InSEWmniacs

InSEWmniacs

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

Episodes

June 11, 2024 33 mins

Ep 16.  It’s shttp://Patreon.com/insewmniacspodcastummer - what’s on our cutting tables. What’s next for you in sewing?  Do you make swimwear? If so, what?  Are you this year?  What’s a perfect summer outfit? Fabric, pattern, style, colors, anything. Do you get a headstart on sewing for autumn during the summer?  Any drawbacks?  Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland.  Please chec...

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Creativity Growing Up: Did you do creative things when you were younger? Was creativity prioritized in your family?  Did you have creative role models in your family / friend group growing up?  What do you / did you try to share with your children / young people in your life? What was most impactful to your creative journey as a young person?Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland....

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May 28, 2024 29 mins

Sewing for others. Do you sew for others? Who do you sew for?   Do you prefer sewing for others for money or for love? What types of things would you sew for others?  What types of things do you refuse to sew for others?  How do you handle sewing requests if you want to turn them down? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland.  Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johas...

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May 21, 2024 28 mins

Preparing for Events. What do you consider when you plan what to bring (location, weather, travel mode, skill level)? What do you consider if you’re sewing something new?   How much time do you give yourself to prepare?  How do you pack? Any good packing tips?  Do you bring travel projects? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland.  Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @...

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May 14, 2024 24 mins

This week, Jenny & Moira talk about sewing resolutions. Do you make sewing resolutions?  What have been some of the resolutions you’ve made in the past? Do you have any resolutions for this year? How can you tell if you’ve achieved success?


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...

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May 7, 2024 26 mins

What sorts of projects qualify as “A Big Project” to you?  What inspires you to start that type of project? Do you plan ahead or just wing it and see how it goes? Do you break it down into pieces or tackle it all at once? How long does a “big project” usually take you? This week Jenny & Moira answer these questions while we explore Big Projects.

Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler an...

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April 30, 2024 38 mins

This week Moira & Jenny explore how we remember our makes - if that's something we do at all.  How do you keep track of what you've done?  Share with us on social media or our Discord server available through Patreon!

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 com...

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April 23, 2024 27 mins

Moira & Jenny talk about what it means to level up your sewing practice, and discuss what's worked, and what hasn't, for them.  We also explore what we might want to do in the future to level up!

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...

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April 16, 2024 38 mins

Jenny & Moira talk about fabrics - favorites, least favorites, making buying decisions, how we spend our cash on fabric, where we shop, and more!

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.com/insewmniacspodcast .

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April 9, 2024 32 mins

Moira & Jenny discuss our favorite sewing resources.  How did you learn how to sew? What were your resources when you first started sewing? What are some of your go-to resources to learn how to sew now? How do you stay in the know and keep up to date on sewing trends or new pattern releases?  What is your best tip or trick as a sewist for growing your skill set?

Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced b...

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April 2, 2024 38 mins

This week Jenny & Moira talk about non-sewing sewing supplies.  What are non-sewing sewing supplies you use?  Which is your favorite non-sewing sewing supply? What are some of the benefits of using a non-sewing sewing supply? What are some negatives?

Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland.  Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycospla...

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March 26, 2024 28 mins

This week Jenny & Moira celebrate a momentous occasion and also talk stashes.  

  1. What constitutes a stash?
  2. Do you have a stash?
  3. How do you decide what to buy, or not buy, when you’re out there shopping?
  4. Any go-to stores or websites to share?

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 fin...

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March 19, 2024 23 mins

Jenny & Moira are back this week to talk about weird sewing makes & mistakes.  Please note that this episode is our first one with our new sound equipment - yay! - and also heavily features some awesome costumes that Moira has made.  

Questions:

  1. What’s weird to you?
  2. Have you ever made anything you’d say is weird?
  3. Have you made any weird mistakes?

Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited, and produced by Jenny...

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March 12, 2024 21 mins

What is the best part of sewing? What is the most satisfying part of sewing? What is the worst part of sewing? What is the most tedious part of sewing?  Jenny & Moira agree to disagree on some of these - come join the conversation!

OH, and don't worry - a new microphone is on the way, and starting with Episode 4 we'll have the sound much more polished.  D'oh!

Thanks for listening - we’ll launch a new podcast most w...

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March 5, 2024 27 mins

What is yours like? What would you change? What is a deal breaker for you? Any tips/tricks for setting up a sewing space within your own limited space/money/etc?  Jenny & Moira dish about their sewing spaces - what works, and what doesn't.  

OH, and don't worry - a new microphone is on the way and starting with Episode 4 we'll have the sound much more polished.  D'oh!

Thanks for listening - we’ll launch a new ...

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We'll begin regular episodes most Tuesdays starting in March 2024.  In this episode you'll meet your hosts, Jenny & Moira, and learn a bit about their sewing history.  Tune in starting in March for more!  Good night, sleep well, we know we won't! <3

Links:
Moira on Insta
Jenny on Insta
Insewmniacs on Insta
Insewmniacs on Patreon

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