THE SEW DOWN – SEPTEMBER 22

Happy weekend everyone and welcome back to the sew down. This is a monthly roundup of some of the interesting stuff we have found, bought, read, and watched in the world of sewing.

 Stuff to read:

We are always hunting out good articles to read or a book that you can either read or listen to while you are sewing. We’ve got some fantastic things to get your teeth stuck into this month.

• Guardian: Issey Miyake, famed Japanese fashion designer, dies aged 84
• Guradian : Rayon unravelled: fashion’s most confusing fibre has a dark past but hopeful future

 Stuff to listen to:

Oh we love a podcast, and are always looking for new ones! These are some fantastic things we have listened to this month and think you’ll love too.

• The Teachers Pet podcast & dont forget to go and have a read of about the trial.
• Desert Island discs: go and have a listen to tailor Andrew Ramroop & singer Adele.
• Meet me at the Museum podcast with Jesse Burton

• Check your thread podcast: A Journey to Zero Waste with Birgitta Helmersson

• Dressed podast: The Man of Many Hats: An Interview with Master Milliner Stephen Jones
• Best friend therapy podcast

Stuff to Watch:

If you like watching TV while you sew then we’ve got some great suggestions for you.

Other Stuff:

• The Fashion and Textile Museum: Kaffe Fassett: The Power of Pattern: Explore Fassett’s world with some of his own original artworks as well as works inspired by him from international quilters and makers.
• Instagram live with Tauko Magasine: The co-founder of TAUKO Magazine, Mila Moisio will be talking with mushroom dye expert Julie Beele on the 18th September
• Instagram challenge with the New Craft House:  it will be running throughout September. It’s less of a challenge and more of an opportunity to think and learn about sewing more sustainably. There will be prizes, podcast episodes. Go check it out. 
• The Dressmakers Ball