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Check Your Thread: Sewing More Sustainably

- Do you love sewing, AND are passionate about fighting the climate and ecological crises? - Are you wondering if your sewing could be made more sustainable? - Do you want to enjoy your creative passion in a way that really reflects your values? Join Zoe Edwards, a sewing nerd and creator of Me-Made-May, on her journey to explore how to sew (and live!) more sustainably. In this podcast we discover ways to sew with sustainability in mind, by flexing our creativity and resourcefulness in new and

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#103: Swimming in A Sea of Scraps with Meg Grandstaff

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2023/09/11

What do you do when you’re swimming in a sea of fabric and yarn scraps? Previous guest Meg Grandstaff has recently been concerning herself with just this question! This week’s episode is a highly unstructured conversation between myself and Meg, who is currently hosting the #ScrapBustingSeptember challenge. We talk about scraps, of course, but also storms, stashes, shirt dresses and much more. Support the podcast over on Patreon! I am THRILLED to be able to share with you that I was a guest on

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#102: Sustainability in Food Production with Helen...

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2023/09/04

What is the right choice when buying produce, the loose items, or the organic versions that are wrapped in plastic? Should we be worried about soil degradation and our ability to feed a growing global population? What are the trade-offs we need to make to increase crop yields whilst also protecting biodiversity? We all wear clothes and we all eat food, so if you’re interested in the sustainability of one, it’s likely you have questions relating to the other. In this episode, agricultural scientist

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#101: How to Prioritise Sewing with Jenny Drew

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2023/08/28

Jenny Drew wants you to make sewing a priority, and she’s not going to take no for an answer! This is the pep talk that you might not have known you needed. From feminist andmental health perspectives, Jenny explains why we need sewing in our lives. She then tells us how to make sure we actually do it, even when you think you’re too busy. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Jenny Drew is the owner of Sew Confident, a sewing school and shop in Glasgow, with franchises in Chorley and

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#100: 100 Lessons from CYT

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2023/08/07

To celebrate the milestone of 100 episodes, I wrote a list of 100 lessons that I’ve learnt (or relearnt) through making this podcast! From that, I selected ten that had the biggest impact on me, and in this episode I divulge what they are. Plus, we’ll hear from some wonderful listeners from across the globe who share the things they’ve taken away also… Support the podcast over on Patreon! If you’d like to read all 100 lessons, you can access the documents by clicking the links below. I’ve

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#99: Sewing Confessions with Julia and Naomi

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2023/07/31

Friends-of-the-podcast, Julia and Naomi, are back! The three of us make some sewing-related confessions…. Support the podcast over on Patreon! This episode features Julia Hincks. Her website is House of Miss Sew and you can find her at @juliahincks on Instagram. She previously featured on: Episode #10: Overlockers & Coverstitch Machines with Julia Hincks Episode #27: Zoe & Julia go Rag Rugging Episode #67: Zoe and Julia Sew with Reclaimed Denim This episode also

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#98: Zero Waste Patterns Book with Birgitta Helmersson

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2023/07/24

Want to hear about an exciting new development in zero waste sewing? ZW designer Birgitta Helmersson has written an incredible new book that presents a fresh approach to making your own clothes with minimal waste. Birgitta is back on the podcast to tell us all about it, plus she shares tips on using second hand linens for ZW garment projects. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Image credit: Emli Bendixon Discover designer Birgitta Helmersson’s clothing and sewing patterns on her

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#97: Introduction to Garment Fabrics

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2023/07/17

A garment project that fails because it’s made from unsuitable fabric is both heartbreaking and costly. But navigating the selection available in fabric shops and online can feel overwhelming, particularly if you’re new to garment sewing, or have recently returned after some years. So in this solo episode, we’re going back to the basics of fabric. We’ll be laying the foundations on which to build our knowledge of fabric types, and what garment styles each fabric is suitable for. Support the

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#96: Pattern Fitting Q&A with Kate Roberts

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2023/07/10

This week’s episode is the second with pattern cutting and fit expert, Kate Roberts from Project Patterns. We talk about how we can build up our own bank of fitting knowledge, and we get into some trouser fitting nitty gritty. Kate also explores how to adapt seemingly gendered sewing patterns for different bodies. Support the podcast over on Patreon! You can find my road test/review of the free laminated wash bag tutorial by Polkadot Chair on my blog. Find Kate’s business, Project

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#95: Refining Fit with Kate Roberts

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2023/07/03

How much time do you set aside during your sewing project for fitting and making pattern adjustments? An hour? Half a day? None at all? Pattern cutter and fitting expert Kate Roberts tells us why we can’t expect sewing patterns to fit right out of the pack. Kate also shares her TNT method for assessing the fit of a garment, and gives awesome tips for successful solo fit sessions. Support the podcast over on Patreon! I will be teaching how to make Birgitta’s Helmersson’s ZW Cropped Shirt

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#94: Garmology Podcast – Design for Repairability...

