In this episode, Layla and I have a chat about the ancient history of buttons! Buttons through the ages, what they were used for, how they evolved, and those who collect them today.
The book I read to prepare for this episode: All Buttons Great and Small
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In this episode, listen as Layla and I chat about the tradition of signature quilts and coffin quilts.
The book I read to prepare for this episode: Remember Me: Women & Their Friendship Quilts
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In this episode, Layla and I are chatting about the chemical history of polyester, why we're both grateful for it and loath it at the same time.
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In this episode, Layla and I are chatting about the iconic Muppets and their creator Jim Henson!
I prepared for this episode by reading these two books:
I also watched Adam Savage's Tested on YouTube, he has several great videos about the Muppets!
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In this episode, we're chatting about clothes made from Feed Sacks, AND the legendary Jessica McClintock and her Gunne Sacks brand.
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In this episode, Layla and I are learning about denim! How it's made, who invented blue jeans, and how it became so wildly popular worldwide.
References and Links:
Levi Strauss: The Man Who Gave Blue Jeans to the World by Lynn Downey
The Levi Strauss & Co. Unzipped Blog
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It's Derby week here in Louisville and Layla and I are spilling all the tea, while diving into the history of hats and millinery -- how they're made, and why they're so crazy!
References & Links:
Watch By Ilona Millinery on Youtube
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Thanks for Listening!
Love, Nikki
In this episode, Layla and I have a chat about the woman who invented modern forensics, and how she did it using miniatures!
References:
18 Tiny Deaths: The Untold Story of the Woman who Invented Modern Forensics by Bruce Goldfarb
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Show Notes:
References and Links:
A History of the Paper Pattern Industry by Joy Spanabel Emery
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The McCall Magazine digital archive
Digital version of Demorest’s Illustrated Monthly
Today’s episode is all about Madame Alexander and how she started sewing dolls with her sisters around their kitchen table, at a time in history when women weren’t often starting businesses. Her legacy just turned 100 years old!
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Welcome to the Making History Podcast! Join me the 1st of every month to discover the varied and fascinating history of our crafts and the people who brought them to life.