8/11/26 The Hollywood Pants: In a world of casual dressing, it's so easy to look super chic without too much effort. You just need the perfect pair of trousers. For me, that is a pair of pants that have timeless details, pants that looked as good on Katharine Hepburn as they do on Anne Hathaway – the Hollywood Pants. Admittedly, as easy as the Hollywood Pants are to wear, they do have a couple of tricky sewing techniques. Tune in this week for some tips for making a perfect pair of Hollywood Pants, and get ready to stand out from the crowd, in the best way.
8/4/26 The Elle Shorts Ensemble: We are so pleased to have special guest Briana join us this week to share her fabulous Elle Shorts ensemble. It's the perfect set for the end of summer, and it combines some of our favorite details from different patterns. We totally fell for her addition of the Crossroads Cuff on the Florence Shirt - brilliant! Tune in to learn Briana's process for making this bold but wearable look.
7/28/26 What's On Our Sewing Table: Join Linda and Alex live from Alex's home studio and see what's on the sewing table. Alex is working on a Metro Skirt made out of a pink (of course!) crinkled silk. Linda is on hand with techniques to make sewing the signature Metro pocket and waistband easier. Plus, you'll get a tour of Alex's sewing studio. Oh, and we are sharing a whole new group of gorgeous floral linens – don't miss it!
7/21/26 Sew Kansas: This week's curated collection of fabric and projects are inspired by our Sew Kansas session that took place last week. It's so inspiring to see what people want to make, have made, and, of course, what everyone is wearing. Tune in for an inspiration recap of our week, plus be the first to learn about the Sew Kansas 2027 dates.
7/14/26 Throw On and Go – The Hugo Top: Everyone needs an easy outfit that you can throw on, go out, and look great. This week we are featuring the Hugo Top paired with the Trio or Picasso Pants. It's a casual, comfortable ensemble, that can take you from errands to get-togethers. Plus, we have made it in our new favorite summer fabric, a hemp/cotton blend that is airy and light.
7/7/27 Sew Savannah: This week we are going to launch our second big sewing event for 2027, Sew Savannah! Join us in March 2027 as The Sewing Workshop heads to beautiful Savannah, Georgia for a four-day sewing workshop. Tune in to the livestream to get all the details.
6/30/26 La Fonda in France: We are so excited to launch our newest sewing/travel adventure, The La Fonda in France. Tune in to this week's livestream to learn all about the 2027 sewing workshop we are hosting at Clos Mirabel in Pau, France. We have designed the ultimate relaxing week of sewing that will include inspiration, education, and plenty of wine sipping at sunset.
6/23/26 The Nine Lives Goes Cubist: Of our whole fabric collection, there is one print that we have reordered dozens of times over the years; the Cubist jersey knit. It's one of our favorites, and one of yours too! Well, Cubist fans get ready – we have a woven cotton version that we made in a Nine Lives shirt and it. is. fabulous. Plus - brace yourselves - it is also available in pink. Pink!
6/16/26 Best-Dressed Dresses: This week, Erin, Betsy and a few special guests will be sharing their best-dressed tips for dresses. Tune in to see how patterns like the Berwick and Eureka were transformed into dresses. Not in the mood to pattern hack? We've got you covered with some great looks straight out of the pattern.
6/9/26 Summer Blouses: The heat advisory is officially in effect and we are pulling out our crisp cottons and gauzy linens to make cool blouses to wear on hot days. Tune in to see two of our favorite blouse patterns, the Byrd Blouse and the La Fonda. We'll have sewing and styling tips, plus you can see how different fabrics will change the look of the blouse.
6/2/26 Pants Parallels: This week, Linda and Erin are taking a deep dive into our pants patterns. We get so many questions like, "What's the difference between the Trio and Picasso Pants?" or "How wide is the Chesney Pants leg vs. the Saltwell Pants leg?" or even, "Are the Valencia Pants really that flattering?" (Spoiler, yes, you should totally wear them). This is your chance to get your burning pants pattern questions answered!
5/26/26 Sew Share: This week, we are delighted to welcome a special guest to the livestream, Ursula from SewShare! SewShare is a wonderful new sewing community site that brings sewers around the world together to discuss projects, techniques, patterns, and more. Ursula will be sharing her inspiration behind designing the site, as well as a really cool new project planning feature that we think you will love.
5/19/26 Fabric Fete: This week, join us as we are take a look at what's new on our shelves. We've got a fabulous new fabric collection that is perfect for spring jackets, tops, and more. Tune in to be the first to see the new fabrics, plus project ideas, sewing tips, and styling inspiration.
5/12/26 Killer Kantha Cloth: Kantha fabric is everywhere these days, but how do you take it from a home decoration accessory to your wardrobe? Tune in this week to learn how to work with and wear this gorgeous fabric. We'll have garment ideas, styling tips, and even surface design ideas.
5/5/26 Summer Pants with Linda and Betsy: We've been working on our summer sewing plans and at the top of the list are summer pants. This week Linda and Betsy will talk about their respective favorites, the Trio Pants and the Mimosa Pants. Tune in to learn why these two very different styles both deserve a place in your wardrobe. Plus, we'll cover sewing and styling tips and share new colors of one of our favorite fabrics.
