Sew What?
A podcast all about historic needlework and those who stitched it, hosted by your local historic needlework expert, Isabella Rosner.
Podcasting since 2020 • 85 episodes
Sew What?
Latest Episodes
Stitching in Prison: An Interview with Fine Cell Work
In this episode, Isabella interviews three people from Fine Cell Work, a British charity that runs rehabilitation projects in prisons by training prisoners in paid, skilled needlework.Images and sources are available at @sewwhatpodcast o...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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1:02:05
The History and Power of Mending: An Interview with Kate Sekules
In this episode, Isabella interviews writer, historian, teacher, and lifelong mender Kate Sekules about the history and importance of mending and darning.Images and sources are available at @sewwhatpodcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Face...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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48:13
Cambodian Textiles: An Interview with Dr Magali Berthon
In this episode, Isabella interviews Dr Magali Berthon about Cambodian silk weaving and how textiles were affected by the Khmer Rouge regime.Images and sources are available at @sewwhatpodcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The pod...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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1:01:15
The History of Crochet: An Interview with Eleanor Gilchrist
In this episode, Isabella interviews PhD student Eleanor Gilchrist about her fascinating and surprising research into the history of crochet. Images and sources are available at @sewwhatpodcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. T...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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48:14
Women in Stitches: An Interview with Marcia Goldenstein
In this episode, Isabella interviews artist Marcia Goldenstein about her series "Women in Stitches," consisting of tiny embroidered portraits of women past and present.Images and sources are available at @sewwhatpodcast on Twitter, Insta...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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39:51