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Love to Sew PodcastLyocell (brand name Tencel) is a wonderful fabric for summer - it's drapey and breathable, with a cool hand. But what exactly is it? In Episode 181: Lyocell/Tencel, we answer these questions, plus much more!⁠ ⁠ 🧵 How does it go from plant matter (usually wood) to finished fabric?⁠ ⁠ 🧵 What is the difference between lyocell/Tencel and rayon?⁠ ⁠ 🧵 What are the best garments to sew with it?⁠ ⁠ We love this fabric! What have you made from lyocell/Tencel?⁠ ⁠ 📸: Rosewater Tencel Twill in Firecracker/Pink from Blackbird Fabrics ⁠ <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/LoveToSewPodcast?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LoveToSewPodcast</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/WeLoveToSew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WeLoveToSew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/SewingPodcast?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SewingPodcast</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/HandmadeWardrobe?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandmadeWardrobe</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MeMadeEveryday?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MeMadeEveryday</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MeMade?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MeMade</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sewing?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewing</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/HandmadeFashion?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandmadeFashion</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Handmade?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Handmade</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sewcialists?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewcialists</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/ISew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ISew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MakersGonnaMake?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakersGonnaMake</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/SewingLove?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SewingLove</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/IndieSewing?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#IndieSewing</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MakersCommunity?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakersCommunity</a>

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Love to Sew PodcastHow to cut and press double gauze (without losing those lovely crinkles!): ⁠ ⁠ Step 1: Pre-wash and dry your fabric.⁠ ⁠ Step 2: Use a steamy iron to remove any major folds. Either lift and set down the iron on those spots (not running it over the fabric) or just use the steam and finger press the big folds out. Try to preserve the crinkly texture as much as you can!⁠ ⁠ Step 3: Cut out your pattern pieces!⁠ ⁠ Keeping the crinkles in will give you a better idea of how the final garment will fit. Use your iron minimally, or just finger press it! Part of the beauty of double gauze is crinkliness, so it makes sense to work with it. ⁠ ⁠ Listen to Episode 231: Double Gauze for lots more tips!⁠ ⁠ 📸: Organic Cotton Double Gauze in Sweet Pea from ⁠Blackbird Fabrics ⁠ <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/LoveToSewPodcast?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LoveToSewPodcast</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/WeLoveToSew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WeLoveToSew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/SewingPodcast?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SewingPodcast</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/HandmadeWardrobe?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandmadeWardrobe</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MeMadeEveryday?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MeMadeEveryday</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MeMade?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MeMade</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sewing?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewing</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/HandmadeFashion?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandmadeFashion</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Handmade?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Handmade</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sewcialists?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewcialists</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/ISew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ISew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MakersGonnaMake?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakersGonnaMake</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/SewingLove?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SewingLove</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/IndieSewing?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#IndieSewing</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MakersCommunity?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakersCommunity</a>

Love to Sew PodcastGive yourself time to cut ✂️✨⁠ ⁠ You know when people say things like, "Woodworking is 90% sanding?" Well, sewing is at least 30% cutting, and that's okay! In Episode 189: Cutting Patterns and Fabric, Helen said that she would get so frustrated in her early sewing days by how long the cutting part took. But now, she gives cutting the space and time it needs to be done well. And it helps to pair it with something fun, like calling a friend or watching TV. ⁠ ⁠ Have you ever felt annoyed by how long cutting takes? What do you do to make it through?⁠ ⁠ <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/LoveToSewPodcast?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LoveToSewPodcast</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/WeLoveToSew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WeLoveToSew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/SewingPodcast?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SewingPodcast</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/HandmadeWardrobe?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandmadeWardrobe</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MeMadeEveryday?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MeMadeEveryday</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MeMade?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MeMade</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sewing?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewing</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/HandmadeFashion?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandmadeFashion</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Handmade?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Handmade</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sewcialists?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewcialists</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/ISew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ISew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MakersGonnaMake?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakersGonnaMake</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/SewingLove?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SewingLove</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/IndieSewing?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#IndieSewing</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MakersCommunity?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakersCommunity</a>

Love to Sew PodcastCaroline made a travel capsule wardrobe! Here are a few of the ✨looks✨⁠ ⁠ She sewed up a storm for her trip to Croatia - the vibe was natural fibers, breezy garments, and pops of red. Doesn't she look amazing? Details of each garment are available on our Patreon and in the June Blackbird Fabrics newsletter! (Or just ask us and we'll reply in the comments.)⁠ ⁠ If you want to hear us chat about sewing for travel, including travel capsules, listen to Episode 273!⁠ ⁠ <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/LoveToSewPodcast?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LoveToSewPodcast</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/WeLoveToSew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WeLoveToSew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/SewingPodcast?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SewingPodcast</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/HandmadeWardrobe?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandmadeWardrobe</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MeMadeEveryday?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MeMadeEveryday</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MeMade?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MeMade</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sewing?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewing</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/HandmadeFashion?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandmadeFashion</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Handmade?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Handmade</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sewcialists?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewcialists</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/ISew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ISew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MakersGonnaMake?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakersGonnaMake</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/SewingLove?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SewingLove</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/IndieSewing?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#IndieSewing</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MakersCommunity?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakersCommunity</a>

