This week, I’m chatting to my friend Sarahbeth Larrimore, the wonder-woman behind Unabashed Apparel. The mantra for her work says it all: “Empowering women to design & sew. Our bodies are worthy of our finest frocks, just as they are.” Um, yes please!Sarahbeth and I had a juicy conversation about personal style and the benefits of sewing for self-expression, creativity and body acceptance. I know next to nothing about sewing, but by the end of this episode Sarahbeth had me completely convinced I should start stitching my own wardrobe - and I bet you’ll feel the same!

Things we talk about in this episode:

* How sewing and clothing design can be empowering in unexpected ways

* Sarahbeth’s Queen Robe Project (enrolling now!), and how anyone can learn to sew

* The differences between historical garments and modern made clothes

* How clothes impact our body image and self worth

* The role of sewing and mending for sustainability and customisation

* My collection of vintage French under-dresses, and my upcoming collection of them for sale

* The stories our clothes can tell about us as they age and change

Links we mention in this episode:

* Sarahbeth’s Instagram

* Sarahbeth’s Queen Robe Project (enrolling now!)

* Sarahbeth’s post on mending, and sustainable fashion

* Sarahbeth’s Website, Unabashed Apparel

* Sarahbeth’s Substack

* My upcoming collection of vintage French nightdresses

* My coaching page, where you can book now for January availability

Thanks for listening and following along!

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