15 episodes

The small business sewing podcast talks about the business side of sewing and making hand made things. We cover topics like how to ship products, building customer Facebook groups, and how or when to hire help.

The Small Business Sewing Podcast The Small Business Sewing Podcast

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The small business sewing podcast talks about the business side of sewing and making hand made things. We cover topics like how to ship products, building customer Facebook groups, and how or when to hire help.

    Optimizing Your Workspace

    Optimizing Your Workspace

    Welcome to The Small Business Sewing Podcast, where we get “sew” up in your business. We interview makers with successful business secrets and share them with you so you can run a successful sewing business, learn about innovations in sewing, and learn ways to make more money doing what you love.  



    In this episode, our resident industrial engineer, Cathleen, leads a discussion about optimizing your storage, layout, and workflow in your creative space!  



    Go on over to our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity ) to share pictures of your workspace!  

    This is Season 2, Episode 1 and season 2 will be a bit sporadic as discussed in this episode.   



    Podcast links: 

    Here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6oyq5ZW2s6-vjKVfGwGhw  

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessSewingPodcast

    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity  

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uNV4LJH0f3OZDyOSCcUHQ?si=rxmWQyIoSc-YWpuafnMMHA

    Anchor FM: https://anchor.fm/the-small-business-sewing-podcast/episodes/Episode-0-introduction-to-the-Small-Business-Sewing-podcast-eqpkqv

    Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-small-business-sewing-podcast

    Google Podcasts (Android only): https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZTEyMjRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

    RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-small-business-sewing-podcast-WDlzkoAlso: https://pca.st/rb9wl8cu

    Coming soon to other podcasting platforms!  



    Cathleen/Sunny Mountain Patterns Links  

    Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnymountainpattern

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingsunnymountain

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



    Branalyn/Dailey Sews & Stuff Links: 

    www.DaileySewsAndStuff.com  

    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DaileySews 

    Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/DaileySews 

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/dailey_sews_stuff  



    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    • 1 hr 11 min
    13 Small Business Sewing Season 1 recap

    13 Small Business Sewing Season 1 recap

    Recap of the season!

    Welcome to The Small Business Sewing Podcast, where we get “sew” up in your business. We interview makers with successful business secrets and share them with you so you can run a successful sewing business, learn about innovations in sewing, and learn ways to make more money doing what you love.  In this episode, Branalyn and Cathleen talk about what we learned from season 1, and recap the entire season. Here's where to get an overview of all the episodes!  Go on over to our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity ) to answer this week's question:   See you every Tuesday in March, April, and May 2021 for a new episode of Season 1!  Podcast links: Here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6oyq5ZW2s6-vjKVfGwGhw  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessSewingPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uNV4LJH0f3OZDyOSCcUHQ?si=rxmWQyIoSc-YWpuafnMMHA Anchor FM: https://anchor.fm/the-small-business-sewing-podcast/episodes/Episode-0-introduction-to-the-Small-Business-Sewing-podcast-eqpkqv Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-small-business-sewing-podcast Google Podcasts (Android only): https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZTEyMjRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-small-business-sewing-podcast-WDlzko Also: https://pca.st/rb9wl8cu Coming soon to other podcasting platforms!  Guest links:  Cathleen/Sunny Mountain Patterns Links  Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnymountainpattern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingsunnymountain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymountainpatterns/  Branalyn/Dailey Sews & Stuff Links: www.DaileySewsAndStuff.com  Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DaileySews Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/DaileySews Instagram: www.instagram.com/dailey_sews_stuff  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    • 1 hr 18 min
    12. How to take product photos that sell, with Naomi Kraght

    12. How to take product photos that sell, with Naomi Kraght

    Welcome to The Small Business Sewing Podcast, where we get “sew” up in your business. We interview makers with successful business secrets and share them with you so you can run a successful sewing business, learn about innovations in sewing, and learn ways to make more money doing what you love.  In this episode, we talk with Naomi Kraght of the Small Biz Branding Facebook group about how to take stellar product photos.  Go on over to our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity ) to answer this week's question:   See you every Tuesday in March, April, and May 2021 for a new episode of Season 1!  Podcast links: Here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6oyq5ZW2s6-vjKVfGwGhw  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessSewingPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uNV4LJH0f3OZDyOSCcUHQ?si=rxmWQyIoSc-YWpuafnMMHA Anchor FM: https://anchor.fm/the-small-business-sewing-podcast/episodes/Episode-0-introduction-to-the-Small-Business-Sewing-podcast-eqpkqv Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-small-business-sewing-podcast Google Podcasts (Android only): https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZTEyMjRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-small-business-sewing-podcast-WDlzko Also: https://pca.st/rb9wl8cu Coming soon to other podcasting platforms!  Guest links: Naomi's website: naomikatherine.com Facebook.com/groups/smallbizbranding  Cathleen/Sunny Mountain Patterns Links  Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnymountainpattern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingsunnymountain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymountainpatterns/  Branalyn/Dailey Sews & Stuff Links: www.DaileySewsAndStuff.com  Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DaileySews Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/DaileySews Instagram: www.instagram.com/dailey_sews_stuff  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    • 1 hr 25 min
    11. Programming and sewing with Charlotte Curtis

    11. Programming and sewing with Charlotte Curtis

    Welcome to The Small Business Sewing Podcast, where we get “sew” up in your business. We interview makers with successful business secrets and share them with you so you can run a successful sewing business, learn about innovations in sewing, and learn ways to make more money doing what you love.  

