Maker Style

By Rachel Rehkopf

What's Maker Style about?

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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Maker Style episodes:

08.21.2019
Collecting Inspiration (In Useful Ways) With Tori From The Doing Things Blog // EP 50
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...
08.07.2019
LIVE // Your Lingerie Sewing Q+As Answered With Erin from Emerald Erin // EP 49
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...
07.31.2019
Back to Fashion School with Michele from Win Michele // EP 48
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...
07.22.2019
Keeping a Sewing Journal with Meg from Meg Made Sewing // EP47
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...
07.15.2019
#YearOfSlowSewing with Amy from Amy Nicole Studio // EP46
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...
07.08.2019
Sewing and Discovering Second Hand Fabrics with Star from Well Fibre // EP45
This week on the Maker Style Podcast Star White from Well Fibre has come on the show to share how she approaches shopping for second hand and vintage fabrics. You can learn more about Star on Instagram at @wellfibre and...
07.01.2019
About Intimates and Entrepreneurship with Maddie from Madalynne Intimates // EP 44
Today on the Maker Style Podcast Maddie from Madalynne Intimates shares the story behind her business and her journey to sewing. Maddie has been a huge inspiration of mine, and I know you guys will love this episode. Find Maddie...
06.27.2019
Hello // EP43
Hello friends, we’re back! Make sure you hit subscribe and tune into the ten episode mini-series that will be coming out LIVE this summer. Want to let me know of a future guest you’d love to hear interviewed? Send me...
07.17.2017
Blogger Blueprint: Crafting Content and Finding Your Voice // EP42
Curious about what kind of content to post on your sewing blog/vlog/podcast/Instagram? Today on the show we're digging into what types of content some of my favourite bloggers post, how often they post, and how they determine their schedule. This...
07.10.2017
Blogger Blueprint: Making a Website you Love // EP40
Today on the podcast we will be discussing everything websites. Do you need one? What should I use to make it? How much is this going to cost me? What do I need to consider? Check out EP 37 for an...
07.04.2017
Blogger Blueprint: Building your Brand and Starting with Intention // EP38
This is the first episode in the Blogger Blueprint series talking all about branding Check out EP37 for an introduction to this new series.
06.27.2017
Welcoming Men into the Sewing Space with Julian from Julian Creates // EP36
Today we're going to be talking about inclusive in the sewing community and barriers that might be in place that discourage people for trying sewing for the first time. Our guest today is Julian Cordell from Julian Creates. Julian will be...
06.19.2017
Everything you Ever Wanted to Know About Print Patterns with Kimberly from Straight Stitch Designs // EP35
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...
06.12.2017
Make it Work Moments with Judith D. // EP34
Sometimes when we sew projects just don't work out we need extra motivation to work through it. When I have a moment like that I think of my friend Judith Dee, who's always inspiring me to have a Make it...
06.05.2017
Preparing for Maternity Leave as a Sewing Small Business with Lisa from Sew Over It // EP33
Juggling a sewing small business and real life is no joke, so I'm always keen to learn how other lovely ladies in the sewing industry are making things work behind the scenes. This week on the Maker Style Podcast, Lisa from...
05.30.2017
Three Things I've Learnt as a Sewing Vlogger with Brittany J. Jones // EP32
The internet has been blowing up lately with claims that video is where it's at in 2017 - and it's easy to see why people are saying that. More and more social media platforms (I'm looking at you, Instagram) are...
05.21.2017
Reflections on Three Years in Business with Allie from Indie Sew // EP31
Man, I'm such a huge fan of Allie from Indie Sew. Allie is the incredible entrepreneur behind Indie Sew, an online marketplace for indie sewing patterns, fabrics, and classes. We first spoke way back in EP04 about what it was like...
05.15.2017
SPECIAL EPISODE: Chatty Q&A With Rachel from Maker Style // EP30
Lately, you guys have been asking me to open up a little more about myself on the show and give you a little bit of a background on the lady behind the show. I guess this makes sense, because I love...
05.07.2017
