Welcome to the Sew Much More Podcast! The interviews here are with creative business owners, mostly in the Custom Window Treatment, Soft Home Furnishings, and Upholstery industry, but also with others that are sewing related or business related.
Born and
raised in Marietta Ohio. Enjoyed making and creating as a kid and
did a lot of cross stitch with her mom. Sewed a pair of shorts as a
class project in 4th grade and didn’t pick up sewing again until
after college. As a social worker, in Cincinnati, creating became a
great outlet so she took an upholstery class and learned the
basics. Life had plans and her first daughter was born, a month
early and only 4lbs. So most creative ventures took a back seat. 2
more daughters came along and then her mother-in-law decided as a
break from mom life a sewing basics class could be fun. Once a week
for 6 weeks Elizabeth got out and realized how much she loved
sewing! Over the years she has made costumes for plays, altered
prom dresses, wedding dresses, and dance costumes! For a brief
stint even had a storefront for her alterations business. Life
again threw a curveball and her husband got a job in Asheville
North Carolina and they needed to move. In Asheville, she found out
about workroom tech through a grandmother at her daughter's school
and during covid, she took several online classes and found
enjoyment in creating soft furnishings. She has taken on jobs in
the past year and is now looking to build and grow her business in
the home decor space.
An interview-style podcast with people in the Custom Window Treatment and Soft Home Furnishings industry. Ceil interviews business owners to find out their strengths, their challenges and advice they have for other business owners.