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Zede and Mallory answer more SewHere group member questions concerning PDF patterns and fabric shrinkage.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This post may contain affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SewHere receives a commission at no cost to you. You buy the right stuff and we continue to make AWESOME sewing media- wahoo! Using a rotary cutter and tracing sewing patterns are things Zede and Mallory do almost every time they are in the studio. These are non-negotiable processes for us- but they take some getting used to! As we mentioned in our " Adjustment Periods: Knee Lift and Serger ( https://sewhere.com/podcast/sewing-out-loud/sewing-adjustment-periods-how-to-get-used-to-a-knee-lift-and-a-serger/ ) " episode, sew however you like and do what makes you happy, but after decades and decades of sewing and teaching others, we're confident that these two things can make your sewing life better! So, let's get started! ---------------------------------------- How to Get Used to Using a Rotary Cutter ---------------------------------------- Rotary cutters are fast and accurate. If you're afraid of cutting incorrectly or cutting yourself- let us put your mind at ease! What you need to use a rotary cutter ------------------------------------ In order to successfully use a rotary cutter, you must have a cutting mat and a place large enough to accommodate it! If you've got the space, we think this is one of the biggest time savers you will implement while cutting out garments- and we find it to be more accurate! We don't pin our pattern pieces to our fabric, we use pattern weights- and this is preferable when rotary cutting, because you don't want to roll over a pin! Advantages to using a rotary cutting instead of scissors -------------------------------------------------------- The biggest advantage of using a rotary cutter instead of scissors is accuracy and lack of distortion. When you use scissors to cut garment pieces, you distort the yardage as the lower blade goes underneath the fabric. You just do! so, we find it so much more accurate and simple to keep our fabric in contact with the table as we cut with our rotary cutters. Rotary blades are cheap and easy to replace. It's easier to keep your cutting equipment super sharp when you use a rotary cutter, because you don't have to go to a special place to get them sharpened, and you can replace the blade yourself if you do make some kind of mistake (going over a pin or bead) or you gut through a bunch of carpeting (Zede). In order to be successful, secure your fabric and pattern pieces with weights or tape- that's right, tape! If you have a particularly slippy fabric, you can tape it to your cutting table. And don't underestimate weighting the yardage outside of your pattern pieces, it can help keep things stable as you progress through the cutting process. How to practice with a rotary cutter ------------------------------------ In general, there are two ways to use a rotary cutter- with a ruler and without. If you are cutting a long strip of fabric or a pattern piece with a straight edge- get out a ruler! Hold the ruler in place with your non-dominant hand, and attempt to keep this hand behind the rotary cutter as you cut. Keep the rotary cutter close to the ruler. The ruler should be place on top of the pattern piece and the fabric that is uncovered should be the fabric you are cutting away from the pattern piece- so, just in case you do mess up and veer away from the ruler, you aren't cutting into your pattern piece. Get out some pattern pieces with gentle curves and cut them out of one layer of stable fabric. See how it goes. Theoretically, it should be easier to cut curves with the curved blade of your rotary cutter than with the straight blade of your scissors. Practice keeping your non-dominant hand behind the cutter and out of its path. Find the right rotary cutter for you ------------------------------------ We love the Olfa ergonomic handle, and own several. You may try out a few different kinds before you find the right one for you. You can also buy different sizes. We use the 45mm rotary cutter most often, but the size 60mm is popular with quilters cutting big strips and the size 28mm or 28mm is popular with people cutting small, curvy pieces for lingerie or doll clothes. How to use a rotary cutter safely --------------------------------- Rotary cutters are sharp! That's why we like them and that's why they can be intimidating. A lot of people feel that rulers keep them safe, and only rotary cut with a ruler- ruling out curved garment pattern pieces. However, I have seen overzealous cutter jump the ruler! There are protective gloves you can buy and use while rotary cutting, and some people swear by them! In fact, I learned on the set of Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting that they always use a glove, because when they didn't wear one, they got lots of emails from nervous viewers! I have to be honest and say that I injure myself more in the kitchen that the sewing room, and I don't feel the need to wear the glove, personally. Always keep your hand behind the rotary cutter, whether you're using a ruler or not (see paragraph above). You will use your non-dominant hand to stabilize your body and your fabric, and if it's behind the path of the cutter- it should be safe! Keeping a new, sharp blade in your rotary cutter will keep you from having to struggle to cut and securing your fabric in place properly will help prevent any slipping mishaps. ------------------------------------ Sponsored by National Sewing Circle! ------------------------------------ You can never have too much sewing knowledge! Get a year-long premium membership for just $3 when you click here ( https://www.thesewcircle.com/sewing/ ) to sign up! ( http://www.thesewcircle.com/sewing ) ------------------------------------------ How to Get Used to Tracing Sewing Patterns ------------------------------------------ Ok, this is our most controversial position (other than the 3-thread narrow ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=6s&v=4JLZ2r2Gv_8 ) ). We REALLY believe you should trace your multi-size sewing patterns. We admit, this is an entire extra step in the sewing process that you could theoretically skip- and who doesn't want to save time??? However, if you cut the wrong size or wish to return to the pattern when you change sizes or make it for a different-sized wearer, you'll be glad you took the time to trace! What you need to trace patterns ------------------------------- You need tracing paper! The best tracing paper is the tracing paper you like. We use medical-exam paper- the stuff you sit on at the doctor's office- but you can use swedish tracing paper, interfacing, or even vinyl shower curtains! You just need to be able to see through it and to mark on it. We also recommend tracing in a bold pencil. We love these chunky mechanical pencils for tracing patterns. You might also like to use color coded sharpies for some things, once you know your pattern is accurate and finalized. *Why should you trace sewing patterns?* I wrote a very passionate blog post ( https://sewhere.com/always-trace-sewing-patterns/ ) about why you should trace your patterns. The main tenet is: you don't want to lose information. When you cut out one size from a multi-size pattern, you lose the other sizes (sometimes even the smaller sizes, depending on how the pattern is nested). Plus, many sewists regularly blend between sizes to accommodate their bodies. As I say in the blog post above- it's sheer hubris to cut and be sure that's exactly the information you'll need for the entire extent of your sewing life. You wouldn't cut out a paragraph from a book you like- right? Leave the pattern intact! *Trace some patterns!* Get used to it! Think of it as Sewing Out Loud boot camp! When you trace your patterns make sure to include * Pattern Name/Number/Company * Date * Name of wearer * Size (and note if you blended between sizes at any point) * Darts, notches, gathering/pleating notation * Seam allowances/hem allowances I'm the queen of wishing to cut corners. If there's a good shortcut- I'll take it- but this is the one place that I don't take short cuts. In fact, the one time I cut out a pattern (I was so sure it was the right size), I made it through cutting to learn that some of the cutting lines were mis-labeled. So, even though I had done everything properly- the company had lead me astray. I have a feeling that you may get converted to #teamtrace after you have some kind of mishap, like I did- but hey, you never know! *Trace. Just do it.* Have you taken the time to get used to rotary cutting and tracing? Let us know how it went! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This post may contain affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SewHere receives a commission at no cost to you. You buy the right stuff and we continue to make AWESOME sewing media- wahoo! Diff- What? Differential Feed! Let's get started. First of all, you need to know that *your serger has two sets of feed dogs- see?* This is a side view with the foot on the serger and a bird's eye view without the foot. Differential feed is literally that- it changes the speed of the feed dogs so that they "feed differently". More accurately, *the back feed dogs stay constant, and the front ones change speed* according to how you set the differential feed. Keep reading to find out about the settings. Your serger has a place where you can set the differential feed. We've got a scale with N in the middle for "Normal" or "Neutral", then we have *numbers above 1 up to 2* , and *numbers below 1 but above 0.* Also, there are little pictures to go with the numbers. *Up above 2 we see a symbol that means the serger will gather up the fabric-* the front feed dogs will move faster than the back. *Then below 0.8 we see a symbol that means the serger will stretch the fabric out* - the front feed dogs will move slower than the back feed dogs. *Why ever would we want to do this?* Well, it can be fun. You can gather fabric up to make ruffles or you can stretch fabric out to make a "lettuce edge". These are the samples that retailers often show to demonstrate Differential Feed, but I think that a more practical application gets lost in the excitement. *Sometimes Differential Feed is used to correct stretching or gathering of fabrics as they are fed through the serger.* This is so important, because it gives you another tool in making your sewing the best it can possibly be. For example, I made my Copy Cat shirt ( https://sewhere.com/copy-cat-shirt/ ) the other day. I was using high quality knit fabric and correct settings on my serger (which are so easy to achieve with a Baby Lock!), but my seam waved a bit. Now, this isn't a huge problem, it would have probably looked fine when I wore the garment, but *I wanted a smooth seam.* I knew what was happening- my fabric was being stretched out as it went through the serger. *So, I bumped up my Differential Feed to 1.3- just one notch- and ran the fabric through again.* Perfect! Now, even though I bumped the differential feed up toward 2 and toward that "gathering symbol", I didn't get a ruffle (and I didn't want one). *I just got a corrected, smooth seam.* This is why it's important to do a little test before sewing your garment. If you've threaded your Baby Lock serger correctly, you won't be testing for tension or stitch balance- *those things are automatic.* You'll test for aesthetic purposes and to see how the fabric is reacting to the feed dogs. *I recommend testing with a curved seam* , so you can tell what's going to happen as you go over the straight, crosswise and bias of the fabric. When you make something like a flannel baby blanket, most of the time you're stitching on the straight or crosswise grain, then on the corners we have bias as we make a curve- *you may adjust your differential feed during just that part of your sewing, and then reset it when you're back on the straight.* Have you ever used your Differential Feed? What other questions do you have about sergers? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

