Cris Wood was kind enough to give us her time to talk about what is involved in getting models who look like they are over 50 years old for a small patternline. In the research conducted by SewOver50, statistics in 2022 showed there are few companies that represent sewists over 50 on their pattern company grids and on their pattern covers. Cris has been in contact with Sandy of SewOver50 to source local models that could be 'over 50' models for Cris Wood Sews patterns. Cris originally worked in a number of sewing jobs and in 2020 she was forced to stop working and had to come up with another way of earning an income. 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. 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. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel. Sound with permission by bensound.com    

Anna (@Sew.spanner) is building her new work wardrobe based on black trousers she recently made. While we're all heading into the next season where we live, Anna talks about her wardrobe building to suit the new job she has taken. How do you build your capsule wardrobe? Do you base your sewing on one garment or on something else entirely? Anna also buys her fabrics from her local Fabricabrac sale. Monies from sales of these events go to local hospice. What type of dresses would you make for a trip overseas? Have a listen to what Anna has in mind. 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 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.    

Jill or Sewingsensation has sewn all her life but took sewing up again during covid lockdown. Jill shares the new skills she learns through her Instagram account. In the lead up to her daughter's wedding in December, Jill has decided to make her dress using silk fabric. The lessons she is currently learning is what she shares through her Instagram account. Jill is making the robes for the bridal party and in doing so, she has discovered the highs and lows of using the ruffler foot.  Most of what Jill has shared is what she has learnt from fellow sewists 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. 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 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.      

Mirjam is teaching layered running stitch as an aspect of organic embroidery at the Making Zen Online Retreat from 15 to 19 May. Mirjam learnt all her crafts from the women in her family. At the age of 3, Mirjam had a needle in her hands to sew. Her textiles specialty is organic embroidery. Last Making Zen, Mirjam ran a workshop about the honeycomb stitch - a variation on the blanket stitch. 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 Making Zen Online Retreat 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 15 to 19 May 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

Liz Kettle developed the 'stitch meditation process' through a personal need she had. She is running her workshop to learn how to paint fabric at the Making Zen Online Retreat from 15 to 19 May. You'll hear from Liz how following the process fuels your creativity. We're human beings, not human doings. You'll hear what Liz means with this phrase. 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 by Bensound.com Making Zen Online Retreat 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 15 to 19 May 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

Liz Haywood is running a workshop to create closures that are compostable and/or use resources you have where you live at the Making Zen Online Retreat from 15 to 19 May. Liz is a local Australian who authored Zero Waste Sewing and The Dressmaker's Companion Liz also talks about her latest A Year of Zero Waste Sewing ezines. You can find Liz's website at The Craft of Clothes - a sewing and fashion blog (lizhaywood.com.au) Her Instagram account is  The Craft of Clothes - a sewing and fashion blog (lizhaywood.com.au) 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 by Bensound.com Making Zen Online Retreat 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 15 to 19 May 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

Judith and Sandy discuss the background of the research released today on the SewOver50 account. Judith Staley with a team of 4 SewOver50 followers conducted research of pattern companies from 1 January to 31 December 2022 to identify the visibility of older sewists. This research helps to show if the SewOver50 account and the community has made a difference since 2018. This episode is about the research that was conducted. The full version is episode 387. On the SewOver50 account, there are 2 posts that cover the results of this research. Comments are available on the first post so all comments can be made on 1 post. You don't need to feel you have to duplicate your views about this research over 2 posts. The team who participated in this study with Judith were Judy Henwood, Kris Doyle, Sarah Allen and Camilla Lindberg 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  

Judith and Sandy discuss the background of the research released today on the SewOver50 account as well as their SewOver50 journey and how friendships have been made while raising the visibility of older sewists. Judith Staley with a team of 4 SewOver50 followers conducted research of pattern companies from 1 January to 31 December 2022 to identify the visibility of older sewists. This research helps to show if the SewOver50 account and the community has made a difference since 2018. This episode is about the research chat. Episode 386 is just about the research that was conducted.  On the SewOver50 account, there are 2 posts that cover the results of this research. Comments are available on the first post so all comments can be made on 1 post. You don't need to feel you have to duplicate your views about this research over 2 posts. The team who participated in this study with Judith were Judy Henwood, Kris Doyle, Sarah Allen and Camilla Lindberg 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

Jayne will be running a workshop that focuses on play with textiles at the Making Zen Online Retreat from 15 to 19 May. Jayne completed a B tech in fashion design, then completed a multi media textiles degree and finally completed a Masters at Central St Martins. She also has an MA in Print. Sustainability plays a big role in her textiles work as does the element of play in her workshops. Jayne's workshop will help you 'be in the moment' and not think about the end product. Members of the 'no rules textiles society' will know exactly what Jayne's work is all about. You can find Jayne's website at www.jayneemerson.co.uk Her Instagram account is  https://www.instagram.com/jayneemersontextiles/ 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. Making Zen Online Retreat 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 15 to 16 May 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

Meredith is back to run another great workshop at Making Zen Online Retreat. In the previous retreat workshop participants learnt to use her freeform sewing machine technique for a way to use threads and water soluble fabric. This year, Meredith will share her preparation process with participants through drawing. Meredith began her work during her Fine Arts degree in 2006 and participants will take away another skill to use on their own projects from the latest Making Zen Online Retreat. Her focus on free hand embroidery on water soluble fabric is what motivates her creativity and is another skill you can explore to add from this latest retreat. She has a degree in Natural History Illustration that is reflected in the workshop she is running this year. Making Zen Online Retreat 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 15 to 19 May 2023. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists. Link to Making Zen: https://www.zenstitching.ca/a/2147521766/9zkhZcmF 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.  

