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Threads Magazine Podcast: ”Sewing With Threads”

Diving into a Design Challenge, with Debby Spence and Michelle Loggins | Episode 89

40 min • 7 maj 2025

Sewing garments for design competitions calls for imagination, problem-solving, time management, and enthusiasm for turning obstacles into learning opportunities. Two winning designers share their strategies for success.

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An Historic Clothing Collection, with Kiki Smith | Episode 90

3 juni | 37 min

Diving into a Design Challenge, with Debby Spence and Michelle Loggins | Episode 89

7 maj | 40 min

21 Captivating Dresses by Designers Callot Soeurs, with Maggie Raywood | Episode 68

6 september 2023 | 41 min

Reimagining Garments, with Becky Fulgoni | Episode 67

2 augusti 2023 | 48 min

A Passion for Teaching, with Joi Mahon | Episode 66

5 juli 2023 | 46 min

Altering, Fitting, and Ready-To-Wear Garments, with Pamela Howard | Episode 65

7 juni 2023 | 37 min

Handling Sewing Frustrations, with Sarah Veblen | Episode 64

3 maj 2023 | 43 min

Sewing With Threads Podcast: Making Time for Draping with ChaCha N. Hudson | Episode 63

5 april 2023 | 50 min

Sewing for Prom and Wedding Season, with Barbie McCormick | Episode 62

8 mars 2023 | 37 min

Creating Diary Quilts, with Heidi Parkes | Episode 61

1 februari 2023 | 38 min

Resolutions and Our Sources for Sewing Inspiration | Episode 60

4 januari 2023 | 32 min

Traditional and Updated Tailoring, with Couture Expert Kenneth D. King | Episode 59

7 december 2022 | 22 min

Inspired Sewing From Paris, with Hannah Hamill | Episode 58

2 november 2022 | 48 min

Sewing Authentic Star Trek Looks I Episode 57

5 oktober 2022 | 62 min

Gilbert Muniz on Experimenting and Creating | Episode 56

7 september 2022 | 30 min

Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries, with Mary Ray | Episode 55

3 augusti 2022 | 41 min

Susan Khalje and Kenneth D. King on the Ethics of Wearing Vintage Couture | Episode 54

6 juli 2022 | 49 min

Draping, with Karolyn Kiisel | Episode 53

1 juni 2022 | 30 min

Fashion Without Limits, with ChaCha N. Hudson | Episode 52

4 maj 2022 | 34 min

Threads #218 Summer 2022 Preview

20 april 2022 | 33 min

A New Approach to Pants Fitting, with Ruth Collins | Episode 51

6 april 2022 | 41 min

Variations on a Theme with Becky Fulgoni | Episode 50

2 mars 2022 | 38 min

Vintage Detail in Modern Apparel, with Laura Nash | Episode 49

2 februari 2022 | 44 min

Couture Sewing in a Locked-Down World, with Susan Khalje | Episode 48

5 januari 2022 | 35 min

Our Favorite Sewing Machine Features | Episode 47

1 december 2021 | 45 min

Joi Mahon on Embracing the Sewing Learning Curve | Episode 46

3 november 2021 | 38 min

Diane Ericson on Creativity in Adversity | Episode 45

6 oktober 2021 | 38 min

Sustainable Approach to Sewing, with Wendy Ward | Episode 44

1 september 2021 | 36 min

Emily Hallman on Designing a Wardrobe Collection | Episode 43

5 augusti 2021 | 33 min

Sue and Emma Folts of BraBuilders.com | Episode 42

7 juli 2021 | 33 min

Jenny Rushmore and Sewing for an Expanded Size Range | Episode 41

2 juni 2021 | 30 min

Tabitha Sewer and the Joy of Sewing | Episode 40

5 maj 2021 | 34 min

Erica Bunker's Advice for a Stylish Self-Sewn Wardrobe | Episode 39

7 april 2021 | 30 min

Expert Linda Lee's Advice on Fitting Pants | Episode 38

3 mars 2021 | 29 min

Challenge Yourself with a PatternReview.com Contest | Episode 37

3 februari 2021 | 31 min

A Colorful Approach to Sewing | Episode 36

6 januari 2021 | 31 min

Organization Tips | Episode 35

2 december 2020 | 32 min

Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your Sewing Machine | Episode 34

