An Encyclopedic Look at Fitting, with Saremy Duffy | Episode 106
Saremy Duffy, author of Fitopedia (2026), talks about her experience in the fashion industry, and later in the home-sewing community. She ex...
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Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"
The podcast for people who love to sew – from the people who love to write about sewing! Brought to you by the editors of Threads magazine, this insightful podcast takes on topics important...
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Discover CLO 3D, Fashion Design Software, with Ruby Gertz | Episode 105
Fashion design educator Ruby Gertz discusses the benefits of CLO 3D fashion design software, a tool for creating garment designs that fit.
Building a Sewing Community, with Dr. ChaCha Hudson | Episode 104
From academia to a local sewing studio, Dr. ChaCha Hudson unites sewists around skill development and fashion inclusivity.
Studying George Washington's Black Velvet Suits, with Timothy Long | Episode 103
Fashion historian, curator, and museum professional Timothy Long shares how his years of detective work into garments worn by George Washing...
Commemorative American Quilts, with Sandra Sider | Episode 102
A quilting historian and author discusses today's interest in quilting and her new book, which coincides with an exhibition at the New Engla...
Learning from a Pattern Nerd, with Tricia Comacho | Episode 101
Tricia Comacho teaches patternmaking and fitting through her website, plus she is organizing PatternCon 2026.
Patterns for Plus Sizes, with Gabby Brown and Leila Kelleher | Episode 100
The authors of a groundbreaking book on patterns for plus sizes discuss why they wrote the book, what the step-by-step instructions include,...
The Value of a Flexible Sewing Plan, with Susan Khalje | Episode 99
Couture specialist Susan Khalje discusses how a flexible sewing plan helps you to improve your results when sewing garments.
Professionally Pleated Pants, with Mary Funt | Episode 98
A couture sewing pro explains how she had her fabric custom-pleated to make a pair of striking, sunburst-pleated pants.
Color Confidence and Curating Your Stash | Episode 97
Image consultant Nancy Nix-Rice and sewist Jan McMinn discuss how to pare down a fabric stash and plan a versatile wardrobe.
Folkwear, Patterns From Around the World, with Molly Hamilton | Episode 96
Longtime indie patternmaker Folkwear offers vintage and folk patterns that can suit even the most fashion-forward wardrobe.
A Peek at the Threads Winter 2025 Edition | Episode 95
The editors of Threads share what they're excited about in the magazine's winter 2025 issue and even look forward to the spring. Find out wh...
Adaptive Sewing, with Lynn Brannelly | Episode 94
Lynn Brannelly, owner of Sewn Adaptive, talks about how she alters and makes garments that fit and function for those with disabilities.
Sewing Advice to Live By, with Kenneth D. King | Episode 93
Threads Contributing Editor Kenneth D. King outlines his approach to ensuring the best results when he sews. Through years of practice, expe...
The Joy of a Hand-Sewn Wardrobe, with Louisa Owen Sonstroem | Episode 92
The author of a book about creating a hand-sewn wardrobe shares how she got hooked on patternmaking and hand stitching, plus explains what h...
Sewing School, with Ryliss Bod | Episode 91
The founder of the Sewing and Design School in Tacoma, Washington, talks about how she caught the teaching bug and how she shares her love o...
An Historic Clothing Collection, with Kiki Smith | Episode 90
Learn from Kiki Smith, director of the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection, about what's in the collection and how it has attracted a...
Diving into a Design Challenge, with Debby Spence and Michelle Loggins | Episode 89
Sewing garments for design competitions calls for imagination, problem-solving, time management, and enthusiasm for turning obstacles into l...
Sewing Quilted Jackets, with Rae Cumbie and Carrie Emerson | Episode 88
As the quilted garment trend grows, the founders of Fit for Art Patterns talk about sewing quilted jackets, the topic of their latest book.
Creating Fitted Bodices, with Gretchen Hirsch | Episode 87
Pattern designer, sewing teacher, and author Gretchen Hirsch talks about sewing fitted bodices, working with boning, and what's in her lates...