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The Stitch Please Podcast
The official podcast of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter.
Dive into the vibrant world of sewing with the Stitch Please podcast, an official show of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. Hosted by Lisa Woolfork, a 6th generation sewing enthusiast, this podcast is a gem for sewing lovers of all levels, infusing each episode with unique insights from her expertise in African American literature and culture.
The podcast’s mission is clear: provide a dedicated platform for Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. It celebrates the rich tapestry of Black creativity in quilting and sewing, spotlighting diverse experiences, from beginners to experts.
Listeners can expect invaluable tips and techniques, making it a must-listen for all sewists. The podcast also supports Black-owned businesses and products within the sewing community, fostering an environment of inclusivity, creativity, and expertise.
Join Stitch Please each week to explore sewing, quilting, and the rich narratives of Black creativity. Whether you’re an enthusiast or a seasoned sewist, this podcast will help you “get your stitch together.” It’s a vibrant hub for Black creatives in the world of needle arts, weaving threads of art, history, and activism into a tapestry of stories and tips that resonate with every stitch.
More Episodes
Nude for Who?: Sheer Stretch Fabrics with Melanin
Episode Summary Natasha Clute is a owner of Ta-osh Designs, a company specializing in custom sewing including dancewear and other beautifully elaborate costumes with the illusion of skin. In addition…
Pressing Matters: A Few Good Irons and One Amazing Collectible
Special thanks to Melvinia Smith of Designer Fresh Custom Tailoring for sharing the story of her fantastic vintage Simplicity B888 iron. You can find her Instagram page here.Melvinia's amazing Iron…
“You Know Your Style Faster When You Pattern Draft” and other tips from a Nigerian sewist
How to find Chioma (Chi9ja)InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTwitterFacebook
Cosplay and Blerdery
Cosplayers mentioned in podcastwww.facebook.com/brichibicosplays/Chocolate Covered Cosplayhttps://twitter.com/tranquilasheshttps://twitter.com/thatjayjustice?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor- Community Groupshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/230325643710157/?ref=br_rshttps://blackcosplayersofficial.tumblr.com/- # tags #BlackCosplayerherehttps://www.buzzfeed.com/ikrd/black-cosplayers-are-letting-people-know-they-do-exist-with#28daysofblackcosplayshttps://blacknerdproblems.com/tag/28-days-of-black-cosplay/- Extras not discussed but something to browsehttps://www.vice.com/en_us/article/panvnm/meet-the-black-anime-cosplayers-blowing-up-on-instagram-1About The NYC Village Halloween Parade (which is TOMORROW!)http://halloween-nyc.com/Support Stitch Please and the…
Halloween Sewing: Lisa’s Past and Current Costumes plus What’s NOT a Costume
Makeup Tutorial for hubby's Maleficent costume:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIvuMUDpieMThe only candy corn we recognize is Brach's.[https://amzn.to/35sfLH7][https://amzn.to/31dTXeR][https://amzn.to/2IQ6u1Q]You can also try making your own with this recipe! https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/candy-corn-recipe2-2120004Support Stitch Please and the Black Women Stitch…
Melaninated Embroidery on Leather and Fashion Week
Find Bonita on IG @babycakesbagsandragshttps://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Clothing--Brand-/BabyCakes-Bags-Rags-978444388846659/www.babycakesfashion.comBonita met legendary fashion icon Dapper Dan! Check out his book, Made in Harlem https://amzn.to/2nnJRtOAnd she connected with Derek Warburton, @derekwarburton, at a Fashion Week eventSupport…
That “Flesh” Colored Crayon and Other Fake Nudes
Multicultural Crayon/Marker Sethttps://amzn.to/2msO6DSRelated article[https://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2011/12/08/white-privilege/]Support Stitch Please and the Black Women Stitch ProjectPatreon [https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch](https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch)Paypal [lisalovestosew@gmail.com](mailto:lisalovestosew@gmail.com)Ko-Fi [https://ko-fi.com/blackwomenstitch](https://ko-fi.com/blackwomenstitch)Venmo @Lisa-WoolforkCash App $LisaWoolfork
Centering Blackness in Fabric Design, “Fabric That Starts a Conversation”
Visit Finer Fabrics between 9/17 and 10/8 to preorder the African Inspired knit fabric collection: https://queenorascloset.com/collections/finer-fabrics-by-queenoraAdditional References:Queenora was inspired by TipStitched to start sewing https://tipstitched.com/Capitol Chic Designs is an example…
Bonus: Intro to Custom Fabric and BLACKTOBER sneak peek
Visit Finer Fabrics between 9/17 and 10/8 to preorder the African Inspired knit fabric collection: https://queenorascloset.com/collections/finer-fabrics-by-queenora Support Stitch Please and the Black Women Stitch ProjectPatreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitchPaypal lisalovestosew@gmail.comKo-Fi https://ko-fi.com/blackwomenstitchVenmo @Lisa-WoolforkCash App $LisaWoolfork
Pressing Matters: General Info and ONE BIG SECRET
Episode Summary This episode talks about the differences between pressing and ironing. We also talk about how to get that tissue paper or printed PDF pattern BACK IN THE ENVELOPE!…
