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Join Elle and Hazel for a wine (or a tea!) as they talk all things sewing, fashion and fabric!

Elle & Hazel

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    WE ARE BACK BABY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 42:04


    S2 E1 - We are back!!! We thought we'd come on and have a catch up about everything we have been up to over the past year... We've missed you!Support the show

    Ep 48 - Interview with Elisalex Jewell, Founder of By Hand London

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 47:03


    Check out Elisalex's new book 'Made to Measure' Support the show

    Ep 47 - S/S 24 Fashion Trends and How To Sew Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 42:38


    Short Shorts Puff and Pencil Breezy ShortsFibremood Dhalia ShortsMaison Fauve Grand Bain ShortsThe Modern 60s Mini Dresses True Bias Aster Dress Fibre Mood Petula DressViki Sews Becky Dress Tailored Shirts The Assembly Line Front Pleat ShirtSew Over It Lilian Blouse Viki Sews Kaia Blouse Bomber Jackets Trend Patterns TPC4 The Bomber JacketMaison Fauve Dandelion Jacket Viki Sews Romy Bomber Tiered Maxi SkirtsTrue Bias Mave Skirt Liberty London Megan Skirt Simplicity S9816Bows, Bows, Bows Sew Over It Bow Clutch Hair Bow Tie Bow Blouse Assembly LineSupport the show

    Ep 46 - Patterns We Are Loving Right Now!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 27:21


    Find out all the patterns we can't stop thinking about right now!Viki Sews Arlene Belene Paris Alma Skirt Pauline Alice Ayora Jacket Viki Sews Romy Bomber Silversaga Clara dressVeronica Tucker Hazel DressHey Sew Georgie Haymarket scarf Support the show

    Ep 45 - Guess The Pattern!

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 34:57


    Check out our instagram for the photos we refer to:Picture 1 - Coyote ugly - Elbe textiles weyland tank, Simplicity m8055 skirtPicture 2 - Blue suit - Homer and Howells blair blazer, viki sews halsey trousers Picture 3 -  Denim Skirt and jacket - viki sews cameron, smith jacket by style arc Picture 4 - Red Evening Gown - Daria pattern making Rose cafe bustierPicture 5 - Gingham Ganni Dress and Jacket - Nina Lee bakerloo blouse, viki sews imelda dress Picture 6 - Taylor Swift - Bella loves patterns billy trousers, Named Clothing Isla trench coat, Aura Patterns, bustier (Etsy)Picture 7 -Zara white trousers and white t shirt -  True bias Ringer Rio T shirt, viki sews adeline trousersPicture 8 - Black Dress and Gold Robe - Tammy handmade leona dress, Sew Over It sylvia robe Picture 9 - Aspiga Jumpsuit, vogue V1719 jumpsuit Support the show

    Ep 44 - Christmas Party!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 23:50


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    Ep 43 - Christmas Sewing and Accessories!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 38:15


    Christmas Gift Ideas:Oven Mitts Placemats and matching napkinsCushions Jumpers/T-shirts (unisex) Christmas Stockings Make Up Bags Oven Gloves ApronScrunchies Christmas Baubles Support the show

    Ep 42 - The Outerwear Edit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 32:29


    It's coat season! Here are our winter coat and jacket reccommendationsSupport the show

    Ep 41 - Our 'Welcome Back' Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 43:28


    We forgot that we had to release the Halloween episode first so this Welcome back is a bit odd but oh well! It's chatty and informal - a lot of randomness including should Hazel get a cleaner and Elle's new jeans.TW - talk of blood and a fight at 11.45 to 14.30 Support the show

    Ep 40 - Sewing for Halloween: Film and TV Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 31:36


    Ep 39 - Sewing Obsessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 28:02


    delusional tipsy chit chat episode xSupport the show

    Ep 38 - A/W 23 Fashion Trends and How to Sew Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 53:18


