Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

Recent episodes

1. Studying George Washington's Black Velvet Suits, with Timothy Long | Episode 103 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

   Jun 30, 202634 min

   Fashion historian, curator, and museum professional Timothy Long shares how his years of detective work into garments worn by George Washington have led to some amazing findings.

2. Commemorative American Quilts, with Sandra Sider | Episode 102 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

   Jun 2, 202630 min

   A quilting historian and author discusses today's interest in quilting and her new book, which coincides with an exhibition at the New England Quilt Museum.

3. Learning from a Pattern Nerd, with Tricia Comacho | Episode 101 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

   May 5, 202646 min

   Tricia Comacho teaches patternmaking and fitting through her website, plus she is organizing PatternCon 2026.

4. Patterns for Plus Sizes, with Gabby Brown and Leila Kelleher | Episode 100 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

   Apr 1, 202643 min

   The authors of a groundbreaking book on patterns for plus sizes discuss why they wrote the book, what the step-by-step instructions include, and how the many included tips can help anyone who sews garments.

5. The Value of a Flexible Sewing Plan, with Susan Khalje | Episode 99 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

   Mar 3, 202637 min

   Couture specialist Susan Khalje discusses how a flexible sewing plan helps you to improve your results when sewing garments.

6. Professionally Pleated Pants, with Mary Funt | Episode 98 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

   Feb 3, 202626 min

   A couture sewing pro explains how she had her fabric custom-pleated to make a pair of striking, sunburst-pleated pants.

7. Color Confidence and Curating Your Stash | Episode 97 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

   Jan 6, 202652 min

   Image consultant Nancy Nix-Rice and sewist Jan McMinn discuss how to pare down a fabric stash and plan a versatile wardrobe.

8. Folkwear, Patterns From Around the World, with Molly Hamilton | Episode 96 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

   Dec 2, 202536 min

   Longtime indie patternmaker Folkwear offers vintage and folk patterns that can suit even the most fashion-forward wardrobe.

9. A Peek at the Threads Winter 2025 Edition | Episode 95 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

   Nov 4, 202534 min

   The editors of Threads share what they're excited about in the magazine's winter 2025 issue and even look forward to the spring. Find out what's coming up in the holiday issue—from how-to articles, to magnificent wool garments, to gifts for the sewists on your shopping list.

10. Adaptive Sewing, with Lynn Brannelly | Episode 94 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

    Oct 7, 202542 min

    Lynn Brannelly, owner of Sewn Adaptive, talks about how she alters and makes garments that fit and function for those with disabilities.

11. Sewing Advice to Live By, with Kenneth D. King | Episode 93 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

    Sep 2, 202536 min

    Threads Contributing Editor Kenneth D. King outlines his approach to ensuring the best results when he sews. Through years of practice, experimentation, and research, he's developed methods that are, in his words, "repeatable and reliable."

12. The Joy of a Hand-Sewn Wardrobe, with Louisa Owen Sonstroem | Episode 92 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

    Aug 5, 202540 min

    The author of a book about creating a hand-sewn wardrobe shares how she got hooked on patternmaking and hand stitching, plus explains what her guide has to offer.

13. Sewing School, with Ryliss Bod | Episode 91 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

    Jul 1, 202537 min

    The founder of the Sewing and Design School in Tacoma, Washington, talks about how she caught the teaching bug and how she shares her love of sewing with a diverse group of students from around the country.

14. An Historic Clothing Collection, with Kiki Smith | Episode 90 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

    Jun 3, 202536 min

    Learn from Kiki Smith, director of the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection, about what's in the collection and how it has attracted attention.

15. Diving into a Design Challenge, with Debby Spence and Michelle Loggins | Episode 89 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

    May 7, 202539 min

    Sewing garments for design competitions calls for imagination, problem-solving, time management, and enthusiasm for turning obstacles into learning opportunities. Two winning designers share their strategies for success.

16. Sewing Quilted Jackets, with Rae Cumbie and Carrie Emerson | Episode 88 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

    Apr 1, 202545 min

    As the quilted garment trend grows, the founders of Fit for Art Patterns talk about sewing quilted jackets, the topic of their latest book.

17. Creating Fitted Bodices, with Gretchen Hirsch | Episode 87 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

    Mar 4, 202539 min

    Pattern designer, sewing teacher, and author Gretchen Hirsch talks about sewing fitted bodices, working with boning, and what's in her latest book.

18. Dressmaking as an Art Form, with Helen Haughey | Episode 86 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

    Feb 4, 202537 min

19. Sewing Celeb Sandra Betzina Dishes with Kenneth D. King | Episode 84 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

    Dec 4, 202452 min

    Sewing celebrities and friends Sandra Betzina and Kenneth D. King dish about Sandra's full life, as she settles into retirement.

20. The Art of Scissor Making, with Maggie Fox | Episode 83 from Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

    Nov 6, 202432 min

    Learn about the craft of scissor making and the artisans who excel at it from the owner of luxury scissor purveyor Ciselier.