Sewcial Cues

In this video we chat about propaganda we won't be falling for in the sewing community! This is meant to be encouraging and lower the barrier to entry to sewing. 00:00 intro00:05 you can't learn as an adult01:01 it's too expensive to learn to sew02:02 hoarding fabric03:10 you have to be a certain "type" of sewist04:10 projects won't look professionalAfter hours:05:25 begi...

Podcast episode 6 talking about creating content for your creativity and sewing process! 00:00 intro 00:24 podcast welcome 01:08 Beginner sewing tip for sewing patterns 01:45 Start with why- "Show your Work" by Austin Kleon 4:30 document your work online or offline 05:18 Remember that you are growing and learning 07:30 You can share more than finished projects on social media 10:07 Weekl...

“Comparison is the thief of joy” and that applies in the sewing world tenfold. In this podcast, we discuss keeping the joy of sewing and protecting yourself from comparison. 00:00 intro 02:20 Social media can be deceiving 04:20 indie seeing patterns 07:10 Instagram suggestions for sewing inspo 08:50 YouTube channel suggestions for beginner sewing 09:57 beginner sewing patterns for adults 10:12 beg...

Sewing can feel intimidating, but it doesn't have to stay that way! Join me for sewing chit chat (especially for beginners). You got this :) 00:00 intro00:35 weekly sewing trends02:25 5 sewing terms every beginner should know02:26 seam allowance03:45 backstitch04:18 grainline04:44 Right sides together (RST)05:30 Pressing06:11 quick review06:36 outro

Craft Lore bonus episode: Hercules Mulligan- spy and tailor, but most famous for rapping in Hamilton. Let's compare the real Hercules Mulligan's history to how he is written in Hamilton including some salacious lines that don't quite do him justice.  Subscribe for more sewing lore :) thanks for being here

Stitch stream: Episode 3! We talk fiber arts Google trends from this past week including defining a spool and bobbin. Drop waist dresses are in, but I’m giving you some DIY options including a free pattern. Finding motivation to be productive in the craft room is hard, but research shows keeping your phone off and in another room can help your cognitive skills. Resources mentioned: FREE pattern: h...

In this video Pilot of the Stitch Stream podcast we talk about DIY of the week from Poppy Lu Clothing, Google trends related to sewing, crochet, and knitting, the Netflix documentary The Quilters, and trending crochet bags that can be made at home. We end with some science backed motivation to focus on and complete your next project. References: https://poppyluclothing.com/ Knitting cult lady : ht...

Stitch Stream, episode 2: Join me on Stitch Stream as we dive into the week's DIY and craft trends! We're talking about the buzz around Machine Embroidery and Michaels, likely due to Joann's store closures, and everyone scrambling to grab the iconic Joann's tomato pincushion. Baseball and crochet are trending together, but not because of something someone can make. My favorite...