    Hazel's favourite episode!The Oversized CoatViki Sews - Hayden Coat (https://thefoldline.com/product/vikisews-hayden-coat/) Height Bracket 5”1 - 6”1, sizes 34-52Burda 6845 (https://thefoldline.com/product/burda-jacket-and-coat-6845/) size 10-20Maison Fauve - Pam Coat (https://thefoldline.com/product/maison-fauve-pam-coat/) size 34-52Deep V SweatersViki Sews - Ruta Jumper (https://thefoldline.com/product/vikisews-ruta-sweater/) Height Bracket 5”1 - 6”1, sizes 34-52Atelier Jupe - Charlie Jumper (https://thefoldline.com/product/atelier-jupe-charlie-sweater/) Sizes 34-52Fibre Mood - Alice Pullover (https://thefoldline.com/product/alice-pullover/) Size XS - XXXLThe Bigger the Better Dresses Lydia Naomi - Bubble Frock (https://www.lydianaomi.com/shop-patterns/bubble-frock-pdf-pattern) Size 0-20Closet Core Patterns - Jo Dress (https://thefoldline.com/product/closet-core-patterns-jo-dress-and-jumpsuit/) Know Me Dress ME2016 (https://thefoldline.com/product/know-me-dress-me2016/)Drape Yourself By Masin - Atlas Dress (https://www.sewingpatternsbymasin.com/sewing-patterns/atlaswrapdress) Trend Patterns TPC9 (https://thefoldline.com/product/tpc9-drawstring-dress/)Viki Sews - Colette Dress (https://thefoldline.com/product/vikisews-colette-dress-pdf/)Jumbo Totes Motif Studio Patterns Origami Tote (https://www.etsy.com/listing/1238437413/large-origami-bag-pdf-sewing-pattern)Kylie and the Machine - Mule Tote (https://thefoldline.com/product/kylie-the-machine-mule-tote/)By Hand London Ruffle Tote (https://byhandlondon.com/products/bhl-draft-it-yourself-ruffle-bag)Winter Florals Fabric https://www.fabricgodmother.co.uk/artisan-floral-cotton-lawn-black/https://fabricgodmother.co.uk/ava-floral-viscose-ecovero-satin-navy/https://www.fabricgodmother.co.uk/celia-floral-viscose-twill-magenta/Support the show

    Ep 37 - Sewing Tips for Beginners

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 38:09


    Some bits of advice we would give our new sewing selves!Support the show

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    Ep 36 - Sewing Plans and Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 42:25


    Find out what is on our cutting table and sewing plans for the future!Support the show

    Ep 35 - Sewing for Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 34:54


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    Ep 34 - Summer Accessories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 42:21


    @the.tipsysewists Support the show

    Ep 33 - Let's Talk Sustainable Sewing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 30:52


    Sponsored by Good Fabric Store Support the show

    Ep 32 - Sew A Summer Capsule Wardrobe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 40:52


    Sponsored by Wardrobe By Me - https://wardrobebyme.com/T-shirt - Solar Tee- Papercut Patterns  Tank - Ogden Cami, True Bias Shirt - Anna Shirt, Wardrobe By MeFancy top- Tudor Blouse, Stitch Witch Shorts- Orion shorts, French Poetry Trousers - Mara Trousers, Viki Sews Dress - Freedom Dress, Wardrobe By MeLight jacket/cardi- Ilford Jacket, Friday Pattern Company Skirt - DIY Skirts, By Hand LondonJumper - Balloon Cardigan, Wardrobe By MeSupport the show

    Ep 31 - What To Do When You Lose Your SEW-JO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 31:37


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    Ep 30 - Jumpsuit and Boilersuit Patterns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 43:04


    Check out our fave jumpsuit and boiler suit patterns:Homer and Howell - Lennox JumpsuitCloset Core Patterns - Blanca flight suit  Tilly and the Buttons - Alexa JumpsuitFibremood - Constance Overalls McCalls  - M7756Peppermint Patterns Jumpsuit (FREE) By Hand London -  Holly Jumpsuit Nina Lee - Carmel JumpsuitFibremood - Tulia JumpsuitSupport the show

    Ep 29 - Sewing Films and Tv Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 46:24


    Sewing films and tv shows for you to enjoy whilst you sew up your next garment, or for a dose of inspiration!Elle and Hazel x Support the show

    Ep 28 - Pattern Review; Cynthia Shirt and Kim Dress

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 34:16


    Elle reviews the Cynthia Shirt Pattern from Viki Sews and Hazel reviews the Kim Dress from By Hand London. Check out the finished garments on instagram @the.tipsysewistsElle and Hazel xx Support the show

    Ep 27 - S/S 23 Fashion Trends and How To Sew Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 57:23


    Our top fashion trend picks for Spring Summer 2023 and what sewing patterns to use so you can sew your own fashunnnnn outfits! Support the show

    Ep 26 - Stretch Sewing Patterns

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 35:46


    Some of our favourite stretch fabric sewing patterns: Juliana Martejevs Vero Dress and Tia Dress and Ivy Top Tammy handmade Jaya Jumpsuit Sew over It Nasima Jumpsuit Named Olo Tee and Pants Set Tessuti Fabrics Avalon Pants Style Arc Bert Knit Top Paradise Patterns Blomma Tank Bara Studio Eli T-shirt And a huge thank you to our amazing sponsor, Diby Club! https://doitbetteryourself.club/en-gb xxxSupport the show