See Full Show Notes with Images Here: https://sewhere.com/podcast/sewing-out-loud/can-you-grade-between-sizes-on-all-patterns/ This post may contain affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SewHere receives a commission at no cost to you. You buy the right stuff and we continue to make AWESOME sewing media- wahoo! Self Sewn Wardrobe Member Susan Low posted this picture in the group a couple of weeks ago: Photo courtesy of Susan Low[/caption] It's a picture of a small section of a tissue pattern from the Kwik Sew brand. The text on the pattern reads: "WHEN CUTTING OR TRACING THE PATTERN PIECES, ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SAME SIZE ON ALL LINES AND PIECES. NEVER CUT BETWEEN SIZES OR "BLEND" SIZES BY CUTTING FROM ONE SIZE TO ANOTHER. Visit www.kwiksew.com/support for more information" Well, did that all cause a stir! In fact, even 2 weeks later, people are still commenting! So many people commented with hilarious sarcasm, and I can't recreate it all here- so go to the Self Sewn Wardrobe Facebook Group and check it out. There was lots of mentions of the sewing police and hopes that one would be forced into "sewing jail" (hours of continuous sewing) if they broke the rules. Of course, there were a few more practical and serious comments along the lines of "If I never blended between sizes, I'd never make clothes that fit". So, can you- should you- always/never/maybe blend between sizes? ----------------------------------------------------- Blending or Grading Between Sizes on a Sewing Pattern ----------------------------------------------------- First off, I believe this warning exists as a COA (cover our ass) for the pattern brand. If you incorrectly blend two sizes together and ruin your $75/yd fabric- they don't want you to come crying to them. Understandable. That's ok- you'll make a test garment ( https://sewhere.com/podcast/sewing-out-loud/test-wish/ ) , won't you? People blend between sizes, because they are one size in one area (say the bust) and another size in another area (say the hips). This is normal. In fact, a lot of pattern companies instruct the user on how to properly grade between their sizes (something this Kwik Sew pattern clearly does not do). So, if you make a t-shirt and decide you need a size Medum in the bust and a size X Large in the hips, you might be tempted to blend between sizes. We would be tempted too. No, we wouldn't be tempted- we'd just do it. There are indeed ways to do blend incorrectly- but let's talk about how to avoid those! ---------------------------------------- Trace Trace Trace Your Sewing Pattern!!! ---------------------------------------- Before we go too far, I'd highly recommend you trace your pattern when blending- don't cut it out. You could be right, you could be wrong- but tracing will make sure that you don't eliminate any important information you might need later- in case you change sizes, want to make the garment for someone else or find out that your adjustment was incorrect or unnecessary. ------------------------------------- Make Sure Your New Seam Lines Line Up ------------------------------------- When you change the shape of a pattern out of the envelope, you need to be cognizant of how the whole thing fits together. Blending between a bust/waist difference on a tank top with two pieces is different than blending between sizes on a princess seam dress with 6-7 pieces that go around the body. -------------------------------- Is Your Pattern Nested Properly? -------------------------------- Some patterns are not nested properly in order to grade them. This may have even been true about the Kwik Sew pattern that Susan posted- but, probably not. Anywho, see if the way the pattern is nested "makes sense" for blending. This means the pattern would grow out from a common point, like the crotch point on a pair of trousers, or the bust level of a shirt. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Check the Vertical Measurements on Your Body and on the Sewing Pattern ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This is actually something you should do all the time, but it's important in this case especially. One SSW member cautioned that blending could result in "disproportionate" pattern pieces. Well, that's kind of the point- right? Our body may be "disproportionate" to the formulae used by the pattern company, and that's why we modify. Heck, that's probably why we're buying a sewing pattern in the first place. I think if you check on the nesting and find that things are grown from a common point, but you need to double check! When you really look at the distance between sizes on a sewing pattern, you'll find them to be subtler than you expected. There are normally about 2 to maybe 4 inches difference between sizes. Divide that by 4 and you get small incremental changes between the 2 sides of front bodice pattern and 2 sides of a back bodice pattern- but we know it makes a difference! The same is true for length. You will find that larger sizes are generally longer. Sometimes people misunderstand this as pattern companies thinking that if people have a larger hip size, they are suddenly taller. There's a little bit of that going on, but we also need to remember that we are not just x and y axes- and if someone has wider hips that another person, they may very likely need a longer rise in a trouser. *Tangents* -The KwikSew.com domain has not been maintained by the new company who now owns Kwik Sew, Vogue, Butterick and McCall's. One commenter spoofed the warning and said "NEVER VISIT THAT DOMAIN, THE SECURITY CERTIFICATE IS OUT OF DATE..." That gave us a good chuckle, but also made me sad that the new brand hadn't maintained the domain. -Speaking of domains- we own a lot of domains. We can't stop coming up for names for things. Do you have a good idea for what "StitchSlapped.com" could be? Let us know- we own it. -Speaking of domains again...we decided to start a podcast and kept brainstorming names until we landed on the PERFECT ONE! "SEWING OUT LOUD"!!! We checked the domain and someone already owned it- luckily it was US! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zede and Mal re-release the SewHere box and share some of the fabulous goods that you can expect to get. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

