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Episode 47: Handmade by Elizabeth Aug 01, 2023

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Elizabeth is a life-long crafter and creator. She got “hooked” on the fiber arts when her grandmother taught her how to crochet at age 8. She later learned how to sew from her mother and even designed some of her own dress patterns as a teenager. After college and law school, Elizabeth turned her attention to cake and cookie decorating but since becoming a mom, she has returned to sewing because sewing projects won’t expire if you need a long break to tend to the kiddos. Today, Elizabeth is a full-time litigation attorney and when she’s not tangled up in the courtroom, she’s spending time with her husband and high school sweetheart, Baudelio, and their two children Daniella and Ezra.

A natural night owl, Elizabeth makes time for her sewing addiction passion after the kids are tucked in and often sews her projects from start to finish live on TikTok. Her main focus is bag making but she loves to sew up outfits for herself and her entire family. Elizabeth is especially fond of using any occasion as an excuse to whip up a custom bag and coordinating outfits and accessories.

Elizabeth and her family live in the western suburbs of Chicago with their 13-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, Sherlock.

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Episode 46: Creative Costume Academy by Tricia Jul 25, 2023

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With over 20 years of professional seamstress experience making costumes for big theatrical productions like Blue Man Group, Cirque du Soleil, and Disney, Tricia is convinced that you don’t need to take the hard route to start making clothes that fit you perfectly right away. One of the many perks of having Tricia as your teacher is that she is known to make even the hardest pattern making concepts easy! She can help you find out which method works best for you.

Tricia, a California native who found her new home in North Carolina, now resides joyfully amidst nature with her partner, adorable pup Levi, and two elderly kitties. She spreads her passion for pattern making and creates stunning costumes for renowned names in live production, reaching people around the globe.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative.costume.academy/
TikTok: https://TikTok/@creative.costume.academy
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/tricky.patterns
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/@creativecostumeacademy

Free Pattern Masterclass
https://www.creativecostumeacademy.com/freepatternmasterclass

Pattern Making Academy with Mimi G
https://Learnpatternmaking.com

Get full sloper sets, tools, and pattern paper: https://www.creativecostumeacademy.com/shop

To know more about all the things CCA has to offer visit my website! https://www.Creativecostumeacademy.com

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Episode 45: Summer Sewing Inspiration Jul 18, 2023

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This week we celebrate summer by sharing our favorite seasonal makes this year. We asked our amazing listeners to submit their favorite summer makes they've made and their submissions did not disappoint. To see all the photos they shared of their makes be sure to watch the episode over on our youtube channel or check out our episode blog post on our website. Thank you again to all of our wonderful listeners for contributing to this week's podcast episode.
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Episode 44: Ellie & Mac Patterns Jul 11, 2023

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Introducing our latest podcast episode! Join us as we chat with Lindsey, the owner of Ellie and Mac Pattern Company. Lindsey has made a mark in the indie sewing pattern community with her size-inclusive designs for newborns, children, women, and men. This conversation is not to be missed!
Lindsey's Bio:
I found my love of designing and sewing when I had my first daughter, Aubrey. I wanted her to wear cute, boutique-style clothing, but I couldn't afford it. I decided to ask for a sewing machine for Christmas and proceeded to teach myself to sew.

Along the way, I realized that I had something special about putting fabrics together, and I loved the adorable creations I was making.

I began selling clothing online with the encouragement of family and friends. I learned new and better ways to make them each day and continued to grow my business. Ten years later, having a successful business, I wanted to give back. I decided to offer sewing patterns for the dresses I sold in my boutique for those who couldn't afford them. Keeping patterns affordable for everyone is a huge passion and the inspiration for my weekly sale. I wanted to give back to where it all began for me.

From there, I was hooked. Designing sewing patterns was so fun, and I found that the more I worked at learning how to draft patterns, the better I became at it. I have been designing patterns since 2012, and there is nothing I love more.

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Ellieandmac
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/EllieandMac_Patterns/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ca/Ellieandmacsewingpattern
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ellieandmac_patterns
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkvleOFeJDHyjbx1gI-vxQw
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ellieandmac
Website - https://www.ellieandmac.com/

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Episode 43: Erbaccia Studio & Pattern Making School Jul 04, 2023

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Erbaccia is a size-inclusive pattern company and school of patternmaking named for the Italian word for weed. It's about the scrappiness and tenacity that it takes to thrive wherever we find ourselves planted and about the instinctual need that some of us have for DIY-ing beautiful things into this world.

Erbaccia offers a growing collection of digital patterns for sizes up to 66" hip (though we'll gladly grade beyond that on request), and a comprehensive online course called Confident Pattern making and Grading where you can learn to digitally draft and grade professional sewing patterns for bodies of every size.

Victoria will be reopening enrollment for her pattern making course in January 2024. Join her email list to be first to hear when doors re-open.

