233: No Stupid Sewing Questions with Julia Hincks

2026-07-13

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I’m a firm believer that there are NO stupid questions when it comes to sewing. If you need to ask it, even if it’s something you think you should probably already know, then it’s valid. But it’s not always easy to find the answers you’re looking for. So I’ve asked my guest, sewing author and expert dressmaking teacher, Julia Hincks, on the podcast to talk about her new beginner’s guide to dressmaking book AND to answer some burning questions from members of the CYT community. Support the podcast over on Patreon!

Support the podcast over on Patreon!

Find Julia Hincks and her website is House of Miss Sew and you can find her at @juliahincks and @houseofmisssew on Instagram.

Listen to Julia on previous episodes:

Ep. #10: Overlockers & Coverstitch Machines with Julia Hincks
Ep. #27: Zoe & Julia go Rag Rugging
Ep. #53: First Birthday / Ask me Anything with Zoe, Julia and Naomi
Ep. #67: Zoe and Julia Sew with Reclaimed Denim
Ep. #99: Sewing Confessions with Julia and Naomi

You can sponsor Julia’s cycling to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Julia’s first book is The Overlocker Technique Manual, there is also a US version entitled The Serger’s Technique Bible. The book has also been translated into Dutch, French, Spanish and Italian. Her second book is The Coverstitch Technique Manual.

Julia’s third book is The Beginner’s Guide to Dressmaking. Signed copies are available via her website. It is also available in the US and in Australia.

There are additional resources on Search Press’s The Bookmarked Hub.

Julia recommended Maraflex thread which is stretchy (link to buy it in UK via Fabric Godmother, but is sold elsewhere).

I like using Tencel thread from James Tailoring.

Julia’s pattern recommendations for garments that are adjustable in their finished form: