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The New Craft House Podcast

The New Craft House Podcast

37 episodes

Ep 37Explaining Deadstock Fabric with Zoë from Check Your Thread Podcast

In this special episode we are sharing the podcast episode we recorded with Zoë from Check Your Thread Podcast. We chat through the difference between deadstock and overstock and share our plans for making our business more sustainable in the future. Many thanks to Zoë for having us on her podcast!

Oct 10, 202442 min

Ep 36Episode Thirty Five - Ask Us Anything

In the episode Hannah and Rosie round up the year by answering our listener’s questions about sewing and business.

Jan 2, 20241h 5m

Ep 35Episode Thirty Four - Sewing Wool

In this episode Hannah chats to Hayley about her sewing journey and her top tips for sewing with wool.

Dec 15, 202341 min

Ep 34Episode Thirty Three - Handmade Presents

In this episode Hannah & Rosie run through their top handmade present ideas!

Dec 12, 202340 min

Ep 33Episode Thirty Two - Sewing for Party Season

In this episode Hannah and Rosie talk about their top party patterns and fabrics!

Nov 26, 202343 min

Ep 32Episode Thirty One - Sew Yourself Sustainable 2023

In this episode Hannah and Rosie chat about their September sewing challenge, Sew Yourself Sustainable.

Sep 24, 202347 min

Ep 31Episode Thirty - Made to Measure by Elisalex Jewell

In this episode Hannah chats to Elisalex of By Hand London about changes to her business, her new book and returning to teaching.

Sep 12, 202351 min

Ep 30Episode Twenty Nine - The Big Sew Off

In this episode Hannah chats to Alma and Jemima from Sew Over It about their upcoming charity sewathon - tune in to see how you can get involved.

Aug 30, 202347 min

Ep 29Episode Twenty Eight - Q + A

In this episode Hannah and Rosie answer your questions about their business, sewing and personal lives.

Aug 18, 202348 min

Ep 28Episode Twenty Seven - Sewing Prom ✨

In this episode Hannah and Rosie talk about their upcoming party - sewing prom!

Aug 6, 202338 min

Ep 27Episode Twenty Six - Our Pattern Making Process

In this episode Hannah and Rosie talk you though their pattern making process, from the initial idea through to the pattern release (and how much it all costs).

Jul 21, 202337 min

Ep 26Episode Twenty Five - 2023 Catch Up

In this episode Hannah and Rosie catch you up on everything that has happened over the past year - we’ve missed you! Spoiler: Hannah’s had a baby and Rosie’s getting divorced.

Jul 13, 202340 min

Ep 25Episode Twenty Four - What to do when you don‘t like your make

In this episode Hannah, Rosie and the NCH team chat about what they do when a project goes wrong and how they try to turn it around!

Oct 6, 202136 min

Ep 24Episode Twenty Three - Sewing for Longevity in your Wardrobe

In this episode Hannah and Rosie chat about increasing the longevity of their wardrobes and the opening of their fabric shop.

Sep 23, 202140 min

Ep 23Episode Twenty Two - Hannah‘s Dad‘s Many Hobbies

In this episode Hannah chats to her Dad about his many, many hobbies. They chat about how he got started with leather work, making unpickers for charity and why he loves making so much.

Sep 14, 202149 min

Ep 22Episode Twenty One - Exploring Kate’s Wardrobe

In this episode we chat with Kate Murphy of @kateevadesigns about her sewing journey and her wardrobe packed full of over 100 handmade dresses!

Sep 8, 202149 min

Ep 21Episode Twenty - Sew Yourself Sustainable

This week Hannah and Rosie catch up on everything they've been up to over the past six months and introduce their September sewing challenge, Sew Yourself Sustainable.

Sep 6, 202138 min

Ep 20Episode Nineteen - Sewing for a Changing Body

This week Hannah chats to Rosie about sewing for a changing body, through pregnancy and breastfeeding. They chat about how Rosie’s approach to sewing has changed over the past few years, since having her first baby.

Feb 5, 202139 min

Ep 19Episode Eighteen - Sustainable Sewing with Made My Wardrobe

This week Hannah chats to Lydia Higginson of pattern company Made My Wardrobe. They chat about Lydia's pledge to make her whole wardrobe, setting up her sustainable pattern company and what's to come for the year ahead.

