Sewing Authentic Star Trek Looks I Episode 57
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.
Episodes
Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"
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.
Episodes
Gilbert Muniz on Experimenting and Creating | Episode 56
Experimenting is at the heart of Gilbert Muniz's creative success. The teacher and Threads digital ambassador explains why it is so important.
Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries, with Mary Ray | Episode 55
Upcycling advocate and teacher Mary Ray discusses sustainability in the apparel industry and how home sewers can put the concept into practice.
Susan Khalje and Kenneth D. King on the Ethics of Wearing Vintage Couture | Episode 54
Two sewing pros discuss the handling and wearing of vintage couture and textiles, whether they are nostalgic or historically significant pieces.
Draping, with Karolyn Kiisel | Episode 53
Draping authority Karolyn Kiisel talks about her opera costuming work, the essential dress form, and even her preferred draping fabric.
Fashion Without Limits, with ChaCha N. Hudson | Episode 52
Syracuse University professor ChaCha N. Hudson talks about Fashion with Limits and the future of plus-size design.
Threads #218 Summer 2022 Preview
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.
A New Approach to Pants Fitting, with Ruth Collins | Episode 51
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.
Variations on a Theme with Becky Fulgoni | Episode 50
Becky Fulgoni shares how imposing design constraints opens a path to increased creativity and enjoyment in sewing.
Vintage Detail in Modern Apparel, with Laura Nash | Episode 49
If you love clothing with vintage detail but want to look modern, explore the offerings by Laura Nash of Sew Chic Patterns.
Couture Sewing in a Locked-Down World, with Susan Khalje | Episode 48
Couture teacher Susan Khalje talks about how she's continued to share her expertise despite worldwide pandemic restrictions.
Our Favorite Sewing Machine Features | Episode 47
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.
Joi Mahon on Embracing the Sewing Learning Curve | Episode 46
Custom clothier, teacher, and author Joi Mahon invites all sewers, from newbies to pros, to embrace learning and to savor the sewing process.
Diane Ericson on Creativity in Adversity | Episode 45
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 and offers Design Outside the Lines Retreats nationally. Diane blogs at DianeEricson.com and you can find her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pint...
Sustainable Approach to Sewing, with Wendy Ward | Episode 44
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 and garment alterations classes with adults. Wendy has her own line of sewing patterns called MIY Collection and has written five best selling sewing...
Emily Hallman on Designing a Wardrobe Collection | Episode 43
Learn how designer and stylist Emily Hallman approaches sewing a closet full of beautiful clothes that work together and fit her aesthetic.
Sue and Emma Folts of BraBuilders.com | Episode 42
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.
Jenny Rushmore and Sewing for an Expanded Size Range | Episode 41
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 Carol J. Fresia as they chat with Jenny about her sewing and her patterns....
Tabitha Sewer and the Joy of Sewing | Episode 40
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.
Erica Bunker's Advice for a Stylish Self-Sewn Wardrobe | Episode 39
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 podcast, and talk about the fundamentals of creating a luxurious home-sewn wardrobe.
Expert Linda Lee's Advice on Fitting Pants | Episode 38
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.
Challenge Yourself with a PatternReview.com Contest | Episode 37
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 .
A Colorful Approach to Sewing | Episode 36
Marcy Harriell is Threads' newest digital ambassador, and she sat down with Editorial Director Sarah McFarland and Senior Technical Editor Carol J. Fresia to talk about her beginnings in sewing, the inspiration for garments she has made, and her favorite parts of the garment construction process.
Organization Tips | Episode 35
In this episode of Sewing with Threads , the magazine's editors offer organization tips for keeping your sewing tools and supplies tidy and accessible, and for improving efficiency when performing a range of sewing-related tasks. They also confess to some less-than-ideal habits and admit that tidiness is not always their top priority when sewing.
Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your Sewing Machine | Episode 34
Expert sewing machine technician Bernie Tobisch discusses troubleshooting and maintaining your sewing machine in this video podcast of Sewing With Threads . He also fields previously submitted questions from the Threads audience and even uses a few props to better explain his answers.
Meet Doris Raymond, the Fairy Godmother of Fashion Inspiration | Episode 33
The editors talk in this Sewing With Threads video podcast with Doris Raymond, whose vast collection of vintage, antique, and designer clothing has been a source of fashion inspiration for a coterie of designers, celebrities, and fashion insiders for years.
A Collector of Couture | Episode 32
Claire B. Shaeffer, a frequent author for Threads and owner of a couture collection, chats with Editorial Director Sarah McFarland and Senior Technical Editor Carol Fresia.
Eyewear Options for Better Sewing | Episode 31
Professional optician and Threads author Susan Kistler of Nashville, Tennessee ( SpecsNashville.com ), discusses the special vision needs sewers have for a variety of tasks and offers advice for how to get the best eyeglasses for the kind of sewing you do. You can read Susan's article in Threads #211 (Oct./Nov. 2020), "Essential Techniques: See better, sew better."
Shapewear and Wardrobe Building from a Patternmaker | Episode 30
Sewing instructor and fitting expert Pamela Leggett discusses her latest shapewear and other patterns, shares sewing tips, and talks about how her business has weathered the pandemic, in the Sewing With Threads video podcast, Episode 30.
Fearless Experimentation | Episode 29
Threads Digital Ambassador Becky Fulgoni muses about design experimentation—planning, testing, and executing beautifully made garments, without stress or anxiety—in the Sewing With Threads video podcast, Episode 29. Becky is tall—6 feet tall—and has been sewing since childhood, when she realized she'd never find ready-to-wear clothes to fit her lanky frame. She talks about learning to sew with her mother and eventually moving on to a career in costume construction. She credits her training in th...