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A HandBuilt Life

Heather Lou + Amy V
Sewing
Closet Core Patterns
Cookbooks
Burnout
Plastic / Plastic Waste
Montreal
Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder
Western Shirt
Sourdough
Cooking
Gretchen Jones
Gardening
Year Of No Garbage
Slow Fashion
Guitar
Color Analysis
Clothing Design
Woodworking
Bread
Relationships

From Closet Core Studios comes: A Handbuilt Life. Join hosts Heather Lou and Amy V as they check in on their various hobbies and obsessions, from sewing to woodworking, gardening, and more. They'll speak to industry experts from all walks of life to discuss what fuels their passions and drives their creativity — because a good life is always a work in progress.

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Heather and Amy are reflecting on the end of summer and the joys and pains of summer vacationing with their respective families. Other items on the docket: moving to get the thoughts out, moodboarding fall style and building stairs! Heather also shar... more

Heather is sitting down with author and humourist Eve O. Schaub to talk about her latest project: growing a dress. Her previous works, which include Year of No Sugar (2014), Year of No Clutter (2017), and Year of No Garbage (2023), have all been expe... more

This week, Heather and Amy are sharing what has been filling their heads, hands and hearts this July. From Amy's staycation to Heather's journey into the classics, we are proving that not only are we huge nerds, but we also have nerdy hobbies. Bird w... more

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Recent Guests

Eve Schaub
Author, humorist, and textile experimenter
Independent author
Episode: Growing a Dress: with Eve O. Schaub
Dr. Claire Ashley
Former GP, burnout expert, and avid sewist
The Burnout Doctor / neuroscientist
Episode: Burnout, ADHD and Sewing with Dr. Claire Ashley
Gretchen Jones
Business advisor, former fashion designer, and Project Runway Season 8 winner
Independent
Episode: Originality and creative entrepreneurship with Gretchen Jones
Christine Flynn
Cookbook author, recipe developer, food industry professional, maker
Self-employed / Author
Episode: Cookbooks, creativity and what to make for dinner with Christine Flynn
Jasika Nicole
actress, singer, sewer, knitter, shoemaker, cook, baker; self-described polymath and creator
Actor and creator
Episode: The TryCurious™️ Queen with Jasika Nicole
Cornelius Quiring
Pattern collaborator and public-facing maker
Closet Core Patterns / Closet Cornelius
Episode: Karate, sewing and standup with Cornelius Quiring

Hosts

Heather Lou
Host of A Hand Built Life; founder of Closet Core Patterns; co-host focusing on crafts, design, and community.
Amy V
Co-host of A Hand Built Life; concentrates on hands-on making, community, and practical maker life.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Like coffee with friends

    Whether it’s Heather and Amy chitchatting or an interview with other great creatives, I love feeling like I can just eavesdrop on the conversations of people I would absolutely be friends with if we lived in the same place. More more more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cottage Industrialist
    United States3 months ago
  • Hanging with Friends

    I feel like I’m listening to friends have a chat about life with a side of sewing. The theme song is the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JanWithaY
    Canada4 months ago
  • Great new podcast for creative spirits

    This podcast is like spending time with your coolest friends, who are trying (and mostly succeeding) to build and share rich, full lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mtlsewist
    Canada4 months ago
  • Terrific

    Heather & Amy, I truly love & look forward to hearing from you both! Love your humor, sensitivity, and your passions!

    Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    booksfromheaven
    United States4 months ago
  • More hanging out plz

    Y'all, the guest episode was nice but seriously, listening to the two of you just hanging out and chatting is incredible, more of that please ❤️ periodically I yell YES at the top of my lungs while doing my chores and listening 😆 🧵 🌱🎶🍞

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SpinningErin
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the mix of making, life tips, and humor.
People like the supportive, community-first vibe and practical project ideas.
The hosts feel like friends you'd actually want in your life, with authentic conversations.

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Apple Podcasts
#94
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Apple Podcasts
#16
Canada/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#124
United Kingdom/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#202
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#66
Australia/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#74
Germany/Leisure/Hobbies

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Growing a Dress: with Eve O. Schaub
Q: Now, can we talk about why you chose flax?
She chose flax because it represents a slower, historically grounded approach to fabric making, contrasting with fast fashion and highlighting the environmental and cultural dimensions of fiber production.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A HandBuilt Life

What is A HandBuilt Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hands-on, creativity-forward show that follows two hosts as they check in on sewing, design, gardening, cooking, and other crafts while chasing the next project and practical life tips. Episodes blend personal storytelling, guest interviews with designers and makers, and candid discussions about sustainability, small-business dynamics, and the realities of balancing creative work with daily life. Listeners can expect approachable tutorials, recommendations for makers and small brands, and thoughtful reflections on community, burnout, and the healing power of hands-on making. A notable edge is the approachable, warm tone that treats hobbies as a meaningful lifestyle, not just a hobby, with frequent AI-assisted experiments and real-world ap... more

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