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S02E08 Show Notes:
Here’s a roundup of the resources, patterns, and projects mentioned in this episode:
The WasteShed in Chicago
♥ http://www.thewasteshed.com/
What Haley’s Reading
♥ The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater, by Alanna Okun: https://amzn.to/2CvOzKr (affiliate link)
Spring Sewing
♥ The green dress Heidi made:
♥ Early on in the sewing process for the green dress:
♥ The pattern used: https://www.amazon.com/Simplicity-Project-Collection-Dresses-12-14-16-18-20/dp/B007PX0SIE
♥ Gertie’s take on Simplicity 1803 (the same pattern): http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2012/04/finished-simplicity-1803.html
♥ The caftan she’s tackling next: https://www.decadesofstyle.com/products/no-107-tlc-caftan
Unusual Embroidery Needles
♥ Faimyxstitch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faimyxstitch/
♥ Double Eye Needle: https://zipperandthread.com/collections/embroidery/products/double-eye-needles-blunt
♥ Double Eye Needle in Action:
♥ Twin Pointed Needles: https://123stitch.com/item/John-James-Twin-Pointed-Needles-Size-28/JJ698-28
♥ History of Needles from Beissel Needles: http://www.beisselneedles.com/ebook/needle-history/index.php
Crafts/Tools Designed for Kids
♥ Knitting Nancy tutorial: https://www.handsoccupied.com/how-to-diy-a-knitting-loom-knit-with-it/
♥ Fisher-Price Color With Yarn: http://www.thisoldtoy.com/l_fp_set/toy-pages/700-799/749-colorwithyarnpuppies.html
♥ Fisher-Price Loom:
♥ Kenner Automatic Knitting Machine video from Toy-Addict on YouTube:
♥ Nintendo Knitting Machine, LA Times 1987 article: Reporter’s Notebook: Atari, Nintendo Strut New Stuff at Electronics Show: http://articles.latimes.com/1987-01-12/business/fi-2966_1_consumer-electronics-show
♥ Nintendo Knitting Machine (with photo and advertisement): https://www.theverge.com/2012/8/31/3281772/nintendo-nes-knitting-machine
Train of Shame
♥ @textile_lady’s Instagram post about basting zippers:
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