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Pattern Shift

Saskia de Feijter

Hi! My name is Saskia de Feijter and welcome to the Pattern Shift podcast. In this podcast, I support overwhelmed small business owners in the fiber and needlecraft industry, helping them set up and organize their businesses for growth and personal well-being. Together, we can be a force for good and a counterbalance to fast fashion, helping makers craft garments and accessories slowly and more sustainably. You can be part of that change and make a profit in the process.

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#68 - Creatively Navigating Storms: Managing Small...

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2023/09/22

Ever been left picking up the pieces after chaos struck your business? Listen in as I, Saskia, share firsthand experiences of weathering the unpredictable storms of podcasting and running a business. From managing a bustling yarn shop to juggling multiple newsletters and a thriving community, I'm here to reveal the systems and strategies I've devised to navigate these hectic waters with calm and grace.Through tales of forgotten yarn orders and unexpected business hurdles, we'll

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#67 - Striking the Perfect Balance: Business and...

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2023/09/01

Take Notes for Next SeasonHey there, it's your host Saskia, and I'm back with another episode of Pattern Shift. Today, I'm excited to share some valuable insights from fellow creative entrepreneurs about how they approach their businesses during the summer months. Summer is often seen as a time to relax and take a break, but how does that translate into the world of business? Let's dive in and hear what some of our guests have to say.FULL SHOW-NOTES WITH

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#66 - Level Up Your Business: Insights from Program...

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2023/07/21

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#65 - Bending Time: How to Manage Energy for...

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2023/07/07

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#64 - Transform Your Small Business Mindset with the...

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2023/06/23

Ready to conquer that overwhelming clutter and skyrocket your small business productivity? Join me, Saskia de Feijter, as I reveal the secret to unlocking your mental clarity and focus through decluttering your workspace. Say goodbye to the myth that creative chaos fuels inspiration and discover how tidying up can actually boost your motivation and creativity. In this PatternShift episode, we dive into the life-changing Konmari philosophy and William Morris's quote as powerful tools to

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52:27

#63 - Taking yourself seriously as a business owner,...

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2023/06/09

Are you taking yourself seriously as a business owner, do you set boundaries, are you being professional,It’s time to start owning the tasks that come with running your business, to stop feeling icky around business terms and accepting what you need to know about your needs and applying business strategies in order to balance and grow your personal and business life.How business-y do you need to be?In this episode, I'm talking to designer, maker, and teacher Cal Patch who's specialising in

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#62 - A Smaller Life is now: PATTERN SHIFT

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2023/05/26

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#61 - “Our podcast evolution: How Zoe and Saskia...

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2023/05/12

In this episode, podcast hosts Zoe Edwards of Check Your Thread and myself discuss how we approach our podcasts and how we make it work for our businesses. We talk about how we’ve shifted our focus over time and how our podcasts have evolved along with our businesses. We also discuss advertising and how it may or may not fit into our podcast and business models. And… there’s a big change a-commin’. I will reveal all in this episode.FULL SHOW NOTES WITH TAKEAWAYShttps://www.asmallerlife.com/61BEST

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56:31

#60 - Pilar Letelier of Cabeza de Alfiler -...

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2023/05/05

On this episode of A Smaller Life, Pilar and Saskia discuss several key aspects of running a creative business. They emphasize the importance of having a clear vision for your business, delegating tasks to others, and finding support from peers. They also address the fear of being copied by competitors and suggest owning your brand as the best way to combat this. Finally, they highlight the importance of having a strong sense of purpose and working towards it with passion and dedication.FULL

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#59 - "The Art of Deliberate Choice: Crafting a more...

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2023/04/21

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#58 - ‘In Conversation with Kathleen’ Overcoming...

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2023/04/07

In this episode we’re flipping things around. Kathleen Kettles, one of the most enthusiastic members of the Ja, Wol community and a podcaster herself is interviewing me.Her podcast ‘In conversation with Kathleen’ is all about how her guests define success. I was invited and I loved the atmosphere of this conversation so much that I wanted to share it with you as well.The main topic is my motto, “Progress over Perfection”, and we'll be discussing the importance of embracing imperfection and

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#57 - Maaike van Geijn's Rocket Launch: insights from...

