Sewing Out Loud

Sometimes our sewing projects can get the better of us and other times they can fill us with euphoria. Zede found herself frazzled and exhausted after sewing miles of heavy drapes for a very affluent customer. She has since sworn off drapes, putting that sewing project in the hate (or the really, really don’t like) [...]

Zede and Mallory are feeling free to compliment each other on their recent makes. Zede loves staying active and slays at aerial yoga. She does not love silk burns however and has been inspired to make leotards to combat this problem. She shares her progression from her quick-leo makes using t-shirts and ready to wear [...]

Zede and Mal share their go-to items that they like to keep at arms reach when working at their serger. They of course have the obvious and most utilitarian items such as screwdrivers, needles, and thread nearby but they also love having thread lifts, spool nets, and dental tools available too. What are some of [...]

Mallory and Zede have many years of sewing experience and many years of sharing their sewing space. In this episode they discuss having to share sewing space with other sewers and other non sewers. Sometimes sharing can be an area, like a dining room or an office that is used for more than one activity [...]

Zede and Mallory get into the nitty gritty of professional machine service and repair. They discuss in great detail what to bring, what to expect from your service/repair, what the consumer’s responsibilities are, and so much more. If you are curious why service repair times seem lengthy, or what purpose that stitched on piece of [...]

To service or not to service? Mallory and Zede both agree that regular machine cleaning, including a light oiling (on parts where metal contacts metal) is absolutely something you as a consumer should be doing. If you are feeling extra ambitious they even encourage cleaning the top part of the machine on the left side [...]

In this installment of Sewing Out Loud Zede and Mallory discuss construction and finishing techniques for knit fabrics. They dedicate the entire first half of the episode to neck binding and treatments. If this is an area of knit garment construction you struggle with or could use some new technique information, you are not going [...]

Zede and Mal share their favorite attributes of Maxi Lock Stretch thread. They also give tips on how to use it and when to use it. They both love using this thread for active wear and find it actually works well for almost all their serger construction needs. Curious about using Maxi Lock Stretch Thread? [...]

Talk about a long overdue podcast! Well here it is, finally. The three thread narrow is adored by many and to our surprise questioned by many too. Both Mal and Zede are huge proponents for the three thread narrow and just love (and we mean LOVE) using this stitch on the serger. Zede and Mallory dedicate [...]

In this episode Mallory and Zede explore the many facets of hobby shaming. They get personal and share how they have felt hobby shamed and have witnessed it in the sewing world, even by other sewers. That’s right, sewer on sewer hobby shaming. Zede and Mallory share their views and advice on the topic, including [...]

Sometimes talking about doing the wrong thing can be so right. Mallory and Zede continue their discussion of how to thread sewing equipment wrong – serger style this time. Again they highlight the importance of threading properly as well as using good supplies. Sergers have challenges all their own including but not limited to multiple [...]

Zede and Mallory have threaded sewing machines many, many times and have taught people how to thread their machines numerous times as well. So, it is no surprise that they would know many common ways to thread one incorrectly. Podcast Mentions including some affiliate links to help you thread your best: Thread With your Presser [...]

Have you ever accidentally cut two left legs while making pants? Sewn those fabric pieces wrong sides together or backwards? Mal and Zede have too. Through their combined sewing experiences they have learned a thing or too about making sewing mistakes and thought they would pass all those learned tidbits from those trials and tribulations [...]

We’re honored to be included in the “I Sew For Fun” book launch blog tour! This new book is all about how to sew with the young people in your life, and it’s a wonderful addition to Nancy Zieman’s lasting sewing legacy. Sewing with kids can be a rewarding experience, but it’s a task many [...]

Sewing is rewarding, fun, creative and sometimes requires safety precautions. Zede and Mallory highlight some important safety tips in this episode. They touch on the more obvious concerns such as proper rotary cutter technique and pin safety; lets just say you’ll know how they feel about sewing over pins after this broadcast and the not [...]