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Seamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity

For our 10th birthday, we're re-airing some of our favorite episodes of Seamwork Radio. In this episode, Sarai talks with Ashley.
 
As Ashley grew up, her innocence and relationship with her mom eroded. But somehow, sewing provided that thin thread of connection that never went away.

(Re-run) A Bright Spot in the Dark with Ashley

In this re-run of one of our favorite episodes, Sarai and Haley help you figure out if you're an ambitious or cautious learner (or somewhere in between). They also share the benefits and pitfalls are for each, and how to learn from each of these learning styles.

Identifying Your Sewing Style: Are You an Ambitious or Cautious Learner? (Re-run)

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 inner critic when you sit down to sew.

How to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Get Back to Sewing (Re-run)

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.

How to Use Fashion Trends to Elevate Your Personal Style (Re-run)

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 for you to do your seasonal fabric shopping.

10 Winter Fabrics You’ll Love to Sew

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.

Best Habits for Staying Organized With Your Sewing

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.

10 Tips for Learning to Sew: A Conversation with Glory Allan

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.

Transform Your Sewing Space into a Creative Sanctuary

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

10 Tips to Design Your Wardrobe for Comfort

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.

Gardening Wisdom That Changed Our Sewing Lives Forever

Finding time to sew in a world filled with endless demands can feel like an uphill battle. Between work, family, household chores, and countless distractions, it often seems that sewing time is the first to go. 
 
 
 
But here's the truth: if sewing brings you joy, calm, and fulfillment, you need to carve out space for it in your life. 
 
 
 
In this episode, Sarai shares 5 strategies to help you find more time to sew.

5 Strategies to Help You Sew More Often

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