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Find Alissa Bertrand and JaBellaFleur 

Jabellafleur on Instagram

Interview on Junior Style

Things Mentioned in the episode

Sewn Magazine

Daughters of the Dust, Julie Dash's 1991 film

Lemonade, Beyonce visual album

LOL Dolls

Alissa's phone: iPhone XR

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Treaure Mallory is a self-taught Handbag Designer. She learned to sew in Fashion Design School but taught herself how to sew/make handbags. Her company Nikki&Mallory specializes in custom leather goods; specifically handbags, accessories and (soon) home decor

Find Treasure and Nikki+Mallory on Instagram @nikkiandmallory  and Her website 

And learn more about her work  in this article Seamwork Magazine "Sharing the Art of Leathercraft"

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Products mentioned in this episode

Buttonhole knife

Buttonhole scissors

Fray Check

Fray Block

Frixion Pens

Glue Pen (for sewing)

Iron-Off Stabilizer

Simflex Expanding Sewing Gauge

Tearaway Stabilizer

Water Soluble Stabilizer

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And all sorts of bonuses!  Videos! Resources! Art! Oh My!

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FInd out more about the amazing Black History Month Pattern Challenge. Follow the hashtag #BHMpatterndesigners and sign up for the NEWSLETTER!

Nateida Lathan is Sew Natural Dane on Instagram

Website: https://www.sewnaturaldane.com/bhmpatterndesigners

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sewnaturaldane/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SewNaturalDane

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SewNaturalDane

Kiera Wood is Island Sewcialist on Instagram

Blog: www.islandsewcialist.com 

Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/islandsewcialist 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/islandsewcialist
 

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Contact Bianca on her social and shopping channels

www.thanksimadethem.blogspot.com 

www.thanksimadethem.etsy.com 

[email protected] 

Instagram: @thanksimadethem

Featured in the following publications

Threads Magazine Holiday Guide

Sew Quick + Easy

Bianca says: I try to make things that are first, meaningful to me. If I share it and it connects, inspires, delights or motivates someone else, that is wonderful to me. From a business perspective, having exposure and visibility of my products on large platforms is important to spread the word. I appreciate it when it happens and will not turn those opportunities down. I have noticed however, that exposure does not necessarily drive sales. The individual customer who is excited about their order, the ease of use, the diversity of designs that are a reflection of their values, do. The story post, the unboxing post, the IG or Youtube videos showing their enthusiasm is contagious. They tell a friend and the cycle of kindness continues. I don't ask for it and I know it takes work on their part. It is meaningful to me that customers go above and beyond to support me and spread the word.

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****************Get to know MARCY HARRIELL******************

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Her website

Her YouTube Channel

Her Instagram

Her role as a Threads Digital Ambassador

Her Facebook 

Her IMDB page

and WIKIPEDIA! 

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Check out this wonderful video story of the podcast! 

Many thanks to the listeners and supporters who responded to my request on 12/31/20 to meet a goal. At the end of 2020, I needed 340 downloads to reach 120,000. I was a bit embarrassed to ask, but I did. And I am glad. You amazing people ended up downloading more than 4000 episodes!  Such abundance! Thank you!

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This beautiful, full-color printed calendar features original illustrations celebrating Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. The calendar's dates include important moments in Black history, sewing history, and activist history. Calendar measures 8.5" by 11" when folded in half and 17" by 11" when hanging, unfolded, from a wall. $38 with free shipping to USA for preorders received by 1/12/2021. 

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Mentioned on the podcast

Gather by Octavia Raheem at Amazon and Charis

Imani Community Church

Sewing My Style classes and all levels, private sessions on sloper and moulage fittings.

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Jen Hewett

You can find Jen on her website and on instagram. 

And she will have a fabric collection coming out in the spring of 2021. Her book, This Long Thread, will be published in Fall 2021. And she will be launching her 2021 Scarf Club soon! She has two home collections coming out Fall 2021.  She is also working on a packaging redesign for a beloved personal care brand. 

Learn more about and from Jen  here:

https://ownyourcontent.wordpress.com/2019/04/23/jen-hewett-on-letting-go-of-perfection-and-growing-multiple-skills-to-enrich-her-creativity/ 

https://hellogiggles.com/lifestyle/jen-hewett-artist-of-color-perfectionism/ 

https://creativemornings.com/talks/jen-hewett/1

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