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Sew Mindful Podcast

Jacqui Blakemore

Tips, tricks and expert interviews to share everything you need to know to have fun making your own fabulous clothes

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040: How to reconnect with your style with Imogen...

Sew Mindful Podcast ·

2021/05/15

I can't believe we are at Episode 40 already! Thank you so much for listening and supporting the show. This week I am joined again by my very first guest on the podcast, the wonderful Imogen Lamport. If you haven't listened to the previous episodes with Imogen and you at all interested in anything related to style then I highly recommend going back and picking those up (episodes 2, 8 and 14). Imogen has dedicated her energy to learning about all things style and then helping other women to

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00:24:33

039: Making your own knickers with Flo-Jo Fabrics

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2021/05/08

This week is all about underwear and I wanted to talk about making your own knickers. I put off making my own underwear for a long time because I thought it was really difficult. Then I saw some fabulous knicker-making kits advertised by Flo-Jo Fabrics. All the hardwork of choosing what fabrics and which elastics was done for me and I decided to take the plunge and give it a go.I made my first two pairs of knickers - one from non-stretch cotton fabric with elastic around legs and waist and the

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00:41:42

038: How to choose interfacings & interlinings

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2021/05/01

Thank you so much for tuning in to this week's episode. We have an exciting giveaway for you alongside this episode.This week I am joined by the wonderful Janet Kolle of Vlieseline to talk all things interfacing. If like me you have been baffled by which interfacing or interlining to choose for your dressmaking project then Janet is here to help.In this episode you will hear:> Janet's background with Freudenburg and Vlieseline> What's the difference between interfacing and

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00:34:46

037: Connecting with your Creativity with Clara Nartey

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2021/04/24

Thank you so much for tuning in to this week's episode. For many years after I learned how to sew and make clothes I religiously followed patterns. Whilst I was making them my own by choosing my fabrics I wouldn't have thought of myself as creative. When I started learning about pattern drafting and later, fashion design I realised that we are all creative but we just don't always know how to recognise and nurture our creativity. I wanted to find a guest that could explain how we can

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00:26:30

036: Which is the right sewing machine needle?

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2021/04/17

Thank you so much for joining me again this week! In this episode I am answering a great question raised by one of our listeners - Stephanie - who wanted to know how to pick the right sewing machine needle for her sewing projects.So in this episode you will hear:> Why there are different types of needles> What the anatomy of a machine needle is> What factors going into choosing which needle to use> How are needles sized> What types of needle are available and when are they used>

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00:34:51

035: Fabric Focus - Denim, the Switzerland of Fabrics...

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2021/04/10

Welcome to this week's Sew Mindful podcast episode with one of my favourite titles to date. I can't take credit for it as it was the work of my wonderful guest this week - Harriet Kjellman.Harriet is a woman of many talents including lecturing in fashion at Wolverhampton University, running her own fashion label and consulting and teaching in fashion and fashion processes and product development. Harriet has a long history with denim and uses it extensively in her designs which is why when

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00:37:43

034: What Wearing Red Can Do For You!

Sew Mindful Podcast ·

2021/03/27

Hello, welcome and thank you for joining me! I wanted to just do a quick intro to this episode to explain a bit about what to expect and how this week's topic relates to dressmaking (as it may not be apparent when you first start listening!)One of the considerations when I am making garments is the fabric and each fabric has colours and properties associated with it. We can choose colours based purely on aesthetics for example which colours work well together but there are schools of thought

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00:21:52

033: Drafting your own sewing patterns

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2021/03/20

Hello and welcome to this episode of the Sew Mindful podcast.Have you ever struggled to find just the right pattern for the garment or style you want to make? Have you ever thought I wish I could make my own patterns - surely it can't be that difficult?Well in this episode I explore my thoughts and experiences with pattern drafting. When I first learned pattern drafting it deepened my love of dressmaking but also brought with it a fair amount of subsquent frustrations.So I want to share with

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00:19:20

032: Inspiring Women - Thank you!

Sew Mindful Podcast ·

2021/03/13

In the week of International Women's Day and Mother's Day in the UK, it seemed only fitting to dedicate this episode to the amazing women that have influenced and inspired my sewing and dressmaking. So in this episode you will hear:> about the sewing teachers that have helped me build my sewing skills and confidence> who from the Great British Sewing Bee made my list of top influential women> which movie has my favourite costumes> some personal thank you's - did you get a

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00:35:23

031: Fabric Shops and Making Memories

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2021/03/06

Full disclosure - my cheeks are still aching from all the laughing we did recording this episode! Thank you so much for joining me for episode 31 where I am joined once again by Claire Hutchinson for what is becoming known as the Claire Hutchinson Mini Series!If you have listened to any of our previous chats you will know that Claire loves fabric and so in this get together she shares her favourite fabric shops and to my delight many of them were new to me and I can't wait to arrange a bus trip

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00:24:47

030: Fabric Spotlight - Jersey

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2021/02/27

Hello 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 experiences

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00:31:47

029: The Secrets Behind the 2021 Pantone Colour of...

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2021/02/20

Pantone 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 see

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00:27:15

028: How to Buy Fabric (part 2) with Claire Hutchinson

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2021/02/13

This 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

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027: How to buy fabric (part 1) with Claire Hutchinson

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2021/02/06

In 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 great

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00:18:35

026: How to Choose a Sewing Machine

Sew Mindful Podcast ·

2021/01/30

One 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 to do

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00:33:32

025: How I deal with my sewing failures

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2021/01/23

I 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

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024: Putting Fabric First with Claire Hutchinson

Sew Mindful Podcast ·

2021/01/16

I 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 new

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00:35:35

023: How I Plan My Sewing Projects

Sew Mindful Podcast ·

2021/01/09

January 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 collections of

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00:41:20

022: Attracting the Results you Really Want

Sew Mindful Podcast ·

2021/01/02

Happy 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 Attraction

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00:31:47

021: Making Money From Your Sewing Skills

Sew Mindful Podcast ·

2020/12/26

If 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 services.She

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