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Sewing 2020 — Episode 30

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Join Kate, Meg, and Amanda for a discussion of sewing resolutions and sewing challenges in 2020. From sewing your stash to sewing more for your home to taking on more challenging projects, join the hosts for a lively discussion, find out their plans for the new year and more.

Originally published 1/9/2020. Now available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. Please subscribe and leave us a review if you love Sew & Tell so we can grow our sewing family even larger.

Episode Summary

  • Welcome
  • Discussion Segment: Sewing Resolutions & Challenges
  • SewJo
  • Sew & Tell

Sew & Tell

Last episode’s question: What was your greatest sewing accomplishment in 2019?
This episode’s question: What sewing challenge are you going to tackle in 2020?

Instagram Challenges:

  • #makenine2020
  • #bpsewvember
  • #usenine2020
  • #memademay
  • #sewmystyle2020
  • #make3in3
  • #sewfrosting
  • #10x10challenge
  • #sewyourwardrobebasics
  • #sewyourbooks
  • #sewfancypants2020
  • #sewsuitup
  • #sewtwistsandties

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Ask Us Anything!

Ever wonder what Meg’s sewing workspace looks like? Dying to know how Amanda organizes her patterns? (Spoiler: in a stack on the floor). Want to hear more about Kate’s experience sewing for theater? Send your burning questions to us and we’ll answer them next episode!

Other Notes

Meg’s Sewing Resolutions
Amanda’s January sewing plans
Amanda’s Kalle Shirt

In this episode we asked you:

What sewing challenge are you going to tackle in 2020?

Leave your answers in the comments below!

Note: By answering our Sew & Tell question, you are giving us permission to read your answer in an upcoming episode.

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Sewing Challenges to Undertake

  • Bala Wrap Top Digital Sewing Pattern

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  • Whistler Bucket Bag Digital Sewing Pattern

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  • Manassa Maxi Dress Sewing Pattern Download

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Join the Conversation!

  1. Hi Ladies. Loving your podcast! You were asking about posture at your sewing machine or cutting table. I’m a physio in the UK and an avid dressmaker. What I found made a massive difference when sticking tiles together or cutting out was to get a really high cutting out table. I actually had one made for me but you could put blocks under the feet of your existing table or buy an Ikea table that comes with extendable legs. Much of what we do involves looking down and hunching over and this is often what stiffens up the upper back and neck. So when sewing at your machine try to draw the chair in close to the machine so you are not stretching too far and the back of the chair is supporting you. It’s often tempting to hop up and down between tasks and just perch on the edge of the chair instead of sitting on it properly and pulling it in. If you are doing any hand sewing I’d advise you place a cushion or two on your lap and raise the work up to you – rather than bend forwards to the work you are doing. Hope that makes sense! Diana from London

  2. Great episode ladies. I have a question for you all.
    How is it that you can have a day job and your hobby or craft be the same without experiencing burnout?
    I used to do machine embroidery and I turned it into a business and when I stopped doing it as my day job I never went back to embroidery ever again. I was so burnt out on it.
    So thankful for you all doing this podcast for me to listen to. I feel like you are cheering me on while I’m sewing and listening to the show.