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Selina in Amsterdam, also know on IG as Selinaam05, learnt embroidery using Susan Briscoe's The Ultimate Sashiko Source book and Selina creates her own geometric animal designs. Selina has been featured on Mending Mayhem podcasts and is a guest on Mending Mayhem. Go back and listen to previous Mending Mayhem podcasts and Sewing Save podcasts so you can hear from people in the sewing community who share their hobbies and their creativity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jayne Wright says that being part of Sewover50 is like having 'fabric penpals'. You'll know her as Janyeraven There's a very local story about how Jane's IG name came about. Jane may have only started sewing 2 years ago but you'll appreciate why she decided to become sewing obsessed. Jayne created her own local sewover20 group with her daughter and their friends. She will reuse fabrics etc where possible but Jayne will by her fabrics locally and she sources wool from Yorkshire or New Zealand. Make sure you follow The Sewing Resistance, run by Jayne, Vintage Tina and Steinmakes. They're a global textile project giving a voice to hopes and dreams. Make sure you read about Arpilleras too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gabby Brown is back sharing her knowledge and experience of pattern grading in a easy to understand way. She touches on the background of grading and a few good points that both home sewists and pattern designers will find very useful. You'll have a few 'a ha' moments as you listen in. Having to grade patterns can make the best of us hesitant but Gabby makes this technical topic understandable so you can start venturing into more grading research for yourself. Gabby is the Sewcialists sewing technical guru, who we know as Dear Gabby. She writes the well-researched technical blog posts for the Sewcialists that you can always rely on. Don't forget you can always contact the Sewcialists with your technical questions and feedback. Sewcialists is a growing sewing blog for everyone. Listen to the Sewcialists podcasts library. New podcasts every Tuesday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Louise Sparrow, Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild is back to tell us about a special online couture sewing presentation bought to you by Kenneth D King. In this 90 minute presentation, Kenneth teaches us how to sew couture strap seams via Zoom. This presentation will also be available for 2 weeks after the presentation. You can go back and hear Kenneth D King who was on ASG Monday last week. There are 2 more online workshops this month. You can finesse your skills when sewing a lined vent. You can also learn how to sew in an easy-sew collar stand. This workshop and previous online workshops will help members to put their new sewing skills into practice for the November challenge - Stitch a Shirt. Everyone's invited to join these events. Make sure you never miss an ASG Monday podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Katrine of Mending Mayhem is back to share her mending embroidery techniques. She is a firm believer to 'mend don't spend'. Katrine has written about 4 embroidery techniques she uses to walk us through each technique and the fun you can have mending. She is very honest to say that she uses techniques in the way that adds to her creations. The transcript is on her podcast blog post. Katrine uses local resources so she doesn't contribute to landfill. She's also enjoying mending by hand these days. Katrine also talks about many global menders that she follows. Katrine has a few podcasts under her belt now and you can go back an catch up on her previous episodes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You may already be a fan of Saremy Duffy through her live stream tutorial via Sewsewlive Saremy found Sewover50 when she started using Instagram and she's found how honest, open and supportive the Sewover50 community really is. Saremy talks about her sewing goals and they're very specific as she lives in a fire prone area. Her go-to bag sewing is fascinating. Her mother's story about what she has saved from her recent house fire is very touching. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gabby Brown is back discussing the latest sewing pattern wish list both Gabby posted on Sewcialists blog and the sewing community's pdf pattern wish list. Gabby is the technical guru of the Sewcialists team so when Gabby describes pdf patterns as the Wild West of sewing patterns, you'll be nodding your head as you listen to her points of view. Have you read and contributed what your pdf pattern wishes are? Make sure you leave your comments on this blog posts by Gabby on Sewcialists. Catch up with all of Gabby's podcasts here. Stay listening to every Sewcialists Tuesday podcast here too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kenneth D King is managing his anxiety by sewing Barbie clothes and you'll also hear his story and how having a library of sewing patterns that fit are what he recommends for people who love to sew. Kenneth is running a live workshop for the Australian Sewing Guild on 14 November. This workshop recording will be available until 28 November so you can still book in and watch it. Make sure you keep up to date through every ASG podcast each week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#bpsewvember started in 2014 and Amanda used her personal experience of feeling isolated in a new city to develop this # for others to connect with sewists online. We've all come to use # for challenges and to see inspiring makes and each year Amanda takes the time to help everyone get involved in the way that suits them best. This year #bpsevember runs from 1 to 7 November so go to Bimble and Pimble to see this year's templates to get your sewjo going. Lurking is allowed and only get involved if you feel comfortable to share how you interpret each day's prompts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen is a 50 something creative