The Thread Safe Podcast

The Thread Safe Podcast

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  • DDoP 2021 Ep11: Thread Snippings 057: It’s a Clean Machine

    In which I learn the importance of cleaning the dust out of your sewing machine.

    Show Notes:

    • The manual for my sewing machine (see pp. 50-51 for the steps I took)
    • I really like to title my episodes after song lyrics, when I can, and this is the first chance I’ve gotten this year.
    • The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org.
    • Again, this is a backdated post on WordPress. Actually posted at 2:51 AM on 8/15.

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      5 min
    • DDoP 2021 Ep10: Thread Snippings 056: Making a Mockup

      Continuing from yesterday’s episode, I talk about the benefits of doing a trial run before creating an important costume piece.

      Show Notes:

      • The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org.
      • Again, this is a backdated post on WordPress. Actually posted at 2:51 AM on 8/13.

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        7 min
      • DDoP 2021 Ep09: Thread Snippings 055: Taking Stock

        In which I begin the process of looking at my Flapper Leia outfit and determining what materials still need to be obtained and what still needs to be done.

        Show Notes:

        • The Spoonflower fabric I mentioned
        • The copper cord I ended up buying
        • The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org.
        • This is a backdated post on WordPress; I’m back on the overnight schedule, so it’s still my “Wednesday” even though I’m actually posting this at 4:35 AM US Central time on 8/12.

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          6 min
        • DDoP 2021 Ep07: Thread Snippings 054: Otakon 2021 Trip Report: Saturday

          On Day 2 of Otakon, I supported artists, enjoyed seeing all the cosplays, and walked 10,000 steps in my least comfortable cosplay shoes.

          Show Notes:

          – Featured image on this blog post is of me as Asuka from Neon Genesis Evangelion, and my friend Megan as Belldandy from Ah! My Goddess.

          – The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org.

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          10 min
        • DDoP 2021 Ep06: Thread Snippings 053: Otakon 2021 Trip Report: Friday

          Day 1 of Otakon 2021 was a success!

          Show Notes:

          – You asked for pictures, you got pictures! Featured image on this blog post is of me as BT and my friend Megan as Ladybug.

          – OPENWORLD Music’s website

          – The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org.

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          8 min
        • DDoP 2021 Ep05: Thread Snippings 052: Otakon 2021 Pre-Con

          I traveled to DC today. I am very tired, but happy to be here.

          Show Notes:

          • The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org.

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            6 min
          • DDoP 2021 Ep04: Thread Snippings 051: Packing for Otakon 2021

            I share thoughts and observations from my experience of packing for my first convention in the age of COVID-19.

            Show Notes:

            • The featured image for this episode is of me in my BT costume, taken at Otakon 2019.
            • Otakon 2021 Schedule
            • The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org.

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              6 min
            • DDoP 2021 Ep02: Thread Snippings 050: Sash-ay

              I talk about how I fixed up the final piece of my BT cosplay outfit that needed to be fixed up before Otakon: the sash/waist cloth.

              Show Notes:

              • BT’s official character art (wallpaper)
              • .hack//SIGN cast group picture
              • The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org.

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                5 min
              • DDoP 2021 Ep01: Thread Snippings 049: Dot Hackerspace
                Maker spaces can benefit cosplayers by providing access to more and better tools. Also: Don’t glue Velcro to fabric or foam. This show marks the beginning of my 6th year of Dog Days of Podcasting, and my first year on the Internet’s wider world of podcast directories! Show Notes: The artist behind my adorable new […]
                6 min
              • DDoQ 2020 Ep28: Thread Snippings 048: Backpack Bonanza
                This episode is an update on the backpacks and mask covers I’ve been sewing during the quarantine. I was feeling silly when picking my show title today. 😀 Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a […]
                6 min

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