    Ep 25 - Sewing Goals 2023

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 37:48


    Sewing and podcast goals for the year ahead! x Support the show

    Ep 24 - Last of 2022 - Christmas Party!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 43:57


    Thank you for an amazing year of podcasting! We can't believe we've been getting tipsy and talking about sewing for a full year and are looking forward to making new episodes next year! Tune in to hear our years highlights Elle and Hazel xxSupport the show

    Ep 23 - The Christmas Party Edit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 44:55


    Sewing Patterns and Fabrics for the Christmas Party Season!!!Here are the patterns we mentioned:Tilly and the Buttons Indigo DressTilly and the Buttons Marnie Tammy Handmade Leona DressVicki Sews LourdesVicki Sews Iman JumpsuitJust Patterns - Veronica vest By Hand London Sandeep dress By Hand London Draft It Yourself Peplum SkirtCashmerette Upton DressFibremood SimoneVanessa Hansen - Carrie skirt Fabric mentioned:Fabric god mother - glitter wool lurex jersey - metallic Rainbow fabrics - purple black floral party viscose jersey New craft house - lurex crepe Sew me sunshine - luxiourious heavy weight satin in navy Hey sew sister dutch heritage rayon chintzAs always, please tag us in your makes and let us know what you think on Instagram @the.tipsysewists This episode is sponsored by https://inahaystack.co.uk/ @in_a_haystackLove Elle and Hazel xx Support the show

    Ep 22 - Everyday Jeans Pattern Review - New Craft House

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 37:30


    In this episode we review the Everyday Jeans Pattern by New Craft House. Elle and Hazel xPs.Please excuse some small audio issues we had with the microphone! Support the show

    Ep 21 - Sewing Room Organisation and an Interview with The Stash Hub

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 64:28


    We chat about how you can organise your patterns, fabric and sewing room notions as well as a very special interview with Yvette from the new sewing app 'The Stash Hub' - Enjoy!!!!Love Elle and Hazel x Support the show

    Ep 20 - Sewing Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 39:45


    In this episode we discuss what we have out on our sewing tables and the many tools you may want to have (or not have!) to enhance your hobby :) Love Elle and Hazel xxBuzzsprout — Easiest Way to Start a PodcastStart podcasting today. It's the easiest way to start, grow, and monetize your podcast.Support the show

    Ep 19 - Unisex & Men's Sewing Patterns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 40:23


    Patterns: Mens Zip-Up Sweater - Wardrobe by Me Ilford Jacket- Friday Pattern Company Jackson Pullover - Helen's Closet S8753 - SimplicityMens All State Shirt - Merchant and Mills Jacques Raincoat - I Am Patterns Oliver Trousers - Viki Sews Jacob Hoodie - Viki Sews 

    Ep 18 - A/W Fashion Trends and How to Sew Them Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 38:23


    A/W 22 Fashion Trends and How to Sew Them - part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 31:32


    Midaxi Knit Dresses: Viki Sews- Leora ,Viki Sews - Eliza, Viki Sews - SianaNew Corsetry: Viki Sews - Tally, Kates Sewing Patterns- Sofie Hoody, Daria Pattern Making- Rose Cafe BustierFlared Trousers- Our Lady Of Leisure- Highball Pants, Style Arc- McKenzie Pants, Viki Sews - Hilary

    Ep 16 - The Swimwear Edit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 36:49


    Let's DIVE into some amazing swimwear patterns, fabric discussions and other water based (ish) ramblings! Patterns: Tilly and the Buttons - Coralie Megan Nielsen - Cottesloe Sew Over It - Zahra Closet core - Faye Edgewater Venue Swim Style Patterns 

    Ep 15 - Summer Sewing Fabric and Patterns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 39:30


    Check out some of our top picks for summer 2022 fabric and patterns!Patterns Viki Sews- Heidi Playsuit, Lucia Dress, Salma Skirt, Oona Dress, Uni Dress Friday Pattern Company- Saguaro Set, Saltwater SlipCashmerette- Holyoke Dress Tilly and the Buttons- Seren DressCloset Core Patterns- Pietra Pants Sycamore Road Patterns- Knot Top Let us know your thoughts as always on Instagram @the.tipsysewistsLove Hazel and Elle x

