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#111: Joyful, Mindful Sewing with Lena King
Episode 111
Have you ever found yourself feeling unhappy with your sewing output? You’re making more items than your wardrobe can handle, or a lot of them are st…
2 years, 7 months ago
#110: Knitting & Stitching Show 2023
Episode 110
How much is the mainstream sewing industry adopting a sustainability mindset these days? I went to the Knitting & Stitching show in London at the beg…
2 years, 8 months ago
#109: More Sustainable Thread Options with Richard from James Tailoring
Episode 109
Do you worry about the hundreds of metres of polyester thread that most makers get through each year? Is the strength of polyester thread worth its l…
2 years, 8 months ago
#108: A More Sustainable Halloween
Episode 108
Does Halloween leave you feeling conflicted? You or your kids want to enjoy it, but the waste it generates leaves you feeling queasy? Today I break d…
2 years, 8 months ago
#107: Sewing is Political
Episode 107
Today’s episode explores the idea that sewing, and the actions we take and choices we make whilst engaging in sewing, is full of social and political…
2 years, 8 months ago
#106: Reframing A Relationship with Clothing with Heidi Parkes
Episode 106
The materials of quilt making and garment sewing are the same. But what can quilt artists teach garment sewists about embedding meaning and connectio…
2 years, 8 months ago
#105: A Habit of Curiosity with Heidi Parkes
Episode 105
Are you, like me, fascinated by people who have been able to express themselves in a variety of disciplines? My guest, Heidi Parkes, is an improvisat…
2 years, 9 months ago
#104: How to Successfully Shop for Second-Hand Sewing Machines
Episode 104
Have you ever bought a second-hand sewing machine and it turned out to be a dud? It didn’t work properly or perhaps it didn’t do the things you neede…
2 years, 9 months ago
#103: Swimming in A Sea of Scraps with Meg Grandstaff
Episode 103
What do you do when you’re swimming in a sea of fabric and yarn scraps? Previous guest Meg Grandstaff has recently been concerning herself with just …
2 years, 9 months ago
#102: Sustainability in Food Production with Helen Metcalfe
Episode 102
What is the right choice when buying produce, the loose items, or the organic versions that are wrapped in plastic? Should we be worried about soil d…
2 years, 9 months ago