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Season 2 Episode 30
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The podcast took a break last week while I was traveling. Come along as I recap my trip to Spokane, where I bough…
1 year, 7 months ago
Why Do We Sew?
Season 2 Episode 29
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Years ago, people sewed because they had to—either to have clothing to wear, to save money, or both. Now that sew…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Love of Vintage Patterns is in the Details
Season 2 Episode 28
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Today's guest is Cheryl Espinosa, owner of the Etsy store Aunt Honey's Estate. Cheryl talks about how her love of…
1 year, 8 months ago
Lifelong Learning at the Sewing and Design School
Season 2 Episode 27
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My guest today is Ryliss Bod, owner and founder of the Sewing and Design School in Tacoma, Washington. Ryliss con…
1 year, 8 months ago
Giving New Life to Vintage Textiles
Season 2 Episode 26
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Explore the intersection of sustainable fashion and artistic creativity with Kathleen McVeigh, a visionary who tr…
1 year, 8 months ago
Mending and Making a Difference
Season 2 Episode 25
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Today’s episode is a fascinating conversation with Anne Graham, a seasoned seamstress specializing in repairing c…
1 year, 9 months ago
Process or Product? What Kind of Maker Are You?
Season 2 Episode 24
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As a knitter, I was enchanted by the process of making knitted fabric—so much so that I often took a long time to…
1 year, 9 months ago
Kick Those Bad Sewing Habits to the Curb
Season 2 Episode 23
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Bad habits can get in the way of pleasurable sewing and lead to less-than-perfect results or even damage to our m…
1 year, 9 months ago
Who Was Isaac Merritt Singer?
Season 2 Episode 22
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Singer is, arguably, the most recognized brand in the world of sewing. In today’s episode, we look at the man who…
1 year, 9 months ago
Leather is a Textile—Custom Bootmaking with Lisa Sorrell
Season 2 Episode 21
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We sometimes forget that leather is a textile, and a wonderful material with which to create beautiful and functi…
1 year, 9 months ago