Best Sewing Pocast Podcasts (2024)

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Sewing and Sublimation (Part 2) 16:15

2h ago16:15

16:15

In part 2 of Sewing and Sublimation, Lisa dives into her passion for crafting, spilling the beans on her sewing and sublimation adventures. She chats about how she jazzes up her kids' clothes and whips up cool fabric labels with sublimation. Lisa breaks down the pros and cons of sublimation printing, revealing its magic in her DIY projects. She get…

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ReStitch: Juneteenth with Jasika Nicole 1:14:13

7d ago1:14:13

1:14:13

In this lively "Restitch" episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa chats with Jasika Nicole about breaking creative boundaries in showbiz. They dive into Hollywood's limits, championing diversity, and the empowering art of setting boundaries, even in the online sewing community. Jasika shares her journey, from handling unwanted advice to ditching…

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Sewing Serenity: Quilters Unite for a Tropical Retreat at Sea 38:27

14d ago38:27

38:27

This week’s Stitch Please podcast is a can't-miss episode for any quilter. Lisa chats with quilting superstars Gyleen X. Fitzgerald, Latifah Saafir, and Geraldine Wilkins, about the incredible Tropical Quilting Retreat at Sea. Dive into the details of the upcoming retreat, with workshops, fabric fun, port stops, and more. They dish out tips and hig…

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Sewing and Sublimation (Part 1) 34:35

21d ago34:35

34:35

In this fun-filled episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa dives into the nitty gritty world of sewing and sublimation printing. She shares her passion for this vibrant technique, exploring its history, necessary materials, and step-by-step process. Lisa also chats about her personal projects, revealing the pros and cons of sublimation printing.…

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24 Hours in LA's Fashion District 30:53

28d ago30:53

30:53

Take a trip with Black Women Stitch as Lisa whisks listeners away on a 24-hour adventure through LA's Fashion District. From fabric shopping sprees and meeting Josie from LA Finch Fabric to diving into the colorful fabric scene, she shares it all. Lisa dishes out travel tips for anyone who likes to buy pieces while they're traveling. Plus, which fa…

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On Pins and Needles 34:35

1M ago34:35

34:35

This week on the podcast Lisa dives into the fascinating history and handy uses of sewing pins and needles. From ancient origins to modern-day must-haves. Discover the best pins and needles for your projects, get tips on selecting the right ones, and hear about her favorite brands. Whether you're a sewing newbie or a seasoned stitcher, this episode…

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Vintage Blues Style at Chicago Frocktails 35:26

1M ago35:26

35:26

In this episode, Lisa chats with the Chicago FrockTails crew about their exciting two-day event celebrating sewing and style in the Windy City. From blues to bites to beautiful threads, they spill the beans on what makes this bash unique. Get ready for monochrome magic, chiffon chic, and a whole lotta plaid! With fashion shows, workshops, and more,…

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Primp Your Pin Cushion! 26:50

2M ago26:50

26:50

In this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, your favorite sewist Lisa discusses the history and importance of pin cushions in sewing. She explores the origins of the tomato pin cushion and its symbolism, as well as the different types of needles and how to organize them in a pin cushion. Lisa also shares a fun decorative idea for marking special …

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FEATURE: Queue Points - Slow Jams Can Heal Us 56:31

2M ago56:31

56:31

Just as sewing helps heal us, so does music. As Lisa takes a moment to catch up on some self-care the Stitch Please Podcast is proud to present Queue Points and an episode of their Slow Jams Can Heal Us series: Slow Jams, Intimacy and Lyrics That Touch the Soul (Guest: Latrice Sampson Richards) In this episode of Queue Points Podcast, DJ Sir Daniel…

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Black FAEmily Reunion 2024 25:00

2M ago25:00

25:00

This week on the podcast, Lisa Jasmine LaFleur, the founder of Black Fae Day. They discuss the magic and enchantment of Black Fae, the success of the Black Fae Day events, and the upcoming Black Fae Family Reunion. Jasmine emphasizes the importance of rekindling the sense of wonder and imagination through fantasy and mythology. She encourages peopl…

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Scraplanta's Artistic Alchemy: Jonelle Dawkins on Reuse and Community 33:57

