Sew Mindful Podcast
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Tips, tricks and expert interviews to share everything you need to know to have fun making your own fabulous clothes
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030: Fabric Spotlight - Jersey
February 27, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBHello and welcome to this episode of the Sew Mindful podcast and thank you so much for joining me. This week I wanted to focus on one of my favourite fabrics to work with and that is Jersey. I wanted to do a bit of research and share with you some background to the different types of fibres that Jersey fabrics can be made from and the very different properties that each one has. I have been teaching my sister to sew her first stretch garment and so I have been sharing some of my tips and ...
029: The Secrets Behind the 2021 Pantone Colour of the Year
February 20, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBPantone started as a graphics standards system for designers to provide a way to standardise how we define and refer to colours. It has become so influential that it is now a primary influencer in the colour trends followed by the fashion industry. In 2000 the Pantone Color Institute set up the Pantone Color of the Year. It has evolved into a significant trendsetting tool and now takes 9 months of research to select. Pantone describe the colour of the year as "...a color snapsho of what we...
028: How to Buy Fabric (part 2) with Claire Hutchinson
February 13, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBThis week is the 2nd part of my chat with the wonderful Claire Hutchinson about her tips on buying fabric particularly when in shops. If you haven't already listened to episode 27 for part 1 of our chat then I'd highly recommend doing so as Claire shares some great tips on how to make sure you get the best preparation for any fabric shopping trip. What you will hear in this episode: In this episode we get stuck straight into Claire's tips on how much fabric to buy if you haven't already fin...
027: How to buy fabric (part 1) with Claire Hutchinson
February 06, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this week's episode Claire Hutchinson returns to continue our chat about her fabric stash. Claire first joined me in Episode 24 to share her process for picking and making garments and as we spoke it was clear that Claire loves to buy fabric. I wanted to find out how to become more confident in buying fabric when in shops and so in this episode Claire shares the details of her process of picking and buying fabrics. If you have struggled to find fabrics you love then Claire has some grea...
026: How to Choose a Sewing Machine
January 30, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBOne of the most often asked questions when people are learning to make their own clothes is which is the best sewing machine to buy. Choosing a sewing machine can seem really daunting as there are so many to choose from so in this episode I talk about the key things I look for when choosing a sewing machine. I explain how the machines I have bought in the past have evolved in features and price as my sewing has become more advanced and more frequent. In this episode you will hear: > What...
025: How I deal with my sewing failures
January 23, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBI love sewing but it can be easy to feel defeated if your project doesn't turn out as planned. There can be lots of reasons why sewing failures can happen but because you have often invested time and money into it the frustration can feel magnified when it happens. In this episode I talk about some of my 'failures' and the reason I have used quote marks is because I have found ways to reframe these projects and see them with new eyes. I want to share with you some of the ways that I have f...
024: Putting Fabric First with Claire Hutchinson
January 16, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBI love talking to other makers about their makes and the processes they follow to express their creativity so I wanted to share with you some of the wonderful people I have met through sewing. I met Claire Hutchinson on a Pattern Drafting course at The School of Sewing in Ashby, UK. I loved her enthusiasm and passion for all things dressmaking and followed her progress via her projects on Instagram. Over the years she has dedicated a lot of time to honing her dressmaking skills, learning...
023: How I Plan My Sewing Projects
January 09, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBJanuary is my favourite month for planning and so I wanted to share the steps that I used to plan my next mini collection that I will be making to kick off this year. Now the phrase ‘mini collection’ sounds a lot more glamorous than it really is but after years of making individual garments that didn’t really go with anything in my wardrobe or that I ended up not being able to wear very often I decided I needed a better plan. So I am going to share with you how I created my last two collect...
022: Attracting the Results you Really Want
January 02, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBHappy New Year lovely listeners and welcome to 2021. I wanted to find a topic that would set you up to have a great year and so this week’s guest is the marvellous Mikki Gaskell. Mikki is a coach who describes herself as your biggest cheerleader and who doesn't need one of those! She believes that everyone is born with a unique and special gift inside them and she works to inspire, motivate and bring out the best in each person. We talk about the power of our thoughts and the Law of Attra...
021: Making Money From Your Sewing Skills
December 26, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIf you have ever thought about whether you might be able to turn your sewing into a way to bring in more money then this episode is for you. Or if you already sell things that you have made and want to increase your audience and sales online then be sure to give this a listen. My guest for this episode is the fabulous Annabelle Bayhan. Annabelle helps people that run their own businesses connect with their audience through social media to find the right people to buy their products and serv...
