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Love to Sew Podcast

Caroline Somos & Helen Wilkinson : Sewing Enthusiasts and Entrepreneurs

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Helen Wilkinson and Caroline Somos host Love to Sew, a fun weekly podcast about making clothes, sewing community, and small business. They talk about their passion for sewing a handmade wardrobe and their daily lives as creative entrepreneurs. Listen to interviews with indie business owners and inspiring sewists who totally understand your obsession with sewing.
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Sew & Tell

Sew Daily

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Three sewists from different backgrounds — fashion, indie sewing and theater — discuss sewing topics and chat with big names from the sewing world. Join Meg Healy, Amanda Carestio and Kate Zaynard as they share their collective knowledge, insight and inspiration, connecting the sewing community and keeping listeners up-to-date on news and trends of sewing and fashion.
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Your friends, Amie and Natalie, chat about daily life, hot topics, and most importantly... modern sewing, modern quilting, and making so many things. Join us for laughs and to hear about any and all things sewing and quilting related as well as everything else-ish. We don't take ourselves too seriously and you won't either! Listen while you sew, quilt, make, bake, cook, garden, drive, work or workout. Please join us, we’ll be waiting for you! quilting quilts quilt sewing sew crafts craft mak ...
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Tusaavisii?

Tusaavisii?

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An Inuk Jamaican, born and raised in Frobisher Bay (now Iqaluit), is ready to share her voice and the sounds in her community with you. Newly married and mother to a baby girl, Miali-Elise Coley-Sudlovenick is an Inuktitut speaker and teacher in her professional life. Miali loves to travel, read, cook and sew. In a world that questions her identity, Miali seeks to share her voice, the love and challenges of being a Christian and finding ways to stay involved in her community. Join Miali as s ...
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Embroidery It

Nancy Jacobs

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🌻Living the country life and running Embroidery It, where fresh and fun machine embroidery designs are created for the home embroiderer. 🐝Also home of the Embroidery Bee Club. ✨Machine Embroidery so you can be creative daily and live life beautifully. ✨
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Creative Living is dedicated to all things lifestyle. From the kitchen to the craft room and fashion to family, Emmy winning television personality, Jane Clauss, takes a deep dive into the creative mind of a maker. People all over the world are taking more time to tap into their creativity and this podcast will inspire you to join the movement and get creative.
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A design podcast discussing the ins and outs of what a designer may battle in their daily lives. Relive relatable designer stories, both good and bad, and gain further insights by seeing the context.
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We live in a complex world where we are surrounded by things and gadgets that make our life, well, let’s say easy. But in this busy schedule, when we take most of things for granted, we hardly pause for a second to think about how this thing came into being and who the brains behind it were. We often use the phrase "Necessity is the mother of all inventions" but do you know a ton of the world inventions were actually accidental? The inventions that changed the world on its head and became a ...
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D Listers of History