Black Women Stitch: Past Present and Future. Plus a Preview of Episode 2
Episode Summary A brief discussion of Black Women Stitch: Past, Present, and Future Plus a preview of Episode 2: Pressing Matters Episode Notes Thank you for supporting Black Women Stitch.…
Back to School Sewing
First episode of the Black Women Stitch podcast :)Support Stitch Please and the Black Women Stitch ProjectPatreonPaypalKo-FiCash AppGarments madefor this year's Back to School Sewing:Three shirts using Simplicity 8753 https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/men/simplicity-sewing-pattern-8753-mens-classic-modern-and-slim-fit-shirt/One…
Nude for Who?: Sheer Stretch Fabrics with Melanin
Episode Summary Natasha Clute is a owner of Ta-osh Designs, a company specializing in custom sewing including dancewear and other beautifully elaborate costumes with the illusion of skin. In addition…
Pressing Matters: A Few Good Irons and One Amazing Collectible
Special thanks to Melvinia Smith of Designer Fresh Custom Tailoring for sharing the story of her fantastic vintage Simplicity B888 iron. You can find her Instagram page here.Melvinia's amazing Iron…
“You Know Your Style Faster When You Pattern Draft” and other tips from a Nigerian sewist
How to find Chioma (Chi9ja)InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTwitterFacebook
Cosplay and Blerdery
Cosplayers mentioned in podcastwww.facebook.com/brichibicosplays/Chocolate Covered Cosplayhttps://twitter.com/tranquilasheshttps://twitter.com/thatjayjustice?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor- Community Groupshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/230325643710157/?ref=br_rshttps://blackcosplayersofficial.tumblr.com/- # tags #BlackCosplayerherehttps://www.buzzfeed.com/ikrd/black-cosplayers-are-letting-people-know-they-do-exist-with#28daysofblackcosplayshttps://blacknerdproblems.com/tag/28-days-of-black-cosplay/- Extras not discussed but something to browsehttps://www.vice.com/en_us/article/panvnm/meet-the-black-anime-cosplayers-blowing-up-on-instagram-1About The NYC Village Halloween Parade (which is TOMORROW!)http://halloween-nyc.com/Support Stitch Please and the…
Halloween Sewing: Lisa’s Past and Current Costumes plus What’s NOT a Costume
Makeup Tutorial for hubby's Maleficent costume:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIvuMUDpieMThe only candy corn we recognize is Brach's.[https://amzn.to/35sfLH7][https://amzn.to/31dTXeR][https://amzn.to/2IQ6u1Q]You can also try making your own with this recipe! https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/candy-corn-recipe2-2120004Support Stitch Please and the Black Women Stitch…
Melaninated Embroidery on Leather and Fashion Week
Find Bonita on IG @babycakesbagsandragshttps://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Clothing--Brand-/BabyCakes-Bags-Rags-978444388846659/www.babycakesfashion.comBonita met legendary fashion icon Dapper Dan! Check out his book, Made in Harlem https://amzn.to/2nnJRtOAnd she connected with Derek Warburton, @derekwarburton, at a Fashion Week eventSupport…
That “Flesh” Colored Crayon and Other Fake Nudes
Multicultural Crayon/Marker Sethttps://amzn.to/2msO6DSRelated article[https://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2011/12/08/white-privilege/]Support Stitch Please and the Black Women Stitch ProjectPatreon [https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch](https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch)Paypal [lisalovestosew@gmail.com](mailto:lisalovestosew@gmail.com)Ko-Fi [https://ko-fi.com/blackwomenstitch](https://ko-fi.com/blackwomenstitch)Venmo @Lisa-WoolforkCash App $LisaWoolfork
Centering Blackness in Fabric Design, “Fabric That Starts a Conversation”
Visit Finer Fabrics between 9/17 and 10/8 to preorder the African Inspired knit fabric collection: https://queenorascloset.com/collections/finer-fabrics-by-queenoraAdditional References:Queenora was inspired by TipStitched to start sewing https://tipstitched.com/Capitol Chic Designs is an example…
Bonus: Intro to Custom Fabric and BLACKTOBER sneak peek
Visit Finer Fabrics between 9/17 and 10/8 to preorder the African Inspired knit fabric collection: https://queenorascloset.com/collections/finer-fabrics-by-queenora Support Stitch Please and the Black Women Stitch ProjectPatreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitchPaypal lisalovestosew@gmail.comKo-Fi https://ko-fi.com/blackwomenstitchVenmo @Lisa-WoolforkCash App $LisaWoolfork
Pressing Matters: General Info and ONE BIG SECRET
Episode Summary This episode talks about the differences between pressing and ironing. We also talk about how to get that tissue paper or printed PDF pattern BACK IN THE ENVELOPE!…
Black Women Stitch: Past Present and Future. Plus a Preview of Episode 2
Episode Summary A brief discussion of Black Women Stitch: Past, Present, and Future Plus a preview of Episode 2: Pressing Matters Episode Notes Thank you for supporting Black Women Stitch.…
Back to School Sewing
First episode of the Black Women Stitch podcast :)Support Stitch Please and the Black Women Stitch ProjectPatreonPaypalKo-FiCash AppGarments madefor this year's Back to School Sewing:Three shirts using Simplicity 8753 https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/men/simplicity-sewing-pattern-8753-mens-classic-modern-and-slim-fit-shirt/One…
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