Johanna Lu is on the podcast to talk about her new book, Sewing Activewear! She shares tips and resources for sewists interested in sewing their own workout gear. We also chat about Johanna’s blog and Youtube channel, and her passion for sharing her sewing knowledge with the community.
- The Last Stitch
- Swedish pattern company: Gavanna Patterns
- Johanna’s Youtube channel: Last Stitch TV
- Trello
- How to become a sewing vlogger
- With Wendy youtube channel
- 80s skiwear
- James Bond skiwear in the sixties:
Source: Matt Spaiser and The Suits of James Bond
- Tools and supplies we discussed:
- Tailor’s awl (plus, Four ways to use a tailor’s awl for sewing on the Last Stitch)
- Thin water-soluble stabilizer or tear away
- Wooly nylon thread
- Clear elastic
- Fabric tips:
- Moisture-wicking fabric brand names: Supplex, Meryl, Dry Fit, Cool Max
- Look for 50% stretch or more
- Lyocell/Tencel
- Johanna’s new book: Sewing Activewear (Ebook/Paperback)
- Resources page: http://sewingactivewear.com
- Gumroad
- How to write, design (and self-publish!) a book while working full time
- Beginner sewing mistakes youtube video
Follow Johanna! Blog: The Last Stitch, Youtube: The Last Stitch TV, Instagram: @laststitch, Facebook group: Sewing Activewear
Follow Helen! Blog: Helen’s Closet, Instagram: @helens__closet
Follow Caroline! Shop: Blackbird Fabrics, Instagram: @blackbirdfabrics
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