Episode 214: Sewing is an act of self-determination (part 1), with Ruby of Spokes & Stitches

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. ( https://spokesandstitches.com/ ) 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 ( https://www.instagram.com/spokesandstitches/ ) Starling Petite Plus ( https://spokesandstitches.com/collections/starling-petite-plus-sewing-patterns ) Spokes & Stitches ( https://spokesandstitches.com/ ) Some deadstock/closeout fabric recs for you: L'Etoffe Fabrics ( https://letoffefabrics.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoomuXemqfGBWuP8nSQat2Ea0-Gt--aBmPvCPuIkVK0n7BTRrP-b ) FABSCRAP ( https://shopfabscrap.org/?ref=eigtfb9ott7&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgrO4BhC2ARIsAKQ7zUmzyPdQ7cb-TQs6YZBUHMLHcJwdyl3MZ1WcsKNp6yQcazV7K0LZED8aAoBIEALw_wcB ) Jomar ( https://jomarstores.com/fabric-2/ ) Make + Mend ( https://makeandmendshop.com/collections/shop-all-fibers ) If you have more thoughts or advice to share a