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Sew Quest
by Spool & Spindle
Adventures in sewing and life.We (Erin and Caroline from Spool & Spindle - an online fabric store located in Waterloo, Ontario) answer questions about sewing and other things that you want to know about.
Episodes
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The Unexpected Finale - Cheese String Wrappers Everywhere
A final episode of sorts. We didn’t know it was the final episode when we recorded this, but we decided to move on. Caroline tries to get Erin to tell her it is ok to not prewash. We dive into our social ideals. And we even answer a sewing question in this one… Thank you for all your support over...
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What even is time?
We talk hems, pleated fabrics, and tension issues, and go completely off the rails when thinking about time... Detailed show notes are in the works and will be updated soon but we didn't want to hold up this release any longer.
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S2E2: That's maybe not the greatest advice
This episode, we talk about printing on big paper, projectors, when to change your rotary blade, ironing board covers, more transporter dilemmas, clones, and if Picard was a great captain. More show notes available at sewquest.ca If you have questions let us know on our website or on social…
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I just like to talk about cats
In this episode, we unsubscribe, resubscribe, unsubscribe, then resubscribe again, talk about fuzzy fabrics, hot fabrics, bleach mistakes, cat ironing boards, and letting go of makes that aren’t working for you. Transcription and Links at https://sewquest.ca
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Episode 12: How the Sausage is Made.
We're back after an unexpected hiatus for our last episode of season 1. We get side tracked right out of the gate, but bring it back to answer a couple of sewing-related questions. We don't actually talk about making sausage. Transcription and links available:...
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Episode 11: All about Books with Mandy from Words Worth Books
Mandy from Words Worth Books in Waterloo, Ontario, joins us on the pod this episode. Additional show notes and links coming soon.
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Episode 10: Your local politician is there to do your bidding
This week, we make some corrections, talk about grading seams (the other definition), voting, mac and cheese, and driving standard (or not). grading seams tutorial batch sewing tips What are we making? wool ironing mats Grainline Field bag Pekka Ready to Sew the example I saw of a pieced back…
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Episode 9: Talking is hard
In this episode, Erin can't podcast and gets confused easily, Caroline likes to walk with her partner, and we try to be helpful in regards to adjustments but read the question wrong. We talk about jackets, patterns, and what we're sewing. what we're sewing Melody Dolman pekka ready to sew…
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Episode 8: Mostly Side Quests
In this episode we talk stripes, organization, and AI taking over the sewing world. See sewquest.ca for links and transcript.
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Episode 7: You Know, You Could Patch Those
In this episode, we discuss designing digital prints, grading seam allowances, sewing for potty training, some really interesting jeans, and Caroline does some sewing. Note: Since recording this, we've realized that we probably misinterpreted the grading seam allowances question, and will…
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Episode 6: Are You Thinking of Star Wars?
Caroline and Erin talk about clunky bobbins, sergers acting up, quilting cotton, seam finishes, plant feelings, and ketchup. Seam finishes: Grainline Studio’s Tutorial 11 Different Seam Finishes What we're excited about: plants feel caterpillars low heart rate running Teresa's Ketchup Recipe...
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Episode 5 Bonus: People keep listening, that’s on them
Bonus time! We often forget we’re recording a podcast and just end up chatting. We talk about going to therapy, Erin being an inexplicably positive influence in (most of) our brains, and we say absolutely nothing about sewing.
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Episode 5: The fulfillment team runs the store
Special Guest: Steph from our fulfillment mateam In this episode we talk about making muslins, starting tools for new sewists, boiled wool, Rayon/Modal/Tencel, what several natural fibres come from, and how to get over the fear of using special fabrics. New sewist and Chalk talk recs: Scissors...
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Episode 4: Failure, it’s how we do. It’s just…. how we do.
Caroline and Erin discuss healthy sewing habits, a neat solution for raising your cutting surface, sewing for weddings, attaching sleeves, how much we love working from home, and how the shop employees are the best. Erin forgets they’re recording and rides the podcast like a minecart so far off…
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Episode 3: Humans are Just ... Humans
This week, Erin and Caroline tackle more of your tough questions. They cover topics ranging from how too tell if your pants are see-through to the ethical quandaries of Star Trek. Things we mentioned: Fifth Anniversary hijinks; follow us on instagram, or join our newsletter Bookhou’s Book Swift...
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Episode 2: I Believe Our Listeners Are Real People
This week we troubleshoot some sewing machine issues and become very invested in someone’s project. We love on twin needles, talk about our first (and second, and third) sewing machines, tell some stories about our missteps, and give some tips about how to get sewing if you’re just starting out....
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SewQuest - The Trailer
Introducing Sew Quest; a podcast where two sewists answer your questions, talk about sewing, and geek out. Are we qualified to answer your sewing questions? We like to think so, but you’ll have to tune in to find out. Ask us more questions right here!
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Episode 1: Our Authentic Selves (From the Blanket Fort)
Caroline and Erin answer questions about sewing, share the story of how Spool & Spindle got started, talk about their favourite fabrics, and realize neither of them actually know how to make a podcast. Listen now to find out which of them has an awesome blanket fort and which does not. What did…
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How many episodes does Sew Quest have?
Sew Quest currently has 18 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Sew Quest about?
Adventures in sewing and life.We (Erin and Caroline from Spool & Spindle - an online fabric store located in Waterloo, Ontario) answer questions about sewing and other things that you want to know about.
How often does Sew Quest release new episodes?
Sew Quest has 18 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Sew Quest is created and hosted by Spool & Spindle.
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