unCUT - The Makers' Podcast

In this episode, the ladies discuss how their crafting habits have changed since things have gradually begun to return to 'normal'. Please visit the unCUT website, www.uncutpodcast.com for links and the show notes. This is unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email any topics, situations, questions you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast using #craftinguncut as the subject.

In this episode, the ladies start season 5 with a quick catch up and share what they've all been up to this year. Please visit the unCUT website, www.uncutpodcast.com for links and the show notes. This is unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email any topics, situations, questions you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast using #craftinguncut as the subject.

Where have the unCUT ladies been? You might be wondering. In this episode, the ladies have a catch and explain why they've been away for an unplanned break. Please visit the unCUT website, www.uncutpodcast.com for links and the full show notes. This is unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email any topics, situations, questions you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast using #craftinguncut as the subject.

On the podcast this week, the ladies share their tips and tricks for taking photographs of their creations. Visit the unCUT website, www.uncutpod.wordpress.com for links and the full show notes. This season is in Partnership with Pfaff Sewing Machines UK - Manufacturers of a Full Range of Machines available for Quilting, Embroidery and Sewing. Visit your nearest sewing machine store to explore the extensive range of Pfaff machines. This is unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email any topics, situations, questions you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast using #craftinguncut as the subject.

This week, Atia leads the ladies in a conversation about colour and how they use it in their wardrobes. Do let us know your favourite colours to wear and how you incorporate them into your everyday style. Visit the unCUT website, www.uncutpod.wordpress.com for links and the full show notes. This season is in Partnership with Pfaff Sewing Machines UK - Manufacturers of a Full Range of Machines available for Quilting, Embroidery and Sewing. Visit your nearest sewing machine store to explore the extensive range of Pfaff machines. This is unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email any topics, situations, questions you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast using #craftinguncut as the subject.

This week, the ladies are joined by Melissa Fehr, founder of Fehr Trade. Listen as Melissa shares her journey into sewing and creating her active wear sewing pattern brand. She also shares tips for anyone looking to get into sewing activewear at home. Do follow her on instagram at @fehrtrade Visit the unCUT website, www.uncutpod.wordpress.com for links and the full show notes. This season is in Partnership with Pfaff Sewing Machines UK - Manufacturers of a Full Range of Machines available for Quilting, Embroidery and Sewing. Visit your nearest sewing machine store to explore the extensive range of Pfaff machines. This is unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email any topics, situations, questions you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast using #craftinguncut as the subject.

This week, the ladies are joined by Riccardo, Star of the Great British Sewing Bee. Riccardo shares his journey into crafting and spills some gems on up cycling everyday items including sofas you find on the street. Listen and get inspired but don't forget to follow Riccardo on instagram @rifallo Visit the unCUT website, www.uncutpod.wordpress.com for links and the full show notes. This season is in Partnership with Pfaff Sewing Machines UK - Manufacturers of a Full Range of Machines available for Quilting, Embroidery and Sewing. Visit your nearest sewing machine store to explore the extensive range of Pfaff machines. This episode was also sponsored by I am Patterns, creators of chic, simple and trendy sewing patterns for beginner and experienced seamstresses. They have kindly offered 20% discount code for our listeners. This is applicable to PDF sewing patterns on www.iampatterns.fr/en/ The code is ILOVEUNCUT and it is available until 31st July 2021. Please visit I am Pattern's instagram page @iam_patterns to stay up to date with them. This is unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email any topics, situations, questions you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast using #craftinguncut as the subject.

This week, the unCUT ladies are joined by Rumana, the creator at The Little Pomegranate. Together, they discuss the different facets of social media in this day and age. We hope to hear about your thoughts about the topic discussed. Visit the unCUT website, www.uncutpod.wordpress.com for links and the full show notes. This season is in Partnership with Pfaff Sewing Machines UK - Manufacturers of a Full Range of Machines available for Quilting, Embroidery and Sewing. Visit your nearest sewing machine store to explore the extensive range of Pfaff machines. This episode was also sponsored by Like Sew Amazing, a Bristol based Bricks and Mortar shop with an online store. Like Sew Amazing also run events and workshops and cannot wait to start hosting more parties as the restrictions ease up. They have kindly offered a discount code- our listeners get 15% off full priced fabrics with the code UNCUT15 until the 18th of July 2020. Please visit Like Sew Amazing's instagram page @likesewamazing and check out their website www.likesewamazing.com This is unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email any topics, situations, questions you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast using #craftinguncut as the subject.

