080: What is powernet and power mesh fabric?
Having recently finally finished my Willowdale bra, I thought it would be fun to talk about those fabrics that help shape and sculpt our...
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079: How to sharpen fabric scissors
Explore different sharpening methods & some essential tips to care for your beloved fabric scissors to make them last longer & work better!
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Jan 275 min read
078: Getting to know Maison Fauve
with special guest Emilie Faurie One thing that I love about the sewing community is how passionate and talented the people are within it...
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077: How body image can impact your dressmaking
with special guest Becky Upchurch of Higher Good Coaching In this article Body Image and Dressmaking Meet Becky Upchurch Impact of...
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Dec 9, 20236 min read
076: Sewing Silky Festive Fabrics
It's coming up to the festive season and you might be thinking about sewing with silky festive fabrics. Here are some top tips.
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Dec 2, 20237 min read
075: Pyjama Party: 5 Pyjama Sewing Patterns Tried, Tested, and Reviewed
with your host, Jacqui Blakemore In this article Embracing comfort and style Picking the perfect pattern 20 Pyjama Pattern Ideas Fabrics...
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Nov 25, 20237 min read
074: The Power of Sewing Communities & Small Business Saturday
with Sewing B, Stapleford In this article Sewing B and it's amazing sewing community Small Business Saturday It all started with bra...
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Nov 18, 20236 min read
073: The Point of the Needle, Why Sewing Matters
with special guest Barbara Burman In this post, we're embarking on a fascinating journey through the history of sewing. This craft is...
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Nov 11, 20236 min read
072: Stitch Love into Every Gift - Ideas for making great gifts
with your host, Jacqui Blakemore In this article The joy of making gifts Why we sew gifts Enjoyment vs stress in gift-making Tips for...
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Nov 4, 20238 min read
071: Button loops & festive frills: the Lily Button (party) dress
with Jacqui Blakemore In this article: Episode 71: Sew Mindful Podcast Getting Party-Ready My Recent Sewing Project: Made Label's Lily...
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Oct 28, 20239 min read
070: How to Sew Buttonholes on Knit Fabrics
with special guest Melanie Keane In this article I want to cover a topic that I know a lot of sewists find challenging and sometimes...
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Oct 21, 20237 min read
069: Meet Couture Dressmaker Mette Baillie
with special guest Mette Baillie of Freja Designer Dressmaking A Conversation with Couture Dressmaker, Mette Baillie of Freja Designer...
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Oct 14, 20238 min read
#068: French Terry Fabric - From Loungewear to Luxury Layers
with your host, Jacqui Blakemore What is French terry fabric? In this blog post, I wanted to share with you some of the characteristics...
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Oct 7, 20237 min read
067: Expert Fitting Tips with Pamela Leggett (Part 2)
with special guest Pamela Leggett of Pamela's Patterns Hello again - Pamela Leggett of Pamela's Patterns! When I recently chatted with...
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Sep 30, 202310 min read
066: Expert Fitting Tips with Pamela Leggett (Part 1)
with special guest Pamela Leggett of Pamela's Patterns Please welcome Pamela Leggett of Pamela's Patterns! I was very lucky to be...
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Sep 16, 202317 min read
065: Hemming Stretchy Fabrics - My Top Tips
with your host, Jacqui Blakemore In this article What makes hemming stretch fabrics a challenge? My overlocker mistake Common problems...
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064: Jumper Joy! Sewing Autumn's Essential Layers
with your host, Jacqui Blakemore Finding Jumper Patterns In the UK, the weather's changing, and we're in that transition period, so at...
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Aug 19, 202314 min read
#063: Unraveling Bamboo Fabric: Surprising Facts & Benefits
with your host, Jacqui Blakemore Is Bamboo Fabric Really Eco-friendly? Let's talk about the challenges around buying sustainable fabric....
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Jul 29, 20237 min read
#062: Top tips to manage your fabric stash - Stash Hub!
with special guest Yvette Todd of Stash Hub Do you have a fabric stash? It's OK, there's no need to be embarrassed about it if you do,...
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Jul 15, 20238 min read
#061: Revamp your wardrobe! Clothing refashioning tips
with special guest Elise Sinclair When it comes to clothes, we're all being encouraged to re-use and recycle, but how easy is that in...
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