Stitching Tales
By The Last Stitch Media
Listen to a podcast, please open Podcast Republic app. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Image by The Last Stitch Media
Category: Crafts
Open in Apple Podcasts
Open RSS feed
Open Website
Rate for this podcast
Subscribers: 5
Reviews: 0
Episodes: 111
Description
The inside scoop on sewing your own clothes and running a sewing business. By the authors of Fit for Knits, Malena Hjerpe and Johanna Lundström.
Stitching Tales on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/stitchingtalespod
Stitching Tales on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@StitchingTalesPod
About Johanna Lundström:
Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator.
https://www.thelaststitch.com
About Malena Hjerpe:
Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns.
https://hazelhenpatterns.com
| Episode | Date |
|---|---|
|
Sew better with the right thread #111
|
Jun 09, 2026 |
|
Creative burnout, exhaustion & pressure to always create #110
|
Jun 02, 2026 |
|
Summer sewing: Linen struggles, hacking shorts and bold stripes #109
|
May 26, 2026 |
|
Coverstitch secrets: Beyond basic hems #108
|
May 19, 2026 |
|
Lack of confidence, purging patterns & creative differences : Q&A #107
|
May 12, 2026 |
|
From Sweden to Hawaii: How Sanna Myers built a pattern brand #106
|
May 05, 2026 |
|
8 ways to sew knit necklines (none of them a neckband) #105
|
Apr 28, 2026 |
|
Pre-launch spiral & trusting the (bridal) fabric flow #104
|
Apr 21, 2026 |
|
Sleeves explained: Less guesswork, better fit #103
|
Apr 14, 2026 |
|
T-shirt book update: Decisions, dilemmas and messy lines #102
|
Apr 07, 2026 |
|
How to gather fabric evenly (without the guesswork) #101
|
Mar 31, 2026 |
|
We hit 100! And answering your sewing dilemmas #100
|
Mar 24, 2026 |
|
Pattern updates, projector files and book drama! #99
|
Mar 17, 2026 |
|
Fantasy sewing galore: Playing fabric roulette #98
|
Mar 10, 2026 |
|
Serger secrets: Unlocking the full power of your machine #97
|
Mar 03, 2026 |
|
Sewing spring trends 2026: Pockets, utility & bold colours #96
|
Feb 24, 2026 |
|
Sewing knits without losing your mind #95
|
Feb 17, 2026 |
|
Running a sewing brand without burning out with Emily from In the Folds #94
|
Feb 10, 2026 |
|
Bridal sewing & tech troubles: A business update #93
|
Feb 03, 2026 |
|
Unravelling ourselves: Our sewing backstories #92
|
Jan 27, 2026 |
|
Pressing tricks for better sewing #91
|
Jan 20, 2026 |
|
We’re making a t-shirt book (and need your advice) #90
|
Jan 13, 2026 |
|
Overwhelmed by sewing stuff and thoughts on zero waste #89
|
Jan 06, 2026 |
|
2026 here we come! Plans, dreams and challenges #88
|
Dec 30, 2025 |
|
Looking back at our 2025 #87
|
Dec 23, 2025 |
|
Sewing our dream capsule wardrobe #86
|
Dec 16, 2025 |
|
Sewing tricky fabrics without tears #85
|
Dec 09, 2025 |
|
Budget friendly sewing: Sew stylish, spend less #84
|
Dec 02, 2025 |
|
Career pivots & business revelations #83
|
Nov 25, 2025 |
|
Don't call the tweed police: The ultimate guide to wovens #82
|
Nov 18, 2025 |
|
Adjusting pattern length like a pro #81
|
Nov 11, 2025 |
|
Mastering necklines on knit tops (without puckers or gaping) #80
|
Nov 04, 2025 |
|
Overrated tools & sewing failures: Q&A time! #79
|
Oct 28, 2025 |
|
Should we join Project Runway? #78
|
Oct 21, 2025 |
|
Malena's new sewing space & woven fabric wisdom #77
|
Oct 14, 2025 |
|
Denim your way: Why sewing jeans is worth it #76
|
Oct 07, 2025 |
|
Navigating the "thinness trend" and how sewing can help #75
|
Sep 30, 2025 |
|
How to cut sewing patterns: Our best tips #74
|
Sep 23, 2025 |
|
Organising your sewing space: From chaos to calm: #73
|
Sep 16, 2025 |
|
Tariffs’ effect on sewing & Malena's pattern launch challenges #72
|
Sep 09, 2025 |
|
Grow your sewing skills: From beginner to pro #71
|
Sep 02, 2025 |
|
Sew the fall 2025 fashion trends #70
|
Aug 26, 2025 |
|
Sewing revelations & new beginnings #69
|
Aug 19, 2025 |
|
Johanna's HUGE decision & Malena's new pattern #68
|
Jul 22, 2025 |
|
Trace, cut or chalk? Ways to mark your fabric #67
|
Jul 15, 2025 |
|
No pockets? No problem: How to add pockets to patterns #66