Jan 27, 202153 min

Ep 18Episode Seventeen - Plans for 2021

This week Hannah and Rosie chat about their sewing plans for 2021 and what's in store for The New Craft House.

Jan 18, 202133 min

Ep 17Episode Sixteen - Handmade Presents

In this week's episode Hannah and Rosie talk through their ultimate handmade Christmas present ideas.

Dec 8, 202039 min

Ep 16Episode Fifteen - Getting to Know Ellie

In this week's episode Hannah chats to Ellie about her tailoring Brand Eleanor McDonald and what she does at The New Craft House. We chat through the lifetime of our fabrics and our alternative Black Friday plans for this year.

Nov 24, 20201h 9m

Ep 15Episode Fourteen - Pattern Cutting with Kate Roberts of Project Patterns

In this week's episode Hannah chats to Kate from Project Patterns about discovering the home sewing community, setting up her business and how it compares to pattern cutting in the fashion world.

Nov 17, 202047 min

Ep 14Episode Thirteen - Staying In vs. Going Out

In this week's episode we chat through our favourite patterns for going out and our ultimate stay-at-home loungewear patterns.

Nov 9, 202034 min

Ep 13Episode Twelve - Getting to know Selkie Patterns with Alexandra Bruce and Caroline Akselson

In this episode we chat to Alex and Caroline of Selkie Patterns, learning about all aspects of their business - sewing patterns, fabric designs, writing a book and their latest project The Table.

Nov 2, 202055 min

Ep 12Episode Eleven - The Boat Session

Welcome back! Join us for a catch up on what's been going on over the past few months.

Oct 27, 202039 min

Ep 11Episode Ten - Ask Us Anything

Join us for our season one finale where we answer your questions. From behind the scenes business chat to boat life, Twigs and friendship - this episode has a bit of everything. See you next season!

Jul 28, 202051 min

Ep 10Episode Nine - Building a Business with Megan Valero of Pigeon Wishes

In this weeks episode we chat with a Megan Valero of fabric wholesaler Pigeon Wishes. We chat about her recent move to Liverpool, turning a hobby into a business and the highs and lows of running a business.

Jul 18, 202050 min

Ep 9Episode Eight - Sewing Swimwear

In this week's episode Hannah & Rosie chat through some tips for sewing swimwear.

Jul 12, 202031 min

Ep 8Episode Seven - Understanding Fabric with Fiona Parker of Diary of a Chain Stitcher

In today’s episode we chat with Fiona Parker of Diary of a Chain Stitcher. We chat about Fiona’s day job as a Costume Supervisor, her love of all things fabric and her upcoming workshop on understanding fabric!

Jul 6, 202053 min

Ep 7Episode Six - Starting Your Sewing Journey

In this week's episode Rosie & Hannah chat through some tips for those who are starting their sewing journey.

Jun 29, 202053 min

Ep 6Episode Five - The Sewing Weekender with Rachel Walker of The Fold Line

Join us as we chat to Rachel Walker from The Fold Line about the Sewing Weekender, which this year is taking place online. We chat about how The Fold Line has developed over the last five years and what to expect from an online Sewing Weekender!

Jun 13, 202044 min

Ep 5Episode Four - The Big Community Sew with Patrick Grant & Elisalex De Castro Peake

In this week's episode Hannah chats to Elisalex De Castro Peake and Patrick Grant about their business journeys and the Big Community Sew.

Jun 8, 202057 min

Ep 4Episode Three - Community over competition with Harriet Cleary of Sew Me Sunshine

In today's episode we chat with fellow fabric shop owner Harriet Cleary of Sew Me Sunshine. We talk about Harriet's business journey and running a business during lockdown.

Jun 1, 20201h 13m

Ep 3Episode Two - Deadstock Fabric

Join us for a discussion about deadstock fabric - what it is and why we sell it.

May 25, 202039 min

Ep 1Episode One - Get to know The New Craft House

For our first episode we introduce ourselves and give you some background information on us and our business. Find out how we met and how The New Craft House has developed to be the business it is today. We also talk about our friendship and life living on a boat in London!

May 18, 202039 min

Ep 2The New Craft House Podcast - coming soon!

May 17, 20200 min