    In this episode, we talk with Charlotte Curtis, the creator behind the open source software PDF Stitcher that many members of the Projectors for Sewing Facebook group love and use. We talk with her about how she used programming skills to solve a problem she saw in the sewing community.  

    Go on over to our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity ) to answer this week's question:  Have you used PDF stitcher?

     See you every Tuesday in March, April, and May 2021 for a new episode of Season 1!  

    Podcast links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6oyq5ZW2s6-vjKVfGwGhw  

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessSewingPodcast

    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity  

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uNV4LJH0f3OZDyOSCcUHQ?si=rxmWQyIoSc-YWpuafnMMHAAnchor FM: https://anchor.fm/the-small-business-sewing-podcast/episodes/Episode-0-introduction-to-the-Small-Business-Sewing-podcast-eqpkqvBreaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-small-business-sewing-podcastGoogle Podcasts (Android only): https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZTEyMjRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-small-business-sewing-podcast-WDlzkoAlso: https://pca.st/rb9wl8cuComing soon to other podcasting platforms!  

    Guest links:  

    Charlotte: GitHub: CFCurtis

    Cathleen/Sunny Mountain Patterns Links  Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnymountainpattern

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingsunnymountain

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

    Branalyn/Dailey Sews & Stuff 

    Links: www.DaileySewsAndStuff.com  

    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DaileySews Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/DaileySews 

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/dailey_sews_stuff  

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    • 53 min
    10. Starting a sewing revolution with projectors with Missy Pore

    10. Starting a sewing revolution with projectors with Missy Pore

    Welcome to The Small Business Sewing Podcast, where we get “sew” up in your business. We interview makers with successful business secrets and share them with you so you can run a successful sewing business, learn about innovations in sewing, and learn ways to make more money doing what you love.  

    In this episode, we talk with Missy Pore, the founder of the Projectors for Sewing Facebook group, about how and why she started the projectors for sewing patterns revolution that is gaining momentum. Here you can hear how she got started, what benefits you can see using a projector, and what help is available for those needing more guidance.  Go on over to our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity ) to answer this week's question:   

    See you every Tuesday in March, April, and May 2021 for a new episode of Season 1!  Podcast links: 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6oyq5ZW2s6-vjKVfGwGhw  

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessSewingPodcast

    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity  

     Guest links: 

    Missy Pore: Facebook group: Facebook.com/groups/projectorsforsewing 

    Calibration one-on-one coaching: bit.ly/mpchelp  

    Cathleen/Sunny Mountain Patterns Links  

    Projector pattern conversion course: https://sunny-mountain-patterns-school.teachable.com/p/the-complete-projector-pattern-conversion-course

    Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnymountainpattern

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingsunnymountain

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

    Branalyn/Dailey Sews & Stuff Links: www.DaileySewsAndStuff.com  

    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DaileySews
    Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/DaileySews 

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/dailey_sews_stuff 

     Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    • 43 min
    9: Building a 53k+ customer Facebook Group with Lily Wu

    9: Building a 53k+ customer Facebook Group with Lily Wu

    Welcome to The Small Business Sewing Podcast, where we get “sew” up in your business. We interview makers with successful business secrets and share them with you so you can run a successful sewing business, learn about innovations in sewing, and learn ways to make more money doing what you love.  In this episode, we talk with Lily Wu of the Healthy Green Guide on how she built a customer Facebook Group of over 53000 members. Yes, that is NOT a type-o. 53 THOUSAND.  

    Actionable tips, tricks, and ideas for you to get started building a facebook group of customers.  

    Go on over to our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity ) to answer this week's question:   See you every Tuesday in March, April, and May 2021 for a new episode of Season 1!  

    Podcast links: Here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6oyq5ZW2s6-vjKVfGwGhw  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessSewingPodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uNV4LJH0f3OZDyOSCcUHQ?si=rxmWQyIoSc-YWpuafnMMHAAnchor FM: https://anchor.fm/the-small-business-sewing-podcast/episodes/Episode-0-introduction-to-the-Small-Business-Sewing-podcast-eqpkqvBreaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-small-business-sewing-podcastGoogle Podcasts (Android only): https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZTEyMjRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-small-business-sewing-podcast-WDlzkoAlso: https://pca.st/rb9wl8cuComing soon to other podcasting platforms!  

    Guest links:

     Lily: healthygreenguide.com

     Cathleen/Sunny Mountain Patterns Links  Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnymountainpatternFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingsunnymountainInstagram: 

    https://www.instagram.com/sunnymountainpatterns/

     Branalyn/Dailey Sews & Stuff Links: www.DaileySewsAndStuff.com 

     Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DaileySews

     Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/DaileySews 

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/dailey_sews_stuff 

     Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    • 51 min

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