One of the best things about working with Baby lock is meeting the other ambassadors that work in with the machines. Mallory Donohue make a lot of things, specializing in clothing. I first ‘found her’ by her wonderful videos on how to use the Sashiko machine. She and her mom Zede run SewHere.com. Which is about teaching sewing for everyone via their website, videos, FaceBook lives, and podcasts. We chat about making clothing that fits as we quilters have amazing fabric we can use for things other than quilts! ---- Who do I turn to for questions on the quilting design program Electric Quilt? My good friend Nancy Mahoney! She has been using the program for years, is and EQ Ambassador, and knows the ins and outs. I wanted to tell you about some of the features you might not know about with Nancy as our guide! --------- I was so excited to see Jenny Wilding Cardon’s book Visible Mending. The idea of artfully mending items is on the upswing and her book has so many fantastic ways to do this. Things we quilters will love! I first saw visible mending in about 1973 when one of the girls a few grades older than me was doing this to her favorite jeans. The one I remember most was a pocket, with zipper, on the inside thigh of her jeans. She kept her lunch money there.. it was the 70s.. the jeans had elephant bells and she was very on trend! Jenny also works for Martingale as an editor in charge of their online blog, facebook and Instagram account. She is incredible, you are going to love her! ================ Visit American Patchwork & Quilting at www.allpeoplequilt.com. Visit host Pat Sloan at www.patsloan.com. ================ BONUS for our podcast subscribers! Get 60% off a subscription to American Patchwork & Quilting. Visit www.allpeoplequilt.com/deal and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout. ================ BONUS for our podcast subscribers! Get 50% off a digital quilt pattern of your choice in our online shop. Visit apqshop.com, and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout.