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2023/06/26

This week I’m mixing things up and sharing an episode of the Garmology podcast by Nick Johannessen, AKA Well Dressed Dad. This episode features a genuinely engrossing conversation between Nick and his guest Rosanna Watson about outdoor gear and professional repair. If you’re interested in mending or product design, this is a must-listen. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Find everything Garmology podcast related, along with the Well Dressed Dad blog, on Nick’s website. Garmology is a

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#93: Sewing for Social Empowerment with Poornima at...

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2023/06/19

Most of us who listen to (and make!) this podcast are used to thinking about sewing as a pastime and option for clothing ourselves. A hobby with many wonderful benefits. But for others, sewing skills are a powerful tool that can change lives: preventing isolation, providing connection, offering employment opportunities and raising self-esteem. Poornima Kirloskar-Saini started a social enterprise called Kundakala, in memory of her extraordinary mother, which is achieving all these things. In this

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#92: Self Coaching for Sewing Success with Kim Witten

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2023/06/12

How can we get a handle on our recurring sewing struggles? And what are the steps we need to take to coach ourselves through them? Building on from last episode’s discussion on gathering self knowledge, transformational coach and crafter, Kim Witten, gives us some practical, actionable steps we can take for greater sewing success and enjoyment. We also explore how to fall in love (or at least like) with garments that are associated with a fraught making experience, plus choosing when is a good time

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#91: Self Knowledge for Sewing Success with Kim Witten

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2023/06/05

How much do you really know yourself, and how does self knowledge relate to your enjoyment of sewing? Yep, today we’re tackling some big questions with transformational coach and crafter, Kim Witten. What kind of learner are you? How closely do you follow the ‘rules’? What patterns of behaviour do you display when presented with challenges? We get into all this and learn how we can use self awareness to make positive changes that lead to more sewing satisfaction. We also hear about Kim’s unique and

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#90: Introduction to Pattern Hacking

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2023/05/29

Have you ever tried pattern hacking (making changes to a sewing pattern to create a different look)? This episode is a wide ranging introduction to the topic. Whether you are new to this practice, or are a more seasoned ‘hacker’, by the end of this you should feel emboldened by the infinite possibilities! Support the podcast over on Patreon! The patchwork denim quilted jacket is finally finished! Read all about it on my blog. One way of thinking about pattern hacking is by breaking it

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#89: Threads of Sustainability with Bridget O’Flaherty

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2023/05/22

This week we’re diving into the world of quilting more sustainably! Quilter and textile artist, Bridget O’Flaherty, makes Threads of Sustainability: a podcast with remarkably similar motivations to CYT. We discuss the many parallels between our perspective disciplines in relation to sustainability, and some of the areas where they diverge. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Tips on how to build and maintain beneficial bee hotels by the Entomologist Lounge. How to encourage bees and other

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#88: Natural Dyeing Q&A with Amy Taylor

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2023/05/15

Do you have questions about natural dyeing? Like, what is the most accessible way to have a go? Return-guest and natural dye expert, Amy Taylor, breaks it all down and answers all the questions submitted by CYT listeners. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Find Ms Amy Taylor at her website and on Instagram @msamytaylor. Listen to Amy’s first appearance on Check Your Thread: Episode #13: Natural Dyeing with Amy Taylor. The naturally dye skeins I found at Seedy Sunday in Brighton in

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#87: Sew Sustainable Fair 2023

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2023/05/08

Were you unable to attend the Sew Sustainable Fair in London last month? Would you have liked to have been there? Well, through the power of audio, in this episode you can come along with me to the event! Hear some of the awesome conversations I had with the organisers, helpers and businesses in attendance, plus my ramblings as I travel to and from the venue. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Find some info about this year’s event, plus keep an eye on the details for next year’s as they

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#86: Garment Alterations with Naomi Fata

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2023/05/01

Do you have garments in your wardrobe, self-made or otherwise, that you really like but you never wear because they don’t fit you well? Could you use some advice on how to approach the alteration process, evaluate those garments and work out what’s possible? Alterations expert, Naomi Fata, talks with me about all this and more. We cover when it’s worth attempting an alteration, when it’s better to live with the issue, and when it’s time to find the garment a new owner. Plus, Naomi shares her hot

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#85: Everyday Activism with Rachel AKA the Crap Activist

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2023/04/24

Do you consider yourself a climate activist? If many of your everyday life decisions are made with the planet in mind, then you definitely should. Rachel, AKA The Crap Activist, chose to fast track her activism by making one positive change every single day for an entire year. She shares her surprising wins and fails, and gives tips on successfully bringing your family along for the ride… Support the podcast over on Patreon! Find and follow The Crap Activist on Instagram

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#84: What is Me-Made-May?

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2023/04/03

Are you planning to challenge yourself in Me-Made-May this year? Have you taken part in the past? Are you not sure what I’m talking about? Or do you have a good idea, but you’d like a refresher? This explainer episode tells you everything you need to know to get the most from the annual wardrobe challenge that I accidentally started 14 years ago! Note: this episode originally aired in March 2022. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Find out more about the Sew Sustainable Fair that will

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