Sewing Out Loud

In this fourth installment of the Garment Sewing Skills series, Zede and Mallory offer advice on taking the custom measurements we learned about last episode and applying those numbers to adjust your patterns for a perfect fitting final garment.

Zede and Mallory get review Elisabeth Dale’s new book “The Bra Zone”, talk brassiere buying, sewing, and wearing. Boob business abounds. Buy “The Bra Zone” at www.SewHere.com/BOOBS Books will ship in late July 2016.

Zede and Mallory discuss how to properly take measurements on yourself or a friend before you choose a pattern size.

Zede interviews Mallory about her newfound STARDOM… *wink* *wink* Suscribe to Baby Lock’s YouTube Channel HERE

The second episode in our Garment Sewing Skills series. Zede and Mallory talk about reading pattern envelopes, multi-size patterns, and commercial paper vs. PDF patterns.

Zede and Mallory take you through their favorite and most accurate ways of cutting out garment patterns! Thanks to @MapleStitch for the series suggestion! Get our favorite rotary cutterHERE

Zede and Mallory discuss options for different seam finishes- and Zede schools Mallory on the order of operations! Pinking shears *Zede hates them* Double stitch Overcasting Hong Kong Finish Serged edge Five Thread Safety Stitch

Zede explains her jeans-hemming method and why it makes people gasp in excitement every time we demo it at the store! Then we get down to the dirty work of deconstructing the “save the hem” jeans hemming trend, and we we are not fans of this technique. Do you hem your jeans? What’s your favorite [...]

In this episode, Mallory brags on her Ginger Jeans and then there’s some heartfelt mother/daughter bonding time. Along with lots of snark. Blog Post: Mallory’s Ginger Jeans Review Buy the Ginger Jeans pattern HERE Buy Stretch denim HERE. Buy Topstitching thread HERE Buy Size 100 Topstitching needles HERE Buy the Hancy Ultimate Marking Pen HERE.

Zede and Mallory talk about why some people get discouraged when they are learning to sew, and what you can do to help it. Made a big sewing mistake recently? No worries- we’ve probably done it before! Shop Cone Mills Streatch Denim here: SewHere.com/SHOP Tell us a discouraging sewing story in the comments!

Zede and Mallory discuss the psychology of the stash, and encourage you to be proud of your sewing passion (go buy some more fabric). Mallory also tells you about her meeting with Bob the Misogynist! Have you been made to feel ashamed of your fabric horde? Tell us in the comments!

Zede and Mallory explain the origin of the phrase “Feel Free To Compliment Me” and proceed to brag a little on Zede’s innovative, life-saving dog-corset. Look forward to more episodes where Zede and Mallory discuss a specific project and, please, feel free to compliment us in the comments!!! Video: Inside Zede’s Sewing Studio: Dog Corset [...]

Burritos with meat, cheese, lettuce, guac, etc. are all welcome in our sewing room- but not Burrito Pillowcases! Zede and Mallory discuss why some sewing trends aren’t always your friend. Have you made a burrito pillowcase? Do you disagree with us? Tell us in the comments! Keep in touch with us at: www.SewHere.com Facebook @ZedesSewingStudio [...]

Zede and Mallory discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of repurposed clothing projects and why Zede has a mental block about the word “craft” (hint, pinecones are involved). The main lesson: Be careful with T-shirt pencil skirts. Read Mal’s rant about T-shirt crafts HERE! Have you ever made a fabulous repurposed project? Have [...]

Zede and Mallory talk about their sewing reputations and the responses they receive when people find out that they sew. Good, bad, presumptive, demeaning- responses run the gamut. Do you tell people that you sew? Do you even let them know you have a sewing machine Tell us in the comments! Keep in touch with [...]