November 28, 2023

Chic Holiday Creations: Mastering Occasionwear Sewing, Luxe Fabrics, Couture Techniques and Festive Trends

40 minutes

Join us in Episode 11 of 'Threaded Together' as we blend the art of sewing with the flair of high fashion, all while keeping sustainability at the forefront. This holiday-outfit themed episode, hosted by Tracy and Rebecca, is your go-to guide for creating eco-friendly and stylish party outfits. We’ll explore working with eye-catching fabrics like sequins, velvet, and brocade, and introduce you to greener alternatives perfect for festive attire. Gain insights into sewing techniques that bring a touch of couture to your creations, and get inspired by the latest sustainable fashion trends for the holiday season. If you're passionate about fashion, sewing, sustainability and making a statement this holiday season, this episode is sure to spark your creativity and prepare you for any festive occasion.

Full show notes also at www.ThreadedTogetherPodcast.com

Links mentioned in the introduction

Freddie jacket

https://bellalovespatterns.com/products/freddie-jacket-pdf-sewing-pattern

Tips for sewing welted pockets - Threaded Together Episode 7

Working with Velvet - Resources

https://www.seamwork.com/articles/a-beginners-guide-to-sewing-velvet

https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2020/02/10/how-to-sew-velvet-like-a-pro

Sewing with Sequins

https://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/2018/10/sequin-fabric-tips.html#:~:text=Snips%20may%20not%20be%20visible,not%20an%20overlocker%20(serger).

https://byhandlondon.com/blogs/by-hand-london/16700656-nerdy-sewing-tips-sewing-with-sequin-fabric

https://wunderlabel.com/blog/p/tips-working-sequin-fabric/

What's Next . . .

We will be reflecting on the year, Reviewing our favourite makes Toughest makes, most worn makes… and looking to the year ahead -our sewing resolutions, and more! We have loved having you with us the past 11 episodes this season and if you have any thoughts, questions, or just want to say hi, sign up for our newsletter or give us a shout on social media @Threaded Together Podcast. We also JUST launched our newsletter to give you exclusive behind the scenes content, photos and links to what we are up to between podcasts.

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