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2023/03/24

In this podcast episode upcoming knitwear designer Maaike van Geijn, shares her ideas, processes, hiccups, and successes as a designer like how her first three designs were immediately published by Laine Magazine, Kate Davies and la Bien Aimée. We’re discussing topics such as her daily routine, submitting patterns to magazines, designing for multiple sizes, pattern writing, and the importance of testing. She also talks about the impact of working with a publisher and her plans for the future. The

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#56 - Pockets and Planet: a conversation about...

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2023/03/10

In this episode of A Smaller Life, Marshall Conley of Slø Jeans, joins the show to discuss how this sustainable fashion brand started. The values and steps they had to make before they could start selling inclusive and sustainable jeans. Marshall discusses the challenges of starting a sustainable fashion brand and the importance of creating a positive impact in the fashion industry. He emphasizes the role of education and awareness in driving sustainable fashion forward and encourages listeners to

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#55 - Leigh Metcalf @ Top Stitch Makers on starting a...

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2023/02/24

In this episode, Saskia and Leigh Metcalf, founder of Top Stitch Makers Social Community, discuss the importance of building a safe and valuable space for garment sewers.Leigh shares her journey of finding her ideal customer, reaching them through various channels, and how she puts aside the financial treadmill of retail to focus on what really matters to her customers.They also talk about the importance of having a community of like-minded people, the value of community in newsletters, and the

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#54 - Gillian Caughey @ Fearless Financials on how to...

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2023/02/10

In this amazing episode full of gold nuggets, you’ll hear from Gillian CaugheyGillian is the founder of Fearless Financials, an accountancy business that offers life centered accounting for folks that dare to be themselves in business. They love to work with creatives businesses and help them achieve their financial goals.I was quite nervous about this interview as I am about a smart as a pebble when it comes toaccounting and bookkeeping but Gillian was kind and hilarious and was able to explain so

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#53 - Zoe Edwards helps me with the foundation for a...

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2023/01/27

Zoe Edwards joins us again! This time, we covered sustainable sewing and lots of things in between. I've asked Zoe to help me while I'm still quite new to sewing, to get a good foundation to a more sustainable sewing practice. From learning how to choose patterns to fit your body so you will get the most wear out of them -always the most sustainable option after not getting or making anything at all- and discussing different fabrics, you’ll learn a lot in this episode! MAIN TAKEAWAYS FROM

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#52 - Kim Witten: Yarn Over-thinking, create succes...

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2023/01/13

My coach, Kim Witten, teaches us the difference between coaching, mentoring and therapy. Then, we move on to topics such as the struggle we creatives have balancing structure and freedom (for our craft), and also have an enlightening conversation about “imposter syndrome”. Kim shares a comforting perspective and cites the two psychologists who coined the term in the 1970’s.Enjoy this incredible conversation with Kim Witten, transformational coach, for the first episode of A Smaller Life in the new

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#51 - New Year's Shortie Episode - taking a pledge

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2022/12/30

In this episode I talk about the Ja Wol Community pledge that has been spontaneously started by our member Kathleen. I jumped on her idea and we had a zoom call together and made it happen. In the episode I share my personal pledge and invite you to join us to see how you can make the curating and creating of your wardrobe in 2023 fun and meaningful.A new way of curating and creating our clothes. Start your journey to a more intentional closet TODAY! WE KEEP IT FUN! Because that is the only way that

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#50 - Milestones: Maya @ Knit With Attitude goes Big...

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2022/12/16

May Lin Bang (Maya) joins us from Knit With Attitude in High Street London, but not before we do a little celebrating for our 50th episode! Tune in to hear shout outs and interesting stats in the first 10 minutes, and then get cozy for our 50 minute conversation.Maya is an inspiration who has run a successful ecological yarn shop as an immigrant for more than 10 years. She had an online shop before that was really a thing. She tells us about how she deals with our unconventional industry in an

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#49 - Reporting from the Faroe Islands Gudrun &...

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2022/12/02

In this cinematic, on-the-road episode, you’ll hear all about the wool and shepherding industry in the Faroese Islands or Faroes (Føroyar). You’ll get to hear a spinning machine, special background music from the feat-of-modern-egineering underwater tunnels, reports from the traveler’s log in the ferry cabin, and spontaneous interviews with shop owners and workers. You’re going to love it! Featuring Johanna from the Snealdan Spinnery and CEO Guðrun Rógvadóttir from Guðrun & Guðrun hand-knit wool

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