This broadcast was originally recorded as a live Facebook video for the Self Sewn Wardrobe group. If you would like to get special coupon codes, a chance to watch live videos, and get questions answered live on Facebook, go to facebook.com/groups/SelfSewnWardrobe and request to join the group. The post SSW098 Month of Making Underwear! What’s the SewHere Love Note? appeared first on sewhere.com.

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This broadcast was originally recorded as a live Facebook video for the Self Sewn Wardrobe group. If you would like to get special coupon codes, a chance to watch live videos, and get questions answered live on Facebook, go to facebook.com/groups/SelfSewnWardrobe and request to join the group. The post SSW085 SewHere Box Preview: Double Eyed Needles & Fray Block! appeared first on sewhere.com.

This broadcast was originally recorded as a live Facebook video for the Self Sewn Wardrobe group. If you would like to get special coupon codes, a chance to watch live videos, and get questions answered live on Facebook, go to facebook.com/groups/SelfSewnWardrobe and request to join the group. The post SSW084 SewHere Box Preview: Maxilock Stretch Thread & Elastic appeared first on sewhere.com.

This broadcast was originally recorded as a live Facebook video for the Self Sewn Wardrobe group. If you would like to get special coupon codes, a chance to watch live videos, and get questions answered live on Facebook, go to facebook.com/groups/SelfSewnWardrobe and request to join the group. The post SSW074 Compliments & SewHere Box Previews! appeared first on sewhere.com.

This broadcast was originally recorded as a live Facebook video for the Self Sewn Wardrobe group. If you would like to get special coupon codes, a chance to watch live videos, and get questions answered live on Facebook, go to facebook.com/groups/SelfSewnWardrobe and request to join the group. The post SSW073 SewHere Box Sneak Peek & Clothing That Perpetuates The Patriarchy appeared first on sewhere.com.

This broadcast was originally recorded as a live Facebook video for the Self Sewn Wardrobe group. If you would like to get special coupon codes, a chance to watch live videos, and get questions answered live on Facebook, go to facebook.com/groups/SelfSewnWardrobe and request to join the group. The post SSW044 Pattern Notcher Will Appear in the SewHere Box & in Shop. Here’s How to Use It. appeared first on sewhere.com.

This broadcast was originally recorded as a live Facebook video for the Self Sewn Wardrobe group. If you would like to get special coupon codes, a chance to watch live videos, and get questions answered live on Facebook, go to facebook.com/groups/SelfSewnWardrobe and request to join the group. The post SSW041 Zede’s Favorite Scissors & SewHere Box Goodies appeared first on sewhere.com.

This broadcast was originally recorded as a live Facebook video for the Self Sewn Wardrobe group. If you would like to get special coupon codes, a chance to watch live videos, and get questions answered live on Facebook, go to facebook.com/groups/SelfSewnWardrobe and request to join the group. The post SSW034 SewHere Box Postmortem & A Secret About Mallory appeared first on sewhere.com.

This broadcast was originally recorded as a live Facebook video for the Self Sewn Wardrobe group. If you would like to get special coupon codes, a chance to watch live videos, and get questions answered live on Facebook, go to facebook.com/groups/SelfSewnWardrobe and request to join the group. The post SSW031 SewHere Box Update & How to Buy Denim on SewHere.com appeared first on sewhere.com.

This broadcast was originally recorded as a live Facebook video for the Self Sewn Wardrobe group. If you would like to get special coupon codes, a chance to watch live videos, and get questions answered live on Facebook, go to facebook.com/groups/SelfSewnWardrobe and request to join the group. The post SSW022 SewHere Box Preview: Wonder Clips & Annie’s Soft and Stable appeared first on sewhere.com.

This broadcast was originally recorded as a live Facebook video for the Self Sewn Wardrobe group. If you would like to get special coupon codes, a chance to watch live videos, and get questions answered live on Facebook, go to facebook.com/groups/SelfSewnWardrobe and request to join the group. The post SSW019 Sewhere Box: Now Available appeared first on sewhere.com.

This broadcast was originally recorded as a live Facebook video for the Self Sewn Wardrobe group. If you would like to get special coupon codes, a chance to watch live videos, and get questions answered live on Facebook, go to facebook.com/groups/SelfSewnWardrobe and request to join the group. The post SSW021 SewHere Box Preview: Thread Heaven & Tula Pink Seam Ripper appeared first on sewhere.com.

This broadcast was originally recorded as a live Facebook video for the Self Sewn Wardrobe group. If you would like to get special coupon codes, a chance to watch live videos, and get questions answered live on Facebook, go to facebook.com/groups/SelfSewnWardrobe and request to join the group. The post SSW020 Needle Q&A and the SewHere Box appeared first on sewhere.com.

Do you pre-wash your fabric? Can you wash silk? Zede and Mallory discuss fabric care before and after you make a garment. Do you pre-wash? Have you had a laundry nightmare? Tell us in the comments! Keep in touch with us at: www.SewHere.com Self Sewn Wardrobe Facebook Group @sewherecom on Instagram SewHere.com Facebook Page   The post Fabric Care appeared first on sewhere.com.

Want to know what Zede does to get ready to sew? Check it out in this episode! Keep in touch with us at: www.SewHere.com Self Sewn Wardrobe Facebook Group @sewherecom on Instagram SewHere.com Facebook Page   The post Zede’s Work Prep appeared first on sewhere.com.

