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Sew organised style- listen to people just like you. We'll cover sewing, style and interview people who are the backbone of our sewing community and provide you with reputable organisations you can go to for help when you need it. Go to our website: https://seworganisedstylepodcast.com/ There will be evolving playlist series as we find experts with gems of information and resources to keep you creative. Don't keep our podcast channel a secret. Tell your friends and rate us on Itunes.
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Melanie is Sewmelwyk and she's been sewing and blogging for many years. Melanie also a cofounder of the Stratford Garment Guild and has a great group of local sewists that meet monthly to share their makes. You'll also find Melanie share her book reviews on her book IG account. If her home ec teacher could see the sewing Melanie does now, she would…
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Matthew describes himself as a heel wearing stud muffin channelling his authentic otherness. You'll find Matthew on Instagram and Tik Tok @hessewmatthew Did I mention Matthew was a contestant on the Great British Sewing Bee Series 9? He is very easy to chat to and so supportive of the people around him. Matthew is a huge fan of Esme. You'll hear hi…
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Today's podcast features Lisa in a discussion where she reveals the heartbreaking story behind her dedication to spreading awareness for missing persons on her Instagram account, intertwined with her love for sewing. What you will hear is how the sewing community has embraced both her sewing love and commitment to posting missing person posters on …
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Kay, Sarah and Jo talk about how they're involved with The Nest Community and how their involvement means something to them too. Kay and Sarah volunteer at The Nest Community. Jo is a teacher at Mitchelton High School and has brought groups of students to take part in The Exhange Project since 2021. The Nest Community is a Brisbane charity that con…
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Louisa describes herself as the oldest person within the SewOver50 community. damselfly.ca She describes her body shape a diamond related. Louisa is a rarity and talented with her sewing, gardening and anything textile related. Did you know she reads 200 books a year? This means her online friends at SewOver50 are who she hangs out with when she's …
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Sarah of Sarahcsewing makes her sewing posts fun. She looks at life. She sees the humour in life. Then Sarah consults with her kids and her husband. The mirth from their conversations comes through in her posts. Sarah is a long time SewOver50 follower and she happily discusses a few of the videos she's posted that show just how funny life can be. I…
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In January we heard from Yvonne – The Wheelie Stitcher tell us about her experience in finding Mimiquins to create her seated dress form. Today we’ll hear from Jaire and Mia, the team who created mimiquins. Mimiquins is based in the UK. While they’re based in the UK Jaire and Mia are making Mimiquins available to people who live outside of the UK. …
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Roz Holt is the founder and CEO of The Nest Community in Brisbane, Queensland. She tells us about how her initial Craft Nest Project was the starting point for future collaborations and the eventual creation of The Nest Community. The Nest Community is a Brisbane charity that connects women purposefully through craft. The organisation has just unde…
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Alethia of Sew Much Talent has created a community of sewists that share their sewing and design skills through their joy of being a community. "Sew, Create, Inspire, Teach" Have you seen their facebook group yet? Sew Much Talent has continued since the periscope days and with Alethia's various moderators, sewing challenges and stash busting are am…
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In today's podcast Julie Eilber talks about sewing vintage styles and gives us some tips to sew fabric on the bias In last week's episode you would have loved listening to Julie's knowledge of Claire McCardell and all the influences Claire had on American fashion in the early 1900s. Julie is a fashion historian who re-creates 20th century designer …
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Julie Eilber talks about Claire McCardell and all the influences Claire had on American fashion in the early 1900s. Julie is a fashion historian who re-creates 20th century designer looks. Julie is very fascinating and has sewn since she was 8 years old. I first followed Julie on her blog Jet Set Sewing. You can read some of Julie's background on h…
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Yvonne shares her story of finding a seated dressform. She was also an amazing guest editor for SewOver50 recently too. Yvonne's guest post has been liked by over 1,300 accounts on the SewOver50 Instagram account. There were over 120 really insightful comments as well. Please consider using #SewnShownSeated on your social media posts to provide val…
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Yvonne is an enthusiastic sewist and she's really keen to find makes that use #SewnShownSeated. There are many people who also need to wear clothes that fit them well when they're seated so the need to sewn makes where you model them is a seated position is actually bigger than anyone realises. In the next podcast, Yvonne is back to discuss some gr…
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Lisa Walters is the owner and creator of A Sewing Life Sewing kits and sewing patterns for stuffed animals (asewinglife.com) Her sewing journey started at the tender age of 8 years old when she sewed soft toys and sew each toys clothes. You could say those early days are what we’re able to now enjoy through the toy patterns Lisa creates. On today’s…
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Jenny Rushmore is Cashmerette patterns. She's a supporter of the SewOver50 community on Instagram. Representation is definitely very important to Cashmerette patterns and as Jenny says, 'while we can always improve, I'm pleased that we are doing a fairly decent job.' Earlier this year Jenny helped SewOver50 with their very first visibility research…
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Kathryn Hoang approached a few of us on Instagram to help her engineer a cutting tool to make the sewing process easier. Did you comment on the 2 SewOver50 posts recently? Those 2 posts that many of you commented on, were designed to add a practical element to Kathryn's engineering project. Kathryn's project scope was to design a product that aids …
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Today we hear how sewing vintage clothes takes time and is great to do no matter what your body shape is or what your age is. Sewing and wearing vintage clothes is not age defined. Make sure you go to Jo's Instagram account to marvel at the well constructed vintage clothes she keeps sewing and loves to wear. Just try it. If you are able, consider s…
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Joanna found her style when she turned 50. Did you have the same experience when you turned 50? On the podcast, Jo talks about how her natural grey hair and vintage style preference makes her work as an 'extra' a fun part of her lifestyle. Jo started working as an 'extra' at a time when she needed to closely care for her son. Being an 'extra' can b…
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Christina not only sews her own activewear, she road tests them and will share those reviews on her Instagram account and on her YouTube account. Here's how she reviews her work, "I started the day in a Rad CYOA slim and sweats (with an LBB and hellebore) and then changed for running into Sparks, Endurance, secret tank, pacific pullover. It started…
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Jody Halliday upcycles because there's really no need to create new clothes from fresh fabric. The British Fashion Council tells us there are enough garments already on planet Earth to clothe the next six generations of humanity. As Jody says, 'I invite you to join me in using upcycled, existing materials as you continue your sewing journey.' If yo…
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Cassie of Primrose Dawn Designs recently developed a sewing pattern to create a breast form using her pattern developed for her sister-in-law called the Val breastform Cassie had previously worked with Tina Bricolagedk (@bricolagedk) • Instagram photos and videos who we know is an advocate for sewing patterns that meet the needs of people living wi…
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Arounna Khounnoraj is running her 'Dye, Stitch and Sew' workshop at the Making Zen Online Retreat. You'll be using materials you can find in your home. No need to purchase new supplies when you attend Arounna's dye workshop. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradu…
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Bianca Springer used the 2 times in her life when she was in recovery to develop embroidery designs to reflect her culture for all to share. Her story and stories are reflected in her book and you'll learn from her at the next Making Zen Online Retreat. Good Hair Day! is her workshop. You'll be adding 3D hair details and textures to your favorite p…
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It's all about textiles and ceramics for Deborah and I know you'll find her workshop at the next Making Zen Online Retreat worth watching again and again. Making Zen Online Retreat 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 25 to 29 September 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists…
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Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ talks about how she went back to embroidery and as at last year, this is now her full time job. You'll hear how Melissa decided to make this shift in her life and career. Melissa tells us how she values the use of therapy to manage the adjustment from being an employee to being a small business owner. At the Making Z…
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Who’s on the podcast for the upcoming Making Zen Online Retreat on 25 to 29 September 2023? Kate Ward – founder of Making Zen Online Retreat and owner of Zen Stitching. Arounna Khounnoraj, Deborah Fisher, Bianca Springer and Melissa Galbraith You’ll hear from each textile artist in the lead up to the next Making Zen Online Retreat.…
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The Big SewOff is back again. Join Sew Over It and the sewing community on Monday 4th September 2023 for a 24-hour sewathon to raise money for charity! Alma from the Sew Over It team discusses all of this year's sewathon hubs, charities and local events. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is…
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Janene - ooobop on Instagram - will be participating from her home sewing studio for this year's Big SewOff Last year Janene was in awe of the sewing efforts by the Sew Over It team during their 24 hour sewing marathon to raise funds for Mind Charity. This year Janene is road testing her patterns to see how many well-made garments she can sew for c…
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Cathy of CathySewsStuff on Instagram gives us an insight into her sewing and local stitchers club SouthSea Sewn. Recently Cathy culled her clothes (donated to a clothes swap) and is curating styles to make sure they meet her needs and allows her to sew to her heart's content. She discusses the influence SewOver50 followers have on her clothing/patt…
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When you learn a new sewing technique, do you share it? Stephanie does. As she learns new techniques or figures out what that 'darn' tool is, she'll show you on her Instagram account. You'll have to listen to Stephanie to find out what the Institute of Nerd Studies refers to. Then you'll learn how The Stitchuation Room came about. Stephanie was rec…
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Louise @demuredesigns provides the full details of pattern matching so make sure you save both episodes in your podcast app. Louise recently provided a reel for @SewOver50 followers on Instagram about pattern matching. Enjoy your sewing and try a simple design to pattern match that loved print in your fabric stash this weekend. This is the episode …
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Did you see Louise @DemureDesigns pattern matching basics reel on @SewOver50 on Instagram? In this episode you'll hear how Louise has been learning couture sewing techniques for many years. Not an easy task when she lives in Perth, Western Australia. Try a simple design to pattern match that very loved print in your fabric stash this weekend. Next …
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Pam is OneWildPixie on Instagram. In her own story, you'll hear about her one screen and off screen persona. She sews the clothes that suit her lifestyle. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Use #SewOver50July for July so we can find you faster this month. Our focus is the sewing talent each person shar…
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Make sure you listen to Sheila's first podcast about blankets made in Australia from last week. Sheilasewsherclothes on Instagram In this episode, Sheila shares the international research on blankets she's keenly interested in through the SewOver50 network. That's view emails and messages to a few key people in the SewOver50 community that Sheila h…
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Sheila of Sheilasewsherclothes takes us through her blanket coat research over 2 episodes. National Wool Museum was a source of her research. Katie Makes a dress used blankets as coat fabric. Mending Mayhem followers and Morrissews are great people to follow to learn various mending techniques. Listen to Sheila's report about the information Alf Ne…
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Instagram has now removed the “recent” # search. Perhaps you have noticed that the tags are no longer in chronological order. Our strength has been getting to know our community through checking the tag daily. Without being able to see your most recent sewing under #SewOver50 it is quite infuriating. @Instagram is not receptive to the outcry so we …
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Cris focusses on different body types, different ages and different skill levels in her tester group. She also provides insight into her patterns. They will challenge you but Cris will always help you. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media …
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Cris Wood was kind enough to give us her time to talk about what is involved in getting models who look like they are over 50 years old for a small patternline. In the research conducted by SewOver50, statistics in 2022 showed there are few companies that represent sewists over 50 on their pattern company grids and on their pattern covers. Cris has…
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Anna (@Sew.spanner) is building her new work wardrobe based on black trousers she recently made. While we're all heading into the next season where we live, Anna talks about her wardrobe building to suit the new job she has taken. How do you build your capsule wardrobe? Do you base your sewing on one garment or on something else entirely? Anna also…
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Jill or Sewingsensation has sewn all her life but took sewing up again during covid lockdown. Jill shares the new skills she learns through her Instagram account. In the lead up to her daughter's wedding in December, Jill has decided to make her dress using silk fabric. The lessons she is currently learning is what she shares through her Instagram …
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Mirjam is teaching layered running stitch as an aspect of organic embroidery at the Making Zen Online Retreat from 15 to 19 May. Mirjam learnt all her crafts from the women in her family. At the age of 3, Mirjam had a needle in her hands to sew. Her textiles specialty is organic embroidery. Last Making Zen, Mirjam ran a workshop about the honeycomb…
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Liz Kettle developed the 'stitch meditation process' through a personal need she had. She is running her workshop to learn how to paint fabric at the Making Zen Online Retreat from 15 to 19 May. You'll hear from Liz how following the process fuels your creativity. We're human beings, not human doings. You'll hear what Liz means with this phrase. If…
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Liz Haywood is running a workshop to create closures that are compostable and/or use resources you have where you live at the Making Zen Online Retreat from 15 to 19 May. Liz is a local Australian who authored Zero Waste Sewing and The Dressmaker's Companion Liz also talks about her latest A Year of Zero Waste Sewing ezines. You can find Liz's webs…
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Judith and Sandy discuss the background of the research released today on the SewOver50 account as well as their SewOver50 journey and how friendships have been made while raising the visibility of older sewists. Judith Staley with a team of 4 SewOver50 followers conducted research of pattern companies from 1 January to 31 December 2022 to identify…
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Judith and Sandy discuss the background of the research released today on the SewOver50 account. Judith Staley with a team of 4 SewOver50 followers conducted research of pattern companies from 1 January to 31 December 2022 to identify the visibility of older sewists. This research helps to show if the SewOver50 account and the community has made a …
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Jayne will be running a workshop that focuses on play with textiles at the Making Zen Online Retreat from 15 to 19 May. Jayne completed a B tech in fashion design, then completed a multi media textiles degree and finally completed a Masters at Central St Martins. She also has an MA in Print. Sustainability plays a big role in her textiles work as d…
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Meredith is back to run another great workshop at Making Zen Online Retreat. In the previous retreat workshop participants learnt to use her freeform sewing machine technique for a way to use threads and water soluble fabric. This year, Meredith will share her preparation process with participants through drawing. Meredith began her work during her…
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Yasmeen of Sand and Stars is one for the talented textile artists at the next Making Zen Online Retreat hosted by Kate Ward of Zen Stitching. Yasmeen is running a needle turn hand applique design development workshop at Making Zen Online Retreat 15 to 19 May 2023. Her aim is to help people find their confidence and creativity through needle turn ha…
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Kate Ward has created a new Making Zen online Retreat for 15 to 19 May 2023. There is still the option to watch workshops from skilled textile artists for free each day and the simple option to purchase these workshops for $59. This is one of the few online retreats that has always provided a free option to all subscribers and this year Kate has ma…
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'Sewing is an act of emotional repair' is a term Rosie Perl discusses towards the end of this podcast. This is a term quoted from Louise Bourgeois. She's also now learning to adjust patterns to suit her body shape with her good friend Donna. You can hear the joys that sewing brings Rosie in this podcast. Her husband is now hooked on restoring pre-l…
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