girl with a total obsession for florals and jumpsuits. Hurdles are those things in life that make Jen create a better outcome for herself and her family. She now happily combines her hairdressing career with her passion for sewing and teaches in her wonderful building she bought at the age of 23. Make sure you join Sewover50 on Instagram and continue to keep the over 50s visible in the sewing community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Chloe Read, the Australian Editor for Sewcialists runs through this week's blog posts and talks about Renee and Kerry joining the temporary editor team in November. Keep an eye out for Gillian's tee post. You'll love the variety of tees she has made. As October is breast cancer awareness month, you have to read the post written by Alibobs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Australian Sewing Guild's October sewing challenge uses Charm Patterns by Gertie Harlow Pajamas. The Harlow pajama pattern by Gertie was sponsored by B&J Fabrics to give back to the sewing community. These are a '30s-inspired pajamas designed to be made in something slinky for optimum glamour. Alternatively go ahead and choose a fun cotton for a beachy retro vibe that suits our upcoming Summer conditions. Gertie talks about how she has been adapting to the challenges of 2020 and there are more Charm pattern works to come including another free pattern. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You'll find Uli or schneckstein on Instagram, creating amazing mending on an amazing array of textiles. Uli lives in Kunststopfen, Kassel in Germany where she creates visible mends with such beauty. Uli has been featured in the Wednesday collage posted by Mending Mayhem's Katrine. Uli uses embroidery, crotchet and weaving techniques to embellish that various mends she accomplishes each week. Her love of mending began when she 4 years old and her mother taught her the importance of making sure you buy good quality goods and extend their life through mending. Thank you Uli for being a guest on the Sewing Save Series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cennetta Burwell is today's Sewover50 guest. Cennetta has been sewing for over 45 years and she uses planning tools from her worklife to keep her sewing life on track and fulfilling. Cennetta has been an active member of the sewing community even prior to her establishing her blog in 2007, through her reviews on Pattern Review. Her sewing is impeccable and Cennetta is paying it forward and teaching sewing in her local community. If you live in the Chicago land area, Cennetta talks about the Haute Couture Club of Chicago. Take a look at their website if you're interested in joining them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Angela Bell, National Manager of Ethical Clothing Australia and Tatyana Anderson of Tatyana Designs and School of Couture Sewing celebrate Ethical Clothing Australia Week with us. Ethical Australia Week is the inaugural yearly week to recognise ethically accredited Australian manufacturers and locally-made textiles, clothing and footwear. This is Ethical Clothing Australia's 20 year milestone of accrediting Australian businesses ensuring we have a reliable resource to find businesses, designers, and importantly the skilled workers behind our garments made in Australia who are producing goods ethically. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chloe Read, the Australian Editor of Sewcialists, is back and the October edition is packed with well researched blog posts. Textiles of the World series continues and you'll appreciate fabrics and the cultures from which they are made. The November Mini challenge is announced -Tees. Sewcialists - a blog for everyone! Chloe posts a round up of #Sewtheprecious - a year long challenge. Keep an eye out for the series about the Social Justice Academy too. Catch up with all Sewcialists podcasts. Bookmark the blog and follow the Sewcialists Instagram account. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Louise Sparrow, Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild, updates us on their ASG podcasts about 2 more online workshops developed by industry partners that support members. You have to bookmark their events page to stay up to date with all the new online workshops being announced. ASG partners with Sure-Fit Designs to bring you this private online event. Join Glenda the Good Stitch in this LIVE broadcast on Saturday 24 October, starting at 12:00 noon QLD time (check your home time zone please!). Trish Hargrave of Draft T Studio has now developed an online trouser drafting workshop. Trish was on the podcast in July Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sue Stoney is the originator of the Sewing Save Series. Sue is a Perth local who knows how to make any project work. You'll find all of Sue's podcasts here. You'll hear the lengths she goes through to make 2 projects work. Her passion for sewing and enthusiasm takes her sewing to the next level and Sue is always determined to make every project work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You may know Marianne through her sewing blog or on her instagram account. She is a Sewover50 Stalwart and Marianne has written guests posts for Sewover50. Her sewing heritage has come full circle from the time when her mother sewed and now through to her daughters. You'll hear how mending and recycling has played a key role through Marianne's generations. Make sure you listen to our earlier Sewover50 podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Deb Kreiling describes herself as a sewing and cycling enthusiast, martial artist and sometimes sewing teacher. However she worked at Simplicity pattern company for 39 years and in her podcast, you'll be amazed at the level of detail that went into creating 13 collections per year when she first joined the company. If Deb ever writes her memoirs, many people in the sewing community will spend hours reading about all of her experiences in developing sewing