Episode 4: Sewing Patterns & Pattern Drafting

In this episode I share some tips and strategies on how to choose the perfect sewing patterns and fabric for your sewn capsule wardrobe. Here are the links I referred to in the podcast: On the Grow Romper Etsy Link: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/540659433/apple-tree-on-the-grow-romper-pdf-sewing?ref=market My colour palette: https://coolors.co/413c58-829399-bcf8ec-ffffff-f7e9e3 Polyvore (link to some capsule wardrobe ideas): https://www.polyvore.com/capsule_wardrobes/group.show?id=91338 Pattern recommendations […]

In this episode I share some ideas on how you can plan the pieces you will need for your capsule wardrobe. I share 3 different methods you could consider and tell you what’s in my capsule wardrobe plan. I mention I have been listening to the Truly Myrtle Podcast which you can find here. Here is […]

In this episode I share a bit of information about what a capsule wardrobe is, 5 reasons why I want to sew a capsule wardrobe and give a bit of info about what the next two episodes in the capsule wardrobe series will look like. The post I referenced about capsule wardrobe history can be […]

In today’s episode I share 6 reasons why I love grow with me clothing, as well as the grow with me patterns I know of. Grow with me clothing is clothing that will “grow” with your child because of the extra long cuffs or waistbands. My 6 reasons why I love grow with me clothing: […]

In this episode I share a bit of podcast history, describe how I make my podcast and share my favourite sewing podcasts with you. This episode was inspired by a Facebook conversation with Shelbie from Cedars Closet. She said she had finished listening to all of the episodes of my podcast and wanted some more […]

  In this episode I share a few ideas on how to get your sewjo (or sewing motivation) back! In this episode I talk a bit about dresses. I mention a fun little book I’ve been enjoying. It’s this book, but I purchased mine from Indigo here in Canada. Here is my Instragram post with the […]

In this episode I share 15 common sewing mistakes I have made, that I really try not to make anymore. The sewing pattern reviews/tips website (The Fold Line) I shared in the episode can be found here. I love that you can search for a specific style, or narrow it down to what will look […]

In this episode I share some sewing machine history. Who knew the invention of the sewing machine lead the way for so many new things like the very first patent pool and the first instalment payment plan in the United States? The article references in the podcast can be found here. I also mentioned Abby […]

In this episode I share some exciting news about the website, how I draft sewing patterns, some sewing pattern history and a few reasons why you might want to learn some basic pattern drafting skills. The website for The Great British Sewing Bee TV Show I discussed:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01ssxqf Here’s a link to the Butterick website I […]

In this episode I share my top 6 reasons why I think you should learn to sew your own clothes. I go over the fun reasons, the practical reasons and the ethical reasons why sewing your own clothes is awesome.  I also share some of our Facebook friends’ reasons why they sew their own clothing. […]