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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

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: https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-dill-dress-free-sewing-pattern/ The Dill Dress - Free Sewing Pattern

Fried lies Aurora pattern: https://friedlies.com/products/aurora?srsltid=AfmBOorvkt0P5KBzBdeBOrydFAlrvG5VTzAiffmxBnMSZko6b71nbyax

https://woolymamacrochet.com/

https://news.utexas.edu/2017/06/26/the-mere-presence-of-your-smartphone-reduces-brain-power/ The Mere Presence of Your Smartphone Reduces Brain Power, Study Shows - UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin

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.

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