    Ep 14 - Free Sewing Patterns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 38:26


    Peppermint Patterns (Bardon Dress, Pocket Skirt, Paddington Top, Wide Leg PAnts, Spring shorts) the new Albion top Mood Patterns ( the linda pants, the heath jumpsuit the poppy dress) Viki Sews (Nikki Sweatshirt, Milana Dress) Sew Mag (Ariana Midi, Jennifer Dress, Charlotte Playsuit) 

    Ep 13 - Sewing Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 35:31


    We love books!!! Check out our recommendations for some sewing themed novels, celebrity books, pattern books and fashion encyclopaedias.Enjoy!Love Elle and Hazel xx 

    Ep 12 - Q & A - 6 Month Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 38:59


    In this episode we answered some of your questions to mark 6 months of our podcast! We hope you enjoy it and thank you again for being such fabulous listeners!Elle and Hazel x

    Ep 11 - Wedding Outfit Sewing Inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 45:51


    Our top patterns that we think would make the most gorgeous wedding guest outfits! Patterns discussed (in order):Sicily Slip Dress - Sewing Masin Axis Dress - Papercut Patterns Springe Dress - Sew Love Patterns Saltwater Slip - Friday Pattern Company Quinn Cowl Dress - Gracie Steel Betty Dress - Sew Over It Magnolia Dress - Deer and Doe Patterns Pauline Dress - Closet Core Patterns Roseclair Wrap Dress - Cashmerette Sandeep Dress - By Hand London 

    Ep 10 - Our Best and Worst Fabrics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 36:05


    We talk through our top 3 favourite fabrics and 3 of our least favourite fabrics! Also a bonus fabric discussion all about tulle!Do you agree with our fabric ratings?Love Elle and Hazelxx

    Ep 9 - A Sewing Chat with Hey Sew Georgie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 53:01


    Of course we had to have Hey Sew Georgie as our first guest as we are just such huge fan girls of her! We loved talking to Georgie about how she got into sewing, her fabric brand Hey Sew Sister and lots of other random tangents as always!@heysewgeorgie@heysewsister@the.tipsysewistsElle and Hazel xx 

    Ep 8 - Reviewing The Heather Blazer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 43:12


    We both went away and sew'd the Heather Blazer by Friday Pattern Company - in this episode we discuss the pattern, how we both found the making  process and also question some of our choices..! 

    Ep 7 - Sewing Wins & Sewing Fails!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 53:32


    A couple of sewing wins and a LOT of sewing fails... this is a wild ride of an episode! Let us know your stories on @the.tipsysewists! Elle & Hazel xx 

    Ep 6 - Valentine's Day Special!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 45:37


    Happy Valentine's Day! Today we talk about all the things we LOVE about sewing and the sewing community including sewing accounts, pattern designers and cool gadgets!

    Ep 5 - Fashion Trends & How to Sew Them

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 48:16


    Hey Sewists!In this episode, Hazel uses her fashion knowledge to talk through 6 of the upcoming spring/summer '22 fashion trends and corresponding sewing patterns, so that you can sew your own fashionista wardrobe!Today is a long one, but we think it's worth it ;)Let us know your thoughts!Love Elle and Hazel x*contains some swearing 

    Ep 4 - Our Best and Worst of Sewing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 38:22


    Join us as we talk through our very controversial best and worst things about sewing... apologies in advance for our confessions!! Love Elle and Hazel x 

    Ep 3 - 2021 Sewing Trends!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 36:15


    Join us as we pop open a bottle of bubbly and chat about the year's best and worst sewing trends (in our humble opinion!). Love Hazel & Elle xx 

    Ep 2 - Our Favourite Indie Sewing Patterns

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 32:31


    As sewists we all have our favourite patterns, join us as we delve into our pattern stash - with the focus on Independent designers! We will reflect on our past makes and plan for future sews! TW - some discussion around body image (patterns  : Wilder gown & Hughes dress - Friday Pattern Company. Anthea blouse  - Anna Allen Clothing, Daria pattern making, hey day  dungarees - Waves and Wild - spring shorts - peppermint magazine - @heysewgeorgie - alyssa threads odette top - highball pants mckenzie style arc -Heather Blazer - Friday Pattern Company)

    Episode 1 - Intro to The Tipsy Sewists

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 26:52


    Welcome Sewists to our brand new podcast! Grab a vino or a cuppa and let us chat your ear off about sewing!! Love Hazel and Elle x

    The Tipsy Sewists First Episode Date Reveal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 0:23


    Tune in on the 1st December for Episode 1 !!

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