Love to Sew PodcastOur best tips for fitting jumpsuits!⁠ ⁠ 🧵 Don't skip the muslin! We recommend putting together just the top part and making any adjustments to that before attaching the bottoms and making adjustments to those.⁠ ⁠ 🧵 Try grading between sizes if your measurements fall into different size categories for bust, waist, and hips. If they are more than three sizes apart, though, traditional pattern adjustments (like a full waist adjustment or a narrow hip adjustment) may work better.⁠ ⁠ 🧵 Don't forget about length adjustments, which are super important to a jumpsuit fitting well. If you want to figure out whether you'll need length adjustments before you get into the muslin process, check what height the pattern was designed for. If you're two inches taller, you may want to lengthen the top and bottom by one inch each (at the lengthen/shorten lines). ⁠ ⁠ 🧵 If you want an easier fitting process, choose a looser, sleeveless pattern like the Helen’s Closet Lazo Jumpsuit. Looking for a challenge? Go for a more fitted, sleeved pattern like the Closet Core Blanca Flight Suit!⁠ ⁠ For lots more about fitting and sewing jumpsuits, plus some great indie patterns recommendations, check out Episode 257: Overalls and Jumpsuits!⁠ ⁠ <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/LoveToSewPodcast?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LoveToSewPodcast</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/WeLoveToSew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WeLoveToSew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/SewingPodcast?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SewingPodcast</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/HandmadeWardrobe?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandmadeWardrobe</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MeMadeEveryday?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MeMadeEveryday</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MeMade?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MeMade</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sewing?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewing</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/HandmadeFashion?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandmadeFashion</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Handmade?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Handmade</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sewcialists?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewcialists</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/ISew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ISew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MakersGonnaMake?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakersGonnaMake</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/SewingLove?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SewingLove</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/IndieSewing?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#IndieSewing</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MakersCommunity?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakersCommunity</a>

Love to Sew PodcastChristine Millar (aka Sewstine) is a machine embroidery wizard! 🪄⁠ ⁠ In this week's episode, we ask her all of our burning machine embroidery questions. How does she design her own embroidery files? How long do the embroideries take? What stabilizer does she use? Does she have to babysit the machine the whole time? She answers them all, plus tells us about costuming events, her fave features of historical costumes, and her path to historical costuming.⁠ ⁠ Have you ever done machine embroidery?⁠ ⁠ <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/LoveToSewPodcast?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LoveToSewPodcast</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/WeLoveToSew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WeLoveToSew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/SewingPodcast?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SewingPodcast</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/HandmadeWardrobe?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandmadeWardrobe</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MeMadeEveryday?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MeMadeEveryday</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MeMade?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MeMade</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sewing?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewing</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/HandmadeFashion?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandmadeFashion</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Handmade?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Handmade</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sewcialists?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewcialists</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/ISew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ISew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MakersGonnaMake?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakersGonnaMake</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/SewingLove?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SewingLove</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/IndieSewing?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#IndieSewing</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MakersCommunity?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakersCommunity</a>⁠

Love to Sew PodcastHelen learned to sew on this Singer Featherweight - an antique machine that is coveted by many collectors for its simplicity, lightweightness, and even stitching. The only stitch that it does is a straight stitch, but it does it really well! Plus, it's friendly for user repairs and lasts for many years (this pic was taken recently - Helen's mom still has it!). Nowadays, Helen now enjoys a much higher-tech Pfaff Expression 710. Caroline has the same machine, but she has some notes... 👀⁠ ⁠ Listen to this week's episode, number 277: Sewing Machine Chat, to hear why Caroline prefers her Bernina! ⁠ ⁠ <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/LoveToSewPodcast?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LoveToSewPodcast</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/WeLoveToSew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WeLoveToSew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/SewingPodcast?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SewingPodcast</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/HandmadeWardrobe?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandmadeWardrobe</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MeMadeEveryday?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MeMadeEveryday</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MeMade?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MeMade</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sewing?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewing</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/HandmadeFashion?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandmadeFashion</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Handmade?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Handmade</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Sewcialists?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewcialists</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/ISew?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ISew</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MakersGonnaMake?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakersGonnaMake</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/SewingLove?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SewingLove</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/IndieSewing?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#IndieSewing</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/MakersCommunity?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakersCommunity</a>⁠ ⁠

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