Stitch Please Podcast

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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.”

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Mahdiyyah Muhammad is a prominent figure in the sewing community, known for her work with the Black Fiber & Textile Network. She is recognized for her expertise in sustainable sewing practices and her advocacy for mending as a cultural and ancestral skill. Mahdiyyah engages in discussions about the intersection of fashion, culture, and community, emphasizing the importance of sustainability in the textile industry.
Julian Collins is a style-savvy individual known for his insights into fashion and design. He is active on social media, particularly Instagram, where he shares his passion for style and creativity. He is also associated with the AudaSEWtea Podcast, contributing to discussions around sewing and fashion.
Kristine McPartlin is a fashion enthusiast and creative professional who engages with the themes of style and design. She runs the website Mind the Force, where she shares her insights and projects related to fashion. Kristine is also active on social media, promoting her work and connecting with the sewing community.
Kimberly Cartwright is a talented art quilter and event mastermind known for her vibrant and innovative approach to quilting. She has made significant contributions to the quilting community, emphasizing the importance of community and representation. Kimberly is recognized for her unique techniques and storytelling through fabric, advocating for the visibility of Black creativity in the arts.

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Biography

The sewing group where Black lives matter. STITCH PLEASE is the BWS weekly audio show centering Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing.

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on Stitch Please.

0:00 29:45

Learn to Sew?: Find Your Learning Style

Hosts
Lisa Woolfork
Keywords
sewing learning styles visual learning hands-on techniques sewing education Black women in sewing craftsmanship

This week on Stitch Please, Lisa breaks down how we all learn to sewwhether you're a visual learner, a hands-on stitch witch, a bookworm with a thimble, or someone who needs their sewing machine to talk it out. She dives into the four main learning styles and why knowing yours can take your sewing game from meh to magnificent. Spoiler: mixing and matching styles is totally allowed. Tune in, learn your way, and stitch smarternot harder!

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Were delighted to share that STITCH PLEASE has been nominated for a Best of Cville Award! https://bestof.c-ville.com/2025/podcast  Please vote and share!

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Dr. Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the 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 Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation.

Instagram: Lisa Woolfork

Twitter: Lisa Woolfork

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0:00 27:01

Part 2: Mending the Gap: Honing Ancestral Skills with Mahdiyyah Muhammad

Hosts
Lisa Woolfork
Guests
Mahdiyyah Muhammad
Keywords
sewing mending denim history fabric frequencies ancestral skills sustainability fiber alchemy

This week on Stitch Please, Lisa is back with Mahdiyyah Muhammad for part 2 of their soulful sewing saga. They dive into denim history, fabric frequencies (yes, cloth has vibes), and why mending is basically ancestral witchcraft. From fast fashion fails to fiber alchemy, it’s a masterclass in making sustainability stylish. Tune in, get stitched, and feel the frequency.

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Where You Can Find Mahdiyyah!

The Black Fiber & Textile Network

Mahdiyyah Muhammad's IG

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Dr. Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the 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 Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation.

Instagram: Lisa Woolfork

Twitter: Lisa Woolfork

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Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast

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0:00 26:59

Part 1: Mending the Gap: Honing Ancestral Skills with Mahdiyyah Muhammad

Hosts
Lisa Woolfork
Guests
Mahdiyyah Muhammad
Keywords
mending ancestral skills sustainable sewing denim history fabric vibes fast fashion circular fashion

This week on Stitch Please, Lisa is joined (again!) by the fabulous Mahdiyyah Muhammad for a thread-heavy deep dive into sewing that’s sustainable, soulful, and seriously stylish. They chat denim history, fabric vibes (yes, literal vibrations), and why mending isn’t just for grandma—it’s radical, ancestral, and low-key magical. From fast fashion faux pas to fiber alchemy, this convo stitches together culture, community, and circular fashion with plenty of wisdom and a dash of sass. Tune in and get mended, mentally and materially.

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Where You Can Find Mahdiyyah!

The Black Fiber & Textile Network

Mahdiyyah Muhammad's IG

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Dr. Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the 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 Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation.

Instagram: Lisa Woolfork

Twitter: Lisa Woolfork

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Stay Connected:

YouTube: Black Women Stitch

Instagram: Black Women Stitch

Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast

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0:00 29:27

Stitching a Tribute to the Met Gala’s Black Dandy

Hosts
Lisa Woolfork
Guests
Julian Collins Kristine McPartlin
Keywords
Met Gala Black Dandy Black Dandyism Black designers fashion sewing community style creativity

This week on "Stitch Please", Lisa is serving fashion, history, and fierce creativity as she dives into the upcoming Met Gala theme inspired by the iconic Black Dandy. Joined by style-savvy guests Julian Collins and Kristine McPartlin, the convo unpacks the power and legacy of Black Dandyism, shines a spotlight on Black designers, and dishes out bold, brilliant outfit inspo. From runway dreams to real-life stitching, they explore what this theme means for the sewing community—and how you can rock your own unique style with confidence and flair. Get ready for fashion talk with flair, culture with heart, and tips to slay your next stitch!

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Where You Can Find Kristine!

Mindtheforce.com

Mind The Force IG

Where You Can Find Julian

Julian's Instagram

The AudaSEWtea Podcast

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Dr. Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the 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 Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation.

Instagram: Lisa Woolfork

Twitter: Lisa Woolfork

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Stay Connected:

YouTube: Black Women Stitch

Instagram: Black Women Stitch

Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast

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Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter

Check out our merch here

Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode.

Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon

Check out our Amazon Store

Ready to tap in to the visuals of Stitch Please? Then join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you can get all of the video versions of the pod. PLUS more goodies at higher patron levels. We couldn't do any of...

0:00 32:56

Quilting with Intention: Kimberly Cartwright's Journey

Hosts
Lisa Woolfork
Guests
Kimberly Cartwright
Keywords
quilting community representation artistic style hand stitching Black creativity

This week on Stitch Please, Lisa threads it up with the fabulous Kimberly Cartwright—art quilter, event mastermind, and all-around creative force!

They dive into Kimberly’s colorful journey into quilting, how her artistic style has evolved, and why community and representation are the real MVPs in the quilting world. Kimberly spills the tea on her one-of-a-kind techniques, the magic of hand stitching, and why artists should never undersell their brilliance.

From powerful storytelling through fabric to making space for Black creativity to shine, this convo is stitched with heart, passion, and plenty of inspiration. Tune in—you’ll be sew glad you did!

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Kindred Spirits Quilting Conference

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Dr. Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the 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 Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation.

Instagram: Lisa Woolfork

Twitter: Lisa Woolfork

Ready to tap in to the visuals of Stitch Please? Then join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you can get all of the video versions of the pod. PLUS more goodies at higher patron levels. We couldn't do any of this without your support. Thank you!

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Stay Connected:

YouTube: Black Women Stitch

Instagram: Black Women Stitch

Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast

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Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter

Check out our merch here

Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode.

Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon

Check out our Amazon Store

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4.9 rating 621 reviews

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4.9 ratings 522 reviews

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