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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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- 6 days ago1 min
#240: Haptic & Hue – Stories Through a Textile Lens with Jo Andrews
Jo Andrews is the creator of Haptic & Hue, the podcast through which she uncovers fascinating stories always through the lens of textiles, many of which might otherwise have been lost. A professional reporter and correspondent, Jo leaves me awe with her incredible story telling skills. I got to ask her tons of questions about the creation and impact of Haptic and Hue, all posed by the amazing patrons of CYT. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Jo Andrews is the creator of the Haptic & Hue podcast. You can also follow her on Instagram @hapticandhue. Jo and her partner Bill create an additional podcast called Travels with Textiles for those who choose to support their work as a ‘friend of Haptic & Hue’. Specific episodes mentioned in the conversation include: Colour Is Mine (about textile designer Althea McNish) The Return of Canada’s Forgotten Wartime Quilts (see photos below) A Sliver of Deep Blue Cloth: Unravelling the Textiles of Enslavement Australia’s Convict Quilt: Something to be Proud of The Witches of Scotland: How a New Tartan Became a Living Memorial The Language of Thread: Why Sewing Matters and How Sewing was Taught The Tangled Tale of Tartan The Intelligence of the Hands and the Creative Brain Jo shows me her self-made cordage bag WIP: Jo shared some images of the Canadian Quilts mentioned in the conversation, including a close of the label tracing one of the quilt’s origin:
- 1 weeks ago46 min
#239: Replay – Explaining Deadstock Fabric with The New Craft House
Many of us sewers feel confused and even wary of the term deadstock fabric. Does buying fabric labelled ‘deadstock' really save it from landfill or incineration? Or are we enabling fabric producers and fashion brands to get away with overproduction, incentivising it even? And what’s the difference between ‘deadstock’ and ‘overstock’, and how, as consumers, can we tell the difference? This week, you’ll hear my conversation with Hannah and Rosie from London-based The New Craft House as they unpick this topic for us, leaving us all with a greater understanding. From school friends, to craft bloggers, to workshop facilitators to fabric purveyors, the current incarnation of their business is made possible by navigating the excesses and waste of the fashion industry. In this conversation Hannah and Rosie are super open and candid about how their business runs, and their plans and hopes for its more sustainable future. Support the podcast over on Patreon! This episode was originally released in September 2024 as Ep. #151 Find The New Craft House online, via Instagram (@newcrafthouse) and IRL at their London studio. They explain the nature of deadstock fabric on their website. #sewyourselfsustainable is the hashtag they created to encourage the sewing community to explore more sustainable practices during September. It also coincides with other sustainability-related endeavours, including Oxfam´s Secondhand September campaign.
- 2 weeks ago24 min
#238: Replay – 5 Ways to Update Unworn Me-Mades
Right now, the weather is shifting from one season to another, and the clothing items we’re reaching for are altering accordingly. But it’s most likely you’ll find that some of those items, for whatever reason, just aren’t pieces you want to wear these days. So what can be done about that, aside from donating them and starting a ton of new sewing projects? In this week’s solo replay episode, I’ll share my method for diagnosing WHY you’re not wearing them. I’ll then be suggesting five different ways you can update those garments so that you’re excited to wear them again! Support the podcast over on Patreon! This episode was originally released in June 2024 as Ep. #137 Image source: Sarah Brown via Unsplash If you want to learn more about the Me-Made-May challenge, listen to: Ep. #84: What is Me-Made-May? The Clothehorse podcast is a great place to learn more about the life of second hand clothing, including what happens to donated items. The three questions to ask of each item of clothing: Does it fit my personal aesthetic (OR is it a basic garment that pairs well with items that really DO fit my personal aesthetic)? Does it fit with my lifestyle? Does it fit my body? My five suggested approaches for updated unworn garments (including me-mades): Repair Refit Remove something Add something Change the colour For repair, consider signing up to the Winter of Care and Repair challenge for motivation. For advice on how to proceed with a repair, this episode might help: Ep. #135: How to Triage your Mends with Jeanna Wigger For refitting assistance, check out this episode: Ep. #86: Garment Alterations with Naomi Fata The Bernie Belt Bag pattern by Friday Pattern Co. might solve the dilemma of a pocket-free garment. The free Oversized Detachable Collar pattern by Tilly and the Buttons would really jazz up a plain garment: If you’re interested in trying your hand at natural dyeing, these episodes provide a ton of information: Ep. #13: Natural Dyeing with Amy Taylor Ep. #52: Grow, Cook, Dye, Wear with Bella Gonshorovitz Ep. #88: Natural Dyeing Q&A with Amy Taylor
- 3 weeks ago54 min
#237: Replay – Activism in Real Life with Beedy Parker
Do the climate and ecological crises just feel too massive to deal with sometimes? When it all feels so overwhelming, it can be tempting to tap out completely and disengage. That’s totally understandable. However, my guest for this episode, Beedy Parker, shows us that it is entirely possible to participate in climate related activism and action, whilst continuing to lead a happy and exciting life. From attempting to influence legislation to hemming her neighbours' trousers, Beedy has been getting stuck in since 1970. Sadly, we can’t all be Beedy, but we can all take heart and inspiration from her example. Support the podcast over on Patreon! This episode was originally released in May 2024 as Ep. #136 Beedy Parker is a committed naturalist and social and environmental activist living in Maine, USA. Read more about Beedy (unfortunately this link doesn’t seem to work in Europe, frustrating I know!). This is another piece about Beedy. Beedy recommends sourcing a copy of ‘The Needleworker's Constant Companion’, first published in 1978. I referred to an article by Christina Garton called Weaving While Neurodivergent on the Handwoven Magazine website that is a fascinating read.
- Aug 17, 202621 min
#236: Replay – Sewing When Your Wardrobe is Full
Is your wardrobe stuffed with me-mades? Whatever role garment sewing plays in your life, after a while, the clothes can really start to pile up. So how can we continue to take pleasure in sewing, without adding to your problem of too many clothes? Image source: Megan Lee via UnSplash This episode was originally released in February 2024 as Ep. #123 Idea No. 1: Challenging ourselves. Hear more about hand stitching clothing: Ep. #15: Hand Stitching Clothes with Louisa Owen-Sonstroem Ep. #73: The Seeds of Slow Sewing with Alexis Bailey Learn more about improving fit: Ep. #95: Refining Fit with Kate Roberts Options for online courses to learn and develop new skills: Project Patterns Domestika Craftsy Idea No. 2: Sewing things that aren’t clothes. My favourite bag pattern designers: Noodlehead Tytka Studio Motif Studio Patterns Merchant & Mills Start your sew making journey at I Can Make Shoes. Get inspired to make a quilt more sustainably by listening to the following previous episodes: Ep. #19: Quilting and Considered Consuming with Shelly Sommer Ep. #26: Harvesting Materials with Eliu Hernandez Ep. #89: Threads of Sustainability with Bridget O’Flaherty Ep. #105: A Habit of Curiosity with Heidi Parkes Ep. #106: Reframing a Relationship with Clothes with Heidi Parkes Ep. #116: Improv Scrap Play with Sherri Lynn Wood Idea No. 3: Sewing clothes for other people Idea No. 4: Sewing for charity Make washable menstrual pads for: Pachamama Project Days for Girls Make reusable tote bags for Boomerang Bags. Make dresses and other children’s garments from pillowcases for <a href="https://littledressesforafrica.org/wp-c
- Jul 27, 20261h 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
- Jul 20, 202656 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.
- Jul 13, 202650 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
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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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