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Unraveling the stories behind the stitches — because every seam has a story.Hosted by Shannon of Knotted Threads Co., Splitting Seams explores the real stories behind the sewists, designers, and business owners shaping the small-scale bag-making world. From the challenges they’ve faced to the passions that drive them, each conversation reminds us that creativity is beautifully imperfect — and always worth sharing.
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We recorded this only a couple weeks after the final episode aired, but life and time happened so here we are now about 1.5 months after the final episode of Season 1. Lauren, Niko, Niki, and I talk about some of the throughlines that I noticed throughout the season and how we should take what we have heard from the various guests and use that knowledge to move forward in the most positive light.It was great catching up with these three and to reflect on the show as a whole. Thanks so much for a fantastic first season! I'll see you sometime in 2027 for Season 2!https://linktr.ee/knottedthreadsco
In this final episode of Season 1 of Splitting Seams, I sit down with Lindsay Scicluna from Linds Handmade Designs. We chat about her journey to designing, what her designing process looks like, and some of the challenges she has overcome in the various ways she has expanded her business.Lindsay's Links:FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DXPK9VGAw/?mibextid=wwXIfrIG: @LindshandmadeYT: @LindshandmadedesignsWebsite: https://lindshandmade.com/Email: info@lindshandmade.comShannon's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/knottedthreadsco
In this penultimate episode of Season 1, I sit down with Ravon Clark from Luv, Lola. Throughout the conversation, we discuss her ever-evolving business and her designing process now that she has added patterns to her offerings. We also explore the challenges of balancing mental health with customer expectations, representation within the community, and touch on some sewing technical bits here and there. Come for the chat, stay for the vibes, and share in the laughs!Ravon's Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1125046714780758Instagram: @luvlolalooks Tiktok: @Luvlolalooks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LuvLolaLooks Website: www.luvlolalooks.com Email: ravon@luvlolalooks.comShannon's Linktree: linktr.ee/knottedthreadsco
For this 13th episode, I chat with Erica-Lee Helgerson of Lavender & Twine Patterns. Erica has established herself as an extremely respected bag designer and maker in our community, so I was so excited for the chance to pick her brain. She shares all about her design process, the intention and sentiment behind some aspects of her business, and some of her own personal struggles she's had over the last couple of years. Trigger warning: pet death and mental health struggles.Erica's Linktree: linktr.ee/Erica.lavenderandtwineShannon's Linktree: linktr.ee/knottedthreadsco
In this episode of Splitting Seams, I sit down with Jess VanDenBurgh of Sew Many Creations. We had a great time chatting about Jess's journey and evolution of her business over the last two decades, the various dynamics of operating her business in our sewing community, and talk about the importance of authenticity both online and "irl". And, of course, I got to pick her brain about her designing process and what her time was like in the quilting world. Jess's Links: Website: https://www.sewmanycreationsny.com/ YT: @SewManyCreations IG: @SewManyCreations FB: SMC Pattern Dedication & SMC Cork Fanatics Email: jessica@sewmanycreationsny.com Shannon's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/knottedthreadsco
In this episode of Splitting Seams, I chat with Georgia Nelson of Fierce Kitten about her journey in sewing, tech integration, pattern design, and navigating both male and female dominated fields and the intricacies found within. We also talk about her creative process, her beloved dwarf hamster, Potat, and our mutual love of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Georgia's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fiercekittenz If you'd like to donate to Georgia's friend's fundraiser and help her reach 50k for a good cause: https://donate.starlight.org/campaign/759962/donate Shannon's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/knottedthreadsco
This week I’m joined by Chanova. She is a good friend, fellow striker, and one of my past testers. We talk about authenticity, originality, and what it looks like to support other sewists in the community instead of competing with them. We also get into the reality of staying creative while dealing with our own limitations… both the ones in our heads and the ones life throws at us. Nova's Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AyNkA6f8V/Instagram: @chanovaalcalaYouTube: @thatssewnovaShannon's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/knottedthreadsco
In this episode, I chat with fellow pattern designer Jenny from Sincerely Jen Patterns for the first time. We explore the intricacies of pattern designing, running a small business, and balancing full-time work with creative passions. We get into the technical behind-the-scenes processes of designing, finding inspiration in the midst of market saturation, and the humbling testing process. This is full on shop talk between two designers! I enjoyed every minute of it and I hope you do, too!Jenny's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sincerelyjenpatternsShannon's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/knottedthreadsco
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Unraveling the stories behind the stitches — because every seam has a story.Hosted by Shannon of Knotted Threads Co., Splitting Seams explores the real stories behind the sewists, designers, and business owners shaping the small-scale bag-making world. From the challenges they’ve faced to the passions that drive them, each conversation reminds us that creativity is beautifully imperfect — and always worth sharing.
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