Episode 137 - Cody Chenevert - Sewing, Style, and the Bayou: Cody Chenevert’s Creative World
In this episode of Sew & So, we’re joined by Cody Chenevert—BERNINA specialist, educator, and sales manager at Sew This! in Abita Springs, Louisiana. With more than 25 years of sewing experience, Cody has built a career that blends technical expertise, creative exploration, and a passion for teaching.
From quilting and machine quilting for customers to designing his signature custom button-downs—known as “The Cody Shirt”—Cody’s work is as versatile as it is personal. He’s also the co-creator of the popular YouTube channel Sewing with Cody and Pete, where he helps demystify sewing techniques for a global audience of BERNINA users.
Rooted in south Louisiana, Cody draws inspiration from his background in environmental science, as well as the natural beauty of the bayou. Whether he’s sewing, gardening, tending bees, or creating something entirely new, Cody brings curiosity and creativity to everything he does.
(2:16) How did Cody learn to sew and who is Aunt Mary?!
(7:20) Cody works with his mother. How’s that going?
(9:32) He’s been sewing for more than 25 years…what keeps him inspired?
(11:14) Sewing with Cody and Pete…what’s this show and who’s Pete?
(16:25) Cody was a quilter – then became a sewist. Why the shift?
(20:57) What’s the Cody Shirt?
(22:25) How does his background in environmental science and horticulture influence his creativity?
(25:00) Does his location in south Louisiana influence his creativity as well?
(25:58) Learn why he has the nickname “Cody Stewart”. And how he does all the things he does.
(30:48) Cody loves to hike and kayak in the bayou. Hear some stories of his adventures…and look out for alligators!
(34:41) What’s next for him and what’s his dream?
(36:21) Is there a question we didn’t ask?
(36:39) Want to reach out to Cody? You can at Instagram @lifewithcodyandpete or Cody@sewthis.net
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