#232: Magic and Movement for Makers – Kat Camfield with Justice McNeil

#232: Magic and Movement for Makers – Kat Camfield with Justice McNeil

July 6, 2026

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Kat Camfield and Justice McNeil discuss infusing personal magic into handmade garments and the role of movement in sewing.

Have you ever consciously infused your handmade garments with personal magic? And how can we create clothing that feels like emotionally protective armour? This is the second part of guest-host Kat Camfield’s amazing conversation with textile artist Justice McNeil from Thread + Sprout. They touch on so many topics, including pattern instructions that work better for some neurodivergent brains, and the importance of physical movement within a sewing practice.  Support the podcast over on Patreon! Listen to Part 1 of Kat and Justice’s conversation: Ep. #231: A Business Based on Scraps - Kat Camfield with Justice McNeil Justice McNeil’s multi-faceted and evolving company is Thread + Sprout (@threadandsprout on Instagram): Purchase the Soft Armor sewing pattern: You can see many examples of the Magic vest in the galleries, and keep your eyes peeled for future Magic vest classes like the one Kat took part in. Learn more about Justice’s Movement for Makers offering.  Kat Camfield is a sewing teacher and sewing retreat organiser living in Victoria, Canada. You can follow Kat on Instagram @gatherandstitch.ca.  Hear Kat on previous episodes of CYT: Ep. #196: Eco Printing…

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