This week, the ladies welcome Mel Forrest, a renowned quilter and dressmaker, to the podcast. Mel shares her journey into the world of crafting and her wonderful, expert tips on quilt making. Can you guess which of the ladies is now itching to get her first proper quilt made? You can find out more about all that Mel has to offer on her website www.mintbutton.co.uk or find her on instagram at @stitch_make_bake. Visit the unCUT website www.uncutpod.wordpress.com for links and the full show notes. This season is in Partnership with Pfaff Sewing Machines UK - Manufacturers of a Full Range of Machines available for Quilting, Embroidery and Sewing. Visit your nearest sewing machine store to explore the extensive range of Pfaff machines. This episode was also sponsored by Craft Label, the place to shop for supplies online for all your crafts and handmade projects - from craft papers for scrapbooking and card making, to paints and markers for fine art, and even shop for kids craft supplies to keep the little ones happy! Do remember to enter the giveaway to stand a chance to win the £100 voucher on offer. Please visit Craft Label's instagram page @craft_label for full details on how to enter and check out their website www.craftlabel.com This is unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email any topics, situations, questions you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast using #craftinguncut as the subject.

This week, the ladies take a dive into the world of blogging in the crafting community and are joined by the lovely Zoe Edwards, creator of the Memademay challenge on Instagram. Zoe revisits her early days of blogging and spills the tea on how the very popular Me Made May came about. You can check out Zoe's website www.sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com or find her on instagram at @sozoblog. Visit the unCUT website www.uncutpod.wordpress.com for links and the full show notes. This season is in Partnership with Pfaff Sewing Machines UK - Manufacturers of a Full Range of Machines available for Quilting, Embroidery and Sewing. Visit your nearest sewing machine store to explore the extensive range of Pfaff machines. This episode was also sponsored by The Fold Line and Charlotte Emma Patterns- hosts of The Sewing Weekender. The Sewing Weekender will take place online for a second year, on Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th June 2021. The 2021 event will feature two days of online content for attendees to watch and participate in, as they work on a sewing project at home. Tickets are now live on www.thefoldline.com/the-sewing-weekender/  [10% of proceeds will be donated to the charities The Black Curriculum, Refuge and Fine Cell Work] This is unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email any topics, situations, questions you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast using #craftinguncut as the subject.

The ladies, this week, share their experiences crafting and making for children. From items of clothing for boys and girls to arts and crafts with the little darlings. What are your experiences making for the young people in your life? Share them with us on instagram and do visit the unCUT website www.uncutpod.wordpress.com for links and the full show notes. This season is in Partnership with Pfaff Sewing Machines UK - Manufacturers of a Full Range of Machines available for Quilting, Embroidery and Sewing. Visit your nearest sewing machine store to explore the extensive range of Pfaff machines. This episode was also sponsored by Sew Much Waste, a zero-waste, conscious & sustainable life-style brand. Please visit the website www.sewmuchwaste.com to book a place on their upcoming workshops in London this summer. Additionally, they will be launching a new kids wear sewing pattern collection and have a 20%-off promo code on their products (patterns & workshops) using the code smwuncut21 You can sign up for their newsletter or follow them on Instagram @sew.much.waste to find out about their exciting workshops and events. This is unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email any topics, situations, questions you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast using #craftinguncut as the subject.

This week, the ladies are joined by Jess Jones who spilled a lot about her journey unleashing her amazing creativity around the home. Jess is a very talented artist and we think you'll love her art instagram page  @jessjones.the_art_room Do please visit www.uncutpod.wordpress.com for links and the full show notes. This season is in Partnership with Pfaff Sewing Machines UK - Manufacturers of a Full Range of Machines available for Quilting, Embroidery and Sewing. Visit your nearest sewing machine store to explore the extensive range of Pfaff machines. This is unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email any topics, situations, questions you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast using #craftinguncut as the subject.

This week, the ladies are joined by Judith and Sandy from Sew Over 50 to discuss ageism in the craft industry. Sandy and Judith share all about the work they're doing online to challenge the lack of visibility of sewists over the age of 50 in the crafting community, marketing, in magazines and on social media. Please remember to follow Sew Over 50 on instagram and do also follow the hashtag #sewover50 too. Do please visit www.uncutpod.wordpress.com for links and the full show notes. This season is in Partnership with Pfaff Sewing Machines UK - Manufacturers of a Full Range of Machines available for Quilting, Embroidery and Sewing. Visit your nearest sewing machine store to explore the extensive range of Pfaff machines. This is unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email any topics, situations, questions you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast using #craftinguncut as the subject.

On the podcast this week, the ladies discuss their top summer sewing projects and their experiences working with those fabrics and sewing patterns. Do please visit www.uncutpod.wordpress.com for links and the full show notes. This season is in Partnership with Pfaff Sewing Machines UK - Manufacturers of a Full Range of Machines available for Quilting, Embroidery and Sewing. Visit your nearest sewing machine store to explore the extensive range of Pfaff machines. This episode was also sponsored by Fabric Godmother; everything you need to sew a beautiful garment, all in one place! Use the special code on our website to enjoy the special offer at www.fabricgodmother.co.uk This is unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email any topics, situations, questions you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast using #craftinguncut as the subject.

