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Back to SearchA Week in the Life of a Sewing Teacher
Season 4 Episode 7
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I'm getting ready for Sew Expo in Puyallup, Washington. Join me for a chat as I talk about how I prepare for my c…
8 months ago
PatternCon: A Party for Those Who Love Patternmaking
Season 4 Episode 6
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In this episode, we're joined by Tricia Camacho, the guiding force behind PatternCon—the conference where pattern…
8 months, 1 week ago
A Journey Towards Circularity
Season 4 Episode 5
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In this episode, we're joined by Justin Barry, owner of Fdes (Functional Design) in Whitefish, Montana, to talk a…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
When Your Sewing Machine Suddenly Hates You
Season 4 Episode 4
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Have you ever sat down to sew and thought, “What is wrong with my sewing machine?” Skipped stitches, bird’s nests…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Where to Shop Now and Other Questions
Season 4 Episode 3
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Janet is on the road again, so today is a listener question episode. Today's requests include: 1) Where can we ge…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Where Do Your Dreams Take You?
Season 4 Episode 2
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Today’s guest is Kenneth D. King, sewing and couture expert and an adjunct instructor at the Fashion Institute of…
9 months ago
Chasing Goals in 2026
Season 4 Episode 1
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The turn of a new year seems to be a great time to set sewing goals and make resolutions. Does it work? We're onl…
9 months, 1 week ago
Your First Quilt Starts Here
Season 3 Episode 43
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In response to listener feedback, this episode focuses on quilting as a beginner. Learning to quilt doesn’t have …
10 months ago
Getting Professional (Sewing) Help When You Need It
Season 3 Episode 42
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Sometimes, it's important to know when to ask for help with a project, and where to go to get that help. Garment …
10 months, 1 week ago
A Crisis of Confidence and the Importance of Community
Season 3 Episode 41
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Today we are joined by a listener with an important story to share. Laura Wilson relates how the change to a chal…
10 months, 3 weeks ago