🎙️ Episode 34: Cloud9 Fabrics - Sustainable Style, Creative Vision & the Future of Fabric

This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re thrilled to sit down with Gina Pantastico and Michelle Engel, two of the brilliant founders behind Cloud9 Fabrics, a company known for its gorgeous designs, commitment to sustainability, and thoughtful approach to fabric manufacturing.

If you’ve ever sewn with Cloud9, you know: their fabrics feel as good as they look. In this episode, we explore the story behind the brand, how they bring collections to life, and the passion that has fueled their mission since the beginning.

✨ In This Episode:
• The Cloud9 Origin Story: how Gina and Michelle built a company centered around organic cotton, ethical sourcing, and beautiful design.
• Behind the Scenes of Fabric Production: from initial design concepts to working with artists, selecting substrates, and navigating today’s manufacturing challenges.
• Industry Trends & Future Insights: where they see the sewing world headed and what excites them most right now.
• Advice for Makers & Aspiring Designers: guidance for indie designers, small businesses, and anyone dreaming of designing fabric or collaborating with manufacturers.
• Spool School: a special guest-led edition!
• You Love to See It: celebrations, accomplishments, and creative wins from all four of us.

Gina and Michelle also give us a peek into their day-to-day roles at Cloud9: Gina as Director of Operations with decades of global sourcing experience, and Michelle as Creative Director with a talent for discovering artists and telling stories through design.

🌿 Explore More from Cloud9:
📘 Look Book: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/cloud9may2025.html
🌐 Website: https://cloud9fabrics.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloud9fabrics

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Next week: A fun, behind-the-scenes episode recorded at our sewing retreat with Missy, Audra, and Bethany!

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