Fayge and Mazal Horesh

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Welcome to D Listers of History, a podcast about people you've never heard of who changed the world. Every week, Fayge and Mazal explore the history that makes us who we are today. Our biography episodes dive deep into the lives of incredible people most have never heard of. These are people who did big things or represent big ideas that impact what is happening in our world today. Our Sidebar episodes focus on a current event and explore a piece of history that brought us to this historical ...
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We take a deep dive into TWO fabrics: corduroy AND velvet! Both of them have a fluffy, fuzzy, pile - but they’re not exactly the same. We chat about their history, how they’re made, and how to sew with them! Plus, we share pattern recommendations and answer your corduroy and velvet questions. Show Notes…
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In this episode, we interview Michelle Thomas-Elder, a designer, tailor, and sewing teacher who owns The Kut Studios, a co-working space for designers in LA! Michelle has made custom pieces for celebrities and altered haute couture gowns - and recently, she released her first book. She has amazing stories to tell and a “Say Yes” attitude that we ab…
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In this episode, we talk about rising fashion trends for fall/winter ‘24/’25! We say how we REALLY feel about them and share some ideas for how to incorporate them into your me-mades. Let’s get trendy! Show Notesبقلم Caroline Somos & Helen Wilkinson : Sewing Enthusiasts and Indie Sewing Entrepreneurs
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Thinking Outside the Box to Defeat Cancer: An Inside Look at the Visionary Work of HCRF Jane Clauss hosts a special episode of Creative Living, focusing on the Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation (HCRF) and its efforts in cancer research. The foundation, led by Dr. Leonidas Platanias and Chairwoman Eleni Bousis, has made significant strides in c…
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We interview Geri Berman, AKA Geri in Stitches! Geri’s social media accounts are the happiest place in the sewing world - she shows off her jaw-dropping projects, shares lots of tips, and demonstrates interesting techniques, all with her signature high energy and positivity. We talk to her about hand dyeing, sashiko, and more! Show Notes…
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We talk about a bunch of popular jacket styles and give fabric advice, sewing tips, and indie pattern recommendations for each one! We also talk about unusual details you find on jacket patterns and play “Is it a Jacket?” Plus, a listener question about options for non-staticky office tops. Show Notes…
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We interview Patrick Grant, Great British Sewing Bee judge, former director of Savile Row house Norton & Sons, and owner of sustainable brand Community Clothing! Patrick takes us behind the scenes of revered bespoke tailoring houses and discusses what it takes to become a Savile Row Tailor. We also chat with him about his journey to where he is now…
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In this episode, we answer YOUR questions in another installment of the Sewing Help Line! We talk about cutting off-grain, sun-protective fabrics, how to adjust shorts that are two sizes too big, and lots more! Plus, we catch up about our summer adventures. Show Notesبقلم Caroline Somos & Helen Wilkinson : Sewing Enthusiasts and Indie Sewing Entrepreneurs
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Creativity is a powerful tool for healing, and the nonprofit Help Heal Veterans knows just how to harness it. In this episode, Jane chats with retired Navy Captain Joe McClain, CEO of Help Heal Veterans, and Dr. Keith Stuessi, a naval physician specializing in traumatic brain injuries. We dive into how their craft therapy programs are transforming …
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If you are you ready to discover the magic of steam cleaning and how it can transform your home and enhance your DIY projects, this episode of Creative Living with Jane Clauss is for you. Tune in as we dive into the world of Laura Star USA and uncover the power of steam. Prepare to be inspired as Kristen Wermers, the Vice President of Operations, a…
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If you are in the United States, there is a good chance that you will suffer from a heat wave this summer. Cool down with Fayge and dive into the Little Ice Age and its many impacts on Europe. It will involve fashion, politics, and a tiny bit of science, the best combination. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ www.DListersofHistory.com D Listers of History on Su…
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In this inspiring episode, Jane Clauss sits down with the multi-talented Mary Jo Hoffman, an acclaimed author, artist, and photographer. Together, they explore the profound connection between nature and creativity. Discover how practicing creativity daily can enhance your life, why simplicity is crucial in the creative process, and how personal exp…
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Dive into the surprisingly dramatic story of the invention of the sewing machine, if anyone can decide who did it first anyway. This story has it all: revolutions, bonfires, poorly managed paperwork, patent theft... and it all relates to Artificial Intelligence (AI), no, really. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ www.DListersofHistory.com D Listers of History on…
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This week, join Fayge on a boat sailing the Delaware River to chat about Philadelphia's 1793 Yellow Fever epidemic. Please excuse the audio. The mic did really well, given the amount of wind that day, but there is only so much one can do in post. We will be back with a full-length episode next week. https://northwindsail.org/ Further Reading: (some…
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Former President Trump is the first President to be incited in a criminal court, but he is far from the first President to break the law. There is one story of another President ending up on the wrong side of the law, but how it was handled and remembered is very different. Further Reading: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/was-general-grant-arreste…
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We want to hear you brag! In this episode, we share our listeners’ proudest sewing moments. And maybe we’ll brag a little bit, too! Plus, we answer a question about sewing machine servicing and share feedback from our Long-Time Sewists episode. Show Notesبقلم Caroline Somos & Helen Wilkinson : Sewing Enthusiasts and Indie Sewing Entrepreneurs
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"Gay" and "Republican" might seem like identities that don't really go together, but to the Log Cabin Republicans, that is exactly who they are. The origins of the Log Cabin Republicans, though, are about as far from what you are probably imagining as you can get. Reverend Raymond Broshears worked tirelessly for the rights of LGBTQ+ people, the eld…
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We interview quilting icon Suzy Williams, a.k.a. Suzy Quilts! We chat with her about designing quilt patterns and fabric collections, hear the surprising story of how she learned to sew, and get some great advice about overcoming perfectionism. Plus, we chat about the meditative magic of the quilting process. Show Notes…
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There is quite a bit of disagreement regarding how to handle the results of our modern opioid epidemic. In Philadelphia, Mayor Cherelle Parker, amidst heavy criticism, "cleaned up" one of the largest encampments where people lived and used out in the open. This is not Philadelphia's first brush with a neighborhood overwhelmed by addiction. In 1963,…
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How do you connect with other sewists in today’s social media landscape? In this episode, we talk about the benefits and drawbacks of the most popular social media platforms, give some tips and tricks for making sewing content that connects with people, and answer some listener questions about sewcializing. Show Notes…
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The Chevalier d'Eon is one of those historical figures who pop up now and again, mostly because no one knows what to do with them. Were they a trans woman? A man masquerading as a woman for political reasons? Outside of salacious curiosity about their sex and gender, do they actually matter? This week, Fayge and Mazal dive into d'Eon's life to expl…
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We interview Sandeep Sandhu, the owner of the amazing fabric store Sister Mintaka! She tells us how she chooses her beautiful fabrics, what advice she would give to small business owners in the sewing space, and all about her personal sewing. She’s not only a fabric mogul, she’s a style icon! Show Notes…
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Note: We had a lot of technical difficulties with this one so please forgive the significantly lower than usual production values On this week's D Lister's of History Sidebar, Fayge reflects on one of the most infamous protests, the May 1970 protest at Kent State University. You can learn more about the Kent State anti-war protests at Kent State's …
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This episode is about one of our very favourite fabrics - Indian block prints! We explore the rich history of these textiles, the process of making them, and where to buy them. We also share a bunch of pattern ideas and sewing tips so you can incorporate these dreamy, light, beautiful fabrics into your wardrobe! Plus, we answer a listener question …
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“I hold this slow, and daily, tampering with the mysteries of the brain to be immeasurably worse than any torture of the body.” Charles Dickens, 1842 Eastern State Penitentiary dominates Fairmount Ave in Philadelphia. The physical structure is intimidating, but the stories of the horrors that happened there are even more terrifying. Interestingly, …
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From Craft Room Chaos to Creative Calm: Organizing Tips and Tricks to transform a messy makers space. It's time to clean up your craft room clutter once and for all! Tune in to our latest episode of Creative Living as we tackle the daunting task of organizing a messy makerspace. Professional organizer, Andrea Brundage, joins Jane Clauss to share he…
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In this episode we’re interviewing Daisy Braid, also known as DIY Daisy! We chat with her about her book, Sew it Yourself, which is filled with pattern-free, wearable projects. She also tells us about her personal style evolution, how to find the good stuff when you’re shopping secondhand, and her year of DIY! Show Notes…
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Does declaring yourself God automatically make you a cult leader? Turns out, like most things, it is complicated. Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Album Mountainview. Find her album on Bandcamp. Today's audio drop is a recording of Father Divine from the International Peace Mission Movement ~~~~~~~~~~…
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We love overalls and jumpsuits! In this episode, we talk about choosing the right style for you, matching it with the perfect fabric, and the pattern adjustments that are super important for these all-in-one garments. Plus: indie patterns, installing hardware, and more! And in the listener question section, we give some gift ideas for the sewist wh…
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Have you ever wondered why that girl you haven't spoken to since high school ~really~ wants to sell you essential oils/leggings/makeup/nail wraps/etc? One of the men to blame is David McConnell, the founder of the company now known as Avon. Fayge and Mazal dive into Avon's history, and how we got to that weird social media message, you don't know h…
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In this episode, we interview pattern designer, sewing teacher, quilted coat maker extraordinaire, and snappy dresser Natalie Ebaugh! She talks to us about her design process, her long career in the sewing community, and how she puts her amazing outfits together. Show Notesبقلم Caroline Somos & Helen Wilkinson : Sewing Enthusiasts and Indie Sewing Entrepreneurs
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Dive into the sticky and fascinating world of hot glue with our latest podcast episode, featuring insights straight from the adhesive aficionados at Surebonder—pioneers who've been making our crafting dreams hold together for decades. In this episode, we trace the stringy trails of hot glue all the way back to its inception, appreciating the leaps …
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How did Title IX come to be, and why is it so closely associated with collegiate sports? Keep the conversation going on our NEW Substack! (You don't need a Substack account to subscribe) Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Album Mountainview. Find her album on Bandcamp. In Episode audio from the BBC's Mr…
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