On the podcast this week, the ladies explore a different craft, embroidery, with their lovely guest, Natalie of Natalie Gaynor Designs. Listen on to find out about Natalie's crafting journey and some great tips for beginners. You can find out more about Natalie's work on her instagram page @nataliegaynordesigns. Also feel free to visit www.uncutpod.wordpress.com for the show notes. This season is in Partnership with Pfaff Sewing Machines UK - Manufacturers of a Full Range of Machines available for Quilting, Embroidery and Sewing. Visit your nearest sewing machine store to explore the extensive range of Pfaff machines. This is unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email any topics, situations, questions you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast using #craftinguncut as the subject.

On the podcast this week, the ladies dig deep and share their fears around crafting and their making-journey in general. Listen to find out those aspects of their creativity they try their best to avoid out of fear. Also feel free to visit www.uncutpod.wordpress.com for the full show notes. This season is in Partnership with Pfaff Sewing Machines UK - Manufacturers of a Full Range of Machines available for Quilting, Embroidery and Sewing. Visit your nearest sewing machine store to explore the extensive range of Pfaff machines. This is unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ Business Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email any topics, situations, questions you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast using #craftinguncut as the subject.

In this final episode of  season 2, the ladies share their ultimate sewing patterns.  They also decide on the sewing pattern they would all work on next. So listen to find out which pattern would make the cut. Thanks to our sponsor for the week- Pigeon Wishes - a sustainable fabric and button store. Visit Pigeon Wishes’ Etsy store to enjoy a 15% discount on their buttons. The code to use is UNCUT15 https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PigeonWishesShops Also follow them on Instagram @pigeonwishes.shops Welcome to unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes! Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ If you have any questions or topics you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast, do send us your questions via email Business Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email your topics, situation, questions for us to cover using #craftinguncut as the subject

In this week's episode, the ladies revisit their pasts and share their journeys to becoming the creatives they are today. Do grab a drink, listen and share your stories with the community on the uncut instagram page.  Thanks to our sponsor for the week- Storrs London- an English print house for luxury cotton fabrics.  Visit https://www.storrslondon.com to place your order for original designs which are screenprinted on 100% Egyptian superfine cotton lawn. Storrs London's fabrics are beautiful to work with for dress makers and fashion designers alike. Welcome to unCUT, the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes! Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ If you have any questions or topics you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast, do send us your questions via email  Business Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email your topics, situation, questions for us to cover using #craftinguncut as the subject

In this week's episode, the ladies are joined by the lovely Adaku Parker, to share their thoughts surrounding cultural appropriation and appreciation. Adaku, who is the founder of Dovetailed London, also has a brand new book named Sewing with African wax print fabric. She shares her journey into the world of sewing and all about her new book. You can find Adaku at www.dovetailed.co.uk and on instagram @dovetailedlondon Thanks to our sponsor for the week- Dovetailed London: an African wax print fabric shop. They also stock sewing patterns, clothes making and bag making kits and haberdashery.  Do use the code uncut15 for 15% off fabrics in Adaku’s online store till the end of the February 2021. Welcome to un:CUT the Makers' Podcast where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. We hope you enjoy!  Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes! Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ If you have any questions or topics you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast, do send us your questions via email at hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com Business Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email your topics, situation, questions for us to cover using #craftinguncut as the subject

In this episode, the ladies dive deep into a controversial topic and share their thoughts on 'getting inspiration' or 'stealing' from indie designers and small businesses. Do give this episode a listen and share your thoughts on when and where we should draw the line. Thanks to our sponsors: Arnall-Culliford Knitwear Become more adventurous in your knitting with Arnall-Culliford Knitwear. Their books and ebooks provide crystal-clear, stepwise tutorials, paired with manageably sized projects designed by the world’s greatest designers. Whether you are a novice knitter or hugely experienced, you are guaranteed to find something new to learn to add to your knitting repertoire. Each pattern has detailed instructions and a photo tutorial, as well as a video tutorial on their YouTube channel. They are delighted to offer Uncut listeners 25% off any of their back-catalogue of books and ebooks (you can find all the eligible books here: https://shop.acknitwear.co.uk/collections/arnall-culliford-knitwear-publications). Use the code  CUT25 at the checkout. Our latest project is called Confident Knitting and runs for 1 year from 1st March. You can sign up now and you will receive a pdf download with a pattern and tutorial at the start of each month, along with a print copy of the book in September 2021. Some of the techniques included are creating a folded hem, catching floats in colourwork, embroidering your knitting, Vikkel braids, and reversible cables. We have an all-star cast of designers who have created the accessory projects in this collection including Hunter Hammersen, Jeanette Sloan and Gudrun Johnston. Uncut listeners can get £1.00 off the price of Confident Knitting with the code CONFIDENTUNCUT and we would be delighted to match that with a donation to a charity of Uncut's choice. Let me know who you would like to support. Yarn kits are also available from our website shop.acknitwear.co.uk Each discount code is not valid in conjunction with any other offer and will expire on Monday 1st March 2021. Welcome to un:CUT the Makers' Podcast where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. We hope you enjoy!  Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes! Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ If you have any questions or topics you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast, do send us your questions via email at hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com Business Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email your topics, situation, questions for us to cover using #craftinguncut as the subject