The Sewing Library

• Love to Sew — A warm, engaging podcast covering garment sewing, indie patterns, and interviews with makers.

• Seamwork Radio — Practical conversations about sewing, creativity, and building a handmade wardrobe.

• Sewing with Threads — Expert discussions from the editors of Threads Magazine on sewing techniques, fitting, and garment construction.

• Stitch Please — An award-winning podcast celebrating sewing, quilting, fashion, and the creative work of Black makers.

• Sewing Out Loud — Technique-focused episodes with practical advice from experienced sewists.

• Check Your Thread — Explores sustainable sewing, ethical fashion, and mindful making.

• Sew Mindful — Sewing tips, garment-making inspiration, and interviews with industry experts.

• The Asian Sewist Collective Podcast — Conversations highlighting Asian voices in sewing, fashion, and creative entrepreneurship.

• Sew & So — Inspiring interviews with sewists, designers, and textile artists from around the world.

YouTube Channels you won’t get enough of. Your Skills will soar by watching these videos.

Some of our favorite go-to’s for patterns, fabrics & tools:

• Merchant & Mills (UK) – Beautiful utilitarian patterns, fabrics, notions, books, and sewing tools.

• Closet Core – Modern wardrobe patterns, online classes, fabrics, and sewing supplies.

• Grainline Studio – Timeless, wearable garment sewing patterns.

• Friday Pattern Company– Contemporary, approachable sewing patterns with excellent branding.

• Wiksten – Minimalist sewing patterns and sewing books. (While no longer releasing new patterns, many of their designs remain beloved.)

• Sew House Seven – Relaxed, modern garment patterns with a handcrafted aesthetic.

• Matchy Matchy Sewing Club – Modern oversized silhouettes and family-friendly matching garment patterns.

• Helen's Closet – Beautifully drafted, size-inclusive sewing patterns with exceptional instructions.

• Papercut Patterns – New Zealand-based modern fashion sewing patterns with beautiful graphic branding.

Explore the following websites for access to all kinds of online classes and additional resources.

Cerdeira - Portugal

Craigardan - Elizabethtown, NY