Learn the technical information you need to sew successfully and have some fun with Zede and Mallory Donohue of SewHere.com
Zede and Mallory talk about the resurgence in the popularity of garment sewing and how people used to scoff at them for trying to teach garment classes. Do you make your own clothes? Tell us about it at sewingoutloud.com or on Instagram @ZedesSewingStudio The post The Resurgence of Garment Sewing appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Zede and Mallory talk about the language of marketing sewing machines and what it really means for the consumer. The post Machine Marketing Buzzwords appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Learn why you should move the vodka to the laundry room and get the recipe for Zede’s Dis-Stain solution. Smells and stains beware! Zede teaches laundry care! www.sewhere.com/clothingcare The post Vodka & Dis-Stain appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mal & Zede talk about the all types of sewing classes and the benefits of social stitching. The post Sewing Classes appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Zede and Mallory discuss the language of bodies and how we use descriptors to make the best fitting garments, but also how our words affect the way we feel about our bodies. Feminist thought lies ahead! The post Body Image appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The gals discuss the do’s and dont’s of hauling your machine to and fro. The post Machine Transportation & Storage appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
What if you didn’t sew? Zede and Mallory discuss this alternate reality! The post What If You Didn’t Sew appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
You want finish that project. But will it turn out right? Do you have the time? Take a deep breath, Mal & Zede are here to talk you through your sewing based anxiety and maybe enable your procrastination habits too. The post Sewing Anxiety & Procrastination appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
From buying pre-wound to winding your own and more, Zede and Mal breakdown the beauty of bobbins. The post Bobbins appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
From the importance of skin safety to the thrill of a cute swim outfit–the ladies talk about UPF fabrics that will work swimmingly in your watery wardrobes. The post UPF Fabrics appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the last installment of our Garment Sewing Skills series, the ladies discuss the fine points of fabric selection. The post Garment Sewing Skills: Fabric Selections appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this fourth installment of the Garment Sewing Skills series, Zede and Mallory offer advice on taking the custom measurements we learned about last episode and applying those numbers to adjust your patterns for a perfect fitting final garment. The post Garment Sewing Skills: Pattern Adjustments appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Zede and Mallory get review Elisabeth Dale’s new book “The Bra Zone”, talk brassiere buying, sewing, and wearing. Boob business abounds. Buy “The Bra Zone” at www.SewHere.com/BOOBS Books will ship in late July 2016. The post BONUS EPISODE: The Bra Zone Review appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Zede and Mallory discuss how to properly take measurements on yourself or a friend before you choose a pattern size. The post Garment Sewing Skills: Taking Measurements appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Zede interviews Mallory about her newfound STARDOM… *wink* *wink* Suscribe to Baby Lock’s YouTube Channel HERE The post BONUS EPISODE Interview with a Sewlebrity appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The second episode in our Garment Sewing Skills series. Zede and Mallory talk about reading pattern envelopes, multi-size patterns, and commercial paper vs. PDF patterns. The post Garment Sewing Skills Pattern Information appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Zede and Mallory take you through their favorite and most accurate ways of cutting out garment patterns! Thanks to @MapleStitch for the series suggestion! Get our favorite rotary cutterHERE The post Garment Sewing Skills Series: Cutting Out Garments appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Zede and Mallory discuss options for different seam finishes- and Zede schools Mallory on the order of operations! Pinking shears *Zede hates them* Double stitch Overcasting Hong Kong Finish Serged edge Five Thread Safety Stitch The post Different Seam Finishes appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Zede explains her jeans-hemming method and why it makes people gasp in excitement every time we demo it at the store! Then we get down to the dirty work of deconstructing the “save the hem” jeans hemming trend, and we we are not fans of this technique. Do you hem your jeans? What’s your favorite […] The post How We Hem Jeans appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
In this episode, Mallory brags on her Ginger Jeans and then there’s some heartfelt mother/daughter bonding time. Along with lots of snark. Blog Post: Mallory’s Ginger Jeans Review Buy the Ginger Jeans pattern HERE Buy Stretch denim HERE. Buy Topstitching thread HERE Buy Size 100 Topstitching needles HERE Buy the Hancy Ultimate Marking Pen HERE. The post Feel Free To Compliment Me: Mallory’s Ginger Jeans appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &a...
Zede and Mallory talk about why some people get discouraged when they are learning to sew, and what you can do to help it. Made a big sewing mistake recently? No worries- we’ve probably done it before! Shop Cone Mills Streatch Denim here: SewHere.com/SHOP Tell us a discouraging sewing story in the comments! The post Discouraged at Sewing? appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Zede and Mallory discuss the psychology of the stash, and encourage you to be proud of your sewing passion (go buy some more fabric). Mallory also tells you about her meeting with Bob the Misogynist! Have you been made to feel ashamed of your fabric horde? Tell us in the comments! The post Your “Stash”: Be Not Ashamed! appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Zede and Mallory explain the origin of the phrase “Feel Free To Compliment Me” and proceed to brag a little on Zede’s innovative, life-saving dog-corset. Look forward to more episodes where Zede and Mallory discuss a specific project and, please, feel free to compliment us in the comments!!! Video: Inside Zede’s Sewing Studio: Dog Corset […] The post Feel Free To Compliment Me! Zede’s Life Saving Dog Corset. appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...
Burritos with meat, cheese, lettuce, guac, etc. are all welcome in our sewing room- but not Burrito Pillowcases! Zede and Mallory discuss why some sewing trends aren’t always your friend. Have you made a burrito pillowcase? Do you disagree with us? Tell us in the comments! Keep in touch with us at: www.SewHere.com Self Sewn […] The post Why We Don’t Like Burrito Pillowcases appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...
Zede and Mallory discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of repurposed clothing projects and why Zede has a mental block about the word “craft” (hint, pinecones are involved). The main lesson: Be careful with T-shirt pencil skirts. Read Mal’s rant about T-shirt crafts HERE! Have you ever made a fabulous repurposed project? Have […] The post Repurposed Clothing: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...
Zede and Mallory talk about their sewing reputations and the responses they receive when people find out that they sew. Good, bad, presumptive, demeaning- responses run the gamut. Do you tell people that you sew? Do you even let them know you have a sewing machine Tell us in the comments! Keep in touch with […] The post Sewing Reputation: Do You Tell People That You Sew? appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...
Annie’s Soft and Stable is one of our favorite products to use. It’s sold as a “batting alternative” for bags and quilting/crafting projects, but let’s not underestimate it! Mallory has used it for bra cups and Animal masks. The flexible yet strong nature of Annie’s Soft and Stable makes it perfect for functional and artistic […] The post Annie’s Soft and Stable appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Zede and Mallory discuss a unique sewing challenge with a big payoff. When your beaded fabric is $100/yard, it’s nice to know how to handle it right! Listen to the ladies discuss two beaded dress projects and their unique challenges. Article: How To Sew On Beaded Fabric Have you ever sewn on a “weird” fabric? […] The post How To Sew On Beaded Fabric appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Have you ever talked about sewing and had your friends look at you like a crazy person? In this episode, we go beyond the sewing machine and talk about: Hams, Gimp, Faggoting, Gore, Armscye, Bias, Sewer, Clapper, Welt and MORE! Have you ever made someone’s mouth drop with your sewing stories? Tell us in the […] The post Confusing Sewing Terms appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Zede and Mallory get real about which sergers work for you instead of against you. Do you think that sergers have decorative stitches? Why is it important to have a serger with NO threading order? Why would you want automatic tensions on a serger? Does it seem to good to be true? How do these […] The post Should You Have a Serger? Which one? appeared first on sewhere.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