2M ago33:57

33:57

In this episode, Lisa interviews Jonelle Dawkins, the executive director of Scraplanta, a creative reuse center in Atlanta, Georgia. They discuss the growth and vision of Scraplanta, the importance of creative reuse in art practices, and the future developments of the organization. Jonelle shares how Scraplanta serves as a third space for the commu…

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The Bankruptcy of JoAnns Fabrics and what's next with Keshia Tanay 31:59

3M ago31:59

31:59

This week, Lisa interviews Keisha Tanay, fashion designer a sewist and retail worker, about the recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Joann Fabrics. Keisha shares her sewing story and her vision for creating a sewing space in Detroit. They discuss the implications of Chapter 11 bankruptcy for Joann Fabrics and the possibility of acquisitions. Keis…

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Atlanta Frocktails 2024 with Aaronica Cole 27:22

3M ago27:22

27:22

In this episode, Lisa and Aaronica Cole discuss the upcoming Atlanta Frocktails event. They talk about the planning process, the decision to move the event to May, and the theme of the year: Secret Garden. This is Aaronica's first time hosting the event and she went all out! From amazing door prizes, to a fabulous caterer, you can expect to have an…

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Quilting with Dr. Jennifer Hale (Part 2) 33:13

3M ago33:13

33:13

On this weeks episode, Dr. Jennifer Hale. shares her sewing and quilting journey, starting with her grandmother teaching her to sew at a young age. She emphasizes the importance of community and the role it played in her early sewing experiences. Dr. Hale also discusses her transition from sewing to quilting and the influence of the Quilting Academ…

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Quilting with Dr. Jennifer Hale (Part 1) 31:44

3M ago31:44

31:44

On this weeks episode, Dr. Jennifer Hale. shares her sewing and quilting journey, starting with her grandmother teaching her to sew at a young age. She emphasizes the importance of community and the role it played in her early sewing experiences. Dr. Hale also discusses her transition from sewing to quilting and the influence of the Quilting Academ…

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I'm a Sewist Series: Lessons Learned! 23:20

4M ago23:20

23:20

In this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa Woolfork shares lessons from the I'm a Sewist series on the Stitch Please Instagram and provides tips for sewists of all levels. She discusses the importance of using a prescription pill bottle for sharps as a safe and convenient way to dispose of needles. Lisa also recommends using a bodkin for th…

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The Scrap Cushion: Part 1 19:46

4M ago19:46

19:46

In this conversation, Lisa discusses her sustainability project of creating a scrap cushion using vintage resources. She introduces the Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing as a valuable book for beginners and shares her idea of using fabric scraps as a form of archive. Lisa explores the importance of having a clean sewing trash bin and the mem…

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Delicious Stitches: Phebe Higgins Felts Food 34:41

4M ago34:41

34:41

In this episode, we meet Phebe Higgins the stitcher behind Felt the Food. Learn about Phebe's journey, sewing background, and how her graduate education has woven into her crafting of appetizing felt creations. We explore the concept of "functional play," its enriching impact on children, and how Phebe's felted food is at the crossroads of play, le…

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Tailoring Freedom with Sasha Huber 46:21

4M ago46:21

46:21

This week, Lisa speaks with talented Swiss-Haitian-Finnish artist Sasha Huber to explore the intersections of art, activism, and healing. Sasha shares her journey from her family's legacy of textile arts to her cutting-edge activist-based art practice. As Sasha unfolds her story of "reparative intervention," using her pneumatic staple gun to highli…

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Threads of Genius: Celebrating Ann Lowe with Curator Elizabeth Way 46:49

5M ago46:49

46:49

Welcome back Stitchers, today Lisa welcomes Elizabeth Way, associate curator at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the curator of Ann Lowe: American Couturier at the Winterthur Museum. They discuss Anne Lowe's significance as an American couturier and her impact on the fashion industry. They delve into the difference between cout…

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Sisterhood Heals with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford 45:41

5M ago45:41

45:41

Welcome back stitchers! Today Lisa welcomes Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls to discuss her new book 'Sisterhood Heals' and the journey of creating it. She explains how the book captures the spirit of an in-person event focused on conversations about sisterhood and challenges us to be better to and for one another. Dr. Joy emphasi…

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First Make of 2024! - Vogue 1982 26:37

