
Summer catch-up: Sewing revelations, business woes and a health scare #121
Summer is almost over, routines are returning, and Johanna and Malena are back with a catch-up. They talk about trying to take time off, getting back into work mode, Swedish summer weather, and the sm...
18 Aug 46min

Getting darts right: Everything you need to know #120
Darts. Tiny folds of fabric that somehow manage to cause a surprising amount of confusion.In this episode, Johanna and Malena unravel one of sewing's most fundamental techniques, exploring what darts ...
11 Aug 59min

To A Tee update: The book is taking shape #119
It's time for another To A Tee update, and this time Johanna and Malena have plenty to share. After months of writing, drafting, testing and revising, the book is finally starting to look like... well...
4 Aug 56min

Beyond the sketch: The hidden jobs in clothing #118
Most people picture one job when they think about fashion: designer. Or perhaps a pattern maker if you are deeply into sewing (like us!). But the clothing industry is a whole ecosystem, and most of th...
28 Jul 1h 2min

Summer sewing, rabbit holes & reality checks: An update episode #117
It's time for another catch-up episode, which means Johanna and Malena are chatting about everything from summer sewing projects to the not-so-glamorous realities of running a sewing business.Malena h...
21 Jul 1h 3min

How sewing pattern grading works #116
Sizing a sewing pattern is rarely as simple as making everything bigger or smaller. In this episode, Malena unpacks what pattern grading actually involves, from choosing a base size to adjusting propo...
14 Jul 1h 6min

The messy reality of pivoting #115
Sometimes a business pivot starts with a carefully planned strategy. Other times it starts with panic, burnout, a global crisis… or just the growing feeling that something isn’t working anymore.In thi...
7 Jul 1h


