4 november 2020 | 30 min

Meet Doris Raymond, the Fairy Godmother of Fashion Inspiration | Episode 33

7 oktober 2020 | 29 min

A Collector of Couture | Episode 32

2 september 2020 | 29 min

Eyewear Options for Better Sewing | Episode 31

7 augusti 2020 | 34 min

Shapewear and Wardrobe Building from a Patternmaker | Episode 30

1 juli 2020 | 39 min

Fearless Experimentation | Episode 29

3 juni 2020 | 36 min

Patternmaker Liesl Gibson Designs with Fit in Mind | Episode 28

6 maj 2020 | 30 min

Sewing for Beginners | Bonus Podcast 5

1 maj 2020 | 23 min

Sewing Inspiration on YouTube | Bonus Podcast 4

24 april 2020 | 22 min

Watching Making the Cut | Bonus Podcast 3

17 april 2020 | 21 min

Behind the Scenes at Threads | Bonus Podcast 2

10 april 2020 | 21 min

Serger Techniques and Accessories | Episode 27

8 april 2020 | 21 min

Facing a Facing and Making Face Masks: Bonus Episode 1

6 april 2020 | 20 min

Fabric Stash Disasters | Episode 26

4 mars 2020 | 36 min

Favorite Sewing Tips for Beginners | Episode 25

5 februari 2020 | 39 min

How We Review Patterns | Episode 24

8 januari 2020 | 28 min

What's New in Sewing Machine Embroidery | Episode 23

4 december 2019 | 42 min

A Couture Embellishment Guide | Episode 22

6 november 2019 | 32 min

Create a Wardrobe That Works for You | Episode 21

2 oktober 2019 | 37 min

Choosing the Right Fabric for a Pattern | Episode 20

4 september 2019 | 39 min

The Camp Shirt and Other Vintage Patterns | Episode 19

7 augusti 2019 | 34 min

Gertie Shares Her Adventures | Episode 18

3 juli 2019 | 38 min

A Pro's Tips for Sewing with Knits | Episode 17

5 juni 2019 | 40 min

Unfinished Projects | Episode 16

1 maj 2019 | 34 min

Patternmaker Focused on Fitting | Episode 15

3 april 2019 | 27 min

Design for Fit | Episode 14

6 mars 2019 | 28 min

Sewing for Competitions | Episode 13

6 februari 2019 | 61 min

Embellishments: When, Where, and How to Use Them | Episode 12

2 januari 2019 | 42 min

Beautiful, Endlessly Challenging Fabric | Episode 11

5 december 2018 | 37 min

Designing a Pattern Line for Savvy Sewers | Episode 10

7 november 2018 | 34 min

Vintage Garment Detective Shares Her Secrets | Episode 9

3 oktober 2018 | 38 min

The Perfect Wedding Gown Starts on the Inside | Episode 8

5 september 2018 | 32 min

The Lasting Appeal of Vintage Patterns | Episode 7

1 augusti 2018 | 46 min

Fitting and Fashion | Episode 6

5 juli 2018 | 31 min

Sewing With Threads | Ep. 5

6 juni 2018 | 32 min

How to Stand Out Online | Episode 4

2 maj 2018 | 26 min

What is an Ideal Fit? | Episode 3

4 april 2018 | 38 min

Patterns vs. Real Bodies | Episode 2

7 mars 2018 | 42 min

Sewing With Threads

2 februari 2018 | 33 min

Diving into a Design Challenge, with Debby Spence and Michelle Loggins | Episode 89

Senaste avsnitt

Sewing School, with Ryliss Bod | Episode 91

An Historic Clothing Collection, with Kiki Smith | Episode 90

Diving into a Design Challenge, with Debby Spence and Michelle Loggins | Episode 89