5M ago26:37

26:37

It's here Stitchers! Lisa's first (full) make of 2024 and it's the Vogue 1982 ! Today Lisa breaks down her process from top to bottom which included basting anything and everything, which needle she needed for this specific project, and just what adjustments she made to make sure she absolutely loved herself in the dress! If you picked up this patt…

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Quilting as Legacy, Photography as Expression: The Artistry of Tiavalya Befecadu 40:49

5M ago40:49

40:49

Welcome back Stitchers! Today Lisa is chatting with Tiavalya Befecadu a quilter and photographer, as she shares her sewing journey and the inspiration behind her beautiful quilts. Tiavalya is a 3rd generation sewing enthusiast who found herself restarting the craft during the pandemic and using family fabrics to create sentimental quilts. She share…

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Soulful Stitchers and More with Diane Roney 38:25

6M ago38:25

38:25

Welcome back stitchers! Today host Lisa Woolfork interviews Diane Roney, a quilter, sewist, and graphic AI artist. Diane shares her sewing journey, including her first outfit at the age of 68. She also discusses her brand, Diane Roney Creates, which encompasses various creative endeavors. Diane talks about her Soulful Stitchers coloring book and th…

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Sankofa 2024! 11:51

6M ago11:51

11:51

Welcome back stitchers! Happy 2024! Today we celebrate in the spirit of Sankofa. Sankofa is a word of the Akan people of Ghana, meaning "to go back and get it" in the Twi language. The retrieval concept is symbolized by interlocking hearts or a bird with her feet facing forward but her head turned backward and carrying an egg in her beak. What is t…

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Stitch Please Swatches: Holiday Swatches Vol 4 15:18

6M ago15:18

15:18

Celebrate! Vote! Share! The Black Women Stitch Sew Black at QuiltCon is a finalist for an Anthem Award in the category of Community Engagement in Education Arts and Culture. Please vote for us here and share widely! Voting ends 12/21 . The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch …

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Stitch Please Swatches: Holiday Swatches Vol 3 22:18

6M ago22:18

22:18

Celebrate! Vote! Share! The Black Women Stitch Sew Black at QuiltCon is a finalist for an Anthem Award in the category of Community Engagement in Education Arts and Culture. Please vote for us here and share widely! Voting ends 12/21 . The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch …

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Stitch Please Swatches: Holiday Swatches Vol 2 26:17

7M ago26:17

26:17

Celebrate! Vote! Share! The Black Women Stitch Sew Black at QuiltCon is a finalist for an Anthem Award in the category of Community Engagement in Education Arts and Culture. Please vote for us here and share widely! Voting ends 12/21 . SHIPPING 12/14... The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to an…

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Stitch Please Swatches: Holiday Swatches Vol 1 23:43

7M ago23:43

23:43

The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available for preorder NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Welcome back stitchers! We are sew excited to bring you a new tradition to the Stitch Please Podcast: Holiday Swatches. A fabric swatch is a small sample of fabric that allows y…

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TipStitched! Sewing Tips and More with Tiffany Turner 42:00

7M ago42:00

42:00

The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available for preorder NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! In this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa welcomes Tiffany Turned, a talented sewist, to share her transformative journey into sewing. Initially skeptical, she discover…

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African Zesty Couture with Grace Christopher 32:20

7M ago32:20

32:20

The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available for preorder NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! In this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa interviews Grace Christopher, the creative genius behind African Zesty Couture. Grace shares her journey into sewing, which be…

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Aaronica B. Cole: Designer and Sewing Influencer 28:32

7M ago28:32

28:32

Preorder your 2024 BWS Wall Calendar TODAY! Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Check out our Amazon Store Aaronica B. Cole Aaronica B. Cole is a dynamic force in the world of sewing and creative expre…

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Garment Girlies of Black Sewing Network 44:39

8M ago44:39

44:39

Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Check out our Amazon Store Black Sewing Network Black Sewing Network is a platform that celebrates and amplifies black voices in the sewing community. We host daily …

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Bag Girlies of Black Sewing Network 43:36

8M ago43:36

43:36

Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Black Sewing Network Black Sewing Network is a platform that celebrates and amplifies black voices in the sewing community. We host daily sewalongs on social media that encourage and motivate members of the sewing commu…

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Sister Sewists of Black Sewing Network 15:37

8M ago15:37

15:37

Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Black Sewing Network Black Sewing Network is a platform that celebrates and amplifies black voices in the sewing community. We host daily sewalongs on …

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Sketch to Stitch: NY Fashion Week with Sahara Clemons 40:40

8M ago40:40

40:40

Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Lisa Woolfork Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research exp…

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Fall Sewing Plans 38:19

9M ago38:19

38:19

Sponsored by Accuquilt! Sign up for the Black Women Stitch newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Patterns Mentioned: Vogue 1940, Simplicity 8982, Mimi G for Simplicity 9687 KnowMe 2046, The Rushcutter Dress by In the Folds, The Naomi …

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Bisa Butler 59:32

9M ago59:32

59:32

Sponsored by Accuquilt! Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Lisa Woolfork Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her t…

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Chawne Kimber: A Sew Black live episode 37:49

9M ago37:49

37:49

Start of the show. 0:09 Welcome to stitch please, official podcast of black women's stitch. Black women at quilt con. Finding a safe place from her heart to land. Quilting as a way to escape mathematics. What does “I miss hope” bring to me? 3:33 The scale of I miss hope. The frustration and tension of following the news. The intersection of quiltin…

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Rashida Coleman Hale: Sew Black Live 34:10

9M ago34:10

34:10

This episode of the Stitch Please podcast features Naomi Johnson as host interviewing guest Rashida Coleman Hale and Lisa, live at the Modern Quilt Guild's 10th anniversary QuiltCon event in Atlanta. Lisa explains her motivation for attending QuiltCon for the first time and shares her excitement over the increased representation of Black women and …

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Stitching Ancestry: A Sew Black Live episode with Sarah Bond and e bond 29:30

10M ago29:30

29:30

Introduction to this episode. 0:09 Welcome to the official podcast of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group, where Black Lives matter. Thanks to underwriters Spoonflower, Moda, and Bernina This is a “very special episode” because this episode is Sew Black at Quiltcon. Watch word of the day. 3:21 Sarah has been collaborating with dead women from her …

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Stitching For the Culture: A SEW BLACK LIVE EPISODE 37:24

10M ago37:24

37:24

Celebrate the 200th episode of the Stitch Please podcast by contributing to the next 200 episodes. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon community to get videos of the podcast, BTS, and other bonus content. Donate via Act Blue (tax deductible) to support our Capacity Building campaign in September and October. Donations earn bonus entries for the g…

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Tea with Queen and J visits Stitch Please! 54:25

10M ago54:25

54:25

Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Queen Queen is a Bronx native with a Harlem heart, did college in Queens, currently resides in Brooklyn, and like most New Yorkers forgets Staten Islan…

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Her Hoop Dreams 27:47

10M ago27:47

27:47

Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Jennifer Oldham Jennifer Oldham is a thread artist who creates beautiful embroidery hoop designs through which we can see our sisters and ourselves. Je…

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Crowned with Care: a chat with Uzoma Samuel Anyanwu 35:24

11M ago35:24

35:24

Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch too! Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Black Women Stitch 2023 Wall Calendar Amazon Store Uzoma Samuel Anyanwu Uzoma Samuel Anyanwu was born in 1981 and is a painter and photographer whose passion for ph…

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The Handmade Millennial with Ella Clausen 43:01

11M ago43:01

43:01

Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Ella Clausen When Ella Clausen fell in love with sewing, she fell HARD. She started a few months before the pandemic began and has been riding a wild f…

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London Reign with Miss J Sews 35:00

11M ago35:00

35:00

LONDON REIGN discount code: STITCHPLEASE35 for 35% off the London Reign dress pattern. Not compatible with any other offer. Valid until October 1, 2023. One purchase per customer. Find Miss J Sews at her wonderful website! Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about …

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Styles in Seams with Robyn Burgess 34:23

11M ago34:23

34:23

Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Robyn Burgess Robyn Burgess has been 6’2” since she was 13 years old and has always loved making every hallway and sidewalk her runway, but finding fas…

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Sewing Humor and more with Sasha Black 33:37

11M ago33:37

33:37

Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Sasha Black Sasha Black is a home sewist and content creator who is known for her amazingly hilarious sewing videos as Sasha Sews. She started sewing i…

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Sewing for Beyonce! 29:35

12M ago29:35

29:35

Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Julian Collins Julian Collins works in public health, but loves to bring joy to the world through his colorful menswear creations by night as Julian Cr…

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