Latest Fashion Crafts Podcast Episodes
Black FAEmily Reunion 2024
Stitch Please - April 24, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsThis week on the podcast, Lisa Jasmine LaFleur, the founder of Black Fae Day. They discuss the magic and enchantment of Black Fae, the success of the Black Fae Day events, and the upcoming Black Fae Family Reunion. Jasmine emphasizes the importance of rekindling the sense of wonder and imaginati...
Scraplanta's Artistic Alchemy: Jonelle Dawkins on Reuse and Community
Stitch Please - April 17, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsIn this episode, Lisa interviews Jonelle Dawkins, the executive director of Scraplanta, a creative reuse center in Atlanta, Georgia. They discuss the growth and vision of Scraplanta, the importance of creative reuse in art practices, and the future developments of the organization. Jonelle share...
Robyn J. Cuthbertson - I feel SO lucky
Sew & So... - April 11, 2024 15:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsOur guest in this episode is Robyn Cuthbertson. Born in Melbourne Australia and raised in Lower Plenty (about an hour northeast of Melbourne), she learned to sew from her mom. Robyn was always interested in crafting, so sewing was a natural progression for her. She graduated from Melbourne ...
The Bankruptcy of JoAnns Fabrics and what's next with Keshia Tanay
Stitch Please - April 10, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsThis week, Lisa interviews Keisha Tanay, fashion designer a sewist and retail worker, about the recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Joann Fabrics. Keisha shares her sewing story and her vision for creating a sewing space in Detroit. They discuss the implications of Chapter 11 bankruptcy for J...
Atlanta Frocktails 2024 with Aaronica Cole
Stitch Please - April 03, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsIn this episode, Lisa and Aaronica Cole discuss the upcoming Atlanta Frocktails event. They talk about the planning process, the decision to move the event to May, and the theme of the year: Secret Garden. This is Aaronica's first time hosting the event and she went all out! From amazing door pr...
Jessica Barrera - Sallie Tomato
Sew & So... - March 28, 2024 15:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsDesigner, author, educator, and entrepreneur Jessica Barrera is our guest in this episode of Sew & So. Born and raised in Wisconsin, she learned to sew at an early age. She studied entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. When not running her growing company, she enjoys ...
Quilting with Dr. Jennifer Hale (Part 2)
Stitch Please - March 27, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsOn this weeks episode, Dr. Jennifer Hale. shares her sewing and quilting journey, starting with her grandmother teaching her to sew at a young age. She emphasizes the importance of community and the role it played in her early sewing experiences. Dr. Hale also discusses her transition from sewin...
Quilting with Dr. Jennifer Hale (Part 1)
Stitch Please - March 20, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsOn this weeks episode, Dr. Jennifer Hale. shares her sewing and quilting journey, starting with her grandmother teaching her to sew at a young age. She emphasizes the importance of community and the role it played in her early sewing experiences. Dr. Hale also discusses her transition from sewin...
Karen Nyberg - "I Did It - I'm Here"
Sew & So... - March 14, 2024 15:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings(2:04) Karen brings us back up to speed on how she learned to sew. Her mom was the influencer on her – one of six children who learned to sew at the age of 6! Hear how this all began for Karen. (4:03) Were any of her sewing skills applicable for her training and life as an astronaut? Yes, th...
I'm a Sewist Series: Lessons Learned!
Stitch Please - March 13, 2024 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsIn this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa Woolfork shares lessons from the I'm a Sewist series on the Stitch Please Instagram and provides tips for sewists of all levels. She discusses the importance of using a prescription pill bottle for sharps as a safe and convenient way to dispose ...
The Scrap Cushion: Part 2
Stitch Please - March 06, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsIn part 2 of The Scrap Cushion episode, Lisa discusses her success with a rectangular cushion and then moves on to the main topic of the episode, the scrap cushions. Lisa divides the episode into three sections: a summary of the cushion, making the math work, and lessons learned. She explains ho...
Cristina Arcenegui Bono - My 40 Cousins - My Inspiration
Sew & So... - February 29, 2024 16:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTravel with us to Andalusia, Spain for an amazing conversation with Cristina Arcenegui Bono whole cloth quilter extraordinaire! (2:27) How did Cristina learn to sew? Well…she never really did! (3:15)Who is her inspiration? How about her 40 cousins?! And wait…there’s more! (5:16) Cris...
Black is America & Stitch Please Presents - Ann Lowe: An American Original
Stitch Please - February 29, 2024 15:30 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsHey Stitchers! We are so excited that our good friend and 22x(!) award winning podcaster Dominic Lawson has shared this beautifully crafted history of Ann Lowe with us as a Black History Month leap day treat. Black is America is one of my favorite pods so take a listen and when you're done, clic...
The Scrap Cushion: Part 1
Stitch Please - February 28, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsIn this conversation, Lisa discusses her sustainability project of creating a scrap cushion using vintage resources. She introduces the Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing as a valuable book for beginners and shares her idea of using fabric scraps as a form of archive. Lisa explores the imp...
Delicious Stitches: Phebe Higgins Felts Food
Stitch Please - February 21, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsIn this episode, we meet Phebe Higgins the stitcher behind Felt the Food. Learn about Phebe's journey, sewing background, and how her graduate education has woven into her crafting of appetizing felt creations. We explore the concept of "functional play," its enriching impact on children, and h...
