{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty","title":"Episode 214: Sewing is an act of self-determination (part 1), with Ruby of Spokes & Stitches","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":7711,"description":"Sewing can be an important component of the slow fashion way of life. This is part 1 in a series about all things sewing with Ruby Gertz of Spokes & Stitches. And wow, do we discuss a lot of stuff in this episode:A brief history of the mass production of clothing,Why people stopped sewing their own clothing as a regular part of daily life,We will unpack the barriers that make sewing a privilege for many in 2024 (and why it’s not realistic at this point to expect everyone to start sewing their own clothes),Why you might want to get into sewing,How you can get started on sewing even if you’ve never done it before,Ruby’s advice for finding less expensive fabric options,And of course, so much more.Find Ruby on Instagram: @spokesandstitches\nStarling Petite Plus\nSpokes & Stitches\nSome deadstock/closeout fabric recs for you:\nL'Etoffe Fabrics\nFABSCRAP\nJomar\nMake + Mend\nIf you have more thoughts or advice to share about sewing, send it my way via email to amanda@clotheshorse.world.  You can send an email or an audio message that you have recorded on your phone.\nJoin the conversation on the Clotheshorse Slack! Sign up here!\nGet your Clotheshorse merch here: https://clotheshorsepodcast.com/shop/\nIf you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it’s a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.world\nDid you enjoy this episode? Consider \"buying me a coffee\" via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/clotheshorse\nFind this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.com\nClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:\nThe Pewter Thimble Is there a little bit of Italy in your soul? Are you an enthusiast of pre-loved decor and accessories? Bring vintage Italian style — and history — into your space with The Pewter Thimble (@thepewterthimble). We source useful and beautiful things, and mend them where needed. We also find gorgeous illustrations,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_u71z-ZNs_Ob6wKJAM2DSS8-P3fYJ_G9yobrjlS91nE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNjll/OTRlMDEwOWM3ZWFh/ODc4ODkxNDIyM2Jj/YjZjMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}