Sewing Out Loud

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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zede and Mallory discuss the psychology of the stash, and encourage you to be proud of your sewing passion (go buy some more fabric). Mallory also tells you about her meeting with Bob the Misogynist! Have you been made to feel ashamed of your fabric horde? Tell us in the comments! The post Your “Stash”: Be Not Ashamed! appeared first on sewhere.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zede and Mallory explain the origin of the phrase “Feel Free To Compliment Me” and proceed to brag a little on Zede’s innovative, life-saving dog-corset. Look forward to more episodes where Zede and Mallory discuss a specific project and, please, feel free to compliment us in the comments!!! Video: Inside Zede’s Sewing Studio: Dog Corset […] The post Feel Free To Compliment Me! Zede’s Life Saving Dog Corset. appeared first on sewhere.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zede and Mallory discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of repurposed clothing projects and why Zede has a mental block about the word “craft” (hint, pinecones are involved). The main lesson: Be careful with T-shirt pencil skirts. Read Mal’s rant about T-shirt crafts HERE! Have you ever made a fabulous repurposed project? Have […] The post Repurposed Clothing: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly appeared first on sewhere.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zede and Mallory talk about their sewing reputations and the responses they receive when people find out that they sew. Good, bad, presumptive, demeaning- responses run the gamut. Do you tell people that you sew? Do you even let them know you have a sewing machine Tell us in the comments! Keep in touch with […] The post Sewing Reputation: Do You Tell People That You Sew? appeared first on sewhere.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Annie’s Soft and Stable is one of our favorite products to use. It’s sold as a “batting alternative” for bags and quilting/crafting projects, but let’s not underestimate it! Mallory has used it for bra cups and Animal masks. The flexible yet strong nature of Annie’s Soft and Stable makes it perfect for functional and artistic […] The post Annie’s Soft and Stable appeared first on sewhere.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zede and Mallory discuss a unique sewing challenge with a big payoff. When your beaded fabric is $100/yard, it’s nice to know how to handle it right! Listen to the ladies discuss two beaded dress projects and their unique challenges. Article: How To Sew On Beaded Fabric Have you ever sewn on a “weird” fabric? […] The post How To Sew On Beaded Fabric appeared first on sewhere.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Have you ever talked about sewing and had your friends look at you like a crazy person? In this episode, we go beyond the sewing machine and talk about: Hams, Gimp, Faggoting, Gore, Armscye, Bias, Sewer, Clapper, Welt and MORE! Have you ever made someone’s mouth drop with your sewing stories? Tell us in the […] The post Confusing Sewing Terms appeared first on sewhere.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zede and Mallory get real about which sergers work for you instead of against you. Do you think that sergers have decorative stitches? Why is it important to have a serger with NO threading order? Why would you want automatic tensions on a serger? Does it seem to good to be true? How do these […] The post Should You Have a Serger? Which one? appeared first on sewhere.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zede and Mallory talk about why you should buy a sewing machine at a dealership- even though that’s not what they thought this episode would be about! Hopefully, you learn a lot about dealer support, and we learn about how we shouldn’t actually title a podcast before we record it. Want to buy machine from […] The post Sewing Machine Dealerships appeared first on sewhere.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Needles 101…Part 1! Learn how needles can be your biggest supporters as you sew. If you can’t remember the last time you changed the needle in your machine- go change it! Article: Sewing Machine Needles: Grooves, Eyes and Butts Video: How a Stitch is Formed with Doug from Baby Lock   Keep in touch with […] The post Sewing Machine Needles Part I appeared first on sewhere.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

These show notes contain affiliate links to products we love to use.   Zede and Mallory discuss two of their favorite sewing machine presser feet. Edge Joining Presser Foot This foot may also be referred to as the stitch in the ditch foot or joining foot. This foot has a blade down the center of […] The post Favorite Feet: Edge Joining Foot and Open Toe Foot appeared first on sewhere.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

These show notes contain affiliate links to products we love to use.   Mallory brings a bunch of stretch lace trim into the shop to sell and play with. Zede and Mal start up a conversion about it which leads to Zede asking Mallory if she knows how to piece it together. Conversations at the […] The post Stretch Lace Trim appeared first on sewhere.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

These show notes contain affiliate links to products we love to use.   What’s the Golden Rule of Sewing and the most commonly missed step when getting ready to sew? Threading with your presser foot up!!! Zede feels this is the most neglected information when teaching/re-teaching someone to use a sewing machine. She notes it’s […] The post Thread With Your Presser Foot Up appeared first on sewhere.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy