As your bridal sewing business is in the beginning stages, it's not uncommon to hold fittings in your home- some sewists choose to sew from home even after they're well established. But for others, the thought of working from home can bring feelings of imposter syndrome and insecurity. If these feelings are holding you back from stepping into the industry, we are here to encourage you! With the right preparations, opening your home can be one of the most loving and hospitable ways you can honor a client.

In this episode, seamstress Francis Miller shares the pros and cons of hosting bridal fittings, and building your own sewing business, at home. Learn how to prepare for hosting, what boundaries may be necessary for yourself and your clients, and how to organize your business schedule to accommodate you and your family. We shared a few laughs over some awkward moments with clients...We bet that you'll relate!

Francis recently retired from an impressive career in education, only to launch a successful professional sewing business that grew faster than she'd imagined. After mastering the art of home fittings, she and her husband built a home to better serve her newfound career as a bridal seamstress. I loved talking with Fran- I felt like we've already know each other a long time! And I think you'd feel the same as you join the conversation.

To learn more about Francis and her growing business, visit her on Instagram, @sewgloriouscreations or check out her website for inspiration, www.sewglorious.com If you are interested in sewing for the Social Justice Sewing Academy, please head to the following links: Website: https://www.sjsacademy.org/ Webpage for the Remembrance Quilt Project: https://www.sjsacademy.org/remembrance-project Instagram @sjsacademy To learn more about Fran's daughter, Blayre Wright's cake business, visit: Flouretta Sweet: website: http://flourettasweet.com/ Instagram @flourettasweet