The podcast for people who love to sew – from the people who love to write about sewing! Brought to you by the editors of Threads magazine, this insightful podcast takes on topics important to sewing enthusiasts. Listen in for humor, wisdom, and opinions from expert guests and the Threads staff as they discuss sewing techniques, fashion design, fitting conundrums, and more. Use your ears to become a better sewer! Hear the talent behind the world’s top garment-sewing magazine.
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Welcome to Choi Says Podcast! Thank you for making great choices and listening to Choi Says! Every alternating week, I talk about what's happening in my life as a human. I talk about the struggles in my life in the past and what I'm dealing with now. The other alternating weeks, I speak with guests and discuss their lives and the hardships they had to overcome. Everyone walks different lives. We all have hardships to overcome and goals we want to achieve. The purpose of this podcast really i ...
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Join Madeline Song (Princeton ‘21) and Melanie Epstein (NYU ‘21) as they sit down with impressive, yet relatable female mentors in industries such as business, tech, finance, entrepreneurship, and more to ask questions young women want to hear. How do I navigate the transition from college to post-grad? What kinds of career paths are out there? How do I land my dream job or internship? What are the skills I need to succeed professionally as a young woman? Grab a cup of coffee or tea and come ...
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Wisdom From 2 Pattern Testers | Episode 82
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Learn how two longtime pattern testers evaluate and test a pattern to determine whether it is worthwhile to use the pattern in your own sewing. You can use their observations and tips when testing patterns for yourself.
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Back to School for Tailoring, with Duane MacLeod | Episode 81
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Duane MacLeod was drawn into the world of tailoring seemingly by accident. Now the owner of a one-man tailoring business couldn't be happier. He shares his enthusiasm for the craft and how he arrived at this point, in Episode 81 of Sewing With Threads.
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Size-Inclusive Lingerie, with Maddie Kulig | Episode 80
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The size-inclusive lingerie designer, patternmaker, and owner of Madalynne Intimates discusses the challenges and rewards of bra-making.
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An Award-Winning Collection, with Annika Geissberger | Episode 79
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The Dutch Couture Academy, with Saskia ter Welle | Episode 78
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Saskia ter Welle, founder of the Dutch Couture Academy, shares her passion for couture embellishment techniques through her work and courses.
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The Vocabulary of Couture, with Susan Khalje | Episode 77
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What does it mean to sew a couture garment? Learn from an expert the five elements of couture pieces and how to start sewing them yourself.
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Sewing and Neurodiversity, with Hannah Choi | Episode 76
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Because of our neurodiversity, each of us uses our mental skills, or executive functions, differently in our sewing practice. You can learn to harness those functions for even more enjoyment when sewing.
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Choosing and Using Schmetz Needles, with Rhonda Pierce | Episode 75
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Selecting the right sewing machine needle can make a big difference in how your sewing project turns out. Rhonda Pierce, a spokesperson for Schmetz needles, explains how to determine the right needle, what are some needle options, and even when you should change a machine needle. The avid quilter and sewing enthusiast shares her knowledge about wha…
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Style Falcon Patterns: Designs for Mature Figures | Episode 74
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Style Falcon patterns are designed for those without an hourglass shape, and the instructions and pattern pieces are visually accessible.
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Sew for the Body You Have, with Brooks Ann Camper | Episode 73
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Guest Brooks Ann Camper shares the story of how she went from not knowing how to take a stitch or use an iron, to becoming a costume production professional and, now, to teaching a new and empowering approach to sewing.
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Needle Sharp Sewing Subscription, with Mary Grabenstatter | Episode 71
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The owner of a sewing box subscription service shares details about how her unique service works and her goal of turning dreams of sewing your own garments into reality.
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Holiday Bonus: Gift Ideas for Sewists | Episode 72
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Find gift ideas to inspire and help your sewing loved ones or yourself. The Threads editors discuss some of their favorites.
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The Story Behind the Doll Couture Book, with Kenneth D. King | Episode 70
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Kenneth D. King reveals details about his book, Doll Couture, including the inspiration and some dramatic scene creation for his finely dressed characters.
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Sewing With and Caring For Wool, with Katrina Walker | Episode 69
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Sewing pro and wool expert Katrina Walker talks about her flock of sheep, characteristics and types of wool and caring for your own wool garments in this podcast.
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21 Captivating Dresses by Designers Callot Soeurs, with Maggie Raywood | Episode 68
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A found collection of gowns by renowned couture house Callot Soeurs became a beloved research project for costume expert Maggie Raywood.
