Making History by Pin Cut Sew Studio

In our last episode of 2025, we’re chatting about some weird and funny historical Christmas crafts and customs. This is such a fun one!

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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.

In this episode, listen as Layla and I chat about the tradition of signature quilts and coffin quilts.

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.

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:

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.

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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!

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In this episode, Layla and I have a chat about the woman who invented modern forensics, and how she did it using miniatures!

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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!