Sew with Confidence | Sewing, Fabric, Sewing Patterns, Sewing with Knits

Have you ever thought about how fabric is manufactured? Did you know that understanding how fabric is made could help you achieve better results in your sewing? Understanding the basics of how fabric is manufactured - whether it is a knit or woven,  along with some of the basic properties of each can help you choose the right pattern and avoid a lot of frustration during the sewing process. Let’s...

Do you want to sew something for someone that will actually get used and used often? Would you like to expand your sewing skills at the same time? This episode will help you do just that! Sewing for baby is a wonderful way to bless a new family, sew something that will be used often, and improve your sewing skills at the same time. In this episode I'm sharing 5 free baby patterns, from the easiest...

Have you tried sewing with Linen? Do you think this fabric is difficult to sew and only for advanced Sewists? What if I told you that linen is a great beginner fabric? The benefits of linen are amazing. It is naturally breathable and it doesn’t hold in your body heat. It is a natural fiber made from the flax plant and is entirely biodegradable. Linen is also a very easy fabric to sew and great for...

Do you find yourself wanting to sew but are afraid that garment you have sewn won’t be something that you want to wear? Do you sew for others but the things you have sewn are just hanging in the back of the closet and not being worn? Wondering if a podcast could possibly help? In this episode, I'm sharing the one thing that makes the difference between garments that get worn and loved and those th...

Do you want to sew clothes but are worried that the clothes will look homemade?  Are you afraid of wasting your time, money & fabric? Tired of sewing beautiful clothes that never actually get worn, but just hang in the back of the closet?  Do you want to expand your sewing skills but are nervous about trying new techniques?  Welcome to Sew with Confidence! This podcast will help expand your se...