The Garment Studio Podcast

S1E10 How do you celebrate MLK Day?  Did you do an activity with the family, or did you go to the club?! Whatever floats your boat, I guess lol. In our final episode of Season 1, we dedicated this last episode to Black History Month and what better topic to discuss than fashion! We go over a few Black Fashion Designers from the past and present day, Bri’s personal realization, and Chloe creating a...

S1E9 Is sustainability just about fashion — or is it about how we live? In this episode we kick things off with a conversation inspired by a Vogue article discussing friendship. We then explore sustainability in fashion, guided by three thoughtful questions that push us to think bigger. Chloe wraps the episode by sharing her journey toward radically changing her eating habits, tying together what...

S1E8 Tune into this week’s episode to hear how Bri unpacks what taking up space truly means to her. From there we dive into fashion tech companies and their usages of AI. Chloe wraps the episode with a personal update on a dress, her experience working through The Artist’s Way journal, and reflections on building a new nighttime routine. *CALLING ALL SEWISTS*Introducing The Garment Studio Sewing C...

S1E6 Ever felt like you needed change but didn't know where to start? It starts with YOU! In this week’s episode Bri unpacks what “getting over yourself” really means when you’re chasing self-growth and radical change. From there, we shift into our main topic — highlighting Chicago fashion resources that support creatives at every stage, including nonprofit organizations, sewing communities, a...

S1E5 In this episode, we’re discussing the wonderful and very much complicated world of sewing patterns. We’re going over our preferences and how we go about drafting our own sewing patterns and using store bought patterns to our advantage, how The Big 4 for store bought patterns almost disappeared from the face of the earth, and what’s in our sewing kits. Also, listen to what we’re currently work...

S1E4 In this episode, the dynamic duo dives into a hard but necessary discussion on fashion in the church and in politics. Chloe shares her personal experiences navigating how she dresses for church and the many unsolicited opinions that came with it, unpacking the expectations, judgments, and contradictions tied to appearance in sacred spaces. Bri shifts the conversation into politics, wrestling...

S1E3 What do you do when you’re not happy with yourself? Taking a nap is a personal favorite, but getting outdoors will always work best.  Hear how Bri overcame that, the story of why we chose sewing, how we met at a job, and how His plans were formed in perfect faithfulness. The Garment Studio Podcast Music: prod. LoopGod - @loopgodmusic 

In this week’s episode, things kick off with “ Bri’s First Thoughts ,” where she opens up about some unexpected and honestly unsettling self-realizations that were delivered via dream. From there, they dive into their journeys tailoring for talent — from Chloe helping with an icon to Bri working wardrobe for NBA All-Star 2020. The besties also give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes play by play a...

Have you wondered about the fate of a squirrel if it falls from a tree? Or wanted to eat wings from a gas station? Of course you have. In our debut episode, your hosts @chloeagreenwell and @chicjourney share with you the most recent happenings across their day-to-day lives, sewing and preparing for Chicago Fashion week, and the start of a journey through The Artist’s Way. The Garment Studio Podcas...