My Experience Getting Professional Branding with Kelli from True Bias // EP29
As makers, we often get into the habit of wanting to DIY everything. DIY Haircuts? Sure, why not! DIY Website? No question, we can handle it! DIY Wardrobe? Obviously! But something I've learnt the hard way is that sometimes it's best to call in the pros...
05.01.2017
Sewing a Chic, Retro-Ish Wardrobe with Allie Jackson // EP28
What's a better way to kick off Me Made May than a chat about how to modernize vintage patterns into retro-ish styles that work perfectly day-to-day? I actually couldn't imagine anything better, so that's why I've been saving this episode...
04.16.2017
Behind the Scenes of an Indie Family Business with Dana and Dani from Hart's Fabric // EP27
Harts Fabric has been in business since 1969. In the indie sewing industry, especially our rapidly moving online world, that seems like a lifetime. When I learnt about this, and a little more about what it's like behind the...
04.10.2017
7 Spring 2017 Sewing Trends and the Patterns to Make them with Sara from the Sara Project // EP26
Today we're throwing it back to EP05! Sara from the Sara Project is back on the show again to share her top seven spring sewing trends and some incredible pattern ideas. If you're getting ready (or in the middle) of...
04.03.2017
The Growth of the Indiestry with Elisalex from By Hand London // EP25
In this fast-growing indie online sewing world, being in business for five years basically makes you a veteran in the industry. We're already seeing major shifts in how blogging, patterns, and indie sewing are being done today vs. seven...
03.27.2017
8 Spring Fabric Trends with Michelle from Style Maker Fabrics // EP24
Welcome back, friends! We're starting season two off with a little bit of sewspiration and discussing the big fabric trends we're seeing for the spring of 2017. As the weather starts to warm up, I can't help but daydream...
02.27.2017
Sustainable Business with Meghann from Halfmoon Atelier // EP23
What does it mean for your business to be sustainable? Does it mean the products are earth-friendly? The workload is manageable over a long period of time, so you won't get burnt out? Or cracking the code to finding...
02.20.2017
Behind the Scenes of Indie Print Magazines with Dominique and Rosa from Suzy // EP22
When was the last time you read a print magazine? For me, it's been a really long time. Finding blogs, whether they're about fashion, home decor, or DIY/Sewing, replaced the role of magazines for me. I loved the...
02.13.2017
All About Newsletters with Stephanie from Modern Sewciety // EP21
So how many times in the two years have you heard that email marketing is the place to be? Or that a newsletter is safer than social media? Or that your growth and engagement is going to skyrocket as soon...
02.06.2017
Bra Making Month: Tips from my Favourite Teacher, a Little Bit of Harriet, and the Importance of Critical Thinking with Amy from Cloth Habit // EP20
So as I'm sure you heard, just this past week Amy from Cloth Habit just released the Harriet pattern and it's taken the bra sewing world by storm. If you're not familiar with Amy, she's the genius behind...
01.30.2017
Bra Making Month: What I learnt from Sewing a Bra a Week with Emerald Erin // EP19
Ever wonder what you would learn from sewing one bra a week for a whole year? A while ago, Erin (otherwise known as Emerald Erin), dedicated to try it and find out. Today on the show we're going to...
01.24.2017
Bonus Episode: Tips for Sewing Your Dream Coat with Heather from Closet Case Files // EP18
Heather Lou makes patterns that intimidate me - jeans, coats, bathing suits. Today on the show Heather is going to tell me, quite frankly, why they shouldn't. Heather is the designer behind Closet Case Files, an indie...
01.23.2017
Bra Making Month: Bra Biz Chats with Karu from Studio Costura // EP17
Finding bra-making supplies, in my humble opinion, is the hardest part of the bra-making process - especially if you're wanting to look around and find supplies locally. Imagine for a second, though, if it's this hard for us...
01.16.2017
Bra Making Month: Your FAQs Answered with Hannah from Evie la Luve Lingerie // EP16
Want to start bra making but don't know where to start? Here's where you start! Today on the show I have Hannah from Evie la Luve on to answer her most frequently asked questions about making bras...
01.08.2017
Bra Making Month: Handmade Lingerie Style with Sarah from Ohhh Lulu // EP15
Today we're kicking off the Maker Style Bra-Making Month with an awesome interview with Sara from Ohhh Lulu talking all about her lingerie style and where she finds inspiration for her patterns and handmade pieces in her shop. ...
