"Used2Sew" is an entertaining podcast about one of the most important inventions to impact American lives outside of the automobile: the sewing machine. Mother-daughter team TR and Aradia will be talking about sewing machines, sewing history, and sewing culture in the past and present. With comedic timing and far-ranging references, we will explore topics including (but not limited to) textiles, technology, transportation, industry, women, business, home sewing, social movements, politics, a ...
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A podcast in which a novelist, a screenwriter, and a podcaster walk into a book, diving into its craft and impact in their mission to bring nuance back. Join your hosts Ali (@92aliboo), Aradia (@BestFirstChair), and Bree (@mostlybree) as they take you back to the 1990s to read one of Bree's childhood favorite fantasy novels: Exiles: The Ruins of Ambrai by Melanie Rawn. Grab your own copy and read along with them each week as they ask important questions like: what was going on with the wind ...
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In Season Two of her true crime series, The God Hook, journalist Carol Costello investigates the complex case of the Ohio Craigslist Killings—and in doing so, unearths the untold story of the crimes that preceded the murders—and the victims who’ve never received justice. Richard Beasley was convicted of murdering three men and attempting to kill a fourth in the fall of 2011, but before that heinous spree, authorities were building a human trafficking case against him. Now, working with the c ...
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In this series finale, special prosecutors Emily and Paul reflect on the murder trial, and its lasting personal impact on them. Brogan Rafferty turns down a plea deal. Richard Beasley takes the stand, blaming everyone but himself for the murders. Watch the video trailer here! EPISODE CREDITS Host - Carol Costello Co-Host - Emily Pelphrey Producer…
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A practical guide to navigating the quest for a first vintage sewing machine. Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Used2Sew/61565705042098/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/used2sew/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Used2Sew Stagecoach Road Vintage Sewing Machine: …
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Prosecutors utilize old charges to keep Beasley locked up while they carefully construct their case. Investigators uncover disturbing details about the Craigslist murders from Richard Beasley’s alleged accomplice, Brogan Rafferty. Beasley cooks up one final con in the Summit County Jail while awaiting trial. Watch the video trailer here! EPISODE …
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By request we are exploring outside of our usual Singer wheelhouse into Berninas! Alex Askaroff: https://sewalot.com/bernina_sewing_machines.htm Bernadette’s book: https://www.powells.com/book/make-sew-mend-traditional-techniques-to-sustainably-maintain-refashion-your-clothes-9781645674863 Singer sewing reference library: https://www.thriftbooks.co…
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FEED DROP: Unlawful Acts is available now!
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13:02Unlawful Acts is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by Susan Davis, offering condensed yet compelling storytelling that dives deep into some of the world’s most fascinating criminal cases. From elusive serial killers to decades-old mysteries, each episode peels back the layers to uncover the truths often left untold. Gerard Schaefer joined the poli…
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After months on the lam, Richard Beasley is apprehended by a special task force. Detective Mackie interrogates both Beasley and teenager Brogan Rafferty about the Craigslist murders. Tim Kern becomes the final victim, though the manner of his death raises questions about who pulled the trigger. Watch the video trailer here! EPISODE CREDITS Host -…
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It’s time for fashion nerding! Or at least fangirling over one fashion nerd. TR and Aradia have discovered Bernadette Banner on YouTube, and are here to talk about her construction of a Wheel of Time show outfit. Bernadette’s book: https://www.powells.com/book/make-sew-mend-traditional-techniques-to-sustainably-maintain-refashion-your-clothes-97816…
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Scott Davis escapes his attempted murder, but law enforcement are about to discover that other victims were not so fortunate. Deb Bruce notifies authorities in Noble County that she hasn’t heard from her twin brother David since he left to take a job he found on Craigslist. Detective Mackie's search for a missing ball cap in the woods takes a dark …
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Singer might have been the most well known name in the US before WWII, but eventually European machines began to make up more and more of the new machines US customers bought. Here are the tales of two of the European machines that challenged Singer for the US market. The Silver Bobbin: https://silverbobbin.com Elna Supermatic: https://silkmothsewi…
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In August of 2011, Richard Beasley murders Ralph Geiger in the woods of Noble County, Ohio, and assumes his identity. Months later, Scott Davis responds to a Craigslist ad for a farm caretaker and ends up narrowly escaping his own death after being lured into those same woods. Then-detective Jason Mackie investigates Davis’ story, and begins his se…
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The Singer Featherweight is perhaps the most well known sewing machine of all time. Let’s talk about how it got such a rabid cult following. The Featherweight Shop: https://singer-featherweight.com Vintage Sewing Center and Museum: https://www.facebook.com/VintageSewingCenterandMuseum/ Custom paint jobs for featherweights: https://www.sewserious.co…
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Richard Beasley is on the lam, with his young acolyte Brogan Rafferty in tow. Now the killing starts. The first victim? A man seeking redemption. Carol & Emily travel to Noble County, Ohio to meet Sheriff Jason Mackie, who led the investigation into the murders. Watch the video trailer here! Stay tuned after the credits for a preview from our YouTu…
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Off-grid sewing can be accomplished in a variety of ways, all of them fun. Treadle belt: https://cottagecraftworks.com/rubber-treadle-sewing-machine-belt Installing a treadle belt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoOWxXUWY6Q LED sewing machine light: https://singer-featherweight.com/products/light-bulb-led TreadleOn: https://www.treadleon.net Jacka…
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Chaplain Rich is arrested, and investigators gather evidence from his so-called halfway house. Due to prior convictions, he faces the possibility of extradition out of state, and a lengthy prison sentence. Yet against all odds, a judge grants him release. And with the help of a young friend, Richard Beasley vanishes. Watch the video preview here! S…
