Why I Sew

Why I Sew

Hosted by: Sulky of America

Why do we sew? Everyone's story is different. We interview sewing stars & industry professionals, quilters & embroiderers, menders & makers to bring you inspiring stories that give you all the feels....

Episodes

Couture costumer, artist & fashion designer Anna He of Seattle Cosplay

Season #1

Anna He has an extensive, professional background in the fashion industry as a designer. With a passion for sewing and anime, she merged her dream job and her love of all things anime and high fantasy. Raised in New...
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From the Air Force to YouTube Sewing Star: Becky Thompson, Power Tools with Thread

Season #1

Becky Thompson is the owner of the YouTube channel, Power Tools With Thread.  She retired from the US Air Force in 2003 and Air Force Civilian Service in 2020 as a Cyber Security Analyst. She uses the instructor...
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Have a handmade happy hour with Cathie Filian, cathiefilian.com

Season #1

Cathie Filian has always been crafty. She began sewing at age 8, making jewelry with paper clips by 9 and by high school making almost all her own clothing, including party dresses. She studied Textile Science and...
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Sewing as therapy & finding a community with Desiree Habicht of Desiree's Designs

Season #1

Desiree Habicht, owner and designer of Desiree's Designs, creates machine embroidery designs, patterns and more. She truly has an artist's eye and loves sharing her creations with others. Learn how she honed her...
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Accidental successes, big-ass books & making things for mom - Mark Montano, Meet Your Makers Showdown

Season #1

Mark Montano strives to make the world a better place through creativity. He's a Best-Selling Author, Designer and TV Host. He writes THE BIG-ASS CRAFT BOOK series (Simon & Schuster) which are best-selling craft...
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From peek-a-boo to patternmaking and perfectionism with Angela Wolf, Fashion Sewing Club

Season #1

Angela Wolf specializes in fashion sewing and is the host of the PBS show "It's Sew Easy" and "Behind the Seams" on YouTube and Facebook. She's the founder of Angela Wolf Patterns and Angela Wolf Academy. Learn about...
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Breaking away from home-ec sewing with Michelle Morris, That Black Chic

Season #1

Michelle Morris is the Editor-in-Chief of the colorful fashion, sewing and DIY blog That Black Chic. This is a platform on which she shares her own fashions, sewing tips, reviews and tutorials. Michelle is a sewing...
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Finding a path to joy through quilting with Mary Fons, self-proclaimed Quilt Nerd

Season #1

Mary Fons, editorial advisor of Quiltfolk magazine and host of her live video magazine, "Quilt Nerd" on Twitch, talks about her sewing journey and what keeps her coming back for more. Mary is a writer, editor, and...
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Addicted, smitten and obsessed with making quilts - Suzy Williams of Suzy Quilts

Season #1

Suzy Williams produces handcrafted quilts, original designs and thoughtfully constructed patterns on her site, SuzyQuilts.com. She takes us through crafting a quilty career, with two littles in tow. “At age 15, I...
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Why I Sew, the Podcast for Menders & Makers

Season #1

Why do we sew? Everyone's story is different and fascinating. We interview sewing stars & industry professionals, quilters & embroiderers, menders & makers to bring you inspiring stories that give you all...
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