Sew-organised-style – Details, episodes & analysis

Leesa Simpson is a lifelong maker, business builder and a creative soul with fabric running through her veins.

Her current obsession of quilted sneakers started in 2025. It was love at first stitch! Fabric, colour, comfort, and creativity all rolled into one.

Sneaker Stitch was born.

Sneaker Stitch Australia | Sew Your Own Sneakers Kits + Classes

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For the past year, Leesa has poured everything into creating the ultimate DIY sneaker kits — complete with high-quality tools and step-by-step guides, all designed around Aussie products and sensibilities. Because if you know Leesa, she never does things by halves.

As Leesa says 'Let's make something amazing — one stitch at a time. Sew your own sneakers. Walk your own path.'

She created Sewing Adventures in Brisbane and this local sewing school ran for over 7 years and sadly closed in 2025.

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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.

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Ida Victoria is a Norwegian independent sewing‑pattern designer known for creating modern, easy‑to‑follow patterns for makers of all skill levels.

She's one of Norway's best designers and online retailers.

Based in Jessheim, Ida designs garments for children and adults, focusing on comfort, practicality and clean Scandinavian style.

Her patterns are available as both PDF and printed formats, with many translated into English for an international audience. Under IdaVictoria.no she also offers courses, sewing supplies and curated fabrics. She has built a strong creative community by sharing tutorials, inspiration and behind‑the‑scenes content, making her a well‑loved figure in Norway's growing sewing and DIY culture.

You can buy Ida Victoria's sewing patterns from several official sources:

1. Her official website She offers information and links to both English and Norwegian patterns on her site. idavictoria.com

2. Her Etsy shop (English PDF patterns) This is the main place to buy her digital patterns in English. Etsy UK shop: idavictoria Etsy global shop: idavictoria

3. Norwegian site for Norwegian-language patterns For paper and PDF patterns in Norwegian, visit: idavictoria.no/english

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.

Sound with permission by Kaneef on YouTube.

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.

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Mental wellness advocate and author Olivia Dieterich has released an uplifting book, Random Acts of Crochet Kindness (published by Search Press), that has one purpose: to create something special and then leave it out in the world for someone else to find.

Olivia creates 25 beginner friendly designs to label with kindness and place in your local community, ready to brighten someone else's day.

These tiny acts of kindness have captivated fans worldwide with the #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness Facebook page which has 357.8K followers where people spread love to strangers.

Patterns, which you can create in under an hour, include flowers, rainbows, stars, hearts, smiley faces, a sunshine, and more. The book also shares a guide to making labels with templates to copy and ideas of where to place you 'acts of kindness'.

Thank you Search Press and Midas Campaigns for your ongoing support.

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.

Sound with permission by Kaneef on YouTube.

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.

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Christina not only sews her own activewear, she road tests them and will share those reviews on her Instagram account and on her YouTube account.

Here's how she reviews her work, "I started the day in a Rad CYOA slim and sweats (with an LBB and hellebore) and then changed for running into Sparks, Endurance, secret tank, pacific pullover. It started as 52F and overcast and poured rain when I was 3/4mi from home. Damp. The only thing you can see is the pullover so you'll just have to take my word for it.'

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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.

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Jody Halliday upcycles because there's really no need to create new clothes from fresh fabric.

The British Fashion Council tells us there are enough garments already on planet Earth to clothe the next six generations of humanity.

As Jody says, 'I invite you to join me in using upcycled, existing materials as you continue your sewing journey.'

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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.

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.

Thanks for being patient while I was on a break to catch up on my college assessments.

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Cassie of Primrose Dawn Designs recently developed a sewing pattern to create a breast form using her pattern developed for her sister-in-law called the Val breastform

Cassie had previously worked with Tina Bricolagedk (@bricolagedk) • Instagram photos and videos who we know is an advocate for sewing patterns that meet the needs of people living with the affects of cancer treatments.

You'll find previous breast cancer series podcasts on the podcast website at Breast cancer series – Sew organised style podcast

There are so many great resources on Cassie's website at Home (primrosedawn.com)

All of her lingerie sewing patterns are accessible All Lingerie Sewing Patterns (primrosedawn.com)

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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.

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Arounna Khounnoraj is running her 'Dye, Stitch and Sew' workshop at the Making Zen Online Retreat.

You'll be using materials you can find in your home. No need to purchase new supplies when you attend Arounna's dye workshop.

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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.

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Bianca Springer used the 2 times in her life when she was in recovery to develop embroidery designs to reflect her culture for all to share. Her story and stories are reflected in her book and you'll learn from her at the next Making Zen Online Retreat.

Good Hair Day! is her workshop. You'll be adding 3D hair details and textures to your favorite people centred fabric.

Finished projects can be integrated into hooped art, on bags, as jewelry, garments and fun accessories. www.biancaspringer.com

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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.

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It's all about textiles and ceramics for Deborah and I know you'll find her workshop at the next Making Zen Online Retreat worth watching again and again.

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.

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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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.

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