Deborah Moebes - Podcast Details

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Whipstitch 10 Reasons To Join A Sewing Membership Community: Episode Twenty-NineHost Deborah Moebes discusses ten reasons why a sewing membership is a good choice for you. Improve your technical skills, get inspired, master tricky sewing methods, and improve your mental well-being with a sewing community like the League of Dressmakers, where you'll be encouraged and supported by consistent, recurring relationships with other folks who sew and want to sew alongside you. Learn more: https://leagueofdressmakers.com

2025-01-3056 min

Whipstitch Episode Twenty-Eight: The 2025 Murder Mystery Quilt, Murder At Machu PicchuJoin host Deborah Moebes as she shares details about the 2025 Murder Mystery Quilt project! Sew the quilt to solve the crime by taking part in Murder At Machu Picchu with the nicest quilters on the internet. Learn more and register: https://murdermysteryquilt.com

2024-11-1537 min

Whipstitch Episode Twenty-Seven: Your 9 Most Important Sewing ToolsHost Deborah Moebes shares a list of the nine most important sewing tools you can have in your sewing kit--the perfect collection for anyone new to sewing or looking to improve their results! Find links and more details on the Whipstitch blog: https://whip-stitch.com/your-9-most-important-everyday-sewing-tools/

2024-08-2953 min

Whipstitch Episode Twenty-Six: How Are Your Sewing Goals Coming Along?Host Deborah Moebes reviews her 2024 sewing goals, including how she set them and what she's hoping to achieve this year. Join the conversation and think through your sewing philosophy, your sewing habits, and how to sew more garments that you love to wear! Read a related blog post here: https://whip-stitch.com/my-sewing-goals-for-2024/

2024-08-0947 min

Whipstitch Episode Twenty-Five: For The Love Of Bias TapeHost Deborah Moebes guides you through THREE chapters covering everything you want and need to know about bias tape. Chapter One: What Is It, and Why? Chapter Two: What to make with bias tape. Chapter Three: Continuous bias tape, step by step. Read more here: https://whip-stitch.com/?s=bias+tape

2024-03-1552 min

Whipstitch Episode Twenty-Four: What's A Sewing Tournament?Have you ever heard of a SEWING tournament? You've heard of a basketball tournament, and a bowling tournament, but a SEWING tournament? The League of Dressmakers, Whipstitch's subscription garment club for sewing better clothing, has an Annual Sewing Tournament, the only one of its kind. The next round starts the first week of March 2024, and you can be part of the fun! Listen to Whipstitch founder Deborah Moebes share the inspiration and concept behind the sewing tournament, the challenges involved, and the unexpected outcomes for members who play along. Want to take part? Join The Leag...

2024-02-2928 min

Whipstitch Episode Twenty-Three: How To Defeat Sewing PerfectionismHost Deborah Moebes shares the story of sewing a men's sport coat from a Vogue sewing pattern, only to have it fail miserably--and what that reveals about her own (accidental) pursuit of perfectionism in her sewing. Read the original blog post here: https://whip-stitch.com/mens-sport-coat-reveal/

2024-01-1852 min

Whipstitch Episode Twenty-Two: Murder In Greece! The 2024 Murder Mystery Quilt--with BONUSESThis year is the NINTH year of the Murder Mystery Quilt, and we're headed to GREECE! Hear Deborah Moebes share the colors and design of the quilt, the mystery we'll be solving, and how you can also join Murder At Yellowstone for a limited time. Learn more: MurderMysteryQuilt.com

2023-11-0334 min

Whipstitch Episode Twenty-one: The Seamstresses of ManzanarIn this episode, Deborah shares a visit to Manzanar, an American internment camp for citizens of Japanese ancestry during World War II. The ways in which sewing formed community, relationships, and identity for those Americans during this tumultuous time should be honored and remembered. These are Great Women In Sewing. Read a full transcript, complete with links & more posts in the Great Women In Sewing blog series, here: https://whip-stitch.com/great-women-in-sewing-the-seamstresses-of-manzanar/

2023-08-1127 min

Whipstitch Episode Twenty: Sewing Machine Maintenance For BeginnersDeborah discusses the near-death of her beloved sewing machine, her relationship with her local sewing machine repair shop, and how to maintain our sewing machines so that we don't need repairs as often--and at lower cost. Atlanta locals, the repair shop Deborah uses is the Atlanta Sewing Center, which has two locations: https://www.atlantasewing.com/ Read Deborah's original blog post with these details and show notes here: https://whip-stitch.com/tag/sewing-machine-maintenance/ Deborah's post about the "Three Most Common Sewing Mistakes--and How To Fix Them" is here: https://whip-stitch.com/answers-to-the-three-most-frequent-sewing-machine-questions/ Deborah's bulk sewing machine needle purchase...

