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Seamwork Radio: Sewing and CreativityRoundup! What we’re working on nowIn this special roundup episode, we share what we’re working on, including our sewing plans and what we’re excited to make next. We’ll also talk about all the new stuff coming up at Seamwork! 2025-06-2426 minSeamwork Radio: Sewing and CreativityHow to Build a Fabric Palette (in 5 Steps)In this episode of Seamwork Radio, Sarai and Haley share a 5-step system for creating cohesive fabric palettes that help you sew garments that actually work together. You'll learn how to build a palette that reflects your personal style, works with your existing wardrobe, and makes fabric shopping more intentional. 2025-06-0931 minSeamwork Radio: Sewing and CreativityRoundup! What we’re working on nowIn this special roundup episode, we share what we’re working on, including our sewing plans and what we’re excited to make next. We’ll also talk about all the new stuff coming up at Seamwork! 2025-05-2622 minSeamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity5 Fabrics Perfect for Summer SewingIn this episode, Sarai and Haley share their top five fabric recommendations for summer sewing. From breathable linens to delicate eyelet lace, they'll guide you through the best options for staying cool while looking stylish, plus recommend perfect Seamwork patterns for each fabric. 2025-05-1935 minSeamwork Radio: Sewing and CreativityRoundup! What we’re working on nowIn this special roundup episode, we share what we’re working on, including our sewing plans and what we’re excited to make next. We’ll also talk about all the new stuff coming up at Seamwork! 2025-04-1430 min
Seamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity10 Winter Fabrics You’ll Love to SewI like to shop for fabric seasonally, and it helps to have a list of tried-and-true fabrics that work well for each season. It also helps to get really familiar with the qualities of each fabric, so you can pair it to the right project. In this episode of the Seamwork Radio podcast, I’m sharing 10 of my favorite winter fabrics to help you stay warm and stylish through the cold months ahead. You’ll use these fabrics year after year, so the more you get to know them, the easier it will be f...2025-01-0625 min
Seamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity(Re-run) A Bright Spot in the Dark with AshleyFor our 10th birthday, we're re-airing some of our favorite episodes of Seamwork Radio. In this episode, Sarai talks with Ashley. As Ashley grew up, her innocence and relationship with her mom eroded. But somehow, sewing provided that thin thread of connection that never went away.2024-12-0943 min
Seamwork Radio: Sewing and CreativityLessons Learned From 10 Years of SeamworkIn this special podcast epiosde, Haley turns the mic on Sarai, and asked our founder questions about the first 10 years of Seamwork. She'll share how it all started, how it’s going, and lessons she's learned that you can apply to your own creative life.2024-12-0230 minSeamwork Radio: Sewing and CreativityPro Patternmaker Reacts to Common Fitting Myths Last week on the podcast, we learned how a Seamwork pattern is made, from design to the final photo shoot. Today, we have some common fitting myths to dispel. Robin, our professional patternmaker, is a special guest on this episode. Robin's been patternmaking with us at Seamwork for more than 7 years. Prior to that, she worked in the ready-to-wear apparel industry as a pattern maker with companies like Patagonia, Ugg, and Hanna Anderson. And today, she's here to bust 5 common fitting myths.2024-08-1223 min
Seamwork Radio: Sewing and CreativitySecrets From a Pro Patternmaker: How Patterns Are MadeCurious about what goes on behind the scenes in the world of patternmaking? You're in for a treat! We have a special guest. It’s Robin, our talented patternmaker! Robin shares her insider secrets and takes us on a journey through the entire process of creating a Seamwork pattern. From the initial sketch to the final photo shoot, Robin reveals the steps involved in bringing a pattern to life. 2024-08-0531 min
Resonate PodcastThe Fabrics of Success with Sarai Mitnick
In this episode, we interview Sarai Mitnick, Founder of Seamwork, an online community that supports people in sewing their own wardrobes. Sarai discusses her early passion for sewing and transition from a UX researcher in Silicon Valley to starting Seamwork. We dive into how the business evolved from physical patterns to an online magazine and a thriving community. Sari also highlights the expansion of Seamwork into real-life community events, and emphasizes the ongoing trend of people seeking tangible creative outlets and genuine connections in a digital age.
2024-07-2330 min
Seamwork Radio: Sewing and CreativitySpace Camp Part 1: Explore Your Sewing SpaceLast year, we held a really popular summer sewing camp in conjunction with the Seamwork Radio Podcast episodes. We're re-airing the "Space Camp" portion this year to give you a chance to organize and set up your dream sewing space. Sarai and Haley will be your camp leaders, and in the next 4 episodes, they'll share ideas and exercises to help you upgrade your space.2024-07-0122 min
In Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#33 - Finding balance, living intentionally and coming back to walking your dogI'm over the moon that I got to talk with Sarai Mitnick, of Seamwork! Years and years ago, as a pretty new garment sewist I found Colette Patterns and promptly devoured the Colette Sewing Handbook.It was the intention and depth in that book, not just in the technical aspects but on the mindfulness around wardrobes and choices that struck a deep chord in my own soul and I began a journey of mindful making and learning to show up in the world fully and authentically myself. That book was a ga...2024-06-131h 04
Seamwork Radio: Sewing and CreativityHow To Get Started With Zero-Waste PatternsAre you new to zero-waste sewing? Are you thinking about trying a zero-waste pattern for the first time Or are you wondering if Seamwork will ever release a zero-waste pattern? This week’s podcast answers all those questions. Sarai and Haley discuss the benefits and limitations of zero-waste sewing and give eight simple steps for exploring this niche. 2024-04-2226 min
Seamwork Radio: Sewing and CreativityHow Sewing Teaches You to Want LessIn this episode we discuss how sewing teaches you to want less. So we're going to cover our own relationships with consumption, how that's changed throughout our sewing journeys, and then eight ways that you can lean on sewing to help you consume less. Show Notes: Making Time: Sarai's personal substack all about creativity and managing her energy around it. How to Use the Rule of Three Outfits: A past Seamwork Radio episode dedicated to helping you plan and develop a curated wardrobe. Design Your Wardrobe: Our popular course helps you plan the sewing projects you'll...2024-04-1536 min
The Ordinary, Extraordinary CemeteryEpisode 166 - Sewn in Stardust: Irene Lentz's Impact on Hollywood FashionSend us a text! We love hearing from listeners. If you'd like a response, please include your email. Jennie and Dianne uncover the remark ble legacy of Irene Lentz – a trailblazing fashion designer turned Hollywood costume innovator during the 1930s and 40s. Delve into the Ord nary Extraordinary story of how she not only took the reins as MGM's chief designer in 1942 but also managed an exclusive fashion line for over 20 department stores – a true pioneer working both in Tinseltown and for herself simultaneously. Yet, beneath the glitz and glamour, Irene's life was marked by tragedies, lost love...2024-01-0433 min