Seamwork Radio 11425m

In this episode of Seamwork Radio, Sarai and Haley share a 5-step system for creating cohesive fabric palettes that help you sew garments that actually work together. You'll learn how to build a palette that reflects your personal style, works with your existing wardrobe, and makes fabric shopping more intentional.

In this episode, Sarai and Haley share their favorite techniques for elevating handmade garments with special details and embellishments. They discuss how thoughtful touches like hand embroidery, unique closures, and special techniques can transform ordinary makes into treasured pieces that you'll reach for again and again.

In this special roundup episode, we share what we’re working on, including our sewing plans and what we’re excited to make next. We’ll also talk about all the new stuff coming up at Seamwork!

In this episode, Sarai and Haley share their top five fabric recommendations for summer sewing. From breathable linens to delicate eyelet lace, they'll guide you through the best options for staying cool while looking stylish, plus recommend perfect Seamwork patterns for each fabric.

In this episode, Sarai and Haley share practical strategies for finding time to sew when life gets hectic. Whether you have 15 minutes or a few hours, these seven tips will help you make progress on your projects and keep your creativity flowing even during the busiest seasons.

In this episode, Sarai and Haley discuss how to create meaningful sewing goals that align with your personal values rather than just accumulating more clothes. They share a 5-step process to help you reconnect with why you sew and make intentional choices about future projects.

In this episode, Sarai and Haley explore Allison Bornstein's "Three-Word Method" for defining your personal style. They share how they applied this technique to their own wardrobes and offer practical tips for using it to guide your sewing projects and fabric choices.

In this episode, Sarai and Haley share a 5-step process for organizing your fabric stash so that you get the most out of it. If you feel like you’re spending way more on fabric than you need to, and that you’re buying more than you can possibly sew, learn how a few simple tweaks to the way you organize can save you money and help you reduce waste.

In this special roundup episode, we share what we’re working on, including our sewing plans and what we’re excited to make next. We’ll also talk about all the new stuff coming up at Seamwork!

Today, we’re talking about our absolute favorite types of projects for sewing with linen. Linen is an amazing fabric, especially in warmer months. It’s light, breathable, comfortable, and easy to sew. We’ll talk about our best ideas for garments made from linen, and the specific patterns we’d use.

Vintage clothing can provide so much inspiration for your projects, from the fabrics used to intricate construction details. We take a look at our favorite sources for vintage inspiration and explain how we use them to create clothing with unusual details that still looks modern.

We made a lot of mistakes when we first started sewing with knits. But like anything in sewing, it always comes down to your tools and your technique. We share the top 10 tools that make sewing with knits effortless and fun, without all the hassles of our early wonky projects.

Today, we're talking about 4 really fun but less common fabrics that you may never have sewn with. We'll cover why we love these fabrics, the best ways to use them (including some ideas you’ve probably never heard of), and our favorite tips for sewing with them if you want to give them a shot yourself.

Today, we're talking about what to do when self-doubt gets in the way of your sewing. We'll cover the mindset shifts that help us the most, some practical questions to ask yourself every time you experience self-doubt, and how to make sewing fun again when you feel like quitting.

Today, we're talking about sewing statement pieces for your wardrobe. We'll cover how to choose colors and prints that you’ll actually wear, ideas for making a statement even if you don’t like bright colors, and how to find your own personal style signatures.

Today, we're talking about how you can make even the most basic patterns feel exciting to sew. We'll cover choosing the colors that make you feel your best, picking out fabrics that you’ll love, and how to find ideas for details that really make a basic garment feel special.

When you sew clothes that you don’t end up wearing, it feels like a huge waste of time and energy. You might beat yourself up and it can affect your confidence. But sometimes those wardrobe outcasts just need a fresh perspective. We’ll share some new ways for you to consider these outcasts that might help you start to wear them again.

In today’s episode, we're talking about how thinking about your handmade wardrobe as a garden can teach you more patience, resilience, and long term thinking. We'll cover how both gardening and sewing can help you cultivate patience, joy, and the powerful experience of building something from scratch.

Today, we're sharing our favorite ten tips for deg a wardrobe that actually feels good every day!

Your sewing space is more than just a place to stitch—it’s where your creativity thrives. Whether you have a dedicated room, a corner in your living room, or even a repurposed closet, transforming your space into a creative sanctuary can inspire you and make every sewing session more joyful. Here are eight tips to help you create a sewing space that feels peaceful, nurturing, and perfectly aligned with your creativity.