020: Creating harmonious colour combinations with Lisa Newport
December 19, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBI'm still a novice when it comes to creating colour combinations so I wanted to find someone that could help me learn more about colour and how to incorporate it into my designs and my overall wardrobe. So my guest for this episode is the queen of all things colour and style, Lisa Newport of Lisa Newport Style. She is the founder of the 4 step Drab to Fab System which she developed drawing on her skills and experience in textiles, fashion design and her first love, make up. Lisa certainly ...
019: Can our clothes really make us happy?
December 12, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBMy guest for this episode is the fabulous Rebecca Weef Smith. For a long time I have realised that what I wear can have an impact on how I'm feeling but I've never really considered the deeper reasons why or thought about how I can use that to my advantage. Rebecca had that sense too but she wanted to know more so decided on this as a topic for her Positive Psychology Master's at the University of East London. Having been influenced by fashion all her life it was a subject that she was ve...
018: Uncovering Hidden Beliefs That Hold Us Back
November 28, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.26 MBA huge thank you for tuning in for episode 18! This week's episode is short and sweet but for me it has been super powerful - uncovering the hidden/subconscious beliefs that hold us back Over the last few weeks I've been paying real attention to what happens in my mind when I find myself avoiding tasks or activities. I believe that we are all master manifesters but it seems that sometimes even despite our best intentions we can't seem to move forward with particular projects. After tal...
017: The Art of Finding Inspiration with Sylvie Hart
November 21, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week's episode is for anyone that has struggled to find inspiration for new ways to wear an old favourite garment or ideas on how to add new garments to your existing wardrobe. So I was delighted to be joined by the fabulous Sylvie Hart to get some advice on how she creates the beautiful outfits in her Instagram stories using inspiration from different sources. -- SPECIAL OFFER FROM SYLVIE HART Getting clear on your personal style is the most effective way to build a wardrobe that re...
016: The Story of Cashmerette with Jenny Rushmore
November 14, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBThank you so much for tuning in. This week my guest is the fabulous Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette. I have admired Jenny for a long time, as a regular consumer of the excellent information in the Curvy Sewing Collective and following the Cashmerette Pattern brand as it has grown and flourished. I was delighted to get the chance to ask Jenny about her journey and her mission and she was so generous in opening up in our chat. She shares how as a curvy sewist she discovered sewing aged 30 an...
015: So you think sewing patterns are scary?
November 07, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBHey there lovely listeners and welcome to episode 15 where I tackle the sometimes scary world of commercial sewing patterns. I love sewing patterns but I know that I have the kind of mind that likes reading instructions - don’t judge me, that’s just who I am. I also know that for many people the thought of using a sewing pattern conjures similar feelings to going to the dentist or filling out a tax return. In this episode I cover what makes sewing patterns appear scary the alternativ...
014: 13 Tips to turn frightful photos into sexy selfies
October 31, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBWelcome to episode 14 of the Sew Mindful podcast. This episode will air on Halloween so if the thought of having your photo taken sends chills down your spine then this episode is just for you. I am delighted to welcome back the inimitable Imogen Lamport of Inside Out Style who shares 13 great tips on how to turn your frightful photo experiences into sexy selfies that you’ll be proud to show off. For those of you making your own clothes, after taking all that time and effort to bring toge...
013: Fascinating Lessons from Forties Fashion
October 24, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBThank you so much for tuning in for this episode where my friend Paola De Giovanni and I reminisce on fashion through the twentieth century. As a fashion historian Paola's passion for the past is infectious and we explore the wonderful decade of the 1940s. We explore how society, culture and war impacted what we wore then and continues to influence what we wear and make today. Be sure to check out the fabulous links below as there are some gorgeous resources, pictures and inspirational vi...
012: My 9 top tips to buying fabric online
October 17, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBHello lovely listeners and this week I am flying solo once again to share with you my 9 top tips to buying fabric online. So if the thought of trying to navigate the vast world of online fabrics brings you out in a cold sweat then this episode is for you. I share with you why I love buying fabric online and how I have honed a few simple tips to ensure I get fabrics I love with minimum fuss delivered straight to my door. In this episode you will hear: the three reasons we find buying fabr...
011: Celebrate your uniqueness with MyBodyModel - Erica Schmitz
October 10, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBI am a huge fan of this week’s guest - the brilliant Erica Schmitz. Erica is an obsessed garment sewist who founded MyBodyModel, a website that makes customized fashion drawing templates (also know as croquis) based on your measurements. It all started because she wanted to draw her sewing ideas, and was frustrated that she couldn’t find any fashion illustration templates that looked like her. She began development of MyBodyModel in 2017 with crowdfunding support from 725 backers (nearly...
010: 7 Steps to doing your own alterations
October 03, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week’s topic is one that I get asked about a lot and that is how to do your own clothing alterations. When people think about making their own clothes it’s natural to think that it is easiest to start by modifying something you already have rather than making from scratch. But in reality having to take apart and remake a garment can be more challenging that just making it from scratch. So in this episode I’m giving you some tips as to the type of alterations that are easiest to take...