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Reimagining Garments, with Becky Fulgoni | Episode 67
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In this podcast, the always creative Becky Fulgoni shares her thinking while reimagining a handful of rediscovered but unworn garments. Two Threads editors pulled the garments from their own closets to challenge Becky, a frequent contributor to Threads, and to show how she arrives at wearable solutions.…
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A Passion for Teaching, with Joi Mahon | Episode 66
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Sewing book author, instructor and bridalwear designer Joi Mahon tells the story of how she turned her early passion for design and sewing into a business.
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Altering, Fitting, and Ready-To-Wear Garments, with Pamela Howard | Episode 65
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Digital Ambassador and sewing pro Pamela Howard shares fitting and alterations tips, along with her love of pressing and knit garments.
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Handling Sewing Frustrations, with Sarah Veblen | Episode 64
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Sewing pro Sarah Veblen talks about her sewing frustrations and her strategies for managing and even preventing them.
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Sewing With Threads Podcast: Making Time for Draping with ChaCha N. Hudson | Episode 63
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Fashion designer and educator ChaCha N. Hudson discusses the draping process and how she approaches practicing and teaching draping.
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Sewing for Prom and Wedding Season, with Barbie McCormick | Episode 62
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Listen to some sage advice and learn some helpful tips from a custom dressmaker with extensive alterations experience, as prom and wedding season draw closer.
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Creating Diary Quilts, with Heidi Parkes | Episode 61
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Heidi Parkes talks about how she stitches unique diary quilts to tell her story. She even shares how she began and what materials she uses.
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Resolutions and Our Sources for Sewing Inspiration | Episode 60
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Color and fashion trends, patterns, books, and even articles provide the motivation for those who love to sew. New Year's sewing resolutions aren't needed.
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Traditional and Updated Tailoring, with Couture Expert Kenneth D. King | Episode 59
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Kenneth D. King explains traditional and updated tailoring techniques, the subject of his in-depth "Smart Tailoring" video course.
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Inspired Sewing From Paris, with Hannah Hamill | Episode 58
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Hannah Hamill lives and sews in Paris. She talks about her inspirations and how she's developed her chic, comfortable style.
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Sewing Authentic Star Trek Looks I Episode 57
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Sewing With Threads talks with Alex Beard, also known as the Obsessive Costuming Dude on social media, who has become an expert on authentic Star Trek costumes.
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Gilbert Muniz on Experimenting and Creating | Episode 56
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Experimenting is at the heart of Gilbert Muniz's creative success. The teacher and Threads digital ambassador explains why it is so important.
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Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries, with Mary Ray | Episode 55
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Upcycling advocate and teacher Mary Ray discusses sustainability in the apparel industry and how home sewers can put the concept into practice.
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Susan Khalje and Kenneth D. King on the Ethics of Wearing Vintage Couture | Episode 54
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Two sewing pros discuss the handling and wearing of vintage couture and textiles, whether they are nostalgic or historically significant pieces.
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Draping, with Karolyn Kiisel | Episode 53
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Draping authority Karolyn Kiisel talks about her opera costuming work, the essential dress form, and even her preferred draping fabric.
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Fashion Without Limits, with ChaCha N. Hudson | Episode 52
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Syracuse University professor ChaCha N. Hudson talks about Fashion with Limits and the future of plus-size design.
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Threads #218 Summer 2022 Preview
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Learn to create a lace jacket, a great-fitting pair of pants, and a smooth side-seam zipper from the next issue of Threads magazine. The editors of Threads discuss these and other stories in this Summer 2022 preview podcast.
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A New Approach to Pants Fitting, with Ruth Collins | Episode 51
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If you're struggling to get pants to fit, find out about Ruth Collins' Top Down, Center Out Method in this Sewing With Threads episode.
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Variations on a Theme with Becky Fulgoni | Episode 50
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Becky Fulgoni shares how imposing design constraints opens a path to increased creativity and enjoyment in sewing.
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Vintage Detail in Modern Apparel, with Laura Nash | Episode 49
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If you love clothing with vintage detail but want to look modern, explore the offerings by Laura Nash of Sew Chic Patterns.
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Couture Sewing in a Locked-Down World, with Susan Khalje | Episode 48
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Couture teacher Susan Khalje talks about how she's continued to share her expertise despite worldwide pandemic restrictions.
