Seamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity

Sewing should be a source of joy and creative energy, not stress. In this episode, we share our favorite strategies for keeping the sewing process calm and peaceful, from managing your time more realistically to building rituals that make you excited to sit down at your machine. We'll talk about why stress happens when we sew and how small shifts in your approach can transform your entire...

Join Sarai and Haley for a special roundup episode where they share what they're currently sewing, discuss new techniques they're trying, and answer listener questions about carving out time for sewing projects. Plus, they'll introduce you to Seamwork's newest patterns: the Thyme popover shirt and Rhoda boxy lined jacket. Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free...

Your most-worn pieces hold the secret to understanding your personal style. In this episode, Sarai and Haley explore how tracking and analyzing your wardrobe workhorses can transform the way you plan and sew your handmade wardrobe. Learn practical methods for identifying these favorites and translating those insights into intentional sewing decisions. Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us...

We've all been there—you spend hours sewing a garment, only to have it hang unworn in your closet. In this episode, we share the top 5 reasons sewists make clothing they don't actually wear, and how to design pieces with intention so you create a wardrobe you'll love living in. Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sewing planner and start designing. Get our free...

Forget rigid resolutions that lead to disappointment. Today we're sharing a fresh approach to setting sewing goals for 2026 that focuses on how you want to feel, not just what you want to accomplish. We'll walk you through a simple process for creating meaningful, flexible goals that support your creative journey. Take the Intentional Wardrobe Pledge for 2026 and get our free wardrobe planning...

Planning your sewing projects ahead of time can transform your creative process from chaotic to calm. We share our favorite strategies for seasonal planning, batching tasks, and organizing your work-in-progress so you spend more time sewing and less time scrambling. Get out free versatile Hansie Top pattern perfect for seasonal planning Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month....

We're sharing our favorite strategies for creating festive holiday garments that don't become one-time wears. Learn how to design special occasion pieces that seamlessly transition into your everyday wardrobe, so you can feel excited about holiday sewing without the guilt of single-use garments. Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sewing planner and start...

Ready to breathe new life into patterns you already love? We're sharing 10 creative ways to customize and elevate your go-to sewing patterns, from decorative topstitching to contrasting details. These simple additions will help you create garments that feel uniquely yours. Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sewing planner and start designing. Get our free...

Working with delicate, sheer, and lightweight fabrics can feel intimidating, but with the right techniques, you can create beautiful flowing garments that feel as good as they look. We share our top 5 tips for cutting, sewing, and finishing these tricky-but-gorgeous fabrics. Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sewing planner and start designing. Get our free...

In this cozy roundup episode, Sarai and Haley discuss their current sewing projects, share tips for rescuing problem garments, and introduce the new Garnet blouse and Maple peacoat patterns. They also answer listener questions and offer recommendations for your fall sewing adventures. Get the free Aims pattern Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sewing planner...