InSEWmniacs

<p>A mother-daughter team who rarely sleep, always sew, and sometimes compare notes.  Join us as we explore identity, inclusivity, and all things sewing.</p>

Ep 34: Mending

EP 34 Mending and repairing. Do you mend/repair things? What sorts of things or issues are “worth it” to repair? Best tips for making repairs? What about thrift flips? 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 community over on Patreon as well! Good night - sleep well, we know we won’t!

11-12
23:28

Ep 33: Gift Sewing, or being Present

EP 33 Gift Sewing. Do you make or buy gifts? Do you like getting handmade gifts? What sorts of things have you made in years past? Where do you find gift ideas? 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 community over on Patreon as well! Good night - sleep well, we know we won’t!

11-05
18:51

Ep 32: Sewing Machines & other big tools

EP 32 Sewing Machines & other big tools. When did you last acquire a sewing machine? How many sewing machines do you have, and why? What are the critical things you look for in a sewing machines, and why? What’s your dream machine look like? What holds you back from having it? 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 communit...

10-29
31:47

Episode BONUS: Charlotte Frocktails

We recorded the morning after our trip to Charlotte & Charlotte Frocktails - and we'll post the video on our Patreon!

10-22
27:55

Episode BONUS: Flooding in Western NC

Catastrophic flooding happened Sept 27 - 28 in Western NC. Moira & I were in Asheville & Mountain Home NC respectively. When my husband and I fled to find electricity on Sept 29, we were welcomed by our daughter in Mountain Home. We decided to record a brief podcast about our experiences, mostly probably just us being in shock still. Anyway, if you're interested, check it out. You can support us through our Patreon here.

10-01
15:02

Episode 31: Other Hobbies - whhaaaattt?!

EP 31 Other hobbies. Do you have other hobbies or has sewing consumed your entire being? Do you think it’s important to have non-sewing hobbies? Do your other hobbies overlap with sewing? Do you need to be good at your other hobbies? 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 community over on Patreon as well! Good night - sleep we...

10-01
23:45

Episode 30: Heirloom Sewing

EP 30 Heirloom makes. What do you consider an “heirloom” make? Do you create pieces with this intention? Do you or have you ever restored items? Do you remake or repurpose items? 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 community over on Patreon as well! Good night - sleep well, we know we won’t!

09-24
36:44

Episode 29 Frocktails or Bust

EP 29 Frocktails or bust. Have you been to Frocktails before? Love it? Hate it? Something else? Why going now? What does prep for FT look like? How does it compare to a con, or a wedding? FOOTER: 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 community over on Patreon as well! Good night - sleep well, we know we won’t!

09-17
36:02

Episode 28: Sewing Slumps

Ep 28 Sewing Slumps. What do you define as a sewing slump? What are your tricks to try and get yourself out of one? What triggers a sewing slump for you? Are sewing slumps bad? Good? Neutral? 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 community over on Patreon as well! Good night - sleep well, we know we won’t!

09-10
24:31

Episode 27: Fall Sewing

EP 27 Fall Sewing. What’s next for you in sewing this Fall? Are there fall styles you especially love to make? What’s your perfect fall outfit? Do you start on winter sewing during the fall? Are those the same? 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 community over on Patreon as well! Good night - sleep well, we know we wo...

09-03
30:52

Episode 26: Halloween & Planning

EP 26 Halloween Costumes (and planning!) Do you dress up for Halloween? Events around Halloween? Do you make costumes for yourself? Others? Both? Favorite Halloween costume you’ve made? Halloween plans for this year? 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 community over on Patreon as well! Good night - sleep well, we know...

08-27
23:29

Episode 25: What makes a good pattern?

EP 25 What makes a good pattern? What do you look for when you buy a pattern? What gives you the ick when pattern shopping? How do you decide, after you buy, whether a pattern turns out to be a good pattern? What turns you off a pattern? 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 community over on Patreon as well! Good night ...

08-20
49:05

Episode 24: Ethics & Pattern Design

EP 24 Ethics of Pattern Design. Are there ethical differences between personal pattern creation and commercial pattern creation? How does accessibility ethics fit in here- like the designer who released a similar pattern in an expanded size range? What are the ethical concerns regarding commercial pattern designers designing from garments seen on runways or fashion mags? Does this argument change when it is smaller designers or brands (like the Vintage Vandalizm controversy)? What about vinta...

08-13
54:30

Episode BONUS: PunkFrockers reunited at BMORE Frocktails!

Jenny & Beverly got together to attend the Baltimore Frocktails - and this is the reunion episode that came out of that meet-up!

08-06
50:12

Episode 23: Seam Finishes

Ep 23 Seam Finishes. What’s your favorite seam finishing technique? What technique do you hate? What ones do you find yourself using the most? Best advice for finishing seams? What’s a seam finish you’ve always wanted to learn to use but haven’t yet? 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 community over on Patreon as well! ...

07-30
41:27

Episode 22: Fashion Styling

Ep 22 Fashion Styling How would you describe your fashion style? Where do you go for fashion inspiration? Who is your fashion icon? What are your best resources for items you don’t make yourself? Any fashion wisdom? 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 community over on Patreon as well! Good night - sl...

07-23
36:00

Episode 21: Closures

Ep 21 Closures. What is your favorite type of closure? What type of closure do you hate? Any common closure mistakes? Best closure tips? We also take a break to talk about Gertie, Charm Patterns, and retro sewing patterns. 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 community over on Patreon as well! Good night - sleep w...

07-16
31:26

Episode 20: Silly and or Rude Questions

Ep 20 Silly &/or Rude Questions. What defines a Silly &/or Rude question? What is the silliest/rudest question you’ve been asked? What is your most commonly asked question? Do you have any go to responses to silly/rude questions? 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 community over on Patreon as well! Good night - slee...

07-09
24:48

Episode 19: Sewing Fails

EP 19 Sewing Fails. What is your definition of a fail? What is one of favorite sewing fail finished garments? What is a common sewing fail for you? Any tips for avoiding sewing fails? 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 community over on Patreon as well! Good night - sleep well, we know we won’t!

07-03
38:35

Episode 18: Pop Culture Inspo

18 Pop Culture Inspo. What is pop culture? What are our fav inspirations? How does that show up in our regular 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 community over on Patreon as well! Good night - sleep well, we know we won’t!

06-25
24:01

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