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by Zoe Edwards
Do you love sewing, AND are passionate about fighting the climate and ecological crises? Are you wondering if your sewing could be made more sustainable? Do you want to enjoy your creative passion in a way that really reflects your values? Join Zoe Edwards, a sewing nerd and creator of Me-Made-May, on her journey to explore how to sew (and live!) more sustainably. In this podcast we discover ways to sew with sustainability in mind, by flexing our creativity and resourcefulness in new and exciting ways. Check Your Thread’s goal is to show that sewing more sustainably can be fun and fulfilling, (HOLD the side order of guilt, eco-snobbery and FOMO.) Topics covered include: - Mending and garment repair - Upcycling and refashioning - Natural fabric dyeing - Fibre and fabric selection - Slow stitching - Zero Waste sewing patterns - The social and political dimensions of sewing - Craft as activism
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- 2 days ago1h 16m
#235: Make Quilts Political Again Kat Camfield with Lorraine Woodruff-Long
Textiles have a long history of being used for political discourse and protest. Lorraine Woodruff-Long is a self-taught and now award-winning quilt artist who is continuing that tradition today by creating exciting and powerful work on political and social issues that are important to her. Legendary guest-host Kat Camfield talks to Lorraine about her journey from marketing professional to artist and teacher, her inspiration, her use of reclaimed materials, the Forbidden Words project, and her tips for those wanting to dip their toe into protest quilt making. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Lorraine can be found through her website, ‘Quilting in the Fog’, and via Instagram @quiltinginthefog: Lorraine’s first quilt, ‘American Patriot: Words Matter’ (2017), was shown at the de Young Gallery in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco: Check out Lorraine’s Mosaic quilts. Kat and Lorraine mentioned both the Haptic & Hue podcast and the Gees Bend Quilters. Listen to an episode about the Gees Bend Quilters on the Haptic & Hue podcast! Lorraine’s incredible ‘Quilt Melt’ was made in 2017: ‘You’re getting warmer: Rising Global Temperatures 1850 - 2022’ quilt (2023): ‘The Number of Holes’ quilt: Read more about the Forbidden Words Project: Kat Camfield is a sewing teacher and sewing retreat organiser living in Victoria, Canada. You can follow Kat on Instagram @gatherandstitch.ca. Ep. #196: Eco Printing - Kat Camfield with Carly from Lorelei Textile Design Ep. #200: Making Check Your Thread - with Zoe & Kat, Part 1 Ep. #201: Making Check Your Thread - with Zoe & Kat, Part 2 Ep. #204: The Sewing Machine, A Novel - Kat Camfield with Natalie Fergie Ep. #214: Is Inclusivity Enough? - Kat Camfield with Frances from Sincere Studio Ep. #221: Upcycling Secrets - Kat Camfield with Brynn, Emily & Meagan Ep. #227: Threading Change - Kat Camfield with Sophia Yang <a href="https://pod.link/1579342799/episode/NDZiZTdiMDItMTQxNy01MmMwLTg1Y2UtZjQxMTBjMTUxNTZjhttps://pod.link/1579342799/episode/N2Y2NDY2YTItYWI5OC01NjAyLTg0OTctZjk5N2QzMzdhN2Y1
- 1 weeks ago56 min
#234: Making Sewing Accessible for All Genders with Tony Rea
Can a stereotypically female activity such as sewing be an appropriate medium through which to tackle male loneliness and isolation? This is a question that return-guest and GBSB finalist, Tony Rea, has been tasked to help answer. In this episode, Tony tells us all about the pilot of an awesome endeavor he’s involved in called Thread Brothers. We also get into the weeds about traditionally gendered crafts and spaces, and explore how sewing can help push us back against ageism. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Listen to my previous conversation with Tony: Ep. #124: Fearless Sewing with Tony Rae Find out more about Tony on his website, and see his latest projects on Instagram @tonyr.maker. Follow the Thread Brothers on Instagram (@threadbrothers.makers) and learn more about the project on the Wellmoor website. Check out Tobit Emmens’ Substack. I took a palette bench making workshop with The Salvage Sister. Tony (and myself) will be at this year’s Knit + Stitch show at Alexandra Palace, London, in October.
