're re-airing some of our favorite episodes. This one originally aired in 2023.

Do you often find you sew accompanied by an uninvited guest: your inner critic? That little voice that questions your skills, doubts your decisions, and convinces you that your creative work is not good enough?

If so, Sarai and Haley have some tips to banish your inner critic—or at least learn to tolerate its presence.

We’re taking a break from the podcast for the holidays, so we’re re-airing some of our favorite episodes. This episode is one of our faves because we show you how to recognize, manage, and even quiet that pesky...