Sewing Out Loud

Zede and Mallory wrap up their stabilizer series with a description and use discussion of wash away stabilizers.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this second stabilizer installment Zede and Mallory explain what tear away stabilizers are and how you can use them in numerous applications from embroidery to making the perfect buttonhole.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zede and Mallory explain what stabilizer's are and when and why you may need them. They focus on Cut Away stabilizers in this first installment of the series.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As Mallory went through the process of taking apart, degreasing/re-greasing, and replacing parts in her mixer, she just couldn't ignore the similarities to the sewing machine world, and we just had to podcast about it!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" 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 CutterRotary 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 cutterIn order to successfully use a rotary cutter, you must have a cutting mat and a place large enough to accommoda

Mallory and Zede love their knee lifts and sergers which is why they dedicated a whole podcast episode on adjusting to using these amazing tools.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!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 sym

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 Wardrob

Zede and Mallory talk needle felting which stirs up old feelings Mallory has about an ornament from Christmas past.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zede and Mallory explain what seam allowance discs are and how to use them.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zede shares her philosophy about dyeing and Mallory and her also answer a question about how to take in a side seam on a pair of jeans.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mallory gets inspired to be a sewing star and Zede shares how she made her crazy quilt stockings.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mallory and Zede are feeling free to be complimented on some recent sewing makes that include using materials in unexpected ways and curved needles.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zede takes a trip down memory lane and shares how she created the costumes for Hello Dolly over two decades ago.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zede and Mallory discuss considerations that go into pattern adjustments and why preserving seams is important.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mallory and Zede share some of their current sewing achievements that they are feeling rather impressed by. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zede and Mallory share listener's spooky sewing stories and have some tricks and treats for listener's in this special Halloween episode.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zede shares her favorite uses for ribbon.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mallory answers a listener's questions about PDF sewing patterns.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To stretch or not to stretch? Zede and Mallory share their philosophy on this question that often pops up in the sewing community.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy