Sew-organised-style Maria Theoharous

Firstly, the Top 20 Countdown starts in August. Have you wondered what the top 20 episodes are after publishing over 440 episodes over 5 years on Sew Organised Style podcast?
Grab a cuppa and relax while you hear a retrospective intro to all the people who continue to contribute to the sewing community.
Next up. You'll be seeing short tutorials for you to learn how to use your devices without asking others for help. You'll be your very own 'help desk'. As you learn more, you can pass these new skills on to others as well.
Send your tutorial suggestions to seworganisedstyle@gmail.com
Lastly, make sure you follow SewOver50 on Instagram to celebrate their 6 year anniversary and achieving with 50,000 follower milestone.
All of these milestones have been achieved by the sewing people who connect both online and in real life. We're a community that connects, builds safe spaces to get together and are still happy to sew in their personal sewing spaces for both themselves and their families and friends.
If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
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Have you been sewing since you've stopped work full time or are you still finding your way?
Maxine Dunn is Dunncorner on Instagram and she's a SewOver50 follower. Maxine tells her story and shares how she's using this time to increase her skills in sewing and not just for herself.
Living close to Papercut Patterns, she's had a first hand view of what it takes to be an independent sewing designer. In New Zealand Maxine also mentions Paper Theory and The Sewing Revival.
We recorded this podcast in May so you'll have to pop over to Maxine's Instagram account to find out what she's been up to, including her latest Frocktails makes.
IWill you support this podcast through our patreon account?
Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
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Julie is Hastings436 on Instagram and lives in Newcastle Australia.
She gives us a secret about the 2025 Newcastle Frocktail so if you're interested, have a listen to her podcast and start planning your efforts to attend it.
Even though Julie has lots of fabric, and she cares for her fabric is a very unique way, she is thoughtful in how she gives it to her local community to share her love of sewing.
Yes Julie is part of the sewing ladies who lunch that Karen mentioned last week. Everyone who wants to attend this monthly lunch is welcome.
If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
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SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. 
Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether a beginner or experienced sewist.
Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.
 

Karen is sewingbyKaz on Instagram and she's on the Newcastle Frocktail committee in Australia.
Sewing means many things to different people. Karen Lennox tells us what sewing has meant in her life and vital it is to her right now.
Karen has learnt her sewing through her mother's sewing life as she grew up. Karen knew the basics before she went to school. Now she's helping her 6 year old granddaughter to sew. This important skill is bring passed through Karen's family tree.
Next week you'll hear from Karen's Frocktails committee member, Julie Hastings. Julie has some news about their next Frocktails event. Make sure you follow Sew Organised Style to hear what Newcastle Frocktails has in store for us.
If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
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Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. You're welcome to be a podcast guest by contacting us via DM on Instagram.

You've heard my story now who would you like to hear from next on Sew Organised Style podcast?
The July podcasts are scheduled and after producing over 400 episodes there may be someone you'd like to have on the podcast.
Is there a topic you'd like an expert to discuss?
All suggestions are welcome!
Send me your ideas and suggestions either via direct message on the podcast Instagram account email me at seworganisedstyle@gmail.com
Your ongoing support for 5 years of podcasting is much, much appreciated. This is as much your sewing podcast as it is mine.
I hope you hear from you soon!
Maria Theoharous
If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
Sound with permission by bensound.com
Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. You're welcome to be a podcast guest by contacting us via DM on Instagram.
 

This Check Your Thread Podcast episode #54 is the first of two featuring a conversation with Swedish-Australian designer Birgitta Helmersson.
Known in the sewing community as a zero waste (ZW) pattern designer, Birgitta also produces a range of ZW clothing which she sells from her shop/studio in Malmö. Prior to this, Birgitta had a diverse and convoluted career in fashion design, costume, alterations, pattern cutting and garment manufacture, which makes for a fascinating tale that we’ll hear in this episode. We also learn what sparked her interest in ZW design, the route she took to adopting ZW practices in her own business, and why Birgitta transitioned into producing sewing patterns for her designs as well as physical garments.
If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.
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