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Fighting fast fashion begins at home! Victorian Sweatshop: https://www.victoriansweatshop.com/victorian-sweatshop-501752 TreadleOn: https://www.treadleon.net Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Used2Sew/61565705042098/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/used2sew/ You…
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Akron detectives begin listening to recorded phone calls from the Summit County Jail, hoping to track down a predatory jailhouse pastor known as “Chaplain Rich.” Amy places her trust in Lieutenant Detective Terry Pasko, a vice detective slowly building a trafficking case. Investigators learn what goes on at Chaplain Rich’s halfway house and respond…
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What is a zig-zag, and how were consumers sold on the idea? Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew Swing needle bits and bobs: https://cyndykitt.com.au/a.main/index.htm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Used2Sew/61565705042098/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/used2sew/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.co…
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In Akron, Ohio, Richard Beasley gains the ear of the most powerful and the faith of the most vulnerable. A twist of fate provides him the opportunity to purchase a home that he puts to nefarious use. Amy, a familiar face at the Summit County Jail, falls prey to Beasley’s scheme. But she ultimately makes a courageous choice that she hopes will bring…
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In this premiere episode of "The God Hook," host Carol Costello introduces the chilling story of Richard Beasley, infamously known as the Ohio Craigslist Killer. In previously unreleased jailhouse recordings, Beasley portrays himself as a devout Christian, concealing his manipulative and predatory behavior. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear th…
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Another installment of our ongoing series of episodes that focuses on a specific Singer model. This episode is about the Singer 201 and was inspired by a friend showing us a picture of a particularly rusty specimen. Pungo Living Homes comparison between the 201 and 15-91: https://pungolivinghome.com/2020/02/05/a-simple-but-in-depth-comparison-the-d…
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It’s time to talk about tension, and a new-to-us Singer 101, and even some fan mail! Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Used2Sew/61565705042098/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/used2sew/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Used2Sew Stagecoach Road Vintage Sewing Ma…
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Sears was Amazon.com first, they are indirectly responsible for the creation of the Delta Blues, and their Kenmore sewing machines can give Singer a run for its money… and win. It’s time for a deep dive into the history of how sewing machines exist inside the larger story of American capitalism. https://www.npr.org/2018/10/16/657923126/how-the-sear…
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A Sneak Preview of Season Two! Carol Costello Presents: The God Hook
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2:17Carol Costello Presents is back on April 29th with an all new season exploring the Ohio Craigslist killings. Carol Costello, along with the prosecutor who put Richard Beasley on death row, are determined to tell this cautionary tale in all of its tawdry and poignant details. After 20 years reporting on domestic and international stories for CNN, Ca…
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A collection of three topics: featherweight repair, sewing machines as cultural power in colonial Africa, and sewing technology as military infrastructure in the US civil war. Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Used2Sew/61565705042098/ Instagram: https://www.instagram…
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We went on a thrifting adventure and found some cool stuff, including a Singer 301! Dedicated to Mom/Grandma, 1938-2025. Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Used2Sew/61565705042098/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/used2sew/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Used2S…
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We went on a thrifting adventure, and found some cool stuff. Dedicated to Mom/Grandma, 1938-2025. Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Used2Sew/61565705042098/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/used2sew/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Used2Sew Stagecoach Road Vint…
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Sewing machines all work basically the same way, right? WRONG! Today we are on a history tangent learning about a totally different way for the basic action of a sewing machine to be accomplished. Dedicated to Mom/Grandma, 1938-2025. Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people…
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We’re back! We’ve got trivia! Join us today in learning about PNW history and speculating on how the sewing machine fits into it all. Look up your location: https://native-land.ca PNW history video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSSX0Bc3Mvs Seattle train history: https://trainmuseum.org/ Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patre…
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Crossover episode: Kate Elliott interview by Hot Nuance Book Club part2
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1:06:44We had some things come up to interrupt our usual publishing schedule, so rather than leave you without an episode this week we’ve got a crossover from one of Aradia’s other podcast projects that focuses on books. Hot Nuance Book Club episode: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-nuance-book-club--5873018 Get ad-free episodes through our Patreo…
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Crossover episode: Kate Elliott interview by Hot Nuance Book Club pt1
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1:19:53We had some things come up to interrupt our usual publishing schedule, so rather than leave you without an episode this week we’ve got a crossover from one of Aradia’s other podcast projects that focuses on books. Hot Nuance podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-nuance-book-club--5873018 Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https:/…
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We start on how all these new tariffs will affect the world of sewing, wander through international sewing supply commerce, confess our imperfections, and give ourselves a pep talk about how perfection isn’t possible anyway. Rit-dye: https://www.ritdye.com How2Make: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK4JTIuerSE Behind the Bastards: https://www.iheart…