01.03.2017
Style in Progress with Sophie from Ada Spragg // EP14
New year, new me? If the change in year has you in the mood for reflection and honest self-chats you're going to really love today's episode with Aussie sewing blogger Sophie from Ada Spragg. When I contacted...
12.20.2016
Being a Small Fabric Store Entrepreneur with Fiona from Faberwood Fabrics // EP13
Hey everyone! Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your fabric small fabric stores? What the day to day process looks like as a sewing entrepreneur building a curated and chic fabric collection for shoppers like you...
12.06.2016
Special Episode: Media Relations 101 for Indie Sewing Designers with Rachel // EP12
Today on the Maker Style Podcast I'm sharing a special tip about getting your products out there: effective media relations. Ever wonder how Helen decides what makes it into her Wednesday Weekly's? Or how Rachel and Kate find content...
11.27.2016
Handmade Gift Ideas for Him with Morgan from Thread Theory // EP11
Guys, we are 26 days out from Christmas. Have you gotten started on your handmade gifts yet? I admit, I'm a little behind this year. So far I've gotten the pattern and fabric I need for my...
11.22.2016
Smashing Fear and Starting a Sewing Small Business with Laura from Handmade Hub // EP10
When was the last time you started something new? Something so new, it really scared you? Today we're going to be talking about how to smash the fear associated with starting a sewing small business with the wonderful...
11.14.2016
How to Start an Indie Pattern Company with Helen from Helen's Closet // EP09
Do any of you have entrepreneurial ambitions? Or an interest in learning what it takes to create all of your favourite indie patterns? Or just a love of listening to two gals geek out about sewing stuff for almost an...
11.07.2016
Six Tips for Sewing your own Wedding Dress with Paige from Seams Electric // EP08
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine your dream sewing project. That "maybe one day" project. That project that's so big and exciting it scares you a little but you want to dig into it anyways....
10.31.2016
Growth, Challenges, and Sewing Industry Chats with Kate from The Fold Line // EP07
The sewing small business world is an amazing place. We're really fortunate to be a part of a new era of sewing that's filled to the brim with entrepreneurship, big ideas, and a strong network of community support. ...
10.23.2016
How to use Instagram Effectively as a Sewing Blogger with Beth from Sew DIY // EP06
I think you would be hard-pressed to find a sewist who didn't think Instagram was the sewing community's favourite social media. Let's face it, we're creative, visual people who would rather look it pretty things than read them. As a...
10.17.2016
Top 6 Sewing Trends for Fall 2016 with Sara from the Sara Project // EP05
Sara's so sweet I had to have her on the show twice in one month. She prepared boatloads of wonderful content to share, and I promise you this is going to be another phenomenal episode. If you're familiar...
10.10.2016
Behind the Scenes of Sewing Small Business with Allie from Indie Sew // EP04
If I had to make a list of the people who were revolutionizing the indie sewing game, you can bet your bottom dollar that Allie from Indie Sew would be at the very tip-top of my list. If...
10.02.2016
Easy Tips for Learning to Sew BETTER with Sara from the Sara Project // EP03
If you've been sewing for years, you've probably picked up a few useful tips you'd like to share with others. Today, Sara from The Sara Project has come on the show to share exactly that. We're going to be chatting...
10.02.2016
Behind the Scenes of Creating the Cora Sewing App with Hélène // EP02
I can't get enough of rad girl bosses who are breaking out of the mold and doing amazing things. Hélène, our guest today on the Maker Style Podcast, is one of those girl bosses. She's...
10.02.2016
Organizing your Sewing Plans with Anya from Anna Zoe Sews // EP01
It's easy to get overwhelmed by great ideas when sewing. Tell me, does this sound familiar? You have approximately 3480 things you'd like to sew for fall, but when it comes time to execute you can't get your butt in...
09.25.2016
Welcome to Maker Style // EP 00
This is the introductory episode to the Maker Style Podcast. This is a creative lifestyle podcast for passionate, daring women who love to make beautiful things. We chat about small business, blogging, and lots and lots of sewing. Listening...

