Season 3, EP31 Designing a Sewing space from scratch: Have you ever been able to design a sewing space from scratch? Where did you start? What are your top priorities for a sewing space? How would you design a space to meet those needs? Is decorating a sewing space important to you? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay. You can find our FREE c...

Do your sewn garments look polished? We all have different styles and preferences when it comes to how we dress and what garments we choose to sew, but I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want to look polished, even if that is just a simple jeans and T-shirt. In today’s episode we are going to cover 5 easy tips that you can incorporate in your sewing that will help you achieve that polished look whatever garment you are sewingIn this Episode I Mentioned: The Free Sew With Confidence Facebook Group:

The new and improved Beer In Front is here!This week, Dave introduces a refreshed format featuring new recurring segments, neighborhood tavern spotlights, classic beer advertising history, and, of course, plenty of great beer reviews.On This EpisodeA look at the new direction for the podcast and what's changing.Thanks to listeners for the overwhelming response to the recent Chicago tavern episodes.Updates on Ruby's recovery and Dave's elbow surgery.Beers Reviewed North Coast Red Seal Ale. A longtime

Chris Frediani chats to fellow Plasterers, Carl Ruane & Barry Warman about their longest hours worked in the trade and the times where you really need to put a shift in to get the work done. Chris also asks about how to approach asking others to put a shift in and more.

Welcome to another episode of Crystal Wednesday. This week we're exploring the warm, uplifting beauty of Golden Healer Quartz, a crystal that reminds us of hope, personal growth, and the light that already exists within each of us. Whether you're a longtime crystal collector, just beginning your crystal journey, or simply looking for a few moments of inspiration, this episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. So grab your favorite crystal, settle into a comfortable

Hello! I’m Emily and I’m the Yorty that is hear to yap. On this podcast episode, I want to explore my thoughts on what I want out of social media, which was on my mind over the weekend while my husband and I were away camping. The weather in the mountains was high seventies and partly cloudy—an almost perfect combination for weather if you ask me, maybe a bit too warm, but with these heat waves it felt like a crisp autumn day—so we decided to go camping for a few days. I had just cast on my

Season 3, EP28 Sewing for Craft Fairs/Batch Sewing. Have you ever sewn for craft fairs or done batch sewing? What sort of things did you make? How do you navigate pricing for craft fairs? What are your best tips and tricks for batch sewing? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited, and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay. You can find our FREE community over on Patreon as well! Good nig...

Do you want to use your sewing talents to sew a garment as a tangible demonstration of your love for those special people in your life? Maybe it’s a dress or shirt for that special child in your life. But the last thing you want to sew up an outfit and then have it just hang in the closet never getting worn by that child. I know personally I would rather they wear it and ruin it than it never gets worn! Modern society has changed. Many of the garments that we used to sew for children don’t fit

Pop me a message! Every artist starts somewhere, and sometimes the biggest transformation isn't in the artwork we create, but in the confidence we discover along the way. In this episode, Michele is joined by Jo Smith of Floral Steam, who shares her experience of taking part in the Pathway programme. Together, they explore how stepping outside your comfort zone, embracing experimentation and connecting with a supportive creative community can unlock possibilities you never imagined. Jo reflec...

Let's boost our mood and wellbeing with a happiness project! Craft your way to joy and connection. Let’s Talk Lavender is gentle, warm company for knitters, stitchers, and creative crafters. Bring your project, contemplate life, and settle into calm companionship. You are not alone. We are a community of crafters finding stillness, story, and self together. Instagram Website

Have you ever ordered cotton fabric online and been surprised when the fabric arrived and by surprised I don’t mean in a good way. Was the feel not what you anticipated? Was it too thick or thin? Maybe it didn’t have the drape you were expecting. If you have, you are not alone and it is no wonder! Cotton fabric labels are confusing! Different terms are used between the US and Europe and terminology has changed over time. Now this wasn’t that much of a problem when we could all go to our local

Is cotton fabric the fabric that you sew with most often? Have you been disappointed with the quality of the cotton fabric that you purchased? Have you ever wondered why some cotton fabrics have that wonderfully soft luxurious hand and others are scratchy and stiffChances are that cotton was the first fabric you ever sewed and it is probably the fabric you continue to sew with most often. But the quality of cotton fabric varies tremendously. So in today’s episode, which is the first of at least a

Beer In Front Podcast – Tang: The Drink That Rode the Space RaceEveryone knows Tang was "the drink of the astronauts"...except that's not actually how the story began.This week, Beer In Front takes a detour from beer to explore one of the greatest marketing success stories of the 20th century. Long before astronauts carried it into orbit, Tang was a struggling powdered breakfast drink sitting on grocery store shelves. A timely connection to NASA, a little help from the Space Race, and some brilliant

How many sewing fails have you had? I hope they have been few and far between! In today’s episode we are going to dive into the 4 basic elements that are necessary to creating a garment that you love, some strategies for how to achieve those necessary elements, and finally what I believe is the quickest and fastest way to create a garment you loveIn this Episode I Mentioned: Sew with Confidence Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Episode 7: Sewing a Woven Top

Today we're exploring the beauty, history, and traditions surrounding amethyst. Learn how this remarkable crystal forms, why it has fascinated people for centuries, and why many associate it with intuition and inner calm. Plus, join this week's Crystal Challenge and take a few moments to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.Special thanks to Zivo.life for sponsoring this episode. Use code RHONDAHERE to save 30%. My link to my deals page:🛒 Zivolife - Exclusive patented superfood!💰 Get

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to grow a family fabric business that has stood the test of time? In this episode of The Sewing Social, I'm joined by Kayleigh from 1st For Fabrics to chat about her family's remarkable 26-year journey in the fabric industry. From running a traditional fabric shop to embracing the world of online retail, Kayleigh shares how the business has evolved while staying true to its passion for quality fabrics and exceptional customer service. We also discuss t...

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Do you always make a muslin before you cut your fabric? Do you just live dangerously, cut the fabric and go for it How about if we adopt a third option that hopefully minimizes sewing fails but quickly gets you to the fun part of sewing? While I often skip the muslin, that doesn’t mean that I don’t spend a little time doing some checking.  That checking can often clue me in that I do indeed need to make a muslin. Here are 4 things I always check before sewing a woven top that help minimize the

Norwegian Wool Month is almost here, and I need your help! This episode can also be watched on YouTube. In this Stranded Thought, I share the story behind Norwegian Wool Month – why it started, how it has grown over the years, and the tradition of designing a brand-new pattern each August using beautiful Norwegian wool. This year's pattern is a hat, and before I cast on the Lofoten Wool version, I need to choose the colors. That's where you come in! Leave your favorite color combination in

Do you prefer sewing with knit fabrics or woven fabrics? Does one fill you with joy and the other with dread, or are you comfortable moving back and forth between the two. In this episode we will explore some of the different characteristics of knit and woven fabrics and how understanding those differences as well as approaching them with the correct mindset can lead to a more enjoyable sewing experience and more polished finished garment. In this Episode I Mentioned: The Free Sewing with Confidence