Sew Much More

Rachel Bristow has been married to her husband, Victor, for 16 years, and together they share a large and close-knit family of 11 children and 13 grandchildren.
She has owned her business, Creative Cousins Sewing for 12 years, transitioning to full-time drapery work over the past two years. Sewing is deeply rooted in her background—she comes from a long line of skilled seamstresses. Her mother, a gifted bridal specialist, had an exceptional talent for altering any type of garment.
After becoming a widow, she learned tailoring from her mother as a way to support her six children. That experience marked the beginning of her professional journey, laying the foundation for the work she continues today.
Rachel is on Instagram
Links and Resources;
Stacy McAleer form the Cavenaugh House
Michele Williams - Profit is a Choice Podcast
 
The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;
 
 
Klimaka Studios
 
The Workroom Channel
 
Scarlet Thread Consulting
 
The WCAA
 
The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library
 
National Upholstery Association
 
Workroom Tech

Ruti is a Brooklyn-based upholsteress and the founder of Find The Thread Upholstery. Known for her bold use of color and pattern, she helps clients fall back in love with the furniture they already own, transforming pieces in a way that feels joyful and personal. Her process is designed to be approachable and low-stress, while keeping quality furniture out of the landfill through thoughtful, design-forward restoration. You can see her work on her website or on Instagram @findthethread.
 
The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;
 
 
Klimaka Studios
 
The Workroom Channel
 
Scarlet Thread Consulting
 
The WCAA
 
The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library
 
National Upholstery Association
 
Workroom Tech

Dennis Locke is a 3rd generation furniture upholsterer in Greenville, Tx. Serving the Dallas area. He came into the family business as a child, and has doing it professionally for over 40 years. Dennis took over the business in '97, when his mother passed. He does commercial and residential furniture, as well as specializing in repair and foam replacement.  You can find Dennis at Payne's Upholstery.  For some insight into Dennis's writing ability, be sure to visit his About Us Page.
 
The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;
 
 
Klimaka Studios
 
The Workroom Channel
 
Scarlet Thread Consulting
 
The WCAA
 
The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library
 
National Upholstery Association
 
Workroom Tech

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;
 
 
Klimaka Studios
 
The Workroom Channel
 
Scarlet Thread Consulting
 
The WCAA
 
The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library
 
National Upholstery Association
 
Workroom Tech

Abby Glassenberg is the co-founder and president of Craft Industry Alliance, the trade association for the crafts industry. The organization has over 2,000 members in all different sectors. She's also a sewing pattern designer, teacher, and journalist. Abby lives in Wellesley, Massachusetts with her husband, three children, and a rescue dog named Steve.
You can reach Abby at https://[email protected]/
 
Abby is on Instagram