The Sewing Podcast Podcast

Helen & Nikki
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Real sewing talk, beginner’s projects, and only a moderate amount of unpicking. thesewingpodcast.substack.com

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  1. 1d ago

    Episode 3: All I want for Christmas - The Sewing Edition!

    Sewing related Christmas gifts It seems to arrive earlier and earlier every year, yes its the run up to Christmas. During this episode Nikki and Helen have some perfect gift ideas for sewists. * First up its Whiteley Scissors https://www.whiteley.co.uk/shop/ These are crafted in Sheffield and have been since 1760. They are beautiful, beautiful things. * A gift with a bit of a difference is a Sneaker Making Kit. I saw these on the Sewing Bee a few years ago and vowed I would make some one day. Check out Lovely Jubly Fabrics to grab a kit - https://www.lovelyjubblyfabrics.co.uk/ourshop/cat_1846499-Sneaker-Making-Kits.html * A decent craft light is always a good idea - these can be like anything else, fairly reasonable right through to rather a lot!! I saw this Ikea hack, which also looks great and is incredibly versatile https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/smasnoere-led-decoration-lighting-dimmable-adjustable-colour-60597247/ * Helen has these gorgeous pattern weights by Foxglove & Field. They look like little bobbins of thread and are covered in Liberty fabric https://www.foxgloveandfield.co.uk/ * A great gift, not just for sewists, is an audio book or podcast subscription. A local music shop near us in Sheffield, Crescendo Music - sells these fabulous cards with an audiobook inside. If you don’t live in Sheffield or can’t get there, then you can order these online - https://audiobookinacard.com/#54557ddce8e3c0a4c6295f54fdd0d68a * I mentioned these beautiful resin magnetic pin dishes, then gotta be honest, struggled to find where I’d seen them!! I found some on Etsy…and kinda ordered some for myself while I was browsing!! https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1463642660/magnetic-resin-coasters but if you don’t want to order a resin one then these are also available https://littlelegsfabrics.co.uk/products/magnetic-pin-dish?srsltid=AYCX9vJhBQ1vPLArqS9XK-CduSw7lOSDKBFT9orNiCWw8JVlwcdagYRo We sell something similar in Annie’s Sheffield too * I also have one of these nifty little magnetic pin catchers attached to my machine https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1176149285/prym-cat-magnetic-needle-minder-pin This would make a great stocking filler prezzie * And last but not least a hump jumper or the more boring name, a bulky seam aid - another great stocking fille https://jaycotts.co.uk/products/bulky-seam-aid?srsltid=AYCX9vKd6AlEs3Z4bhAE838eHhQiDOBJ8w00LNaqa6fQTz2lKwDkg8jk We sell these at Annies in Sheffield too!! Check out Nikki’s Insta for some images of all the lovely sewing prezzies, Happy Shopping!! Don’t forget to give us a follow on Substack The Sewing Podcast I’m Nikki, you can also find me on Insta and Tik Tok as @QuirkySeamstress and Substack as Nicola Downham I’m Helen and you can find me on Insta, Facebook and Tik Tok as @badgerandbobbins, on Substack as Helen Miller and my website is https://www.badgerandbobbins.co.uk/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesewingpodcast.substack.com

    Episode 3: All I want for Christmas - The Sewing Edition!

  2. Oct 23

    Episode 2: Sewing Christmas Gifts

    Hey, welcome back Today we have a little round up of sewing the Leah pattern by Tilly & the Buttons. Helen managed a toile of her top due to a hectic summer, Nikki ended up making 3! I used binding from The Specky Seamstress they have such a fabulous funky range - go check em out! Also, if you’re wanting to find out more about bias binding, how to use it, the different types and also how to make your own then check out the links from Tilly & the Buttons How to make bias binding How to sew bias binding to finish a neck or armhole 🎄🎅⭐The C Word!! 🎄🎅⭐ We have some great ideas and tips if you’re planning on sewing any Christmas presents this year. Helen runs a brilliant online Christmas sewing club - we chat about that and her regular (non-christmas sewing club too!) - check out the links below to find out more👇 The Christmas Sewing Club The Sew Much Fun Collective Thanks for joining us again, I hope we’ve sparked your imagination. Don’t forget to give us a follow on Substack The Sewing Podcast I’m Nikki, you can also find me on Insta and TikTok as @QuirkySeamstress and Substack as Nicola Downham I’m Helen and you can find me on Insta, Facebook and Tik Tok as @badgerandbobbins, on Substack as Helen Miller and my website is https://www.badgerandbobbins.co.uk/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesewingpodcast.substack.com

  3. Oct 7

    Episode 1: Patterns, fitting and how you’ve been lied to by fashion retailers.

    We talk a lot about the brand Tilly & the Buttons (TATB) in this episode, largely because they do great beginner sewing patterns (that are not just for beginners) Here’s a link to the very versatile Leah pattern - Tilly & the buttons Leah pattern The Leah pattern (like many other TATB patterns) comes with a wealth or resources, from grading between sizes, choosing your size and fitting tips so you can get your top looking like a pro has swen it, check out the TATB Leah resources here: Leah resources Tilly also has a super You Tube account full of tutorials and tips: TATB YouTube Beginner friendly patterns, try these: * TATB Stevie * TATB PJs * Matchy Matchy Sewing Club studio Tee - this one’s free too! And a list of Beginner Friendly pattern companies: * Waves & Wild - pdf patterns - although the UK company Little Legs Fabrics, based near Preston, UK, has paper patterns for waves & wild * Twig & Tale - pdf patterns - these guys have just the BEST instructions with a video tutorial included with the pattern * Matchy Matchy Sewing Club - pdf patterns - these guys even seperate out their sewing patterns from beginners to more advanced. * Tilly & the Buttons - both pdf and paper sewing patterns We put a LOT of emphasis on making sure you take your measurements before deciding on your size. There are a tonne of YouTube videos on this, I found this one pretty good though - How to measure yourself If you’re buying pdf patterns, then you may not want to print out them onto A4 (I sometimes do, depends on how quick I want to sew something!!) If you don’t want to mess about sticking A4 sheets together then you’ll want to get it printed onto A0 paper. Here are the 2 companies I’ve used and have a great service * CLC Prints * Fabulosew If you’re tracing off your patterns, then you’ll need Prym pattern paper. Available from all good haberdasheries (online or bricks and mortar) - including Annie’s in Sheffield - we sell it for £9 per roll- cheeky shop plug!! or Amazon have it too!! Don’t forget to give us a follow on Substack The Sewing Podcast I’m Nikki, you can also find me on Insta and Tik Tok as @QuirkySeamstress and Substack as Nicola Downham I’m Helen and you can find me on Insta, Facebook and Tik Tok as @badgerandbobbins, on Substack as Helen Miller and my website is https://www.badgerandbobbins.co.uk/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesewingpodcast.substack.com

    Episode 1: Patterns, fitting and how you’ve been lied to by fashion retailers.
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