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Our Favorite Sewing Machine Features | Episode 47
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If you are thinking about getting your first sewing machine, buying a replacement, or acquiring an upgrade, this episode of Sewing With Threads is for you. The Threads editors highlight sewing machine features they can't do without, their experiences with vintage machines, and how to approach shopping for a new machine.…
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Joi Mahon on Embracing the Sewing Learning Curve | Episode 46
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Custom clothier, teacher, and author Joi Mahon invites all sewers, from newbies to pros, to embrace learning and to savor the sewing process.
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Diane Ericson on Creativity in Adversity | Episode 45
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A seasoned artist and designer, Diane has been sharing ideas and design techniques as a contributor to the sewing industry through workshops and magazine articles over the years. Her focus is always on how to expand your creative process as you build the design skills to express a more personal style. Based in Ashland Oregon, she teaches workshops …
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Sustainable Approach to Sewing, with Wendy Ward | Episode 44
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This episode, we’re going to talk with Wendy Ward. Wendy is a writer, designer, maker and educator. She has worked as a designer in fast fashion and for a small sustainable brand. For her master’s degree in 2004 she explored novel ways to recycle textiles and in 2007 she moved into education and has taught numerous garment-making, textile recycling…
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Emily Hallman on Designing a Wardrobe Collection | Episode 43
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Learn how designer and stylist Emily Hallman approaches sewing a closet full of beautiful clothes that work together and fit her aesthetic.
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Sue and Emma Folts of BraBuilders.com | Episode 42
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Why pay high retail prices for a so-so bra that doesn't fit? The experts at BraBuilders.com explain how easy and worthwhile it is to sew beautiful, custom-fitted lingerie.
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Working in Product Design Across the Tech Industry—Christine Chun, Senior Product Designer at Instacart
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In this episode, Madeline sits down with Christine Chun, a Senior Product Designer at Instacart. Christine (Wellesley ’15) shares how she made a successful career pivot from beauty marketing to product design and what it’s like working as a product designer, from small startups to big tech companies. Christine knew she wanted to work in the Bay Are…
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Jenny Rushmore and Sewing for an Expanded Size Range | Episode 41
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Jenny Rushmore is the founder and creative director of Cashmerette. Her business empowers curvy and plus-size women to feel confident through sewing a wardrobe of fabulously fitting clothes. Originally from Scotland, Jenny has lived in nine countries and is now proud to call Boston, Massachusetts, her home. Join Threads editors Sarah McFarland and …
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Tabitha Sewer and the Joy of Sewing | Episode 40
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Tabitha Sewer just may be the quintessential sewing enthusiast. A sewing content creator, she uses social media and her website to share with the world her sewing joy. She talks with the Threads editors in the Sewing With Threads Episode 40 podcast about her patterns, her button business, and some of the keys to her success.…
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Erica Bunker's Advice for a Stylish Self-Sewn Wardrobe | Episode 39
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Erica Bunker's fashionable garments are an inspiration to many sewers. Not only does she sew well-fitted, colorful, and contemporary styles, but she pairs them with admirable accessories, wears them with confidence, and photographs them skillfully. The Threads editors were eager to catch up with Erica for Episode 39 of the Sewing with Threads podca…
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Breaking Barriers as a Female Leader in Finance—Diarra White, Vice President at BlackRock
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In this episode, Melanie sits down with Diarra White, Vice President at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. Diarra (Columbia ‘15) tells us about her experiences launching her career, navigating the financial services industry, and breaking barriers as a female leader and woman of color in a male-dominated industry. During her time at Colu…
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Expert Linda Lee's Advice on Fitting Pants | Episode 38
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Linda Lee, owner of the Sewing Workshop pattern collection and fabrics and notions store, shares valuable tips for making pants that fit in Episode 38 of the Sewing With Threads podcast. The prolific author, pattern designer, and popular teacher packs loads of information that home sewers need for fitting pants into her discussion.…
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Challenge Yourself with a PatternReview.com Contest | Episode 37
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In this episode of “Sewing with Threads,” the monthly podcast by the staff of Threads magazine, Editorial Director Sarah McFarland and Senior Technical Editor Carol J. Fresia talk with Deepika Prakash, founder of PatternReview.com.
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Building a Career in Clean Tech & Empowering Women to Invest—Wendy Cartagena, Tech Business Analyst & Founder at Invested Millennial
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Join Madeline as she sits down with Wendy Cartagena, a Tech Business Analyst and Founder at Invested Millennial. In this episode, Wendy (UCLA ‘16) shares how she landed her first job in tech, how she leveled up her career through strong networking and communication skills, and what skills and experience young women need to break into the tech indus…
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