Stitch Please
Dive deep into the vibrant world of sewing with the award-winning Stitch Please podcast, an official show of Black Women Stitch – the sewing group where Black lives matter. Uniquely crafted for those who love sewing, this sewing podcast is a gem that centers around Black women, girls, and femmes, weaving threads of creativity, technique, and passion with every episode.
Hosted by Lisa Woolfork, a 6th generation sewing enthusiast, this podcast not only mirrors her ardor for the craft but also her roles as an artist, activist, and academic. Specializing in African American literature and culture, Lisa seamlessly stitches together her varied backgrounds to produce episodes that are both informative and engaging. You'll be immersed in lively interviews that are enriched by her expertise, presenting a fresh perspective that few other podcasts in the sewing community can offer.
As an artist, Lisa Woolfork brings a unique eye for detail and aesthetics, offering listeners the chance to envision sewing in new, vibrant ways. As an activist, she ensures that the podcast sewing narratives and discussions are rooted in liberation, particularly emphasizing the significance of Black lives. Her academic background adds another layer of depth to the podcast, allowing listeners to delve into the rich tapestry of African American literature and culture, shedding light on how these narratives can influence and inspire one's sewing journey.
Each week, listeners of the Stitch Please podcast can look forward to insightful discussions that celebrate Black creativity in sewing and quilting. Moreover, as a bonus, this sewing podcast shares invaluable tips and techniques, making it a must-listen for both beginners and seasoned sewists alike.
Join us as we thread the needle of history, art, and activism with the love of sewing, creating a tapestry of stories and tips that resonate with every stitch. If you cherish the world of sewing, quilting, and the rich narratives of Black creativity, the Stitch Please podcast is your ideal companion. Tune in weekly. This sewing podcast will “help you get your stitch together.”
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 302
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Stitching Stories for Young Readers: Author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
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Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich is a crafter, a blogger, a sewist, and the author of several children’s books, including Operation Siste…
Black Girls Sew: The Book! a chat with Hekima Hapa and Leslie Ware
Black Girls Sew Projects by Hekima Hapa and Lesley Ware available here
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Hekima Hapa
Hekima Hapa is the founder of the nonprofit, community organization Black Girls Se…
Represent! with Bianca Springer
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Bianca Springer was born and raised in The Bahamas, now lives in Pearland, Texas, with her husband and two children. She learned to sew as a child, but says mot…
Dollmaking with Seams Like Tracy
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Tracy Perry is a self-taught artist with 30+ years of experience in sewing and art to create unique dolls using fabric or clay. She's been creating and selling dol…
Studio Tissue 8 with Chris Cooper
Host: Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of African American Literature and Culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, the fiction of Black identity, trauma theory, and Amer…
Black Material Geographies
Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of African American Literature and Culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, the fiction of Black identity, trauma theory, and American s…
Breaking the Rules with Textile Artist Angela Franklin
EMERGENCY SUPPORT REQUEST: Sew Hope Community Sewing Room, a Black woman led nonprofit sewing studio was recently damaged by severe flooding: 16 inches of water saturated the newly opened venue. Plea…
Fabric Intake Process
Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, the fiction of Black identity, traum…
Sewing Road Trip: A Visit to Cultured Expressions
Cultured Expressions on the Stitch Please podcast: episode 52 and episode 78.
Find Lisa Shepard Stewart on social media
Website: www.CulturedExpressions.com
Marcia Spencer, KeechiiBStyle
Host: Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of African American Literature and Culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, the fiction of Black identity, trauma theory, and Amer…
Fabric Alchemy with Mahdiyyah Muhammad
Mahdiyyah Muhammad is a self-taught Artist, Fashion Designer, and Instructor who began designing at a very young age, breathing new life into discarded clothing.
She draws inspiration from her pract…
Cinnamon Annie with Step Stitches
Lisa Woolfork is the convener and founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black Lives Matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Blac…
Stitching Abolition with Dr. Sharbreon Plummer
Stitch x Stitch conference
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Stitch Please Live Show!
Deborah's gorgeous is shop, Our Fabric Stash, located within Seattle's Pike Place Market.
This show was supported by Afros and Audio, (instagram, facebook) and by Bernina
Bernina ambassadors and past S…
Scraplanta with Jonelle Dawkins
Jonelle Dawkins
Momo con.
Blurred con
closet cosplay.
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Blue Cup Shop with Laquana Drayton
Laquana's Blue Cup Shop is on Etsy, Instagram
Laquana mentions a sewing class, Skirt Skills and follow-up classes with Brooks Ann Camper .
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Neci Love Harmon, What's She Creating?
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Mondes Threads: She Will Hem Your Pants!
Resources Mentioned:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mondes_threads/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mondesthreads
Website: https://mondechisenga.com/
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Dru Christine Designs
Dru Christine's website is druchristine.com.
Dru is also on Facebook and Instagram @druchristine
BlackWomenStitch Instagram, homepage, Patreon
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DC Frocktails 2022
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