Pattern Shift

#53 - Zoe Edwards helps me with the foundation for a more sustainable sewing practice


Listen Later

Send me a Text Message.

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 THIS EPISODE on the show-notes page (link below)

LINKS

Sewing Patterns for Bigger Bodies, shared by Zoe:

Cashmerette - https://www.cashmerette.com/collections/cashmerette-patterns
Muna and Broad - https://www.munaandbroad.com/collections/patterns
GOTS Certification - stands for Global Organic Textile Standards, Learn More at https://global-standard.org/


QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

“Every company has its own “sample size”-- its own set of proportions that they work to. Some of them.. they’re not gunna fit so well to your body and you’re gunna have to do a bit of work to make it fit. So always, always, always measure yourself before you start a new project.” They’re just numbers. They don’t mean anything.


CONNECT WITH ZOE

Her podcast: https://checkyourthread.com/
Her blog: https://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com/
The first time she was on A Smaller Life: https://www.ja-wol.com/blogs/podcast/34-zo

 You know me as a guide, mentor and teacher, but I've also set off on a new adventure, coaching. Coaching gets a bad rep sometimes, but when it's done right, it can be really transformational. As part of my coaching education, I'll soon need to do real coaching sessions. And it could be a really great opportunity for you to experience it at no or low cost. If you've ever been curious about working with me in this way, now's the time. Just send me an email: [email protected]

Support the show

☆ other ways to SUPPORT THE SHOW

If you appreciate the free content and the work we put into this podcast, consider showing your support in a way that feels right to you. This could be by sharing episodes with friends, signing up for our newsletter, or making a small monthly contribution by clicking the Support the Show link. Your support keeps the podcast going and aligns with the values we share. Thank you for being a part of this movement!

to get updates for the next live-cohort of the Ja, Wol Business Program! ☆ JOIN THE WAITING LIST

☞ GET ACTIONABLE BUSINESS TIPS AND INSIGHTS & EPISODE UPDATES ☜SIGN UP HERE!

☞ FIND OTHER BUSINESS OWNERS IN OUR COMMUNITY SPACE ☜JOIN THE CONVERSATION


Have a question? Want to offer your opinion? Do you have an idea for a guest or topic? [email protected] or leave me a voice message!

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Pattern ShiftBy Saskia de Feijter

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

15 ratings


More shows like Pattern Shift

View all
Seamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity by Seamwork

Seamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity

719 Listeners

Making Conversation by Making Co.

Making Conversation

309 Listeners

VeryPink Knits - Knitting Q and A by Staci Perry

VeryPink Knits - Knitting Q and A

546 Listeners

Love to Sew Podcast by Caroline Somos & Helen Wilkinson : Sewing Enthusiasts and Entrepreneurs

Love to Sew Podcast

1,090 Listeners

Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads" by Threads Magazine

Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

255 Listeners

Dressed: The History of Fashion by Dressed Media

Dressed: The History of Fashion

1,508 Listeners

Stitch Please by Lisa Woolfork

Stitch Please

535 Listeners

Sew-organised-style by Maria Theoharous

Sew-organised-style

59 Listeners

Deep Questions with Cal Newport by Cal Newport

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

1,310 Listeners

Creativity Found: Finding Creativity Later in Life by Claire Waite Brown

Creativity Found: Finding Creativity Later in Life

7 Listeners

knitting with confidence & hope by holly

knitting with confidence & hope

3 Listeners

The Tipsy Sewists by Elle & Hazel

The Tipsy Sewists

37 Listeners