The Sewcial Hour Podcast
Hosted by: Bethany of Craft with Bethany
The Sewcial Hour Podcast, hosted by Bethany, is a podcast for sewists by sewists - bringing creativity & community together through honest conversations about sewing, handmade fashion, quilting, creativity, and the real-life experiences behind making things by hand. With new episodes every other Tuesday, the podcast features inspiring guest interviews, industry conversations, creative encouragement, and relatable discussions for sewists of all skill levels. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook, watch video episodes on YouTube, and join the private Facebook group, The Sewcial Sewists, to continue the conversation, share your makes, and connect with fellow sewing friends.
Episodes
56 episodes
Episode 55: Behind the Seams - Pattern Testing
What actually happens before a sewing pattern is released to the public?In Episode 55 of The Sewcial Hour, we’re going behind the seams to talk all about pattern testing with two guests who bring very different perspectives to t...
Episode 54: Sewing Subscription Boxes: Are They Worth It?
Would you love having sewing goodies delivered right to your door every month… or would your sewing room quickly become even more stuffed with things you may never use? 😂In Episode 54 of The Sewcial Hour, I’m joined by Brooke St...
Episode 53: From Narrow Boat to Cottage Sewing
What happens when your sewing space goes from a cozy Narrow Boat to a cottage in Scotland? 🏡🧵In Episode 53 of The Sewcial Hour, I’m chatting with my friend Tracy Perks of Rope & Anchor Trading Co. Tracy joins me from the UK ...
Episode 52: Quilting with Corey Pearson
What happens when a love of quilting turns into a career that takes you across the country, introduces you to incredible people, and makes you one of the familiar faces in the quilting community?In Episode 52 of The Sewcial Hour...
Episode 51: Finding Your Voice in the Sewing Industry
What does it really take to build a creative career without losing yourself in the process?In Episode 51 of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany is joined by guest co-host Lina Owen for an honest conversation about creativity, social media,...
Episode 50: Amy Chappell of Ameroonie Designs
Episode 50: Amy Chappell of Ameroonie DesignsWhat does it take to turn a love of sewing into a thriving creative business?In Episode 50 of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany sits down with Amy Chappell, the designer and maker behin...
Episode 49: When Creativity Feels Heavy | with Lina Owens of Quilting with Latinas
Episode 49: When Creativity Feels Heavy | with Lina Owens of Quilting with LatinasCreativity isn't always joyful.Sometimes life changes everything, and the things that once brought us comfort become the hardest to return to...
Ep 48: Fundamentals of Sewing with Cornelius Quiring
In Episode 48 of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany sits down with garment sewing educator, pattern drafting teacher, and content creator Cornelius Quiring for a thoughtful conversation about the fundamentals of sewing, garment construction, fit...
Episode 47: The Myth of “Advanced” Sewing
Who Gets to Decide Your Sewing Level?What does “advanced sewing” actually mean?Is it mastering difficult techniques? Sewing with tricky fabrics? Pattern drafting? Perfect topstitching? Or is it simply having the confidence to try ...
Episode 46: Quilt with Miss Kate
Episode 46 of The Sewcial Hour is all about quilts, community, and building a business that feels like hanging out with your best quilting friends. This week, Bethany and Audra sit down with Kate Hay — the owner of
Episode 45: The Confidence Ladder of Making
Episode 45: The Confidence Ladder of MakingThis week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re diving into something every maker experiences, but don’t always have language for: confidence. 🧵✨When you first start sewing, everythin...
Episode 44: Bessie Pearl Binding Co.
This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re joined by Karen Wade, founder of Bessie Pearl Binding Co. — a company that has helped thousands of quilters finally enjoy the finishing step with beautifully made, ready-to-use bias binding....
Episode 43: The Economics of Handmade
This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re talking about a topic that can get uncomfortable real fast… money. 💸✂️Why does fabric feel so expensive? Why do makers consistently underprice their work? And what are we actually pay...
Episode 42: Foundation Paper Piecing with Julius Handmade
This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re joined by quilt designer and maker Julius Rempe-Night of Julius Handmade to talk all things Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) — one of the most striking and precise techniques in modern quilting....
Episode 41: QuiltCon Recap
In this week’s episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re recapping all things QuiltCon! From the quilts that completely stopped us in our tracks to the trends we saw everywhere, we’re breaking down our biggest takeaways from this y...
Episode 40: Projector Sewing
Have you ever bought a PDF pattern… and then procrastinated for days because you didn’t want to print, tape, and cut it out?In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re diving into the world of projector sewing — the tool that has ...
Episode 39: Love Your Sewing Space
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’re talking about a relationship that might need a little extra love — your sewing room.In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Audra and Bethany dive into how your sewing space impact...
Episode 38: WIPs & UFOs
Every sewist has them: Works in Progress and UnFinished Objects lurking in bins, closets, and the corners of our sewing rooms… quietly judging us.In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Audra and Bethany are talking about all things...
Episode 37: The Lies We Tell Ourselves
What does it actually mean to be a “real” sewist — and who gets to decide?In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Audra and Bethany unpack the quiet, sneaky stories that keep sewists stuck: the lies we tell ourselves...
Episode 36: New Year, New Sewing Goals
As we wrap up 2025, we’re slowing down, reflecting, and looking ahead with intention. In this final episode of the year, Audra and Bethany dive into how to set sewing (and life) goals for 2026 that actually feel good - not overwhelming, not gui...
Episode 35: From Group Chat to Sewing Retreat
What happens when the sewing group chat finally leaves the internet and becomes real life? ✨🧵In Episode 35 of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany and Audra are joined by former guest Missy Luukkonen for a cozy, laughter-filled recap of th...
Episode 34: Cloud9 Fabrics - Sustainable Style, Creative Vision & the Future of Fabric
🎙️ Episode 34: Cloud9 Fabrics - Sustainable Style, Creative Vision & the Future of FabricThis week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re thrilled to sit down with Gina Pantastico and Michelle Engel, two of the brilliant ...
Episode 33: Gratitude, Growth & Great Deals
This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany and Audra are wrapping up the year with gratitude, laughter, and a little strategic sewing talk. ✨🧵In this cozy, year-end chat, the hosts reflect on the moments, projects, and peop...
Episode 32: Guest - Genesis Hall | The Genesis of a Journey
Episode 32: Guest - Genesis Hall | The Genesis of a JourneyThis week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany and Audra are thrilled to welcome 15-year-old award-winning quilter and fabric designer, Genesis Hall! 🌟From living...