Website: erbacciastudio.com
Instagram: instagram.com/erbaccia_studio

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Episode 42: Sewing Retreat Jun 27, 2023

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This episode is sponsored by Oliso Home! Shop Oliso Home's amazing smart irons, mini irons and accessories to elevate your sewing experience!
Oliso Home Aff Link: https://oliso.com/?aff=105
This week's episode was filmed at our recent sewing retreat at a cabin in the mountains of Blue Ridge, Georgia. Due to all 6 sewing retreat guests filming this episode together outside of our usual home studio, the audio for this episode might not be the quality you are used to. We recommend you WATCH this episode over on our YouTube channel to enjoy this podcast the most.
Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@thesewcialhourpodcast
Thank you to our amazing sewing friends for being guests on this special podcast episode. We had the most amazing week sewing together and growing our friendships. We highly recommend you make time to sew with other sewists.
All the guests on this episode have been guests on our podcast before. Check out their individual episodes below and follow their sewing journeys online!
Diana - https://youtu.be/gxK7WhipYmg
Nichole - https://youtu.be/_AljFCxI340
Jessica - https://youtu.be/VnhI31FGy1U
Amy - https://youtu.be/qyyp10yrqSs
Thank you again to Oliso Home for sponsoring this episode. Be sure to check out of previous episode with Michele from Oliso Home here: https://youtu.be/hoVvkkmvpc8
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Episode 41: 6 Month Sewing Goal Review Jun 20, 2023

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Can you believe we are 6 months into 2023 already!!! We feel like the time is flying by but what better way to check in on our original sewing goals we set back in January than to do a mid-year review.
Ashley and Bethany review their sewing goals set 6 months ago and reevaluate if those goals are still in progress, completed, or need revision. Let's just say this year has thrown us both some big curveballs (for the better)!
We also took a moment to set some new and revised goals for the rest of 2023!
Did you set sewing goals with us back in January?
How are you doing on your goals?
Are you making revisions or setting some new goals for the rest of this year?
Let us know so we can all hold each other accountable!
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Episode 40: Sew & Tell Australia Jun 13, 2023

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Megan is a passionate sewist based in Australia and is well-known in the sewing community as the founder of Sew and Tell Australia. She has been sewing for over 20 years and has honed her craft to create beautiful garments for herself and her family. Megan is a busy mum of two kids who understands the challenges of balancing family life and sewing projects. She finds joy in creating clothes that fit her perfectly, and believes that this can be life-changing for anyone. Megan is also a patient and skilled teacher who loves sharing her knowledge with others and introducing them to the joy of sewing.

Megan is the only Australian ambassador for Babylock Australia. She's also an ambassador for Schmetz Needles as well as a pattern ambassador for Love Notions, Peek A Boo Pattern Shop, Sonia Estep, Tadah Patterns. On top of that she is a pattern tester for a number of others pattern companies as well. She has affiliations with many Australian based fabric companies and have built connections with many industry leaders both in Australia and around the world.

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www.sewandtell.com.au

The sewing corner is a beautiful community of sewists where Megan shares exclusive sewing tutorials as well as help sewists with their sewing journey. We have monthly guest expert interviews and a new hotseat/ask me anything style Q&A once a month over zoom for support as well.

Special offer for listeners of the show for a $10 monthly discount for the first three months for those that sign up with a 3 month membership to the sewing corner. Use code: THESEWCIALHOUR and sign up here: www.sewandtell.com.au/the-sewing-corner

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Episode 39: That's Sew Monica Jun 06, 2023

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Monica Monyo-Tetteh is a Sewing, DIY and Lifestyle Creative known in the sewing community as That’s Sew Monica. Born and raised in New York City with roots from Ghana, West Africa, she took up sewing to connect to her late mother. Monica has a passion for sewing and the sewing community. She is one of the owners of Sewrority Wear, LLC a sewing novelty and apparel company. She hosts a monthly sew-a-long called SEWYOURVIEW and monthly in person sewing meetup called Project Sew. Her YouTube channel called “On the Road with That’s Sew Monica'' highlights the Dallas area fashion district, home sewers and designers. Monica’s leadership led her to form Black Makers Matter, A coalition of black makers united to bring about and implement cultural transformation in the sewing and crafting industry.

I started teaching recently in person and have really enjoyed connecting with people. It has been amazing and I am looking to expand in person offerings.

I am a new PFAFF Ambassador and really excited about the features of the Performance Icon.
I am also a Ditto Ambassador and using a sewing projector has been great. It cuts my sewing time down tremendously since I don't have to cut patterns.
My business Sewrority Wear will be hosting our 2nd sewing retreat in March 2024.

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_RWOmyXYCMRSrBMuOxnzhg

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Episode 38: Madalynne Intimates May 30, 2023

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Maddie Kulig is the founder of Madalynne Intimates, a lingerie brand that offers DIY lingerie kits, bra making workshops, lingerie sewing patterns, and ready made lingerie. Basically lingerie you can buy ready made or sew yourself.

Madaynne's first book will be released later this year! You can preorder it using the links below.

https://www.amazon.com/Sew-Lingerie-Size-Inclusive-Swimwear-Everything/dp/1644033887/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AT67Y2ZKU664&keywords=sew+lingerie&qid=1679067347&sprefix=sew+lingerie%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1

https://bookshop.org/p/books/sew-lingerie-make-size-inclusive-bras-panties-swimwear-more-everything-you-need-to-know-maddie-kulig/19609252?ean=9781644033883

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sew-lingerie-maddie-kulig/1142878323?ean=9781644033883

Book Description:
DIY lingerie, swimwear, and activewear--made by you for you! Lingerie is more than just fabric; it's the closest thing you wear to your heart! In this book, expert bra maker and designer Maddie Kulig of Madalynne Intimates teaches you how accessible and fun it is to sew undergarments that shape and support your body. You will learn the foundations of DIY lingerie, swimwear, and activewear--from the history of lingerie and types of styles, to the variety of fabrics and elastics, to how to determine your size and perfect fit--and start sewing with confidence. - Dive into all elements of lingerie construction, from how to alter patterns to best fit your body to solving common problems and choosing the best fabric. - Whether you're looking to whip up a comfy, simple bralette in a few hours or create an intricate and sexy bodysuit, there are a variety of bra, panty, swim, and lingerie projects for everyone. - Includes information on creating nursing and mastectomy bras, offering alterations that suit a variety of needs.

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IG: @mmadalynne
TikTok: @mmadalynne

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