Send us Fan Mail Repairing gear requires a different mindset than making it from scratch. But one of the greatest benefits of sewing skills is being able to get more out of the things you already have. Our guest breaks down how to confidently tear into finished gear, diagnose what actually failed, and make repairs that can keep your favorite equipment going for years. Here's what we cover: What you need to look for before grabbing the seam ripper Why sometimes the best repair start...

Goyard doesn't sell online, doesn't advertise, and doesn't disclose prices, and about 95% of the bags on resale markets are fake. So I bought one, authenticated it, and cut it open.What I found: a plastic-coated canvas exterior (not leather, despite the confusion), paired with genuinely excellent semi-aniline calfskin lining. I priced out the materials and labor to build it. Here's what the math says, and what's actually driving the price — history, scarcity, or the materials

looking for home design services in Parry Sound? Discover how thoughtful four season cottage design can create a comfortable, practical and energy efficient home for year round living. Learn about smart layouts, natural light, insulation, heating, storage and outdoor spaces designed to suit the beautiful Parry Sound setting. For more info visit : https://www.kiddshomesandcottages.ca/blog/designing-a-four-season-cottage-in-parry-sound/

In this episode I chat with retired lecturer and quilter Jaci Griffen about what led her to start quilting during Covid and how she is challenging herself and staying creative in retirement.For the full episode show notes go to: https://scrapfabriclove.com/scrap-chat-podcast-show-notes-episode-9-jaci-griffen/

Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall tackle the paperwork, admin and other jobs that come with running a trade business.Todd admits he’s been struggling with a mental block when it comes to keeping on top of the back end of his business, so they speak to fellow business owners Chris Ordinaire and Danny Webb about how they manage everything from invoicing and quotes to bookkeeping, emails, ordering materials and keeping records.They share the systems they’ve developed, what they’ve learned through trial

Send us feedback about this episode! When JOANN Fabrics closed its doors, sewists lost more than a convenient place to buy fabric. We also lost easy access to patterns, thread, zippers, buttons, interfacing and all the other essentials needed to complete a project. In the 18 months since the closures began, the sewing-supply landscape has changed considerably. In this episode, we look at what disappeared with JOANN, which retailers and independent businesses are stepping in to fill the gaps, ...

Fall always feels like a fresh start, and we're embracing every bit of it. Today, we're inviting you into one of our favorite kinds of conversations: an unfiltered catch-up between sisters.We're sharing what we've been working on behind the scenes at Georgie & Lottie, including brand-new mahjong-inspired needlepoint canvases and accessories that we're preparing for our first-ever vendor experience at the Hobby Holiday Retreat at The Greenbrier.Plus you'll hear about some of our favorite family

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What happens when your sewing space goes from a cozy Narrow Boat to a cottage in Scotland? 🏡🧵 In Episode 53 of The Sewcial Hour, I’m chatting with my friend Tracy Perks of Rope & Anchor Trading Co. Tracy joins me from the UK for a casual conversation about her quilting journey, her recent move to a cottage in Scotland, and what it’s like to suddenly have a whole lot more room to sew! We talk about Tracy’s unique approach to quilt pattern design and her wonderfully distinctive writing

S3 EP32 Listener AMA Part 2. We asked our Discord members what questions they had for us. There were so many we’re splitting it in two - this is part two. 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 night - sleep well, we know we won’t! Don't forget to give us a 5 star rating ...

We’re comparing top-down and toe-up socks, talking pros, cons, personal preferences, and why you might choose one over the other. Which side are you on? 🧶🧦 And, of course, there’s plenty of the Yarn Barf Crew’s signature wandering conversation along the way. Another episode you don’t want to miss!

What does fall 2026 actually look like when you stop scrolling past the runway photos and start thinking about what you'd actually wear? Johanna and Malena compare fashion magazines, runway coverage, AI trend research and a very Swedish source of trend intelligence: watching what young people are wearing at a music festival Johanna visited recently.They talk about the return of visible craft, romantic details, tailoring, statement coats, richer colours and the surprisingly persistent comeback of

When is a long-shuttle actually a rotary? Journey with us back to the drama of the golden age of sewing machines through a contemporary trade journal!Free-Westinghouse https://tallysew.com/sewing-machines/westinghouse-sewing-machines/free-westinghouse-type-e-rotary/I love Lucy with Free-Westinghouse: https://www.50slucy.com/category/sewing-machineWill C. Free Rotoscillo motion video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tjX-ExfcIQ&t=39sSMT with article on Free "rotoscillo" mechanism

Do the climate and ecological crises just feel too massive to deal with sometimes? When it all feels so overwhelming, it can be tempting to tap out completely and disengage. That’s totally understandable. However, my guest for this episode, Beedy Parker, shows us that it is entirely possible to participate in climate related activism and action, whilst continuing to lead a happy and exciting life. From attempting to influence legislation to hemming her neighbours' trousers, Beedy has been getting

Robin Clevett is joined by TV and radio presenter Sam Pinkham, co-founder of Shack, to hear how he has gone from broadcasting to building a rapidly growing construction business.Shack specialises in the architectural design and sustainable construction of cabins, homes and hotels.Sam talks Robin through the journey of starting the business, scaling up, bringing architectural design in-house and some of the standout projects Shack has delivered.They also discuss the challenges of finding skilled and

Dior, Loewe, Polène — they all have one thing in common most people never notice: their bags are made in the same small town in Andalusia, and the brands don't advertise it.I got invited into Ubrique to find out why. What I found wasn't a trick or a shortcut — it was a 10-month sewing curriculum, a tool nobody outside the town uses, and a mindset built entirely around patience. I also got reported to the police for filming.This is the town luxury doesn't talk about — and the artisans who make it

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Welcome back to The Creative Journey podcast! In this week's episode, Coach Kaila Allen dives into the transformative science of turning brief, fleeting micro-sparks of delight into a sustained, warming hearth of daily happiness. By evolutionary design, our brains carry an innate negativity bias that acts like Velcro for stress and Teflon for positive experiences. When we spend our lives rushing from task to task or waiting for massive, grand life milestones to feel good, our inner hearth remains

Hi friends! Welcome back to another episode of Procrastiknitting.It's got knitting! It's got etcetera!Lydia is getting ready to go to the Minnesota State Fair. She’s also gonna see Weird Al. Whoa.Elyssa attempts a little French and we reminisce about a childhood commercial for those Muzzy tapes.Elyssa surprised us all and knit a swatch! She used Qing Teddy and Drops Air. The swatch might be for a Scrappy Checkers or possibly some kind of vest.Elyssa has more of the Teddy yarn she’s saving to make a

This week on Not Your Granny's Quilt Show, I'm welcoming back a returning friend, Meagan Guite!Meagan is the Project Coordinator at Ruby Star Society, where she gets a behind-the-scenes look at how fabric collections come to life. From the early conversations and collaborations to the conception of new fabric lines and the final launch, Meagan gets to be part of the process that brings some of our favorite fabrics into the world. She also plays a hands-on role in deciding how new collections are