Emily Blumenthal - The "What Now" Moment
Sew & So... - February 15, 2024 16:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsHandbag Designer 101 – is synonymous with Emily Blumenthal as she has done it all. What makes her different is that she takes her creations one step further in teaching not only HOW to design…but what to do next with your creations. Born and raised as a New Jersey Girl, she now makes her home on...
Tailoring Freedom with Sasha Huber
Stitch Please - February 14, 2024 14:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsThis week, Lisa speaks with talented Swiss-Haitian-Finnish artist Sasha Huber to explore the intersections of art, activism, and healing. Sasha shares her journey from her family's legacy of textile arts to her cutting-edge activist-based art practice. As Sasha unfolds her story of "reparative ...
080: What are powernet and power mesh fabrics?
Sew Mindful Podcast - February 11, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutesIf like me you have found the terms powernet, power mesh and stretch mesh confusing then this episode for you. After finally finishing my Willowdale bra this week I thought it would be fun to talk about these fabrics that create the foundations of our lingerie and swimwear but can be used for m...
Threads of Genius: Celebrating Ann Lowe with Curator Elizabeth Way
Stitch Please - February 07, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsWelcome back Stitchers, today Lisa welcomes Elizabeth Way, associate curator at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the curator of Ann Lowe: American Couturier at the Winterthur Museum. They discuss Anne Lowe's significance as an American couturier and her impact on the fashio...
079: How to Sharpen Fabric Scissors
Sew Mindful Podcast - February 03, 2024 09:00 - 16 minutesFabric scissor and shears are such an important tool when it comes to sewing and dressmaking. There is a lot of tips and advice out there about how to care for and sharpen them and so I wanted to explore with you who says what and my thoughts on the pros and cons of each recommendation. In thi...
Linda Diak - Stronger
Sew & So... - February 01, 2024 16:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsOnly coming to quilting 5 years ago, Linda Diak has had a life full of creativity. She’s raised and sheered her own sheep for fibers to spin. She’s crafted knitting needles and crochet hooks, and beautiful bespoke art quilts. Her newfound love for quilting began at a chance opportunity to sit do...
Sisterhood Heals with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Stitch Please - January 31, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsWelcome back stitchers! Today Lisa welcomes Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls to discuss her new book 'Sisterhood Heals' and the journey of creating it. She explains how the book captures the spirit of an in-person event focused on conversations about sisterhood and challenges u...
078: Getting to know Maison Fauve
Sew Mindful Podcast - January 27, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutesFREE Pattern and chance to win Prizes with this week's guest from Maison Fauve (see link below) I was delighted to finally get chance to talk with the passionate Emilie Faurie of the French pattern and fabric brand, Maison Fauve recently. I've been following her wonderful creations on Instagram...
First Make of 2024! - Vogue 1982
Stitch Please - January 24, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsIt's here Stitchers! Lisa's first (full) make of 2024 and it's the Vogue 1982 ! Today Lisa breaks down her process from top to bottom which included basting anything and everything, which needle she needed for this specific project, and just what adjustments she made to make sure she absolutely ...
077: How body image can impact your dressmaking
Sew Mindful Podcast - January 20, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutesWhen we are making clothes for ourselves, the process of creating and fitting those clothes is intimately tied to our bodies. And if there is internal conflict or self-doubt associated with our body then that can impact our enjoyment and success in creating garments that we love. In this week'...
Tina VanDenburg - A Fully Lit-Up Life
Sew & So... - January 18, 2024 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsOwner of Kinship Handwork, Tina VanDenburg has lived life others simply dream of. Ready for chances, and learning from experiences, Tina left no stone unturned in searching for passion, peace, and a fully lit-up life. Born and raised near Grand Rapids, MI, her sewing journey began when she c...
Quilting as Legacy, Photography as Expression: The Artistry of Tiavalya Befecadu
Stitch Please - January 17, 2024 11:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsWelcome back Stitchers! Today Lisa is chatting with Tiavalya Befecadu a quilter and photographer, as she shares her sewing journey and the inspiration behind her beautiful quilts. Tiavalya is a 3rd generation sewing enthusiast who found herself restarting the craft during the pandemic and using ...
Soulful Stitchers and More with Diane Roney
Stitch Please - January 10, 2024 11:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsWelcome back stitchers! Today host Lisa Woolfork interviews Diane Roney, a quilter, sewist, and graphic AI artist. Diane shares her sewing journey, including her first outfit at the age of 68. She also discusses her brand, Diane Roney Creates, which encompasses various creative endeavors. Diane ...
Yvette Todd - It Began With Rat Hammocks
Sew & So... - January 04, 2024 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsShow Notes: Yvette Todd Yvette Todd’s creation Stash Hub is only one year old, but it’s already made bold strides in helping sewists organize their fabric, patterns, and plan sewing projects. Only sewing since 2020, Yvette grew up in Portsmouth England. She attended the University of Bath ...
Sankofa 2024!
Stitch Please - January 03, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsWelcome back stitchers! Happy 2024! Today we celebrate in the spirit of Sankofa. Sankofa is a word of the Akan people of Ghana, meaning "to go back and get it" in the Twi language. The retrieval concept is symbolized by interlocking hearts or a bird with her feet facing forward but her head tur...
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