The Sewcial Hour Podcast

Episode 16: Threading Through the Trends

Bethany McCue & Audra Chaimson Season 1 Episode 16

Episode 16: Threading Through the Trends – What’s Hot in Sewing for 2025

From 90s plaid to visible mending, sewing in 2025 is anything but boring! In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany and Audra break down the top sewing and quilting trends shaping the creative world this year: think big bows, functional fashion, sustainable stitching, and a major romantasy aesthetic takeover. ✨

We’re chatting about what trends we love (hello, quilted everything), which ones we’re trying (visible mending and longarming!), and why some of these movements go deeper than fashion they’re about expression, sustainability, and storytelling.

Icebreaker: What sewing trend are you excited to try this year? Share your thoughts in our Facebook group The Sewcial Sewists!

Trend Talk Highlights:

  • 3D florals, ruffles & oversized bows
  • Nostalgic 90s prints
  • Eco-conscious materials & visible mending
  • Romantasy vibes in garments, bags, and quilts
  • Heritage design influences
  • The rise of quilted apparel (and not just jackets anymore)

Sewcial Spotlight:
Bethany highlights Karlee Porter Design and her stunning free-motion graffiti quilting.
Audra shares design inspo from Olivia Herrick on Instagram.

Karlee Porter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karleeporterdesign/

Olivia Herrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviaherrickdesign/

You Love to See It:
Bethany embraces the summer slow down, while Audra finds joy in a quote that stopped her in her tracks.

Next Week: We’re kicking off a new series all about bag making basics starting with fabric fundamentals!

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