Why do we sew? To have control over our own fashion and fit! Zede and Mallory talk about their personal fitting issues. What are YOUR personal fitting issues? Share in the comments!   Keep in touch with us at: www.SewHere.com Self Sewn Wardrobe Facebook Group @sewherecom on Instagram SewHere.com Facebook Page   The post Our Personal Fitting Issues appeared first on sewhere.com.

The scoop about different types of sewing machine needles. Article: How Sewing Machine Needles Work Video: How A Stitch Is Formed With Doug From Baby Lock Keep in touch with us at: www.SewHere.com Self Sewn Wardrobe Facebook Group @sewherecom on Instagram SewHere.com Facebook Page   The post Sewing Machine Needles Part 2 appeared first on sewhere.com.

This post contains affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SewHere receives a commission at no cost to you. If you’re viewing this post on a podcast aggregator like Apple Podcasts, make sure to visit SewHere.com to see videos and pictures that might not show up! Welcome to Our Episode on Snaps! […] The post Snaps appeared first on sewhere.com.

These show notes contain affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SewHere receives a commission at no cost to you. We released “What to Get When You Buy a Serger” a couple of weeks ago, and now we’re covering “What to Get When You Buy a Sewing Machine”! While you might already […] The post What to Get When You Buy A Sewing Machine appeared first on sewhere.com.

This post contains affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SewHere receives a small commission at no expense to you. Thanks!   Jersey/Ballpoint Needles A jersey needle is a ballpoint needle and vice versa, these names are used interchangeably. This needle was created for the first knitted fabrics. These first industrially made […] The post Needles For Stretchy Fabrics appeared first on sewhere.com.

These show notes contain affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SewHere gets a commission at no cost to you. Thanks! Sewing Machine Tasha asks: “After years of listening to the podcast, I am about to get the Baby Lock Imagine serger!! She will join Sewphie (my Baby Lock Presto II sewing […] The post What To Get When You Buy A Serger appeared first on sewhere.com.

These show notes may contain affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SewHere receives a commission at no cost to you. Today’s podcast is a question and answer session! We asked for topic suggestions and questions in The Self Sewn Wardrobe group a while back, and we were not disappointed. Sometimes, we […] The post Tearing Wovens and Indie Pattern Knowledge appeared first on sewhere.com.

These show notes contain affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SewHere receives a commission at no cost to you. Happy National Serger Month! It’s always Serger Month in our hearts, but Baby Lock celebrates it in April. The sheer serger scarf is a quick and easy gift that you can make […] The post Sheer Serger Scarf appeared first on sewhere.com.

These show notes contain affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SewHere receives a commission at no cost to you. This episode of Sewing Out Loud is brought to you by the Made to Measure Leggings Class. This online class brings Zede right into your sewing room to show you how to […] The post How To Clean Your Serger appeared first on sewhere.com.

This post may contain affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SewHere receives a commission at no cost to you. Zede and Mallory discuss Sewing and Managing a Chronic Illness. Learn about Zede’s personal struggles with chronic illness and listen to input from our community members about how they deal with chronic […] The post Sewing and Managing a Chronic Illness appeared first on sewhere.com.

These Show Notes contain affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SewHere receives a commission at no cost to you. This podcast contains adult themes, specifically costuming exaggerated genitalia! Please don’t listen if: this might offend you, you have minor children around who aren’t ready for mature content, or if you are […] The post Lysistrata EXPLICIT appeared first on sewhere.com.

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These Show Notes contain affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SewHere receives a commission at no cost to you.   This episode of Sewing Out Loud is brought to you by MyBodyModel. Create a custom design template based on your body measurements using this custom app created especially for garment stitchers! […] The post Buying Fabric Intentionally appeared first on sewhere.com.

These Show Notes contain affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SewHere receives a commission at no cost to you. Hello! Welcome to our first bonus membership goodie episode. We want our members to know that their digital goodies are ready to go- and if you aren’t a member, you might want […] The post BONUS: February 2019 Membership Goodies appeared first on sewhere.com.

This post contains affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SewHere receives a small commission at no expense to you. Thanks!   December is FFTCM (feel free to compliment me) month over in the Self Sewn Wardrobe Facebook group and Mallory has shared links everyday to a group member’s page, blog, etsy […] The post FFTCM – Feel Free To Compliment Me December 2018 appeared first on sewhere.com.