2023-06-3038 min

Whipstitch Episode Nineteen: How To Choose A Sewing MachineDeborah shares FOUR questions that will help you narrow down your sewing machine options, whether you're buying a first sewing machine or buying a replacement sewing machine. Then, she shares the SIX non-negotiable features that every sewing machine ought to have--along with where and how to buy a great machine for less money! Read a transcript of this episode here: https://whip-stitch.com/how-to-choose-a-sewing-machine

2023-02-2544 min

Whipstitch Episode Eighteen: How To Get (Back) Into SewingDeborah talks about how to get UNSTUCK when you don't know how to get started sewing--whether sewing is brand-new to you, or whether you're feeling stalled out and need new ideas. Read an abridged transcript of this episode on the Whipstitch blog: https://whip-stitch.com/how-to-get-back-into-sewing/ Learn more about the Murder Mystery Quilt mentioned in this episode here: http://murdermysteryquilt.com/about Learn more about the League of Dressmakers mentioned in the episode here: https://leagueofdressmakers.com/about/

2023-02-0335 min

Whipstitch Episode Seventeen: The Murder Mystery Quilt 2023--Murder Of The VikingListen as Deborah Moebes shares the history of the Murder Mystery Quilt, her subscription clue where quilters join Clue Crews to read an original detective story while sewing a quilt they've never seen, so they can sew the quilt to solve the crime! Registration for the 2023 Murder Mystery Quilt is now open: https://murdermysteryquilt.com/join-2023

2022-11-0431 min

Whipstitch Episode Sixteen: How to Hit Holiday Sewing Deadlines, and a Project of Doom Quilt UpdateAlmost exactly one year ago, Deborah set a goal to sew FIVE quilts as a Christmas gift for 2022. But they aren't any old quilt--they're the Project Of Doom, a notoriously challenging foundation paper pieced Harry Potter-themed bookcase quilt. This episode, she updates us on her progress, even though it's only October, and discusses how she sews Christmas pajamas every year for the whole family by starting far soon in the calendar than she really likes. Along the way, join in this thought-provoking discussion of how handmade is a part of YOUR holiday, how ambitious plans can be ha...

2022-10-2139 min

Whipstitch Episode Fifteen: How To Shop For Fabric When SewingSeason Two premiere! Your host Deborah Moebes walks through the process of shopping for fabric, with and without a sewing pattern. Consider the options for where and what to purchase--and find out how many yards to buy when you don't know yet what you're making! Read the show notes, complete with links, at the Whipstitch blog: https://whip-stitch.com/whipstitch-podcast-season-2-premiere

2022-08-2645 min

Whipstitch Episode Fourteen: TheLeague of Dressmakers and Me Made MayDeborah Moebes shares the history and structure of her subscription club, The League of Dressmakers, and how that relates to the annual online showcase of handmade clothing called Me Made May. Hear her talk through the design and intention behind structuring a membership club for garment sewing, how the League inspires her & other members to learn new sewing skills, and what the flow of images shared during Me Made May means for club members. Read the first public post about the creation of the League here: https://whip-stitch.com/the-league-of-adventurous-dressmakers/ Learn more about th...

2022-05-2641 min

Whipstitch Episode Thirteen: How To Design A Sewing Project Kids Will Really UseDeborah Moebes talks through the thought & design process behind the Junior Ranger backpacks she sewed for her three children as a way to display the embroidered patches they've earned at the US National Parks. This coffee-date talk also includes conversation about the Junior Ranger program itself, how Deborah thinks through projects as part of an intentional design process, how to sew with bias tape on thicker fabrics, and why it's worth it to design with longevity in mind. Read more and see photos of this project here: https://whip-stitch.com/junior-ranger-backpacks-with-patches-and-pins/ See the C...

2022-05-2629 min

Whipstitch Episode Twelve: How To Store Wool Yarn & FabricDeborah Moebes discusses how learning to knit changed how she stores her textiles; how pantry moths taught her how to prevent infestations; and where to get the goodies to keep your preciouses safe. Brief mentions of Helen Mirren and the "ephemeral nature of all making." Transcript of this episode (abridged): How To Store Wool Yarn & Fabric Links for items mentioned in this episode: two-gallon zip-top storage bags tips for preventing moth infestation wool dryer balls lavender essential oil dried or...

2022-04-0128 min

Whipstitch Episode Eleven: What Iron Should You Choose For Sewing & Quilting?Host Deborah Moebes details her thought process for selecting the best iron for sewing & quilting, comparing past steam generator irons (like Rowenta or Black & Decker) vs the gravity-fed iron with a separate reservoir. Ideas about iron weight, steam quality, and what iron works best in your space are all included! Read more on this idea on the Whipstitch blog: https://whip-stitch.com/in-the-ring-rowenta-vs-the-gravity-feed-iron/

2022-03-1832 min

Whipstitch Episode Ten: Meet Deborah!Meet Deborah Moebes, our podcast host! Hear about how she came to sewing, her two best-selling books, her two wildly successful subscription clubs, how she gets inspired to sew, and what's next for Whipstitch.