- 2 weeks ago50 min
233: No Stupid Sewing Questions with Julia Hincks
I’m a firm believer that there are NO stupid questions when it comes to sewing. If you need to ask it, even if it’s something you think you should probably already know, then it’s valid. But it’s not always easy to find the answers you’re looking for. So I’ve asked my guest, sewing author and expert dressmaking teacher, Julia Hincks, on the podcast to talk about her new beginner’s guide to dressmaking book AND to answer some burning questions from members of the CYT community. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Find Julia Hincks and her website is House of Miss Sew and you can find her at @juliahincks and @houseofmisssew on Instagram. Listen to Julia on previous episodes: Ep. #10: Overlockers & Coverstitch Machines with Julia Hincks Ep. #27: Zoe & Julia go Rag Rugging Ep. #53: First Birthday / Ask me Anything with Zoe, Julia and Naomi Ep. #67: Zoe and Julia Sew with Reclaimed Denim Ep. #99: Sewing Confessions with Julia and Naomi You can sponsor Julia’s cycling to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Julia’s first book is The Overlocker Technique Manual, there is also a US version entitled The Serger’s Technique Bible. The book has also been translated into Dutch, French, Spanish and Italian. Her second book is The Coverstitch Technique Manual. Julia’s third book is The Beginner’s Guide to Dressmaking. Signed copies are available via her website. It is also available in the US and in Australia. There are additional resources on Search Press’s The Bookmarked Hub. Julia recommended Maraflex thread which is stretchy (link to buy it in UK via Fabric Godmother, but is sold elsewhere). I like using Tencel thread from James Tailoring. Julia’s pattern recommendations for garments that are adjustable in their finished form: <ul
- 3 weeks ago0
#232: Magic and Movement for Makers – Kat Camfield with Justice McNeil
Have you ever consciously infused your handmade garments with personal magic? And how can we create clothing that feels like emotionally protective armour? This is the second part of guest-host Kat Camfield’s amazing conversation with textile artist Justice McNeil from Thread + Sprout. They touch on so many topics, including pattern instructions that work better for some neurodivergent brains, and the importance of physical movement within a sewing practice. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Listen to Part 1 of Kat and Justice’s conversation: Ep. #231: A Business Based on Scraps - Kat Camfield with Justice McNeil Justice McNeil’s multi-faceted and evolving company is Thread + Sprout (@threadandsprout on Instagram): Purchase the Soft Armor sewing pattern: You can see many examples of the Magic vest in the galleries, and keep your eyes peeled for future Magic vest classes like the one Kat took part in. Learn more about Justice’s Movement for Makers offering. Kat Camfield is a sewing teacher and sewing retreat organiser living in Victoria, Canada. You can follow Kat on Instagram @gatherandstitch.ca. Hear Kat on previous episodes of CYT: Ep. #196: Eco Printing - Kat Camfield with Carly from Lorelei Textile Design Ep. #200: Making Check Your Thread - with Zoe & Kat, Part 1 Ep. #201: Making Check Your Thread - with Zoe & Kat, Part 2 Ep. #204: The Sewing Machine, A Novel - Kat Camfield with Natalie Fergie Ep. #214: Is Inclusivity Enough? - Kat Camfield with Frances from Sincere Studio Ep. #221: Upcycling Secrets - Kat Camfield with Brynn, Emily & Meagan Ep. #227: Threading Change - Kat Camfield with Sophia Yang Ep. #231: A Business Based on Scraps - Kat Camfield with Justice McNeil
- Jun 29, 202625 min
#231: A Business Based on Scraps – Kat Camfield with Justice McNeil
Is it possible to create a successful sewing business making desirable products using scraps that allows you to leave your corporate job? Spoiler alert: Yes! Amazing guest-host Kat Camfield talks to Justice McNeil about the origin story of her inspiring business, Thread + Sprout, and how it’s evolved into something quite different, but equally inspiring. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Justice McNeil’s multi-faceted and evolving company is Thread + Sprout (@threadandsprout on Instagram) Justice’s ‘breakout hit’ was the Nature dress which is now available as a tutorial for you to make your own: The launching of the Nature top tutorial was a significant step in the evolution of Thread + Sprout. You can see many examples of the Magic vest in the galleries, and keep your eyes peeled for future Magic vest classes like the one Kat took part in. Kat Camfield is a sewing teacher and sewing retreat organiser living in Victoria, Canada. You can follow Kat on Instagram @cooperativekatsews. Hear Kat on previous episodes of CYT: Ep. #196: Eco Printing - Kat Camfield with Carly from Lorelei Textile Design Ep. #200: Making Check Your Thread - with Zoe & Kat, Part 1 Ep. #201: Making Check Your Thread - with Zoe & Kat, Part 2 Ep. #204: The Sewing Machine, A Novel - Kat Camfield with Natalie Fergie Ep. #214: Is Inclusivity Enough? - Kat Camfield with Frances from Sincere Studio Ep. #221: Upcycling Secrets - Kat Camfield with Brynn, Emily & Meagan Ep. #227: Threading Change - Kat Camfield with Sophia Yang
