Sewing, Sustainability and Storytelling: Meet Mila Moiso of Tauko Magazine

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Sewing Social Podcast, Gemma Daly chats with Mila Moiso, co-founder and co-owner of **Tauko Magazine**, the international sewing magazine celebrating independent designers, creative sewing and the joy of making your own clothes. Mila shares her journey from working in the sustainable fashion industry to launching Tauko Magazine with her childhood friend Kaisa Rissanen. Having spent over a decade running their own fashion label, they discovered a new way to support creativity and independent designers by creating a sewing publication that brings together talented makers and diverse perspectives from around the world. We explore the relationship between sewing and sustainability, discussing how making your own clothes can change the way you think about fashion, consumption and the resources involved in producing garments. Mila explains why sewing, mending and making can help us become more conscious consumers and develop a deeper appreciation for the time and skill behind the clothes we wear. We also discuss clothing as a form of storytelling and self-expression, the importance of diversity in sewing pattern design, and the creative community that has grown around Tauko Magazine. Whether you're passionate about sustainable fashion, independent sewing patterns, dressmaking or simply finding inspiration for your next sewing project, this is a fascinating conversation about the value of making things for yourself. **In this episode, we discuss:** - How Mila learned to sew growing up in Finland. - The journey from running a sustainable fashion brand to launching Tauko Magazine. - Why making your own clothes can encourage more sustainable fashion choices. - The connection between sewing, creativity and self-expression. - How clothing can communicate stories and personal identity. - The importance of showcasing diverse designers and perspectives. - Behind the scenes of creating an international sewing magazine. - Finding inspiration for garment making in everyday life. - Building a supportive and creative sewing community. **Follow me:**  **Instagram**: @thesewingsocialpod                      @thedalythread **Tiktok**: thesewingsocialpod If you've enjoyed this episode and appreciate the work I'm doing, please  **Tip me on Ko-fi**: https://ko-fi.com/thesewingsocialpod Also, feel free to get in touch - you can text the show (available through your podcast provider on each episode) or email: **thesewingsocialpod@gmail.com** \*Join my **Substack** where we continue the conversations:  **The Sewing Social: Off The Mic** - https://substack.com/@thesewingsocial Affiliate Links: - Thready Set Go - https://threadysetgo.com      Discount code for your first month free - **SEWINGSOCIALPOD** - Sew And Stow - https://www.sewandstow.co.uk/      Discount code for £10 off your board - **SEWINGSOCIALPOD** **Guest Details:** Tauko is an international sewing magazine based in Helsinki and Berlin, founded by Mila Moiso and Kaisa Rissanen. It brings together independent sewing pattern designers, inspiring photography, thoughtful articles and creative ideas for the home sewing community. Discover more about Tauko Magazine through their website and explore their collection of inspiring sewing patterns and publications. **Website**: www.taukomagazine.com **Instagram**: @taukomagazine Chapters 00:00 Meet Mila Moiso, Tauko’s co-founder 02:09 A childhood friendship built around making 03:01 How clothing became a storytelling medium 05:02 What a decade in sustainable fashion taught Mila 08:14 Finnish culture, scarcity, and consuming less 11:26 Does sewing make consumption more sustainable? 13:00 Finding lasting reward in making and mending 15:09 The pivot from fashion label to sewing magazine 20:01 Why the name Tauko means a pause 22:02 Behind the scenes of editing an issue 26:40 The denim issue and trusting the community 28:00 Why Tauko makes space for many designers 29:28 Mila’s design philosophy and sources of inspiration 31:33 Future workshops and the sewing this-or-that game