Stitching Tales

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The inside scoop on sewing your own clothes and running a sewing business. Hosted by sewing veterans and authors of Fit for Knits and the upcoming sewing book To a Tee, Malena Hjerpe and Johanna Lundström. Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stitchingtalespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or contact us on our socials: ⁠Stitching Tales on Instagram⁠ ⁠Stitching Tales on YouTube⁠ About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns. ⁠Hazelhen Patterns Instagram⁠ ⁠hazelhenpatterns.com⁠ (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern) About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator. ⁠thelaststitch.com⁠ ⁠The Last Stitch Instagram⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5d ago

    Sew better zippers: Tips and tricks that work #131

    Zippers can feel either completely manageable or like a trip straight down to anxiety land. So Johanna and Malena take a deep dive into the surprisingly broad world of zippers, looking at coil, metal, plastic and invisible zippers, and how to choose the right one for different garments. They share practical tips for getting zippers to behave, including choosing the right length, stabilising fabric, accurate placement, shortening and even how to make new stoppers (that involves fire!). Then Malena takes on her bridalwear hat and gives some great tips on how to succeed with invisible zippers. There’s also a little zipper history detour that reveals something embarrassing about the Swedes, and Johanna realises she is part of the problem! Johanna's zipper tutorials Pants zipper tutorial (with pattern pieces) Jeans zipper tutorial (video tutorial, with pattern pieces) Zip-up runner belt tutorial Email us at stitchingtalespod@gmail.com Stitching Tales on Instagram Stitching Tales on YouTube About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns. Hazelhen Patterns Instagram hazelhenpatterns.com (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern) About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator. thelaststitch.com The Last Stitch Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Oct 20

    T-shirt history with a sewing nerd twist #130

    The T-shirt might be one of the most ordinary things in your wardrobe, but it has a surprisingly eventful past. Johanna and Malena trace its history from men’s underwear, athletic wear and workwear to James Dean, band tees, slogans and the everyday fashion staple we know today. Along the way, they talk about the rise of jersey, Coco Chanel, and the practical origins of the white T-shirt. They also nerd out on construction, seamless knitting, and why getting a simple T-shirt to fit well is not nearly as simple as it looks. Email us at stitchingtalespod@gmail.com Stitching Tales on Instagram Stitching Tales on YouTube About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns. Hazelhen Patterns Instagram hazelhenpatterns.com (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern) About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator. thelaststitch.com The Last Stitch Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Oct 12

    Sewing stripes: Cutting, matching & aligning #129

    Johanna is about to lose it if she has to sew one more striped garment in 2026. Luckily, Malena talks her off the ledge. Instead, they get into the weeds of sewing striped fabrics: Cutting as a single layer, deciding whether to follow the grainline or the stripes, figuring out where a hem stitchline should land, and discovering that sleeve caps have absolutely no interest in cooperating with stripes. They also compare their different approaches to stripe matching, from meticulous planning to knowing when to say, “Good enough.” There are tricks involving pins, basting, glue pens, wash-away tape and walking feet, but the bigger lesson is learning which battles are worth fighting. Because sometimes the perfect stripe match is possible. Sometimes the garment shape wins. And sometimes you just have to stop looking at it and move on with your life! Then Johanna makes a bold statement: the best way to prevent modern-day brain rot is to sew more stripes! Johanna's cutting and sewing stripes tutorial Email us at stitchingtalespod@gmail.com Stitching Tales on Instagram Stitching Tales on YouTube About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns. Hazelhen Patterns Instagram hazelhenpatterns.com (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern) About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator. thelaststitch.com The Last Stitch Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Oct 6

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

    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.com Stitching Tales on Instagram Stitching Tales on YouTube About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns. Hazelhen Patterns Instagram hazelhenpatterns.com (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern) About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator. thelaststitch.com The Last Stitch Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Sep 29

    Sew with fancy elastics: Practical and surprisingly useful #127

    Fancy elastic sounds like something that should come with a tiny handbag and an attitude problem, but it’s actually surprisingly useful. In this episode, Johanna and Malena look at fold-over elastic, stretch lace, picot and plush elastic, and where each works best. They talk about stretch and recovery, choosing the right width, testing before committing, and different ways to attach elastic with a regular machine, serger or coverstitch. Because apparently, even elastic has a dress code. From necklines to leg openings, there are plenty of ideas to try, and a good excuse to get a bit fancy with your next project. Johanna's fancy elastic resources ⁠⁠Master The Coverstitch Machine Book⁠ ⁠Sewing Activewear Book 3 ways to sew stretch lace Fold over elastic video tutorial Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stitchingtalespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or contact us at our socials: Stitching Tales on Instagram Stitching Tales on YouTube About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns. Hazelhen Patterns Instagram hazelhenpatterns.com (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern) About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator. thelaststitch.com The Last Stitch Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Sep 22