Burritos with meat, cheese, lettuce, guac, etc. are all welcome in our sewing room- but not Burrito Pillowcases! Zede and Mallory discuss why some sewing trends aren’t always your friend. Have you made a burrito pillowcase? Do you disagree with us? Tell us in the comments! Keep in touch with us at: www.SewHere.com Self Sewn […] The post Why We Don’t Like Burrito Pillowcases appeared first on sewhere.com.

This post contains affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SewHere receives a small commission at no expense to you. Thanks!     The Dawn of Sewing Furniture Zede and Mal reminisce about some of Zede’s old furniture and one gate leg table is front and center on Mal’s mind. Mallory swears […] The post Sewing Furniture appeared first on sewhere.com.

Zede and Mallory talk about stock pieces to keep in your costume inventory. Zede shares some of her all time best stock pieces form her years costuming. They also delve into crafting, there are many non sewing aspects of costuming too.   Keep in touch with us at: www.SewHere.com Self Sewn Wardrobe Facebook Group @ZedesSewingStudio on […] The post Sew You Want To Costume A Show: Part 3 appeared first on sewhere.com.

It’s not always leggings and ballgowns in the SewHere studio. Mallory and Zede both have a long machine embroidery history too. Do you know the largest hoop available for the first embroidery machines was 4″x4″? Crazy, right? Mal and Zede take a stroll down memory lane and recount the history of machine embroidery. They also […] The post Machine Embroidery appeared first on sewhere.com.

Mal and Zede journey back through the year (2017) and share some of their big changes, challenges, surprises, and things they wished worked out better. There was the closing of the brick and mortar sewing shop, the uprising of SewHere.com and all the wonderful media creation and of course the welcoming of Mallory’s second baby, […] The post 2017 In Review appeared first on sewhere.com.

These show notes contain affiliate links. When you click through, SewHere receives a commission at no cost to you. Buttonholes Machine-sewn buttonholes can be frustrating. We often see questions or just outright gripes about them in our group. Have you ever wondered how to get super smooth and lovely buttonholes? Are you tired of feeling […] The post Buttonholes appeared first on sewhere.com.

In this fun bonus episode Mal and Zede talk about the newest edition of the SewHere Box. Want to get a sneak peak of what’s inside? Check out the latest episode of Sewing out Loud! To order your very own Dressmaker’s Delight Box go to sewhere.com/box The post Bonus Episode: Now Available! SewHere Box – Dressmaker’s Delight Edition appeared first on sewhere.com.

Mal and Zede talk about the first SewHere Box and how it came in to being. They also rave about some of the amazing products and extra special goodies available in the SewHere Box. SewHere box is available at SewHere.com/Box until December 7, 2016. Indulge yourself or a loved one with this sewing themed box of […] The post Bonus Episode: SewHere Box! appeared first on sewhere.com.

Visit www.SewHere.com/EasyT to pre-order the Easy T Class for $9.99. You’ll be showing your support for Mallory, Zede, and the podcast! The Easy T class is scheduled for release on November 1st, 2016 and the price will go up to $14.99 on November 15th, 2016. In this episode, Mallory and Zede discuss how the class will […] The post Bonus Episode: Pre Order the Easy T Class appeared first on sewhere.com.

Zede and Mallory get review Elisabeth Dale’s new book “The Bra Zone”, talk brassiere buying, sewing, and wearing. Boob business abounds. Buy “The Bra Zone” at www.SewHere.com/BOOBS Books will ship in late July 2016. The post BONUS EPISODE: The Bra Zone Review appeared first on sewhere.com.

Zede and Mallory talk about why some people get discouraged when they are learning to sew, and what you can do to help it. Made a big sewing mistake recently? No worries- we’ve probably done it before! Shop Cone Mills Streatch Denim here: SewHere.com/SHOP Tell us a discouraging sewing story in the comments! The post Discouraged at Sewing? appeared first on sewhere.com.

Do you like superhero origin stories? Listen to Mallory interview Zede about how she started sewing, and why Zede’s mom didn’t want her to have a sewing machine! Do you remember your first sewing machine? Tell us in the comments! Keep in touch with us at: www.SewHere.com Self Sewn Wardrobe Facebook Group @sewherecom on Instagram SewHere.com […] The post Zede’s Sewing History appeared first on sewhere.com.