Stitching Tales

Sewing culture, personal style and the Swedish wardrobe: Q&A #128

October 6, 2026·53 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Johanna and Malena open up the mailbox and answer some great listeners' questions, which takes the conversation into Swedish sewing culture, personal style and why making your own clothes can be about much more than filling a gap in the wardrobe.They compare Swedish, Danish, Finnish, and Japanese style, talk about how sewing can become several hobbies at once, and share their thoughts on adjustable waistbands and the challenges of a truly unisex pattern block. Plus Johanna goes on a long rant against Swedish mainstream fashion!Email us at stitchingtalespod@gmail.comStitching Tales on InstagramStitching Tales on YouTubeAbout Malena Hjerpe:Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns.Hazelhen Patterns Instagramhazelhenpatterns.com (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern)About Johanna Lundström:Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator.thelaststitch.comThe Last Stitch Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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