|
Jul 08, 2025 |
|
Sewing into summer: Our favourite fabrics and makes #65
|
Jul 01, 2025 |
|
Knit vs woven: The battle of fabrics #64
|
Jun 24, 2025 |
|
From hobby to hustle: Turning sewing into a business #63
|
Jun 17, 2025 |
|
Understanding seam allowances (and why they matter) #62
|
Jun 10, 2025 |
|
What 70 years of sewing taught us #61
|
Jun 03, 2025 |
|
Sewing projects we won't touch #60
|
May 27, 2025 |
|
Making Malena's pattern launch a success #59
|
May 20, 2025 |
|
Fixing Johanna's business struggles #58
|
May 13, 2025 |
|
Sewing sleeves, stay-stitching, projector patterns: Q&A 57
|
May 06, 2025 |
|
Sew faster: Speedy tips to try #56
|
Apr 29, 2025 |
|
Knit fabrics explained: How to pick the right one #55
|
Apr 22, 2025 |
|
New sewing pattern, day job return & more updates #54
|
Apr 15, 2025 |
|
Exposing our personal lives #53
|
Apr 08, 2025 |
|
Financial independence, fabric shopping tips & hand-sewing: Q&A #52
|
Apr 01, 2025 |
|
Avoid these sewing machine mistakes #51
|
Mar 25, 2025 |
|
Interfacing: Our Best Tips #50
|
Mar 18, 2025 |
|
Shipping drama, sewing second guessing & other updates #49
|
Mar 11, 2025 |
|
The secret ingredient to sewing success (fibres!) #48
|
Mar 04, 2025 |
|
Sewing sweaterknits, luxury knits, patterns for men: Q&A #47
|
Feb 25, 2025 |
|
Johanna's new sewing course & Malena's next pattern! #46
|
Feb 18, 2025 |
|
Serger techniques for hemming knits #45
|
Feb 11, 2025 |
|
Sew Trendy 2025: Making Sewing and Fashion Predictions #44
|
Feb 04, 2025 |
|
Hemming knits: Our top tips and tricks #43
|
Jan 28, 2025 |
|
Sewing tricky knits, careers in sewing & pocket fabrics: Q&A #42
|
Jan 21, 2025 |
|
Our goals for 2025 #41
|
Jan 14, 2025 |
|
2024 Recap: Triumphs & Hiccups #40
|
Dec 17, 2024 |
|
Sewing gift guide: For every budget #39
|
Dec 10, 2024 |
|
Let's get personal! #38
|
Dec 03, 2024 |
|
Don't Make These Buttonhole Mistakes! Sew Buttons Like a Pro! #37
|
Nov 26, 2024 |
|
Burning fabric, Malena's new job & other updates #36
|
Nov 19, 2024 |
|
Q&A: Upcycling, seam allowances & interfacing for knits #35
|
Nov 12, 2024 |
|
Sewing perfect zippers and waistbands on pants #34
|
Nov 05, 2024 |
|
Can't Pay Rent With Patterns: Busting Sewing Business Myths #33
|
Oct 29, 2024 |
|
Sew Pants Like a Pro: Industry Insider Tips #32
|
Oct 22, 2024 |
|
Scared of Sewing Pants & Pattern Launch Update #31
|
Oct 15, 2024 |
|
Pattern launch and day job break #30
|
Oct 08, 2024 |
|
Best seams and assembly methods for sewing knit pants (pt 2) #29
|
Oct 01, 2024 |
|
Sewing joggers, leggings & other knit pants (pt 1) #28
|
Sep 24, 2024 |
|
Secret sewing book project revealed #27
|
Sep 17, 2024 |
|
Sew Small September & Trend Forecasts #26
|
Sep 10, 2024 |
|
Q&A: Favourite makes, fitting jeans, business tips #25
|
Sep 03, 2024 |
|
Big new projects & other updates #24
|
Aug 27, 2024 |
|
Top tools for improving sewing #23
|
Jul 09, 2024 |
|
Big scary sewing dreams #22
|
Jul 02, 2024 |
|
Sewing dos and don'ts #21
|
Jun 25, 2024 |
|
Projector files and struggling pattern companies #20
|
Jun 18, 2024 |
|
Sewing activewear #19
|
Jun 11, 2024 |
|
Our favourite sewing tools #18
|
Jun 04, 2024 |
|
Drafting patterns from existing clothes #17
|
May 28, 2024 |
|
Naming patterns & secret projects #16
|
May 21, 2024 |
|
Sewing and fitting a perfect t-shirt #15
|
May 14, 2024 |
|
Secrets of a big brand pattern maker #14
|
May 07, 2024 |
|
Sewing knits on a sewing machine #13
|
Apr 30, 2024 |
|
Big plans, little time #12
|
Apr 23, 2024 |
|
Coverstitching: Our top tips and tricks #11
|
Apr 16, 2024 |
|
Feeding the social media beast #10
|
Apr 09, 2024 |
|
Sewing jeans like a pro #9
|
Apr 02, 2024 |
|
Launching patterns and losing followers #8
|
Mar 26, 2024 |
|
Our struggles with marketing #7
|
Mar 19, 2024 |
|
Creating a sewing pattern: From start to finish. #6
|
Mar 12, 2024 |
|
Malena released a (free!) pattern + other updates: #5
|
Mar 05, 2024 |
|
Sewing newsletters, yay or nay? #4
|
Feb 27, 2024 |
|
Our best tips from Fit for Knits. #3
|
Feb 20, 2024 |
|
Who said sewing knits is easy? #2
|
Feb 13, 2024 |
|
Sewing won't make us rich. #1
|
Feb 04, 2024 |