- Jun 22, 20261h 2m
#230: How to Teach Repair Skills with Jeanna & Mary
Are you ready to share mending skills with others? Mary Morton and Jeanna Wigger, authors of the excellent book, ‘Stitch It, Don’t Ditch It’, have a ton of practical advice learned through hosting lots of in-person mending events. We discuss the different event formats for sharing skills, how to coordinate with venues and the best free resources available to support your efforts. Plus, there’s audio from the last event I attended with Jeanna and Mary on their tour of the North of England taken at Left Bank Leeds, a truly awesome creative and inclusive space that serves and supports its diverse community. Leah Anderson is the Arts and Community Manager at Left Bank Leeds (@leftbankleeds on Instagram). Jeanna Wigger can be found @thepeoplesmending on Instagram. Jeanna also has an excellent Substack. Mary Morton can be found @edinburghstreetstitchers and @mvm13 on Instagram. Mary volunteers at the Shrub Coop, a ZW charity based in Edinburgh, Scotland (@shrubcoop on Instagram). Listen to my previous conversations with Jeanna and Mary: Ep. #115: Winter of Care and Repair with Jeanna Wigger Ep. #132: A Season of Mending with Jeanna Wigger Ep. #135: How to Triage Your Mends with Jeanna Wigger Ep. #163: How to Effect Change This Winter with Jeanna Wigger Ep. #190: The Four Tendencies and Sewing with Jeanna, Kim & Lise Ep. #191: Stitch it, Don’t Ditch it with Mary Morton & Jeanna Wigger Ep. #208: Challenging Consumption and Perfectionism with Jeanna Wigger Ep. #217: Mending for Mental Wellbeing with Rebecca from The Big Fandango Ep. #223: An Alternative Fashion Future with Chalotte from Stitched Up Find their awesome book, ‘Stitch it, Don't Ditch it’.
- Jun 15, 202646 min
#229: Further Fabric Confessions with Lise Bauer
To be honest, this episode’s link to sustainability is very tenuous, but when repeat-guest Lise Bauer hits you up saying she needs to talk - you drop everything and talk. The main topic of conversation is where we’re both at with the latest round of the Last Sewist Standing challenge. I wonder if our statuses will surprise you…. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Find Lise and the Last Sewist Standing challenge updates at @the.craft.camp on Instagram. Check out Lise’s personal account @miss.taeschli on Instagram. Listen to my previous conversations with Lise: Ep. #118: Last Sewist Standing with Lise Bauer Ep. #164: Sewing Wins and Fails with Lise & Meg Ep. #189: Are Zoe & Lise Still in Last Sewist Standing? Ep. #190: Sewing and the Four Tendencies with Jeanna, Kim & Lise Ep. #218: Fabric Confessions with Lise Bauer
- Jun 8, 202649 min
#228: Crafting with Neurodivergence with Kim Witten
Whether or not you identify as neurodivergent, you’re going to want to hear this episode. In Episode 222, Kim Witten and I requested submissions about people’s experiences of neurodivergence and craft. My goodness did we receive a fascinating selection of submissions. If you are at all interested in people, how they think and move through the world, you’re going to love this episode. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Kim Witten (@witten.kim on IG) is a transformational coach and writer: She has appeared on the following previous episodes: Ep. #71: Making Personal Manifestos with Kim Witten Ep. #91: Self Knowledge for Sewing Success with Kim Witten Ep. #92: Self Coaching for Sewing Success with Kim Witten Ep. #110: Zoe & Kim go to the Stitch Festival Ep. #162: How to Solve Your Next Sewing Problem with Kim Witten Ep. #190: Sewing and the Four Tendencies with Jeanna, Kim & Lise Ep. #222: Neurodiversity and Craft with Kim Witten We thoroughly recommend that you sign up to Kim’s excellent fortnightly newsletter, ‘Hold That Thought’.
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About Check Your Thread: Sewing More Sustainably
Do you love sewing, AND are passionate about fighting the climate and ecological crises? Are you wondering if your sewing could be made more sustainable? Do you want to enjoy your creative passion in a way that really reflects your values? Join Zoe Edwards, a sewing nerd and creator of Me-Made-May, on her journey to explore how to sew (and live!) more sustainably. In this podcast we discover ways to sew with sustainability in mind, by flexing our creativity and resourcefulness in new and exciting ways. Check Your Thread’s goal is to show that sewing more sustainably can be fun and fulfilling, (HOLD the side order of guilt, eco-snobbery and FOMO.) Topics covered include: - Mending and garment repair - Upcycling and refashioning - Natural fabric dyeing - Fibre and fabric selection - Slow stitching - Zero Waste sewing patterns - The social and political dimensions of sewing - Craft as activism
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