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Check Your Thread: Sewing More Sustainably

Zoe Edwards
Sewing
Sustainability
Sustainable Sewing
Mending
Sustainable Fashion
Community Engagement
Upcycling
Fabric Scraps
Sustainability In Sewing
Sustainable Practices
Community Building
Winter Of Care and Repair
Climate Crisis
Sewing Techniques
Mending Techniques
Textiles
Quilt Making
Me-Made May
Fabric Stash Reduction
Sustainability In Fashion

- Do you love sewing, AND are passionate about fighting the climate and ecological crises? - Are you wondering if your sewing could be made more sustainable? - Do you want to enjoy your creative passion in a way that really reflects your values? Join Zoe Edwards, a sewing nerd and creator of Me-Made-May, on her journey to explore how to sew (and live!) more sustainably. In this podcast we discover... more

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I’m a firm believer that there are NO stupid questions when it comes to sewing. If you need to ask it, even if it’s something you think you should probably already know, then it’s valid. But it’s not always easy to find the answers you’re looking for... more

Have you ever consciously infused your handmade garments with personal magic? And how can we create clothing that feels like emotionally protective armour? This is the second part of guest-host Kat Camfield’s amazing conversation with textile artist ... more

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Is it possible to create a successful sewing business making desirable products using scraps that allows you to leave your corporate job? Spoiler alert: Yes! Amazing guest-host Kat Camfield talks to Justice McNeil about the origin story of her inspir... more

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Are you ready to share mending skills with others? Mary Morton and Jeanna Wigger, authors of the excellent book, ‘Stitch It, Don’t Ditch It’, have a ton of practical advice learned through hosting lots of in-person mending events. We discuss the diff... more

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Recent Guests

Leah Anderson
Arts and Community Manager at Left Bank Leeds
Left Bank Leeds
Episode: #230: How to Teach Repair Skills with Jeanna & Mary
Sophia Yang
Founder and executive director of Threading Change
Threading Change
Episode: #227: Threading Change – Kat Camfield with Sophia Yang
Atsushi Futatsuya
Sashiko practitioner and storyteller, author of Sashiko, The Untold Story
The Sashiko Story / sashikostory.com
Episode: #226: Sashiko, The Untold Story with Atsushi Futatsuya
Charlotte Vinsen
Volunteer with Stitched Up; influential blogger to sustainable fashion
Stitched Up
Episode: #223: An Alternative Fashion Future with Charlotte from Stitched Up
Meagan McDonald
Founder, Salt Legacy
Salt Legacy
Episode: #221: Upcycling Secrets – Kat Camfield with Brynn, Emily & Meagan
Brynn Petty
Owner, B-Bot Clothing
B-Bot Clothing
Episode: #221: Upcycling Secrets – Kat Camfield with Brynn, Emily & Meagan
Emily Peltier
Designer and Maker, Woodbrick
Woodbrick
Episode: #221: Upcycling Secrets – Kat Camfield with Brynn, Emily & Meagan
Sasha Starlight
Sewing pattern designer and content creator
Sasha Starlight pattern brand
Episode: #219: Flux-Friendly Sewing Patterns with Sasha Starlight
Rebecca Jackson
Founder of The Big Fandango, a social enterprise focused on sewing and suicide prevention
The Big Fandango
Episode: #217: Mending for Mental Wellbeing with Rebecca from The Big Fandango

Host

Zoe Edwards
Host of the show, guiding conversations and introducing topics and guests

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 437 ratings
  • Perfect mix of topics

    I love the focus on sustainable sewing and the exploration of other topics through that lens. I also enjoy the interviews with other creatives and makers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PCCrafter
    United States4 months ago
  • Practical and fun!

    Fantastic podcast for those of us in the intersection of sewing and climate anxiety. Zoe makes every effort to be as clear and informative as possible. I love her thoughtfulness and transparency.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    klsinva
    United States5 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Just finished listening to the podcast on the book “sewing with scraps”. Can’t wait to get it out of my local library, excellent interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Australian sewist! 🙂
    Australia9 months ago
  • Sewing Is Political!!

    I love this podcast so much; Zoe and her guests really help offer ideas for action and agency in what often feels like a post-apocalyptic timeline. The content is thought-provoking and inspiring. It really helped to get my creativity and making back on board after having children, all while being mindful of our local and global communities. Thank you for all you do, Zoe!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    msf11511
    United Statesa year ago
  • Sewists who care

    I really enjoy this podcast, Zoe is a charming and delightful host who always shares thoughtful insights on sewing, creativity, environmental impact and social change. I enjoy the guests she interviews as well. Zoe talks about the things that I care about in the sewing world - thanks for your good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brittany Creating
    Canadaa year ago

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Appeals to makers who want to balance creativity with environmental responsibility.
Guests and host are described as thoughtful, inclusive, and informative with a focus on community impact.
Listeners praise the practical sustainability tips and accessible approach to sewing.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#7
United States/Leisure/Crafts
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#234
United States/Leisure
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#3
Canada/Leisure/Crafts
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#4
United Kingdom/Leisure/Crafts
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#99
United Kingdom/Leisure
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#132
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#230: How to Teach Repair Skills with Jeanna & Mary
Q: First of all, could you give us a whistle-stop tour explanation of where you went on the tour and the kinds of workshops you hosted?
We traveled to several venues, delivering hands-on mending workshops and later incorporating mending consultations and book talks; the format varied by venue to fit space and audience, with some events focused on teaching actual repair skills and others on discussing repair strategies and showing how to apply the book principles.
#229: Further Fabric Confessions with Lise Bauer
Q: What happened in your sewing challenge this year?
Lise explains that she bought fabric and notions in limited amounts, used a new rule about allowances for Frog Tales, and is reconsidering loopholes while planning future participation.
#227: Threading Change – Kat Camfield with Sophia Yang
Q: How can home sewers participate and contribute to Threading Change's mission?
She encourages leading a mending workshop, teaching sewing skills, and joining community quilt projects to turn garments from commodities into stories and creations.
#227: Threading Change – Kat Camfield with Sophia Yang
Q: Could you share how you became interested in fashion and the environment, and how that led to politicization around fashion?
Sophia explains her early fast-fashion consumer habits, then describes moving into climate work, thrifting, COP25, and realizing the lack of youth-led fashion focus, which spurred the creation of Threading Change.
#226: Sashiko, The Untold Story with Atsushi Futatsuya
Q: Why did you decide to write a book that isn't a how-to guide, and how does that shape what readers will gain?
The book aims to invite readers to understand what Sashiko can be beyond recipes or instructions, emphasizing stories, culture, and context to enrich how people engage with the practice.

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This show centers on sewing with sustainability at its core, featuring interviews with makers, designers, and founders who build sustainable practices into their craft. Episodes frequently explore upcycling, mend-and-repair culture, community-driven sewing initiatives, second-hand sourcing, and practical strategies to reduce waste while staying creative. Listeners often gain actionable tips on sourcing materials, running small maker ventures, and fostering inclusive, community-oriented approaches to sustainable fashion. A notable strength is the blend of hands-on techniques (mending, upcycling, zero-waste patterns) with broader conversations about ethics, activism, and social impact within the sewing world.

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2. Sophia Yang
3. Atsushi Futatsuya
4. Charlotte Vinsen
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