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InSEWmniacs

Jenny Hassler & Moira Ashelandwww.buzzsprout.com

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

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Episodes

Episode 36: Sewing in Community

EP 36 Sewing in Community. Is sewing fundamentally a solitary activity, or a group activity? Do you sew with others? What does that look like? (Teaching, solitary but together, other?) Which do you prefer, and why? What does your sewing community look like? 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...

Nov 26, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Episode 35: Present / Intentional Sewing

EP 35 Present/intentional Sewing. What does being present/intentional in your sewing practice mean to you? Does it feel different than your regular sewing? What are some ways you could try and cultivate an intentional sewing practice? 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’...

Nov 19, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 35

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!...

Nov 12, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 34

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!...

Nov 05, 202419 min

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 community over on Patreon as...

Oct 29, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Episode BONUS: Charlotte Frocktails

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

Oct 22, 202428 min

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.

Oct 01, 202415 min

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 well, we know we won’t...

Oct 01, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 31

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!...

Sep 24, 202437 minSeason 1Ep. 30

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!...

Sep 17, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 29

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!...

Sep 10, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 28

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 won’t!...

Sep 03, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 27

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 we won’t!...

Aug 27, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 26

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 - sleep well, we know we w...

Aug 20, 202449 minSeason 1Ep. 25

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 vintage...

Aug 13, 202455 minSeason 1Ep. 24

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! Good night - sleep well,...

Jul 30, 202441 minSeason 1Ep. 23

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 - sleep well, we know we won’t!...

Jul 23, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 22

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 well, we know we won’t!...

Jul 16, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 21

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 - sleep well, we know we w...

Jul 09, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 20

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!...

Jul 03, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 19

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!...

Jun 25, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17: Sewcial Media

Ep 17 Sewcial Media. How do you feel about social media? Which social media do you participate in? (Pinterest, Insta, FB, Threads, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Discord etc) Are there accounts you’d recommend, or hashtags, or other ways to find good stuff on social media? 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 ...

Jun 18, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16: Summer Sewing

Ep 16. It’s s http://Patreon.com/insewmniacspodcast ummer - 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 check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay . ...

Jun 11, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15 Creativity Growing Up

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. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomi...

Jun 04, 202438 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14: Sewing for Others

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 @johassler @atomicbabycosplay . You can find our community over on Patreon a...

May 28, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13: Event Prep

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 @johassler @atomicbabycosplay . You can find our community over on Patr...

May 21, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 13

12: Resolutions

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 our community over on Patreon as well! Good night - sleep well, we kno...

May 14, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 12

11: Big Projects

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 and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassl...

May 07, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 11

10: Remembering Your Makes

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 community over on Patreon.com/insewmniacspodcast as well! Good night - sleep well, we know...

Apr 30, 202438 minSeason 1Ep. 10
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