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Maker Style episodes:

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

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

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

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

#YearOfSlowSewing with Amy from Amy Nicole Studio // EP46

Sewing and Discovering Second Hand Fabrics with Star from Well Fibre // EP45

About Intimates and Entrepreneurship with Maddie from Madalynne Intimates // EP 44

Hello // EP43

Blogger Blueprint: Crafting Content and Finding Your Voice // EP42

Blogger Blueprint: Making a Website you Love // EP40

Blogger Blueprint: Building your Brand and Starting with Intention // EP38

Welcoming Men into the Sewing Space with Julian from Julian Creates // EP36

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

Make it Work Moments with Judith D. // EP34

Preparing for Maternity Leave as a Sewing Small Business with Lisa from Sew Over It // EP33

Three Things I've Learnt as a Sewing Vlogger with Brittany J. Jones // EP32

Reflections on Three Years in Business with Allie from Indie Sew // EP31

SPECIAL EPISODE: Chatty Q&A With Rachel from Maker Style // EP30

My Experience Getting Professional Branding with Kelli from True Bias // EP29

Sewing a Chic, Retro-Ish Wardrobe with Allie Jackson // EP28

Behind the Scenes of an Indie Family Business with Dana and Dani from Hart's Fabric // EP27

7 Spring 2017 Sewing Trends and the Patterns to Make them with Sara from the Sara Project // EP26

The Growth of the Indiestry with Elisalex from By Hand London // EP25

8 Spring Fabric Trends with Michelle from Style Maker Fabrics // EP24

Sustainable Business with Meghann from Halfmoon Atelier // EP23

Behind the Scenes of Indie Print Magazines with Dominique and Rosa from Suzy // EP22

All About Newsletters with Stephanie from Modern Sewciety // EP21

Bra Making Month: Tips from my Favourite Teacher, a Little Bit of Harriet, and the Importance of Critical Thinking with Amy from Cloth Habit // EP20

Bra Making Month: What I learnt from Sewing a Bra a Week with Emerald Erin // EP19

Bonus Episode: Tips for Sewing Your Dream Coat with Heather from Closet Case Files // EP18

Bra Making Month: Bra Biz Chats with Karu from Studio Costura // EP17

Bra Making Month: Your FAQs Answered with Hannah from Evie la Luve Lingerie // EP16

Bra Making Month: Handmade Lingerie Style with Sarah from Ohhh Lulu // EP15

Style in Progress with Sophie from Ada Spragg // EP14

Being a Small Fabric Store Entrepreneur with Fiona from Faberwood Fabrics // EP13

Special Episode: Media Relations 101 for Indie Sewing Designers with Rachel // EP12

Handmade Gift Ideas for Him with Morgan from Thread Theory // EP11

Smashing Fear and Starting a Sewing Small Business with Laura from Handmade Hub // EP10

How to Start an Indie Pattern Company with Helen from Helen's Closet // EP09

Six Tips for Sewing your own Wedding Dress with Paige from Seams Electric // EP08

Growth, Challenges, and Sewing Industry Chats with Kate from The Fold Line // EP07

How to use Instagram Effectively as a Sewing Blogger with Beth from Sew DIY // EP06

Top 6 Sewing Trends for Fall 2016 with Sara from the Sara Project // EP05

Behind the Scenes of Sewing Small Business with Allie from Indie Sew // EP04

Easy Tips for Learning to Sew BETTER with Sara from the Sara Project // EP03

Behind the Scenes of Creating the Cora Sewing App with Hélène // EP02

Organizing your Sewing Plans with Anya from Anna Zoe Sews // EP01

Welcome to Maker Style // EP 00