The Sewcial Hour Podcast

Release Date: April 8, 2025
Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio)

Today, we’re diving into the fall of JoAnn Fabrics—an iconic name in the sewing and crafting world. Whether you were a loyal customer or just popped in for an emergency spool of thread, Joann’s impact on sewists, crafters, and makers can’t be ignored. So... what happens now?

✨ What We Cover in This Episode:
🔹 JoAnn’s closure & its ripple effect—what it means for the sewing industry
🔹 How the loss of Joann affects new sewists, small businesses, and hobbyists
🔹 The cosplay & anime maker community—Audra shares insights on how JoAnn played a major role in this space
🔹 Icebreaker: Our first and last JoAnn’s experiences (share yours in the Sewcial Sewists Facebook group!)
🔹 You Love to See It—wrapping up on a positive note!

🎧 Join the Conversation!
💬 Share your first & last Joann’s experience in the Sewcial Sewists Facebook group under today’s episode thread!

📲 Stay Connected!
✨ Join the Sewcial Sewists Facebook group for community discussions - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1B8GhnR5rB/
✨ Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @TheSewcialHourPodcast
✨ Watch & subscribe on YouTube for video episodes

🔜 Next Week: Episode 5—Sewing Room Must-Haves! The tools we can’t live without... and the ones we wish we never bought!

If you’re loving the podcast, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with your fellow sewists!

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Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio)

In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re diving into our journeys in the sewing industry—how we turned our passion into careers, the highs and lows along the way, and how YOU can carve your own path in the world of sewing!

✨ What We Cover in This Episode:
🔹 How childhood dreams and early influences led us to sewing
🔹 The turning points that shaped our careers in the sewing industry
🔹 Challenges we faced and lessons learned along the way
🔹 Tips for breaking into the sewing world—whether as a business, a side hustle, or a dream career
🔹 This week’s You Love to See It moment—sharing what’s bringing us joy right now!

👥 Join the Conversation!
💬 What was your dream job as a kid? Share in the Sewcial Sewists Facebook group under today’s episode thread! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16Dck4nqjb/
📸 Check out the Patriotic outfit and Star Trek outfit we mentioned—photos are in the group!
💖 Curious about the Sarah Hearts sewing machine hair clip? Find all the details in the Sewcial Sewists Facebook group.

📲 Stay Connected!
✨ Join the Sewcial Sewists Facebook group to keep the conversation going!
✨ Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @TheSewcialHourPodcast
✨ Watch & subscribe on YouTube for video episodes!

🔜 Next Week: We will be discussing Mindful Crafting for April’s Stress Awareness Month! 🎉

If you’re loving the podcast, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with your fellow sewists!

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Episode 3: Sewing & Stress – How Creativity Can Help
Release Date: April 1, 2025
Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio)

April is Stress Awareness Month, and in this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re talking about the power of creativity in managing stress. Whether you turn to sewing, crafting, or another creative outlet, making time for creativity can be exactly what you need to combat anxiety and find balance.

✨ What We Cover in This Episode:
🔹 How creativity helps reduce stress and anxiety
🔹 The importance of making time for creativity—even just 10 minutes!
🔹 Our personal experiences with sewing as a form of mindfulness and self-care
🔹 Spool School: Quickfire sewing tips, including why you should change your needles and how to find the right basting tape for your machine!
🔹 This week’s You Love to See It—celebrating little moments that bring joy!

🎧 Join the Conversation!
💬 Icebreaker: What do you watch or listen to while sewing? Share in the Sewcial Sewists Facebook group under today’s episode thread!

📲 Stay Connected!
✨ Join the Sewcial Sewists Facebook group for community discussions - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16Fsco3sq2/
✨ Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @TheSewcialHourPodcast
✨ Watch & subscribe on YouTube for video episodes

🔜 Next Week: Episode 4—We’re talking all things Joann Fabrics!

If you’re loving the podcast, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with your fellow sewists!

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Episode 1: Meet the Hosts 🎙️✨
Release Date: March 18, 2025
Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio)
Welcome to The Sewcial Hour Podcast! In this debut episode, Bethany and Audra introduce themselves, share how they met at the 2024 Houston Quilt Market, and reveal how their instant friendship led to reviving this podcast. After a 10-month hiatus, The Sewcial Hour is back—better than ever—with a fresh structure, exciting new segments, and occasional guest appearances.

You'll hear about our plans for future episodes, including our signature “You Love to See It” segment, where we wrap up each episode on a positive note. With 30-45 minute episodes, this podcast is perfect to enjoy while sewing, commuting, or tackling everyday tasks.

🎧 Join the Conversation!
✨ Be part of our sewing community—join our Sewcial Sewists Facebook group to chat about each episode! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1B8GhnR5rB/
📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @TheSewcialHourPodcast
📺 Watch our episodes on YouTube—don’t forget to subscribe!

🔜 Next Week: Bethany & Audra dive deeper into their sewing journeys and share their experiences working with major sewing brands!

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Welcome to The Sewcial Hour Podcast ! 🎙️✂️ A podcast for sewists, by sewists, hosted by Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) and Audra (@SewDreamyStudio).

Join us every Tuesday as we dive into all things sewing—from industry trends and niche techniques to inspiring stories and expert insights. Whether you're stitching at your machine, running errands, or just need some creative inspiration, we've got you covered!

✨ Join the conversation!
💬 Connect with fellow sewists in our Sewcial Sewists Facebook group
📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @TheSewcialHourPodcast
📺 Watch & subscribe on YouTube

Hit subscribe and get ready to be part of our vibrant sewing community! 🧵💛

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