Sew-organised-style – Details, episodes & analysis

It's not everyday you find an English woman in New Zealand who specialises in sewing kilts.

Leanne Munro sewed 15 kilts in less than 12 months as part of her kilt making training. Yes she quilts but her passion is kilt making. Just ask the locals in New Plymouth, New Zealand. 

Her skills include not just sewing kilts but also recreating better kilts from existing kilts. Leanne has a lot of knowledge about sewing kilts and she's more than happy to answer any questions about making a kilt. 

We both shared some of our knowledge of X marks the Scot. https://www.xmarksthescot.com/ The online kilt making forum has so many kiltmakers with the latest kilt making ideas. 

The kilt making book: Learn How to Make a Kilt | Deansboro, NY | The Art of Kiltmaking The two main companies i order tartan from are Lochcarron and House of Edgar. https://www.lochcarron.co.uk/ https://www.houseofedgar.com/

Her kiltmaking instagram is kilt&cloth https://www.instagram.com/kiltandcloth?igsh=MWlnejNxaXI3MjFpYQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr You'll find Leanne on her personal account kiltsnquilts https://www.instagram.com/kiltsnquilts?igsh=MXBhcXFvdjZ5NmpqYQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive. Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. 

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Izumi Montgomery is a Japanese artist and sustainable craft facilitator based in Sydney Australia.

Izumi holds a Masters in Sculpture from Tokyo University of the Arts and she has also studies fashion at TAFE New South Wales. This is where she developed a strong interest in ethical and uncycled design. She combines traditional Japanese techniques such as Tsumami Zaiku (folded fabric flowers) with reclaimed materials to create thoughtful workshops.

Alongside teaching, Izumi regularly facilitates sessions at Reverse Garbage and other community spaces where participants are invited to slow down and reconnect through handcraft.

Her final class at Reverse Garbage for 2025 is on Saturday 29th November. More workshops available in 2026 and beyond.

You'll find Izumi's workshops on the Reverse Garbage website under Public Workshops.

Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. You're welcome to be a podcast guest by contacting us via DM on Instagram.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. There are 3 new tiers to choose from to support SewOver50's only podcast.

Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.

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Lou and Lynn organise Coastal Sewcial.

They met through a local sewcial called Sew-Toon. Tamlyn who runs Sew-Toon helped Lou and Lynn borrow some equipment when they first started Coastal Sewcial.

Coastal Sewcial is run onsite at a charity and the bonus for the sewists is there is an onsite cafe there as well. The location is by the sea hence the 'coastal' part of their group's name.

If you're thinking about setting up a sewing sewcial in your area, you can listen or watch Lou and Lynn as they discuss what they're done to create this group.

Shout out to Judy Williment-Ross.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. There are 3 new tiers to choose from to support SewOver50's only podcast.

Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.

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SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. 

Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether a beginner or experienced sewist.

Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ talks about how she went back to embroidery and as at last year, this is now her full time job. You'll hear how Melissa decided to make this shift in her life and career.

Melissa tells us how she values the use of therapy to manage the adjustment from being an employee to being a small business owner.

At the Making Zen Online Retreat on 25 to 29 September, Melissa's workshop is called 'Upcycle Your Clothing with Embroidered Flower Pockets.'

Melissa is one of 20 talented textile artists you'll learn from and enjoy at the Making Zen Online Retreat, organised by Kate Ward of Zen Stitching.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.

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Making Zen Online Retreat 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 25 to 29 September 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

Who's on the podcast for the upcoming Making Zen Online Retreat on 25 to 29 September 2023?

Kate Ward – founder of Making Zen Online Retreat and owner of Zen Stitching.

Arounna Khounnoraj, Deborah Fisher, Bianca Springer and Melissa Galbraith

You'll hear from each textile artist in the lead up to the next Making Zen Online Retreat.

The Big SewOff is back again. Join Sew Over It and the sewing community on Monday 4th September 2023 for a 24-hour sewathon to raise money for charity!

Alma from the Sew Over It team discusses all of this year's sewathon hubs, charities and local events.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.

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SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. 

Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether a beginner or experienced sewist.

Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

Janene - ooobop on Instagram - will be participating from her home sewing studio for this year's Big SewOff

Last year Janene was in awe of the sewing efforts by the Sew Over It team during their 24 hour sewing marathon to raise funds for Mind Charity.

This year Janene is road testing her patterns to see how many well-made garments she can sew for charity in a 24 hour period.

What are you doing to support this sewing charity event?

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.

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Cathy of CathySewsStuff on Instagram gives us an insight into her sewing and local stitchers club SouthSea Sewn.

Recently Cathy culled her clothes (donated to a clothes swap) and is curating styles to make sure they meet her needs and allows her to sew to her heart's content.

She discusses the influence SewOver50 followers have on her clothing/pattern decision making.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. 

Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether a beginner or experienced sewist. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.

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When you learn a new sewing technique, do you share it? Stephanie does. As she learns new techniques or figures out what that 'darn' tool is, she'll show you on her Instagram account.

You'll have to listen to Stephanie to find out what the Institute of Nerd Studies refers to. Then you'll learn how The Stitchuation Room came about.

Stephanie was recommended as a podcast guest by our previous podcast guests, Nancy of @Iusedtobeacurtain.

What is your holy grail of sewing?

Is it a pattern that works well with the fabric you've chosen or getting involved with sewing challenges or even projects that stretch your sewing skills?

SewMuchToDesign Lou Sheffer, has had a positive influence on Stephanie's future sewing goals.

All these questions and more are answered by Stephanie on her very first podcast. She's a true professional at discussing sewing. Aren't you?

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. 

Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether a beginner or experienced sewist. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.

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Louise @demuredesigns provides the full details of pattern matching so make sure you save both episodes in your podcast app.

Louise recently provided a reel for @SewOver50 followers on Instagram about pattern matching.

Enjoy your sewing and try a simple design to pattern match that loved print in your fabric stash this weekend.

This is the episode you should go back to when you're making that next project with print placement conundrums.

SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether a beginner or experienced sewist. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.

Sound with permission by bensound.com