Making History by Pin Cut Sew Studio

Jim Henson's Muppets

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: Jim Henson: The BiographyJim Henson, the WorksI also watched Adam Savage's Tested on YouTube, he has several great videos about the Muppets! See the accompanying photos for this episode on Instagram: @makinghistorypodcastSend us listener mail! makinghistorypodcast@yahoo.comBuy us a coffee

Gunny Sacks and Gunne Sax

In this episode, we're chatting about clothes made from Feed Sacks, AND the legendary Jessica McClintock and her Gunne Sacks brand. Have a comment, question, or podcast topic request? Send us an email! makingshistorypodcast@yahoo.comSee the accompanying photos for this episode on Instagram @makinghistorypodcast OR on this episode's web page: www.pincutsewstudio.com/podcast/season-1-episode-6-gunny-sacks-and-gunne-saxSupport the podcast by buying us a coffee :) coff.ee/pincutsewAlso find me:On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PinCutSewOn my website: www.pincutsewstudio.com On Etsy: https://tidd.ly/3ZM2LI6On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pincutsew/And on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pincutsewstudio

Levi Strauss and the Real Inventor of Blue Jeans

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 DowneyThe Levi Strauss & Co. Unzipped BlogSee the accompanying photos for this episode on Instagram: @makinghistorypodcast A full transcript of this episode is available here: www.pincutsewstudio.com/podcast/season-1-episode-5-levi-strauss

The Kentucky Derby and Its History of Hats

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 YoutubeThe Hat Girls See the accompanying photos for this episode on Instagram: @makinghistorypodcastVisit the episode web page to view the full transcript: www.pincutsewstudio.com/podcast/season-1-episode-4-derby-hatsBuy us a coffee (we love you for it!): https://buymeacoffee.com/pincutsewAlso find me: On YouTube: www.youtube.com/pincutsewOn my website: www.pincutsewstudio.com On Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PinCutSewStudioOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pincutsew/Thanks for Listening!Love, Nikki

Murder In Miniature: Frances Glessner Lee and Her Crime Scene Dollhouses

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 GoldfarbSee the accompanying Instagram post @makinghistorypodcastBuy Me a Coffee! See the full transcript for this episode here: www.pincutsewstudio.com/podcast/season-1-episode-3-murder-in-miniature