009: Woman Saves World by Making Own Clothes
September 26, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBSounds melodramatic right? Woman saves world by making her own clothes. Surely dressmaking is just a hobby? But what if the impact of learning to make clothes was not only to produce outfits that fit, flatter and look fabulous but could also save the environment and improve your wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around you? Wouldn't that be amazing! “I feel like we understand what plastic does to the Earth, but I had no idea what cotton was capable of” – Stacey Dooley Well in this episo...
008: Use Style Lines to Flatter your Figure - with Imogen Lamport
September 19, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBMy guest is the fabulous Imogen Lamport of Inside Out Style back by popular demand. If you haven’t listened to Episode 2 where Imogen made her first appearance then be sure to go and listen to that after this episode. If you have listened to that episode then you will know that Imogen is a walking encyclopaedia on all things style. At the time of recording we are in the transition phase between seasons and I am planning what to make and wear as the weather begins to change. I’ve become fas...
007: Making Time (to Sew) with Amber Allworth
September 12, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBI am joined once again by Amber Allworth for part 2 of our discussion on change, this time focusing on tips that can help you understand how you are using your time. If you want to make changes we cover some tips and tools to help you do that including how to do more of what lights you up. So if you feel out of control or overwhelmed by your to do list, if you feel dissatisfied with how you are spending your time, if you feel like you never get to do what you want to do then this episode ...
006: Making Change Intentional with Amber Allworth
September 05, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB“The only constant in life is change,” Heraclitus But change can be tough and if you struggle with change but want to embrace it then episode 6 – Making Change Intentional - is just for you. My guest is Amber Allworth of Allworth It Life Coaching. She specialises in working with people that want to make a change in their lives or have been forced into making a change. Those changes could include a change in career, feeling stuck in a rut or cycle you want to change, changing your routine...
005: Discover your style personality with Sylvie Hart
August 29, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode I am speaking to the serene Sylvie Hart of Sylvie Hart Style about how to uncover your own style personality. Sylvie helps women discover their inner style and create a wardrobe that aligns their style + lifestyle. And like me she believes that when we feel comfortable and confident in how we look, there is a ripple effect in who we aspire to be and what we can accomplish. In this episode we talk about my style journalling experiment that she coached me through and the su...
004: 5 Steps to Wardrobe Detox - Maria Bello
August 21, 2020 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode I’m talking to the wonderful Maria Bello of Maria Bello Styling. She is an Italian Style consultant living in London and specialises in helping her clients use what they wear to overcome anxiety and depression. She is a qualified Personal Fashion Stylist based in South London having trained with celebrity stylist, Casey Paul. She is originally from Italy and Fashion has been an essential part of her life since a very young age. She is a member of FIPI (Federation of Image P...
003: Build a better body connection - with Jenny Kotlyar
August 15, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBWelcome to Episode 3 of the Sew Mindful podcast where we are exploring building a better connection with your body. As you may know I love to sew but there are times when I seem to procrastinate or avoid it. I began to pay attention to what was going on when I had dressmaking avoidance and realised that a big part of it seemed to be related to how I was feeling about my body. If I’d gained weight or hadn’t been exercising and the lumps and bumps were starting to grow then I found I was much...
002: Use Your Face to Pick Your Fabric - with Imogen Lamport
August 14, 2020 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode I am talking to the fabulous Imogen Lamport of Inside Out Style. Imogen is based in Melbourne Australia and her blog and website for Inside Out Style has become regarded as the Encyclopaedia of Image Consulting. She is an innovator and leader in the style industry and created the Absolute Colour System of 18 tonal colour directions that is now used by consultants around the world. She is also a certified Psychological Type Practictioner and co-creator of the 16 Style Typ...
Episode 001: Why I started this podcast
August 05, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MBWelcome to this inaugural episode of the Sew Mindful podcast. In this short but sweet episode we cover an intro to your host Jacqui Blakemore and what this podcast series has in store. If you are frustated with your current wardrobe contents and have ever wanted to make your own clothes but have not taken those first steps then we talk about what might be holding you back. We explore the Invincible Dressmaker Framework and how its 3 key elements fit together to help you create clothes you'l...
001: Why I started this podcast
August 05, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MBWelcome to this inaugural episode of the Sew Mindful podcast. In this short but sweet episode we cover an intro to your host Jacqui Blakemore and what this podcast series has in store. If you are frustated with your current wardrobe contents and have ever wanted to make your own clothes but have not taken those first steps then we talk about what might be holding you back. We explore the Invincible Dressmaker Framework and how its 3 key elements fit together to help you create clothes you'l...