Yasmeen of Sand and Stars is one for the talented textile artists at the next Making Zen Online Retreat hosted by Kate Ward of Zen Stitching. Yasmeen is running a needle turn hand applique design development workshop at Making Zen Online Retreat 15 to 19 May 2023. Her aim is to help people find their confidence and creativity through needle turn hand applique. After completing her art college textiles specialty, Yasmeen took a few years off before she went to the Royal School of Needlework. She did a foundation degree in hand embroidery and she really enjoyed using traditional skills to create beautiful projects. Yasmeen is indeed talented. Making Zen Online Retreat 2022 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 15 to 19 May 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.      

Kate Ward has created a new Making Zen online Retreat for 15 to 19 May 2023. There is still the option to watch workshops from skilled textile artists for free each day and the simple option to purchase these workshops for $59. This is one of the few online retreats that has always provided a free option to all subscribers and this year Kate has made sure this option remains available to everyone. In the lead up to Making Zen, on the podcast you'll hear from Kate Ward, Yasmeen of Sand and Stars, Meredith Woolnough, Jayne Emerson, Mijam Gielen, Liz Kettle and our podcast regular and SewOver50 supporter, Liz Haywood. Each textile artist is talented in their own area of textiles and want to provide a workshop to retreat students. The full list of textile artists is about to be released so stay listening. Making Zen Online Retreat 2023 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 15 to 19 May 2023 and each day provides the day's workshops for free. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists. 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. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.    

'Sewing is an act of emotional repair' is a term Rosie Perl discusses towards the end of this podcast. This is a term quoted from Louise Bourgeois. She's also now learning to adjust patterns to suit her body shape with her good friend Donna. You can hear the joys that sewing brings Rosie in this podcast. Her husband is now hooked on restoring pre-loved vintage sewing machines too. Lots of great stories from a wonderful textile artist and Sydney local. 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. 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. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.    

Today's episode features Diane of Style Falcon patterns with the investigation work she did on protecting yourself on Instagram. In December there were a number of SewOver50 follower accounts that were cloned. This fuelled Diane to investigate why this happens and how you can ensure your accounts remain safe. There's no rhyme or reason why it happened but Diane has a handful of ways you can both protect your online accounts and the accounts of your friends and families. Many thanks for coming back and helping your SewOver50 follower friends Diane. This is the next in our Protect your accounts now podcast series.  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. 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. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.      

In this episode, Ronda discusses the good work SewOver50 has provided our community on Instagram. Ronda did a guest post for SewOver50 and she is awe of the amazing work Judith and Sandy to help keep our community together and safe. Of course Ronda has many positive things to say about Stokx patterns owner Lindy and other indie pattern companies that raise the awareness of mature sewists. 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. 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. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.    

Ronda Hazell mostly wears the clothes she sews and occasionally her quilt art projects. Ronda is a SewOver50 follower based in country Victoria in Australia. When we recorded this podcast we realised there was so much more to her story than the usual 20 minutes so in this episode you'll hear about how sewing is an integral part of of her life and that of her family and friends.  Next week we'll expand on the SewOver50 community, ageism and our admiration for Lindy of Stokx Patterns. 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. 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. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.    

Duane tells us his background prior to sewing. He's always been a maker and he comes from a family of makers. If you're interested in how the classes are run at The Tailoring Academy in the UK, Duane talks about how the classes are run and what the accommodation is like for the 6 international students. He is still thinking about what he will do when he gets home after this amazing intensive tailoring experience.  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. Contact Judith and Sandy at SewOver50 to offer your support for this wonderful IG account. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive. 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 can, 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.

Duane tells us the story about why he's currently at The Tailoring Academy in the UK right now.  The Tailoring Academy course Duane is working through started in September 2022 and is 10 months in total. As he says, they started with only a few body measurements. Many people who have been following Duane for years will remember his kilt sewing work. He called this fabulous tartan - Loud McLeod. 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. Contact Judith and Sandy at SewOver50 to offer your support for this wonderful IG account. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive. 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 can, 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.

Ros relearned to sew in the last 2 years. She did learn at school and Ros now uses her sewing skills to help her local community. Oh and did you see her exhibit at the Dundee V&A museum last year. Ros and her son entered a new designer contest and their refashion entry was included in this inaugural contest. 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. 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. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.

Mel is a SewOver50 follower and as her bio says, she loves to start making things, many things, collect stuff, but to people who know Mel, wearing vintage inspired clothes she has made is what makes her happy. You'll love how Mel developed her Instagram name puddingandpeas 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. 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 or directly via paypal. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.