The Maker’s Sewing Library
Sewing Resources
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Love to Sew — A warm, engaging podcast covering garment sewing, indie patterns, and interviews with makers.
Seamwork Radio — Practical conversations about sewing, creativity, and building a handmade wardrobe.
Sewing with Threads — Expert discussions from the editors of Threads Magazine on sewing techniques, fitting, and garment construction.
Stitch Please — An award-winning podcast celebrating sewing, quilting, fashion, and the creative work of Black makers.
Sewing Out Loud — Technique-focused episodes with practical advice from experienced sewists.
Check Your Thread — Explores sustainable sewing, ethical fashion, and mindful making.
Sew Mindful — Sewing tips, garment-making inspiration, and interviews with industry experts.
The Asian Sewist Collective Podcast — Conversations highlighting Asian voices in sewing, fashion, and creative entrepreneurship.
Sew & So — Inspiring interviews with sewists, designers, and textile artists from around the world.
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YouTube Channels you won’t get enough of. Your Skills will soar by watching these videos.
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Some of our favorite go-to’s for patterns, fabrics & tools:
Merchant & Mills (UK) – Beautiful utilitarian patterns, fabrics, notions, books, and sewing tools.
Closet Core – Modern wardrobe patterns, online classes, fabrics, and sewing supplies.
Grainline Studio – Timeless, wearable garment sewing patterns.
Friday Pattern Company– Contemporary, approachable sewing patterns with excellent branding.
Wiksten – Minimalist sewing patterns and sewing books. (While no longer releasing new patterns, many of their designs remain beloved.)
Sew House Seven – Relaxed, modern garment patterns with a handcrafted aesthetic.
Matchy Matchy Sewing Club – Modern oversized silhouettes and family-friendly matching garment patterns.
Helen's Closet – Beautifully drafted, size-inclusive sewing patterns with exceptional instructions.
Papercut Patterns – New Zealand-based modern fashion sewing patterns with beautiful graphic branding.
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Explore the following websites for access to all kinds of online classes and additional resources.
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Cerdeira - Portugal
Craigardan - Elizabethtown, NY