patterns. Hopefully Deb will write a book about her experiences one day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are so many ways to purchase second hand notions and fabrics but you'll need some tips to make sure you're not buying useless items. Katrine of Mending Mayhem is back to give us her tips for buying second hand items so you can keep to your tight budget, not add to landfill and make use of the things you need for future projects. This podcast is part of Sue Stoney's Sewing Save Series we produce on Fridays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chloe Read, the Australian Editor of the Sewcialists, is back courtesy of technology working this time. More importantly Chloe updates us on 2 new initiatives that you can contribute to. Firstly Textiles of the World is an idea that Monseratt Lopez launched last week. Secondly you can send in your theme month suggestion for the November challenge. Chloe also hints about the 2021 ideas that are being developed right now. Stay in touch with the Sewcialists on their website, Instagram posts and through their Tuesday Sewcialists podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Linda Jobson has taken her 24 years of custom bra making experience and package this into a series of videos that anyone can now own and always be able to learn from. Linda is the owner of Linda's Lingerie - an Australian lingerie specialist that has turned her bra making workshops and experience into affordable learning resources that Australian Sewing Guild members can obtain a discount code to own. Linda's videos are available online and can be used by anyone who is keen to become more confident to make bras. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's Sewover50 guest is Lisa Smith-Clare or Bobo_bun. Lisa is an avid Sewover50 follower and has been a guest editor. You'll find Lisa on Instagram at Bobo_bun on Instagram. What you'll realise is she's a vintage sewing enthusiast that works alongside sewing experts and her vintage sewing friends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Louise Sparrow, the Chair of the Australian Sewing Guild, discusses an industry partner, Linda Jobson. Linda is a successful bra making tutor and she now offers bra making classes and she's offering ASG members a special discount. Linda is an Aussie that has adapted from running face to face workshops to providing videos for anyone to access. Catch up with every ASG podcast on their ASG podcast blog post. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gabby Brown, the fit guru of the Sewcialists team is back. This podcasts continues the discussion on building in gender neutral terminology within the sewing community that Emilia started in an earlier Sewcialists podcast. All chests welcome - the August Sewcialists theme month - raised a wide number of thoughts and issues from the sewing community and gender neutral terminology was one of the issues discussed. Sewcialists is a blog for everyone and is inclusive through the blog posts provided by sewing community contributors that volunteer their time, expertise and knowledge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In October the Australian Sewing Guild's sewing challenge uses Gertie's Harlow Pajamas from her Charm Pattern range. This is a free pattern and Louise Sparrow, Chair of ASG discusses the benefits of using this pattern because of its style, size range and sewing project ease. Gertie's a fan of Aussies sewists so we're looking forward to seeing how you make this pattern suit you and your lifestyle. Make sure you catch up on all ASG podcasts so you never miss a beat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mending Mayhem is back from their Summer break. Katrine discusses this week's visible mending collage and the basics of mending. Mend don't spend still applies. September is about sustainability and it's wonderful to have Mending Mayhem back on the podcast for the Sewing Save Series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Di believes that everyone should feel able to sew regardless of their background, ability and especially income. Di makes 99% of her clothes and quite a few for her husband, son and wider family. During the Covid crisis Di made 40 sets of scrubs for her local intensive care unit and then designed a face mask with a 'see through' visor to assist better communication with lip reading and enabling people seeing facial expressions. This community need brought together her passion for sewing and understanding the challenges faced by those with additional needs. Di's smile mask pattern and tutorial are free. Di has contributed to the Sewover50 community as a guest editor and she had written for sewing magazines including Threads magazine. Listen to all the Sewover50 podcasts to hear how this community is supportive, fun and raises the visibility of sewists over 50! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gabby Brown (or Dear Gabby) is the fit specialist in the Sewcialists team. When there's a fitting question from the sewing community, Gabby will research the question to provide various answers that we can refer to. Gabby is a technical fashion designer, fit specialist, and prolific googler. She lives in Denver, raises tiny littles, reads, embroiders, makes, experiments, fails, learns, tries again. See her on instagram @ladygrift. In this podcast Gabby is the industry expert you'd want to go to for sewing and fit advice as she discusses her tertiary training and industry expertise. More from Gabby next week. You'll find all Sewcialists podcasts on their podcast webpage. We've been fortunate enough to create podcast of many Sewcialists volunteers and contributors that you've read about on the Sewcialists blog - a sewing blog for everyone. #2026 Update: Plus-Size Pattern Making for Womenswear is coauthored by Gabbie and Leila. New podcast available in April 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Australian Sewing Guild is about to launch #memademonday in October. This is a challenge to showcase what you've sewn while you've been in social isolation. Every year a similar challenge #memademay is fairly similar and runs everyday in May. The ASG October challenge on the 4 Mondays in October is your chance to showcase your sewing projects on instagram and on facebook. Make sure you note the pattern used, fabric used, any details about the project and use #memademonday and #australiansewingguild. You might enjoy this challenge and take us Memademay next year. Go on! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you been sewing but have no where to show your work? The Australian Sewing Guild (ASG) has a fun October challenge #memademonday You know #memademay so you'll be able to share (brag) about your sewing - the patterns, fabric, the challenge, your final view about what you've made. This is really simple and you only need to use #memademonday and #australiansewingguild. There are 4 Mondays in October so this is dead simple to inspire others who are looking for their sewjo. Are you convinced now? Why not bundle this challenge into other challenges that will be running in October like #magamsewalong? The choice is yours to share. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sustainability is running hot this month. Ilaria has created #sustainablestylesept as a fun way to start being sustainable. Ilaria is a Canberra local that enjoys being sustainable and on today's Sewing Save Series emphasis on the word 'save'. She encourages people to wear repurposed clothes and enjoy being sustainable. #Septextilelove, #sustainablesewing #boycottfashion Make sure you join into Newcrafthouse's #sewyourselfsustainable this month too. They're daily prompts provide you with lots of easy ways to be sustainable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome Lynda Maynard to Sewover50 Thursday podcast. Lynda absolutely loves running pattern fit workshops. In this podcast Lynda talks about the key pattern alterations for changing bodies. There are photos on the podcast blog that show details of her fitting techniques. The 3 key alterations Lynda discusses are upper back adjustment, forward shoulders and the expanding waistline. Lynda does talk about a few more adjustments that she's helped students achieve patterns that fit them through her workshops. Now let's hope Lynda offers more online classes soon so she can help more of us with getting our patterns to fit the body we have and love. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donna Bowman is conducting research into making masks. Her research is global and inclusive, as you'll hear on her podcast for this week's Sewcialists Tuesday episode. Here is the link to Donna's research. Get involved! Donna initially conducted research into Prayer Shawl Ministry and this research is now a published text. With these skills, her next research project in 2017 was about the pink hat making for the women's marches. Donna is one of the many Sewcialists blog contributors from the sewing community. Become a contributor by keeping in touch with the Sewcialists. You'll also find their weekly podcasts here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Poppykettle is Melanie's online name. You may know her through her sewing blog as well as her instagram account. Many years ago, Mel decided there was more to life than simply working full time. Sewing classes gave her the sewing basics and she began to sew her own clothes with confidence - creating the work life balance she craved. When it came time to preparing for 'her big day' Mel wanted to make her own wedding dress so she went and learnt couture sewing techniques with Susan Khalje. Through Mel's prompts, Susan did teach in Australia and at the Melbourne couture sewing classes Mel met like-minded sewist, including Tatyana. Tatyana became their sewing facilitator and it became evident that the Melbourne group needed a local teacher to help fit their clothes so Tatyana created her Couture Sewing School. Tatyana's Couture Sewing School now offers online classes and patterns. Mel's incredible sewing journey shows how people in the sewing community really do help each us all further our sewing skills. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's Sewing Save series guest is Margot Firth, a Canberra local couture sewist and committed sustainable sewing fan. Margot tells us how she saved her mother's coat she wore in when she visited the UK in the 70s. The coat is now owned and proudly worn by her niece. When Margot returned back to Australia from her UK visit, this coat was stored away for another day. Forty years later Margo restored the coat fabric, replaced the lining and reused the buttons she originally bought at Harrods in the 70s. Margot used her couture techniques to give her mother's coat another lease of life for her niece. You might get some tips on how to restore a coat that you love from Margot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last year Sewover50 ran a flay lay challenge - so50flatlay. This month Sewover50 is running this challenge again and for a whole month. In their introductory post, or on the sewover50 podcast blog post, you can read about this challenge. This is a way to showcase your style and see style ideas from across the Sewover50 community. Style doesn't have to cost the earth to obtain. This challenge encourages everyone to have a go at creating various style layouts to showcase their sewing. While means you'll need to note the sewing pattern you used. Listen to Sandy and read more about this fun challenge on their Instagram account or on the podcast blog post. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emilia has written for Sewcialists now and they are back on the podcast sharing what they've learnt while trying to find patterns that include all genders. Emilia shares some tips on how to source ideas and inspiration so you can make garments to suit how you see yourself. Sewcialists is a blog for everyone and they post information and well researched resources for the sewing community at least 3 times a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anita is an Industry Partner with the Australian Sewing Guild (ASG). Many sewists would know Anita's pattern puzzles that she develop and are on her well-suited blog. Anita's industry training and her love of teaching has given ASG members are great resource to be able to make their patterns fit. Anita talks about the key fitting techniques that sewists will find helpful to their ensure their sewing projects fit them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Did you listen to part 1 with Katrine and Suzie? You should so you can follow along with the Mending Mayhem team as they discuss more about mending. In part 2, we discuss the breadth of the mending community and more importantly how mending brings good memories to both the mender and the recipient of the mended item. Mending does extend to anything, and you'll hear more about this from Katrine and Suzie. Mend don't spend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is Chloe Read's first solo podcast. Chloe is the Australian Editor of Sewcialists. Technology's hiccups this week were not going to hold this podcast back because this month's theme - All Chests Welcome - has brought in a bumper amount of contributions from the sewing community. During this month on Instagram more topics were found from the sewing community and the theme month is being extended because these great new topics are an eye-opening read. Thank you Chloe for producing your first podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Tomasa tells us the amount of personal time is given by the Sewover50 team to keep building this inclusive online sewing community together. The behind the scenes work is extensive and they do this to keep sewists over 50 visible and there's a lot of love to create a safe space for everyone to share their creativity. Their work doesn't stop and we celebrate their 2nd year anniversary. Let's wish them more years to the team lead by Judith, Sandy and Susan. Go to their podcast blog post to hear every Sewover50 podcast blog post every week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In part 1 of Emilia's podcast there are so many topics they can cover and we focus on their journey before they started living their truth. At the end of our recording Emilia called part 1, 'Getting your pronouns right'. As Emilia says 'Binders are a small thing you can make to help overcome dysphoria that impedes you to function.' There will be more from Emilia as they discuss clothing, sewing and patterns. Emilia is an author for Sewcialists and they are speaking on Sewcialists Tuesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Louise Sparrow is back to update us about 2 new online workshops and the next sewing challenge for September. The Australian Sewing Guild aims to share and further the art of sewing for their members. ASG has evolved to provide online sewing workshops this year and their members have been thrilled with their ability to adapt to our 'new normal'. Catch up on previous ASG podcasts on their podcast blog post. ASG podcasts transcripts are also available on the podcast blog post. The September challenge uses a pattern by Peppermint Magazine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Katrine and Suzie are the Mending mayhem team. Mending is part of their daily lives and not just mending clothes. Mending is done with love. Every item has more than one life and mending is an everyday part of their lives. Katrine lives in Norway and comes from a family of textile crafters and Suzie lives in the Isle of Wight and is a textiles artist. They teamed up last year after Mending March to keep the mending message alive on Instagram. The visible mending movement (over 76,000 IG posts) was one of Suzie's starting points to show the benefits of mending. Mend March is another great hashtag to follow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tomasa is a guest editor within Sewover50. Happy 2nd year anniversary to Sewover50. Tomasa lives and breathes fashion. In this podcast, Tomasa talks about her sewing journey. Her sewing resume is extensive. Tomasa has had a few articles published in sewing publications. Did you know Tomasa is a pattern reviewer for Threads magazine? Next episode Tomasa talks about her role as a guest editor for Sewover50. You'll hear how Tomasa has given back to the sewing community throughout her life and sewing is the gift her mother gave her. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The lead copy-editor of the Sewcialists, Anne discusses the issues around masks and ppe as this is now an issue we're facing in many Australian states. The posts about DIY mask and ppe were published earlier this year. We're fortunate that the behind the scenes conversations about masks and ppe have been developed into 3 key posts - what it's like to sew masks; Kate's current research into making masks; and a scientist's thoughts on DIY masks. None of these blog posts are medical advice. You can find all the Sewcialists podcast on their podcast blog post. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another Australian local supports sewists and Australian Sewing Guild members with special discounts. Alison is the pattern designer and blogger for Lorelei Jayne patterns working from her home in Perth, Western Australia. Alison has so many resources for sewists that are just starting on their sewing journey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Des Whitehorn is back again this week talking about 2 more sewing saves. She's our second sewing save guru that has bravely come onto the podcast to chat about how to save garments and even furniture for future use. Make, do, mend is something we're all able to do and Des gives us her knowledge to do just that. Go to her podcast blog post to hear both of her podcasts. Catch up with all the Sewing Save Series podcasts that were the brain child of Sue Stoney. Or as we call this series, 'hiding the crime'. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.