Sewing can feel intimidating, but it doesn't have to stay that way!

Join me for sewing chit chat (especially for beginners). You got this :)

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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Stitch Stream, episode 2:

Join me on Stitch Stream as we dive into the week's DIY and craft trends!

We're talking about the buzz around Machine Embroidery and Michaels, likely due to Joann's store closures, and everyone scrambling to grab the iconic Joann's tomato pincushion.

Baseball and crochet are trending together, but not because of something someone can make.

My favorite DIY you can make at home can be found here for beginner sewers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fuRf-63P_4&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD

The Endel app helped me stay focused this week! Really, just having a pure tone sound playing seems to help with focus and attention, so something to try during your next productivity goal.

I would love to hear what you're working on this week. Let me know in the comments :)

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In this video Pilot of the Stitch Stream podcast we talk about DIY of the week from Poppy Lu Clothing, Google trends related to sewing, crochet, and knitting, the Netflix documentary The Quilters, and trending crochet bags that can be made at home.

We end with some science backed motivation to focus on and complete your next project.

References:
https://poppyluclothing.com/
Knitting cult lady:
https://uncultureyourself.com/?
sewing my pinterest board into a dreamy spring wardrobe 🌸🪡
https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/the-science-art-of-comedy-creativity-tom-segura
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