2022-03-0430 min

Whipstitch Episode Nine: The Queen’s Quilt & Hawaiian Sewing CultureIn 1895, to save her kingdom from being torn apart, Queen Lili’uokalani signed over her authority to the US government. Subsequent to that event, she was imprisoned in her own bedroom in her palace–‘Iolani Palace–for ten months. Her closest companion stayed with her, voluntarily, throughout her confinement, leaving only on Sundays to see her family. During the time that she was under house arrest, Queen Lili’uokalani worked in crazy quilt style–the most popular quilting style of the day–and created much of the 97″ x 95″ Queen’s Quilt that is now on display in ‘Iolani Palace. Join host Deborah M...

2022-02-2135 min

Whipstitch Episode Eight: Three Questions That Will Revolutionize Your SewingDeborah Moebes shares three questions we can ask ourselves about our sewing that will challenge us, direct our focus, and help us celebrate our wins at the sewing machine.

2021-09-1636 min

Whipstitch Episode Seven: Your Thread Has A Shelf LifeVintage thread spools are THE most darling, those tiny wooden hearts with lovely colors wound around them--BUT! That thread may not be stable or strong enough for your modern-day sewing projects. Learn why in this episode where we explore how to test your thread's strength, and what to do with thread rather than throw it away. Read a transcript of this episode here: https://whip-stitch.com/your-thread-has-a-shelf-life/

2021-08-1212 min

Whipstitch Episode Six: Learning Vulnerability & How to See Sewing as Art at the Craft SwapHear Deborah Moebes tell the story of how she learned to view her children's "art"--and her own--not as "art" but as Art by sharing it at the Atlanta Craft Swap. What we make with our hands is valuable, but it can take an unexpected event to make that idea feel real. Read a transcript of this episode's audio here: https://whip-stitch.com/adventures-at-the-atlanta-food-and-craft-swap/

2021-07-0126 min

Whipstitch Episode Five: Ann Lowe, A Great Woman of SewingThe story of Ann Lowe, whose designs are housed in the Smithsonian Museum of American History and created the wedding gown in which Jackie Kennedy was married, and who died nearly destitute and largely forgotten. She's fascinated and our sewing will be better when we know more about her. Read a transcript of this post on the Whipstitch blog: https://whip-stitch.com/ann-lowe-a-great-woman-of-sewing/

2021-05-1320 min

Whipstitch Episode Four: Three Most Common Sewing Machine MistakesEver had a giant bird's nest of thread under your sewing with no idea how it got there? How about a weird noise coming from the machine with every stitch? Deborah reviews the top three most common sewing machine errors and how to fix them, based on questions asked by thousands of students over the years. You can read a truncated transcript of this post here: https://whip-stitch.com/answers-to-the-three-most-frequent-sewing-machine-questions/

2021-04-2322 min

Whipstitch Episode Three: The Story of SandraHost Deborah Moebes shares the story of Sandra, whose sewing machines and legacy inspired Whipstitch from the beginning. One of the most popular posts on the Whipstitch blog, this story reminds us all that the legacy we leave with our sewing can reach far beyond what we imagine. Fair warning: bring tissues, this one's a honey of a tale! You can read a transcript of this episode on the Whipstitch blog: https://whip-stitch.com/the-story-of-sandra-2/

2021-04-1425 min

Whipstitch Episode Two: Rosa Parks, A Great Woman of SewingOne of my very favorite series on the Whipstitch blog is the Great Women In Sewing series, where we highlight the work and influence of a woman who changed the world with her needle, or simply changed the world with a needle in her hand. In this episode, we focus on Rosa Parks, Civil Rights icon and community activist--and professional seamstress. Read a transcript of this episode and get links to the sites and resources mentioned here: https://whip-stitch.com/rosa-parks-a-great-woman-in-sewing/

2021-03-1814 min

Whipstitch Episode One: Nine Ways To Instantly Improve Your SewingI've discovered some simple ways of making dramatic improvement in your sewing. This twenty-minute episode shares those, along with some stories that follow my path to uncovering these techniques. You can download a copy of this list as a printable PDF from the League of Dressmakers, our episode sponsor!

2021-03-1024 min

6 Bits Storybooks Episode 16: Clear The WayEver felt that you can't start being creative because there is so much clutter? Or maybe you want to finally carve out your own space to be a maker? Our special guest this week is Deborah Moebes and she shares a few easy to enact steps in order to get yourself on the path to owning your place for crafty pursuits! Deborah also shares with us a special video on how to decide what sewing machine is right for you.

2016-01-291h 01

{Chatting} With∞Mel A Special Guest…A Special New Friend!Listen to words of inspiration not just on crafting but on embracing life! My guest Deborah Moebes has a refreshing take on DIY that she shares with us today!

2014-05-271h 11

The Lost Geek Podcast Friends of The Lost Geek: An Interview with Mel of Single Handed KnitsThis week I interviewed (more like chatted) with Mel of Single Handed Knits podcast and blog. I had so much fun chatting with her, I hope you enjoy it too :) We talk about everything from knitting to spinning to sewing to foreign languages. Listen to it and get lost with us--me in Jakarta, Indonesia and Mel in Kauai, Hawaii, USA! Mel with Drizzle hat In the middle of the chat we got disconnected and then when we reconnected I forgot to record the call halfway... When I forgot to hit record button, we were talking ab...

2013-06-161h 02