Episode 303: Crochet 101 with Nyala Rowe

This episode is all about presser feet! We cover all the basics, plus take you into truly mysterious territory. Like: how do you use a ruffler foot? Do you need a blind hem foot to sew a blind hem? And does my machine have a high shank or a low shank? We've got your answers! Show ... Show More

We each sewed a bag in secret, and in this episode, we reveal them to each other for the first time! We chat about the patterns and fabrics we chose, what techniques helped us out during the sewing process, and how we plan to style our new bags. Show Notes 

Today's guest is Leila Kelleher: professor of fashion design, co-owner of pattern company Muna and Broad, ready-to-wear designer for A Space in Between, and co-author of the new book, Plus-Size Patternmaking for Womenswear! We talk with Leila about this groundbreaking book, her p ... Show More

Guest host James Burroughs, interviews a special guest who talks about the importance of providing affirming care to LGBTQ youth, including the importance of pronouns for transgender and gender diverse kids and equity actions we can all take to help end health disparities for LGB ... Show More

Imagine being a crossdresser for years and finally coming out to your mother. That’s just one of the moving stories from this week’s guest, Yvonne. Ms Erika tears up talking about all the crossdressers and sissies who call us and ache to be accepted. This episode runs the gamut o ... Show More

This week we are exploring all things Gender and Sex from non-binary to intersex to agender. Emma explains the gender spectrum and uncovers what 'Non-Binary Math' truly means in a world of 'Girl Math' and 'Boy Math'. We take a trip around the world and uncover the different non-b ... Show More

<p>Let's get intimate with the mechanics of nether parts via a frank chat with the calmest, coolest gyno in Portland, Dr. Philippa Ribbink. She visited Alie's weird hotel to chat about vaginas (vs. vulvas), self-care, mental health, imposter syndrome, trans care, childbirth, body ... Show More

What does "Crafting Made Simple" mean to you?This episode is about exploring what yarn does for you beyond just making something pretty. This realization can help you identify your strengths and help you understand how to share those strengths in the crochet and knitting communit ... Show More

Musician Betty Who discusses her experiences of being a bisexual woman married to a cis straight man. Betty opens up about facing biphobia, gender expression, and maintaining her queer identity within a heteronormative relationship. The discussion delves into her upbringing in Au ... Show More

<p>Why does so much fashion still cling to strict men's and womenswear codes? Is the industry finally ready to shake off tired old binaries and embrace the trans and gender-nonconforming community? Or is Harry Styles' <em>Vogue</em> cover about as far as it goes?</p><p><strong>Fo ... Show More

<p>This is part II of a 4-episode series dedicated to parents and family members of individuals experiencing gender nonconformity, same-sex attractions (SSA) and/or gender dysphoria (GD).<br/><br/>In this episode, Aadam and I discuss the notions of gender confusion in childhood a ... Show More

Dans cet épisode de Femme d’aujourd’hui, j’ai le plaisir d’accueillir Nora, pour un échange authentique et enrichissant sur plusieurs thématiques essentielles. Nous abordons ensemble la maternité, avec ses joies et ses défis, ainsi que la manière dont elle façonne l’identité fémi ... Show More

<p>It’s an updated mega-encore of one of my favorite episodes — with 2024 research — to learn: How many genders are there? How do you know if you’re queer? Is sexual orientation biological, and if so, how? The amazing neuroscientist and endocrinology researcher Dr. Daniel Pfau jo ... Show More