Sewing Quilted Jackets, with Rae Cumbie and Carrie Emerson | Episode 88

Creating Fitted Bodices, with Gretchen Hirsch | Episode 87

Dressmaking as an Art Form, with Helen Haughey | Episode 86

Sewing Celeb Sandra Betzina Dishes with Kenneth D. King | Episode 84

The Art of Scissor Making, with Maggie Fox | Episode 83

Wisdom From 2 Pattern Testers | Episode 82

Back to School for Tailoring, with Duane MacLeod | Episode 81

Size-Inclusive Lingerie, with Maddie Kulig | Episode 80

An Award-Winning Collection, with Annika Geissberger | Episode 79

The Dutch Couture Academy, with Saskia ter Welle | Episode 78

The Vocabulary of Couture, with Susan Khalje | Episode 77

Sewing and Neurodiversity, with Hannah Choi | Episode 76

Choosing and Using Schmetz Needles, with Rhonda Pierce | Episode 75

Style Falcon Patterns: Designs for Mature Figures | Episode 74

Sew for the Body You Have, with Brooks Ann Camper | Episode 73

Amsterdam Tour Recap, London Game Plan | Episode 85

Needle Sharp Sewing Subscription, with Mary Grabenstatter | Episode 71

Holiday Bonus: Gift Ideas for Sewists | Episode 72

The Story Behind the Doll Couture Book, with Kenneth D. King | Episode 70

Sewing With and Caring For Wool, with Katrina Walker | Episode 69

21 Captivating Dresses by Designers Callot Soeurs, with Maggie Raywood | Episode 68

Reimagining Garments, with Becky Fulgoni | Episode 67

A Passion for Teaching, with Joi Mahon | Episode 66

Altering, Fitting, and Ready-To-Wear Garments, with Pamela Howard | Episode 65

Handling Sewing Frustrations, with Sarah Veblen | Episode 64

Sewing With Threads Podcast: Making Time for Draping with ChaCha N. Hudson | Episode 63

Sewing for Prom and Wedding Season, with Barbie McCormick | Episode 62

Creating Diary Quilts, with Heidi Parkes | Episode 61

Resolutions and Our Sources for Sewing Inspiration | Episode 60

Traditional and Updated Tailoring, with Couture Expert Kenneth D. King | Episode 59

Inspired Sewing From Paris, with Hannah Hamill | Episode 58

Sewing Authentic Star Trek Looks I Episode 57

Gilbert Muniz on Experimenting and Creating | Episode 56

Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries, with Mary Ray | Episode 55

Susan Khalje and Kenneth D. King on the Ethics of Wearing Vintage Couture | Episode 54

Draping, with Karolyn Kiisel | Episode 53

Fashion Without Limits, with ChaCha N. Hudson | Episode 52

Threads #218 Summer 2022 Preview

A New Approach to Pants Fitting, with Ruth Collins | Episode 51

Variations on a Theme with Becky Fulgoni | Episode 50

Vintage Detail in Modern Apparel, with Laura Nash | Episode 49

Couture Sewing in a Locked-Down World, with Susan Khalje | Episode 48

Our Favorite Sewing Machine Features | Episode 47

Joi Mahon on Embracing the Sewing Learning Curve | Episode 46

Diane Ericson on Creativity in Adversity | Episode 45

Sustainable Approach to Sewing, with Wendy Ward | Episode 44

Emily Hallman on Designing a Wardrobe Collection | Episode 43

Sue and Emma Folts of BraBuilders.com | Episode 42

Jenny Rushmore and Sewing for an Expanded Size Range | Episode 41

Tabitha Sewer and the Joy of Sewing | Episode 40

Erica Bunker's Advice for a Stylish Self-Sewn Wardrobe | Episode 39

Expert Linda Lee's Advice on Fitting Pants | Episode 38

Challenge Yourself with a PatternReview.com Contest | Episode 37

A Colorful Approach to Sewing | Episode 36

Organization Tips | Episode 35

Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your Sewing Machine | Episode 34

Meet Doris Raymond, the Fairy Godmother of Fashion Inspiration | Episode 33

A Collector of Couture | Episode 32

Eyewear Options for Better Sewing | Episode 31

Shapewear and Wardrobe Building from a Patternmaker | Episode 30

Fearless Experimentation | Episode 29

Patternmaker Liesl Gibson Designs with Fit in Mind | Episode 28

Sewing for Beginners | Bonus Podcast 5

Sewing Inspiration on YouTube | Bonus Podcast 4

Watching Making the Cut | Bonus Podcast 3

Behind the Scenes at Threads | Bonus Podcast 2

Serger Techniques and Accessories | Episode 27

Facing a Facing and Making Face Masks: Bonus Episode 1

Fabric Stash Disasters | Episode 26

Favorite Sewing Tips for Beginners | Episode 25

How We Review Patterns | Episode 24

What's New in Sewing Machine Embroidery | Episode 23

A Couture Embellishment Guide | Episode 22

Create a Wardrobe That Works for You | Episode 21

Choosing the Right Fabric for a Pattern | Episode 20