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What happened to retail fabric stores? TR was there to see the end of the good times. This is the start of an ongoing conversation about fabric as an integral part of sewing machine history. Sewing Parts Online: https://www.sewingpartsonline.com Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew Facebook: https://www.faceboo…
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Travel back with us to the 1950s, where a mother-daughter team used sewing and singing to create one of the most iconic country music acts of the midcentury. Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Used2Sew/61565705042098/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/used2sew/ You…
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Today we get into some sewing machine history and personal lore, with the second half of TR’s infamous Sewing Machine Song! We will dissect and explain every line through the lens of the lessons learned so far on this podcast. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rana_Plaza_collapse Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Se…
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Today we get into some sewing machine history and personal lore, with the first half of TR’s infamous Sewing Machine Song! We will dissect and explain every line through the lens of the lessons learned so far on this podcast. Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Used2Se…
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Welcome back to Used2Sew, where we are beginning a new season of the show by talking about what we’re going to talk about over the next several months of episodes. Many shiny topics are glimmering on the horizon, and we hope you will enjoy joining us on the adventure of deciding which topic to tackle next. Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: …
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Welcome back to Used2Sew, where we are wrapping up our first season of the show! We reflect on what we’ve learned this year, thank our first Patreon we aren’t directly related to, and talk about how to shed unwanted items from the sewing room that are blocking your creativity. Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2S…
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Welcome back to Used2Sew, where TR has another bizarre retail story to relate, and we are also considering what gift giving with a sewer can look like. Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Used2Sew/61565705042098/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/used2sew/ YouTube: …
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Welcome back to Used2Sew, where we are talking about gadgets, gizmos, and the concept of store bought. What makes the difference between useful, needful tools, and completely useless gimmicks, and what lies in between? All that and more in this week’s episode. Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew Facebook: http…
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Welcome to the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it is time for chapter 10 and the epilogue of In The Hand Of The Goddess. We’ve got more goose slander, joke holes, surprise boobs, and discourse about fantasy paperwork. We’ve also got a pep talk from Bree to hold on to in this time of stress. == Buy the book == Tamora Pierce’s website: https://www.tamora…
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Welcome back to Used2Sew, where we are talking about sewing machine collectors that take it to the next level. Bette’s auction: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/10/31/auction-of-a-lifetime-features-nearly-300-sewing-machines-unique-fabric-100-years-old/ The auction website was already taken down! You’ll just have to take our word for what the mach…
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Welcome back to Used2Sew, where it’s time to ask the question “where do we sew?” That’s right, we’re talking sewing rooms! The sanctuary of the sisterhood of sewing, where sharp and hot things reside and the rest of the world can take a number. Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew Facebook: https://www.facebook…
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Welcome to the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it is time for chapter 9 of In The Hand Of The Goddess. We’ve been going through some of our own ordeals this last season, much like Alanna is preparing to go through her Ordeal of Knighthood. Used2Sew: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/used2sew--6285838 == Buy the book == Tamora Pierce’s website: https://w…
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Welcome back to Used2Sew, where it’s time for our first movie review! TR found a full length documentary about vintage sewing machines, and we had a great time watching it. Fellow sewing machine enthusiasts with epic collections and encyclopedic knowledge of the history, plus loving photography and foley, make this film a delight to watch and rewat…
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Welcome back to Used2Sew, where it’s time to talk about the Singer 99. From its upside down origins as a 66 to the heights of decal-o-mania, this is a fun tale of sewing machine history encapsulated in a single lineage of models. Alex Askaroff: https://sewalot.com/index.htm Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew …
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Welcome back to Used2Sew, where it’s time to talk about how rural electrification came to the sewing machine itself, and how Singer failed to capture the moment. Pungo Living: https://pungolivinghome.com/2021/11/07/restoration-of-a-1930-vintage-singer-model-101-sewing-machine/ Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2S…
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Welcome back to Used2Sew, where it’s time to talk about rural electrification! ZZZZT! The motorization of gadgets wasn’t possible until every house could reasonably be expected to have power, though it took a while to make sure that power wasn’t more of a hazard than help. This topic is so large that we broke it into two parts; this week we talk ab…
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Welcome back to Used2Sew, where it’s almost Halloween and thus time for creepy stories! We have two spooky machine stories (trigger warning for spiders and rodents) and a sidequest for more information. Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Used2Sew/61565705042098/ Insta…
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Welcome back to Used To Sew, where it’s time to talk about the origins of the sewing machine, and all the drama that came with it. This is a slightly different episode than usual, in that we are just reading selected sections of an essay that somebody else wrote. We also have fun new transitions to try out! More Halloween content next week. Sewing …
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Welcome back to Used To Sew, where it’s time to talk about the most intense time of year at the fabric store: Halloween!!! This is the month of everyone having a collective creative crisis of costuming, often falling back on fast fashion to fill the gap. TR tells you tales of 6 types of customers, and reflects on some of Aradia’s costumes in the pa…
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