Have you ever wondered what's involved in turning a PDF pattern into a pretty, printed booklet? I was completely unaware of how many steps it takes to print a pattern, and it was so cool to learn more about the process in this week's episode. 

Kimberly is the designer behind Straight Stitch Designs. After going through the process of learning how to print her own patterns (which took a LOT of researching) she decided to put everything she's learnt into a course to help other designers - got to love it when biz owners help other biz owners succeed. 

Today Kimberly is sharing SO much about what goes into a producing a printed pattern, and what the pros and cons are for designers. If you're an indie designer who's been considering making the move to print, Kimberly has been kind enough to offer Maker Style listeners 10% off her course using the code MAKERSTYLE10 - valid through July 2nd, 2017.

Everything you Ever Wanted to Know About Print Patterns with Kimberly from Straight Stitch Designs // EP35

A Creative Lifestyle Podcast. We talk about small business, blogging, and sewing pretty things. Listening to the Maker Style podcast is like sitting down for a coffee and chat with your BFFs who are just as passionate about creating things as you are.

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Fall sewing is AROUND THE CORNER. How are you gathering inspiration? Whether you’re thinking of looking to ready-to-wear to recreate pieces you’ve seen at the mall, or scrolling through your saved folder on Instagram there’s no one way to gather inspiration for sewing - but there are some ways that are more helpful than others! Today on the show, Tori from The Doing Things Blog shares some ways that she organizes and collects sewing inspirations and shares some tips for how you can make better use of the sewing ideas you stumble across. You can find out more about Tori here: https://instagram.com/thedoingthingsblog

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Collecting Inspiration (In Useful Ways) With Tori From The Doing Things Blog // EP 50

August is filled with bra and lingerie making challenges, from #SewMyStyle2019 #BRAugust and #SewOverUnder - truly there has never been a better time to give bra making a try! That’s why I was so excited to head on over to Emerald Erin’s studio and ask her some of your biggest bra making questions and get her take on them in a live Q+A episode! Find out more about Erin, check out her supply shop, and check out some of her bra patterns (some of my favourites in the whole world!) at https://shop.emeralderin.com/ 

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LIVE // Your Lingerie Sewing Q+As Answered With Erin from Emerald Erin // EP 49

Ever dreamed about going to fashion school? Michele from Win Michele has taken the step to pursue a second career as a pattern maker, and is sharing all about the process over on Instagram and her blog! In this episode we talked about why she made that choice, what fashion school is really like, and what are some of the biggest things that she has learnt so far. Follow along with Michele’s journey here: https://instagram.com/winmichele

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Back to Fashion School with Michele from Win Michele // EP 48

How does paper play into your sewing projects? 


Do you plan what you're making in advance in a notebook? Sketch your ideas for a great new garment? Keep track of your measurements and pattern modifications with sticky notes? Or, maybe do none of these at all? This week on the Maker Style Podcast we've got Meg from @megmadesewing on the show to share the ins and outs of her SEWING JOURNAL - a paper place where she keeps all of her sewing notes, ideas, and projects! As someone that doesn't have a real paper component to my sewing practice, I was so inspired to hear how Meg keeps track of her ideas - and I've been brainstorming on little ways I could implement a sewing journal of my own ever since! Click the link in my bio to give this episode a listen, or find us wherever you listen to podcasts. Find Meg: https://instagram.com/megmadesewing?igshid=19r942jg9d8dk

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Keeping a Sewing Journal with Meg from Meg Made Sewing // EP47

This week Rachel chats with Amy from Amy Nicole Studio about her pattern making business, unique sense of style, and the challenge she made for herself called The Year of Slow Sewing! Find Amy on Instagram at @AmyNicoleStudio or at amynicolestudio.com

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Everything you Ever Wanted to Know About Print Patterns with Kimberly from Straight Stitch Designs // EP35

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