
Building a Sewing Community, with Dr. ChaCha Hudson | Episode 104
From academia to a local sewing studio, Dr. ChaCha Hudson unites sewists around skill development and fashion inclusivity.
The podcast for people who love to sew – from the people who love to write about sewing! Brought to you by the editors of Threads magazine, this insightful podcast takes on topics important to sewing enthusiasts. Listen in for humor, wisdom, and opinions from expert guests and the Threads staff as they discuss sewing techniques, fashion design, fitting conundrums, and more. Use your ears to become a better sewer! Hear the talent behind the world's top garment-sewing magazine.
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From academia to a local sewing studio, Dr. ChaCha Hudson unites sewists around skill development and fashion inclusivity.

Fashion historian, curator, and museum professional Timothy Long shares how his years of detective work into garments worn by George Washington have led to some amazing findings.

A quilting historian and author discusses today's interest in quilting and her new book, which coincides with an exhibition at the New England Quilt Museum.

Tricia Comacho teaches patternmaking and fitting through her website, plus she is organizing PatternCon 2026.

The authors of a groundbreaking book on patterns for plus sizes discuss why they wrote the book, what the step-by-step instructions include, and how the many included tips can help anyone who sews garments.

Couture specialist Susan Khalje discusses how a flexible sewing plan helps you to improve your results when sewing garments.

A couture sewing pro explains how she had her fabric custom-pleated to make a pair of striking, sunburst-pleated pants.

Image consultant Nancy Nix-Rice and sewist Jan McMinn discuss how to pare down a fabric stash and plan a versatile wardrobe.

Longtime indie patternmaker Folkwear offers vintage and folk patterns that can suit even the most fashion-forward wardrobe.

The editors of Threads share what they're excited about in the magazine's winter 2025 issue and even look forward to the spring. Find out what's coming up in the holiday issue—from how-to articles, to magnificent wool garments, to gifts for the sewists on your shopping list.