
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!
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.
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.
Ep 34Episode Thirty Three - Handmade Presents
In this episode Hannah & Rosie run through their top handmade present ideas!
Ep 33Episode Thirty Two - Sewing for Party Season
In this episode Hannah and Rosie talk about their top party patterns and fabrics!
Ep 32Episode Thirty One - Sew Yourself Sustainable 2023
In this episode Hannah and Rosie chat about their September sewing challenge, Sew Yourself Sustainable.
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.
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.
Ep 29Episode Twenty Eight - Q + A
In this episode Hannah and Rosie answer your questions about their business, sewing and personal lives.
Ep 28Episode Twenty Seven - Sewing Prom ✨
In this episode Hannah and Rosie talk about their upcoming party - sewing prom!
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).
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ep 17Episode Sixteen - Handmade Presents
In this week's episode Hannah and Rosie talk through their ultimate handmade Christmas present ideas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Ep 9Episode Eight - Sewing Swimwear
In this week's episode Hannah & Rosie chat through some tips for sewing swimwear.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Ep 3Episode Two - Deadstock Fabric
Join us for a discussion about deadstock fabric - what it is and why we sell it.
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!