In this episode of Splitting Seams, longtime friend, tester, and admin Niki of Niki Makes joins me to talk about the realities of bagmaking, testing, striking, healthy boundaries, and discovering our worth in this community. From sewing her first bag, to encouraging others to teach and create, to overcoming loss and choosing “what matters,” Niki reminds us that most things in sewing, and life, are "figure-out-able".Niki's Socials!:<ul><li>Instagram: @niki_makes</li><li>TikTok: @niki_makes</li><li>Attend her class at Sew Whatever Studios in March! Details here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://moremeknow.com/collections/sew-whatever-studio-classes">https://moremeknow.com/collections/sew-whatever-studio-classes</a></li></ul>Shannon's Linktree: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/knottedthreadsco">https://linktr.ee/knottedthreadsco</a>Support the show and get early access to episodes and more by joining the Patreon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/SplittingSeams">https://www.patreon.com/cw/SplittingSeams</a>

Olivia Chiu

Unraveling the stories behind the stitches — because every seam has a story.Hosted by Shannon of Knotted Threads Co., Splitting Seams explores the real stories behind the sewists, designers, and business owners shaping the small-scale bag-making world. From the challenges they’ve faced to the passions that drive them, each conversation reminds us that creativity is beautifully imperfect — and always worth sharing.