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Today's mini-episode is all about that cold-weather classic: sweatshirts! We chat about fabric options and indie sweatshirt patterns, share the why and how of ribbing (and what to substitute for it), and give a bunch of sewing tips. Plus: a few fun embellishment options!

This month, Helen and Caroline are recapping a tough January. Anyone else out there struggling through 2024 so far? On the happy side, Helen talks about looking forward to going on a quilting retreat, Caroline shares how Sally and Pepper are becoming besties, and both of the share a few favourite things that have got them through the darkest part of the year. Plus, new pattern releases and a handy tip for changing your thread colour!

Today's mini-episode is in response to a suggestion from patron Joy, who wrote, "I would love to hear an episode on hats - I'm in the southern hemisphere so I’m looking at bucket hats, but I'd be interested to hear your recommendations for types of interfacing for a bucket or wide brim hat, any interlining for extra toasty beanies for winter, or teddy fleece...oh so many possibilities…" We chat about how to give hats structure (no floppy brims here!), suggest fabrics, and share a bunch of cool indie patterns!

This month's episode comes with exciting news from Caroline - a new puppy! Both she and Helen recap their holiday celebrations, trips, and sewing. They also share their favourite recipes from the month, plus a couple of podcast recommendations. And, of course, new indie patterns and an adorable way to sew on buttons!

In today's mini-episode, we're answering a question from patron Inês, who asked, “Regarding quilting: which techniques are there for the quilt part? Hand quilt, machine quilt, sure, but what's that thing with knots that sometimes people do? And when you hand quilt, do you go through all the layers or just the top and the batting? Special needles? Special thread? So many questions!” We answer all of these and more - sharing a bunch of quilting methods, tools, and tips!

In this month's bonus episode, we're talking about holiday decorating, baking, and sewing! Helen tells about her new favourite hobby, Caroline recaps her birthday, and we both say what we plan to make for Christmas gifts. 🎁 We also share some exciting favourite things from the past month, new pattern releases, and a great Instagram follow.

In this episode, we head to the place where sewing and media meet! First, we share some TV shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks that are about sewing. Then, we share recommendations from us and listeners about non-sewing-related media we love to put on while we sew. We also share some tips for how to actually hear or see media while you’re at the machine. Plus, we share listener feedback about a me-made wedding dress, a roller sewing machine foot, and the archaeology of sewing needles.  Show Notes

Today we're diving deep into bag making! We talk about the best fabrics to use, how to give your bags structure, and how to make a bag that's both functional and stylish. We also demystify bag hardware and share some great indie bag patterns! Plus, we answer listener questions about making IRL sewing friends and picking up tiny threads after seam ripping. Show Notes

It's gift-giving season! But this episode is handy for any gift-giving occasion in your life. In this mini-episode, we share a bunch of patterns, free tutorials, and tips for choosing a project that the kids and teens in your life will love. 💗

In this episode, Caroline tells us all about making her own wedding dress! From designing to fabric shopping to muslining to hand finishing, she shares her joys and her lessons learned. Congratulations, Caroline! Show Notes

In this episode, we interview Bernadette Banner, historical sewist extraordinaire! She answers all of our hand sewing questions, chats with us about historical clothing, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her YouTube channel.  Show Notes

This November, we're talking about our homemade Halloween costumes, Caroline's mini-honeymoon, and Helen's new pattern (it comes out the day this episode is released!). We also share some amazing recipes, chat about our recent sewing projects, and share new pattern releases. Plus: the perfect stocking stuffer for the sewists you know (or, you know, yourself). 😂