Season 1
Episodes
Mostly self-taught, making things & selling them with Jessica Barrera of Sallie Tomato
Jessica Barrera is the founder of Sallie Tomato, a brand specializing in bag-making patterns and supplies. In this episode, learn what inspires her to sew and how she created her booming business.
Jessica has been...
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From Barbie clothes to custom bags & memory quilts with Cheryl Kuczek, Paradiso Designs
Cheryl Kuczek, of Paradiso Designs, designs eclectic style sewing patterns for handbags and clothing, including plus sizes. Cheryl describes her creative process and shares her inspiring sewing journey.
Take Cheryl's...
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Master of curves (& folding khakis) Jen Carlton Bailly of Betty Crocker Ass
In a previous life, Jen Carlton Bailly probably sold you a pair of jeans or khakis at The Gap. Today you’ll find her covered in thread and searching down the latest inspiration for a quilt. She is a self-proclaimed...
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Couture costumer, artist & fashion designer Anna He of Seattle Cosplay
Anna He has an extensive, professional background in the fashion industry as a designer. With a passion for sewing and anime, she merged her dream job and her love of all things anime and high fantasy. Raised in New...
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From the Air Force to YouTube Sewing Star: Becky Thompson, Power Tools with Thread
Becky Thompson is the owner of the YouTube channel, Power Tools With Thread. She retired from the US Air Force in 2003 and Air Force Civilian Service in 2020 as a Cyber Security Analyst. She uses the instructor...
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Have a handmade happy hour with Cathie Filian, cathiefilian.com
Cathie Filian has always been crafty. She began sewing at age 8, making jewelry with paper clips by 9 and by high school making almost all her own clothing, including party dresses. She studied Textile Science and...
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Sewing as therapy & finding a community with Desiree Habicht of Desiree's Designs
Desiree Habicht, owner and designer of Desiree's Designs, creates machine embroidery designs, patterns and more. She truly has an artist's eye and loves sharing her creations with others. Learn how she honed her...
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Accidental successes, big-ass books & making things for mom - Mark Montano, Meet Your Makers Showdown
Mark Montano strives to make the world a better place through creativity. He's a Best-Selling Author, Designer and TV Host. He writes THE BIG-ASS CRAFT BOOK series (Simon & Schuster) which are best-selling craft...
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From peek-a-boo to patternmaking and perfectionism with Angela Wolf, Fashion Sewing Club
Angela Wolf specializes in fashion sewing and is the host of the PBS show "It's Sew Easy" and "Behind the Seams" on YouTube and Facebook. She's the founder of Angela Wolf Patterns and Angela Wolf Academy. Learn about...
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Breaking away from home-ec sewing with Michelle Morris, That Black Chic
Michelle Morris is the Editor-in-Chief of the colorful fashion, sewing and DIY blog That Black Chic. This is a platform on which she shares her own fashions, sewing tips, reviews and tutorials. Michelle is a sewing...
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Finding a path to joy through quilting with Mary Fons, self-proclaimed Quilt Nerd
Mary Fons, editorial advisor of Quiltfolk magazine and host of her live video magazine, "Quilt Nerd" on Twitch, talks about her sewing journey and what keeps her coming back for more.
Mary is a writer, editor, and...
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Addicted, smitten and obsessed with making quilts - Suzy Williams of Suzy Quilts
Suzy Williams produces handcrafted quilts, original designs and thoughtfully constructed patterns on her site, SuzyQuilts.com. She takes us through crafting a quilty career, with two littles in tow.
“At age 15, I...
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