    From high fashion to brides and book woes: An update #126

    It’s catch-up time! Malena has some cool news about her work, including a brief moment of proximity to a famous couturier. Plus a new part-time job at a bridal shop. We talk high-fashion pattern making, brides and the surprising joy of having a job where you interact with others. Meanwhile, Johanna has been wrestling with podcast hosting, monetising the podcast and the small matter of recutting more than 100 episodes. Meaning she wants to throw her computer out the window. They also get into their upcoming t-shirt book, where minuscule details can turn into a molehill. Plus the perennial question: must stripes align? There is also a dental correction and a discussion of whether buying another overlocker is a completely reasonable expense. We’ll let you decide! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stitchingtalespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or contact us on our socials: Stitching Tales on Instagram Stitching Tales on YouTube About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns. Hazelhen Patterns Instagram hazelhenpatterns.com (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern) About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator. thelaststitch.com The Last Stitch Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Sep 15

    Sewing game changers: Tricks that changed our sewing #125

    What are the sewing habits, tools and construction choices that have made the biggest difference to our sewing? In this episode, Johanna and Malena share their personal sewing game changers, including pressing throughout construction, pre-pressing hems, inserting trouser zippers on the flat, making toiles, and cutting tricky fabrics in a single layer. They also discuss what home sewists can learn from ready-to-wear construction, using press templates for pockets, adjusting presser foot pressure, heavy thread for topstitching, rotary cutters, overlockers and magnifying lamps. Some are simple workflow changes. Others are tools worth investing in. And one involves a cereal box. Tutorials mentioned: ⁠Johanna's dress pants zipper tutorial⁠ ⁠Jeans' zipper tutorial⁠ (video) ⁠Sewing Jeans Book⁠ ⁠Jeans pocket with press template⁠ ⁠Magnifying lamp⁠ (Amazon affiliate link) Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stitchingtalespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or contact us at our socials: Stitching Tales on Instagram Stitching Tales on YouTube About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns. Hazelhen Patterns Instagram hazelhenpatterns.com (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern) About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator. thelaststitch.com The Last Stitch Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Sep 8

    Bindings: The knit finish worth mastering #124

    Knit bindings are one of those sewing techniques that might seem simple. Just wrap some fabric around an edge, right? Well, not quite that easy, unfortunately. Plus, there are plenty of ways to do it, so how do we know which one is the best? Essentially, a perfect topic for Johanna and Malena to dive deep into. Malena even confesses that she has never sewn a binding before. So Johanna breaks down the different approaches. They talk about choosing fabrics, calculating width and stretch, and working with a coverstitch binder or a regular sewing machine. French binding, zigzag stitching, basting and stitch-in-the-ditch techniques also make an appearance in this meaty episode. If you've ever been intimidated by bindings, this episode has you covered! Johanna's binding resources ⁠⁠Coverstitch Success Video Course⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Master The Coverstitch Machine Book⁠ ⁠Sewing Activewear Book ⁠ ⁠Erikas Syskrin⁠ (for all your binding needs) Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stitchingtalespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or contact us at our socials: Stitching Tales on Instagram Stitching Tales on YouTube About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns. Hazelhen Patterns Instagram hazelhenpatterns.com (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern) About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator. thelaststitch.com The Last Stitch Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The inside scoop on sewing your own clothes and running a sewing business. Hosted by sewing veterans and authors of Fit for Knits and the upcoming sewing book To a Tee, Malena Hjerpe and Johanna Lundström. Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stitchingtalespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or contact us on our socials: ⁠Stitching Tales on Instagram⁠ ⁠Stitching Tales on YouTube⁠ About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns. ⁠Hazelhen Patterns Instagram⁠ ⁠hazelhenpatterns.com⁠ (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern) About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator. ⁠thelaststitch.com⁠ ⁠The Last Stitch Instagram⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Last Stitch Media
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    131
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The Last Stitch Media
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