4/28/26 Introducing the La Fonda Jacket: Big news! This week we are introducing our new pattern, the La Fonda Jacket. Tune in this week to be the first to learn about the fabulous details of this new style. Erin and Kathy will talk you through the pattern, share styling tips and fabric recommendations.
4/21/26 Building a Travel Wardrobe: Our next overseas event, Travel Stitching in Sicily, is just around the corner. It's always tricky trying to decide to how pack for a trip – you don't want to take too much, but you also want to be prepared! Luckily, this week, our avid traveler Alex is sharing what she'll be adding to her suitcase. It's a collection of breezy garments that will make you feel like you are on the beach in Sicily, even if it's just in your imagination.
4/14/26 Deb's Hudson Variations: Most of you know Deb as the friendly voice on our phone. What you may not know is that Deb is an incredible seamstress who is always at work on a new pattern variation. She has a particular fondness for the Hudson Pants pattern. Tune in to see her Hudson collection and learn how she has tweaked and changed the original pattern into styles that are uniquely hers.
4/7/26 Sewing with Linen: The tulips are out, the trees are flowering – you know that means? It's time to bring out your linen! Linen garments are wonderful for transitional dressing. They have a weightiness that pairs well with heavier fabrics for chilly days. Then, when the sun heats up, shed that extra layer and let the linen breathe.
3/31/26 Dive into Denim: Join us as we take a deep dive into the most ubiquitous of fabrics, denim. It has a rich history in the textile world and the popularity of jeans in the last century still influences the way we dress today. Join Linda as she shares the history of denim, our new denim collection, and the best patterns to pair with this fabric.
3/24/26 Santa Fe Sneak Peek: This week, The Sewing Workshop team has traveled to Santa Fe for our annual Fractured Jacket Workshop. Tune in for a live look at our workshop; see the projects our guests are working on, the inspiration garments we are bringing, and a look at what we are sewing this week.
3/17/26 Spring Fashion Trends: This week, Alex and Betsy are going to share a roundup of the best Spring fashion trends, and how to incorporate them in your wardrobe. They'll talk styling, fabrics, patterns, and more. It's time to start your Spring sewing list!
3/10/26 All About Zippers: This week, Linda is going to share zippy sewing techniques for zippers. From the Quincy Jacket to the Mimosa Pants, we have many different installation styles in our patterns. Tune in for tips on zipping up your zipper skills.
3/3/26 The Brando vs. The Bomber: This week, two of our favorite jacket patterns are facing off. The Brando Jacket and the Charlie Bomber are both sporty looks for Spring, but which one is right for you? Join Linda and Samantha as they discuss their favorite details of each look, variations on the styles, and underlining the garments.
2/25/28 Prints with Pizzazz: This week we are featuring a new line of cotton prints that are sure to add some pizzazz to your wardrobe. Tune in for Linda's top picks for pairing the cottons with our avant-garde takes on a classic button-down shirt, like the Frankie. Plus, we have a great line of solid coordinates which are perfect to for a coordinating pair of pants.
2/17/26 The Trio Pants: It's Trio time! Since we re-launched the Trio Pants pattern last year, it has been one of our most popular pant styles. This week, we are going to pair the Trio Pants with an unexpected fabric - wool suiting. Let's add a visual twist to this classic fabric with the avant garde Trio Pants.
2/10/26 Tees for Two, Styles for You: This week, Linda and Kathy are teaming up to talk about tees. Tune in to learn about the different tee patterns we offer, from basic to runway ready. They will share inspiration, techniques, and fabrication ideas, and more.
2/3/26: Altering The Liberty Shirt: We recently had a customer contact us with a question: How do I go from a smaller size in the bust to a larger size in the waist on the Liberty Shirt? For most patterns that is a quick and easy answer, but the Liberty (and the London) are a little trickier because they feature an angled side seam. This week, Linda will be sharing that technique, as well as other technical sewing tips, including how to shorten the Liberty. Tune in and be ready to take notes!
1/27/26 Think Spring!: So many of us are feeling the (very) cold weather this weekend, so we want to look forward to sunnier days! We are thinking spring transition garments with floral corduroys, neutral linens, and more. Tune in this week to get a jump on your spring sewing.
1/20/26 Memphis vs. Citycapes Dress: We love a winter dress – they are comfortable, cozy, and so easy to wear. This week, we are comparing the Memphis and Cityscapes dresses. They are both great looks, but which one is right for you? Tune in and learn about their design details, suggested fabrics, and tips for sewing each.
1/13/26 Winter Coats: Wrap yourself in a new winter look with a fabulous statement coat. We have a fabulous collection of coating fabrics that will add a pop to your winter wardrobe. Plus, we will share our favorite tips for working with lofty fabrics. When it comes to winter coats, we've got you covered.
1/6/26 How to Layer: We are jumping into the new year with a discussion on how to layer garments. It's an art to create ensembles with multiple pieces that work together to create an elegant, flattering look. Linda will share her thoughts on how to layer, as well as share some great outfit inspiration.
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