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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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00:37:43

020: Creating harmonious colour combinations with...

Sew Mindful Podcast ·

2020/12/19

I'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

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00:37:21

019: Can our clothes really make us happy?

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2020/12/12

My 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

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00:11:58

018: Uncovering Hidden Beliefs That Hold Us Back

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2020/11/28

A 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 backOver 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

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00:36:54

017: The Art of Finding Inspiration with Sylvie Hart

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2020/11/21

This 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 HARTGetting clear on your personal style is the most effective way to build a wardrobe that represents

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00:41:30

016: The Story of Cashmerette with Jenny Rushmore

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2020/11/14

Thank 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 and as she

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00:28:11

015: So you think sewing patterns are scary?

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2020/11/07

Hey 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 scarythe alternatives to sewing

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00:32:20

014: 13 Tips to turn frightful photos into sexy selfies

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2020/10/31

Welcome 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 together your

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00:45:05

013: Fascinating Lessons from Forties Fashion

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2020/10/24

Thank 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 videos

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00:36:02

012: My 9 top tips to buying fabric online

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2020/10/17

Hello 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 fabric online so

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00:50:18

011: Celebrate your uniqueness with MyBodyModel -...

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2020/10/10

I 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 all women!)

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00:41:24

010: 7 Steps to doing your own alterations

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2020/10/03

This 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 on for

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00:31:33

009: Woman Saves World by Making Own Clothes

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2020/09/26

Sounds 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 DooleyWell in this episode I

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00:47:08

008: Use Style Lines to Flatter your Figure - with...

Sew Mindful Podcast ·

2020/09/19

My 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 fascinated by

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00:50:16

007: Making Time (to Sew) with Amber Allworth

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2020/09/12

I 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 is for

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00:34:13

006: Making Change Intentional with Amber Allworth

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2020/09/05

“The only constant in life is change,” HeraclitusBut 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 and

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00:47:31

005: Discover your style personality with Sylvie Hart

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2020/08/29

In 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 surprising

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00:45:52

004: 5 Steps to Wardrobe Detox - Maria Bello

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2020/08/21

In 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

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003: Build a better body connection - with Jenny Kotlyar

Sew Mindful Podcast ·

2020/08/15

Welcome 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 less

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00:35:13

002: Use Your Face to Pick Your Fabric - with Imogen...

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2020/08/14

In 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 Types which bring

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00:08:37

001: Why I started this podcast

Sew Mindful Podcast ·

2020/08/05

Welcome 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'll love

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