Is it CAKE or ICING?

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of focusing on creating everyday wearable pieces in sewing rather than just special occasion outfits.

We spend so much time sewing “icing” pieces, the special occasion outfits that only see daylight once or twice a year. But what about the CAKE? The everyday pieces that carry your wardrobe, the ones you reach for again and again. In today’s episode, we’re talking about shifting your focus from icing to cake, and why building more wearable, repeatable pieces will make your sewing fun and exciting again! Kylie:   https://www.kylieandthemachine.com Gem:   www.sewinggem.com.au Sewing Club Podcast Community FACEBOOK GROUP:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/3678270342453518 Pattern Emporium - Going Places Dress:  https://patternemporium.com/products/going-places-fitted-or-fit-flare-dress-sewing-pattern?srsltid=AfmBOor9vfEpY8NCDDx65w7nskqLraH2YJ3wngqCIpYSLXsGHEiTy3Wn Paper Cut Patterns - Pinnacle Top:  https://papercutpatterns.com/products/pinnacle-top-sweater?srsltid=AfmBOopz5pcfQ6xjOU1KXHAAVnOJBFkSVIbj3qByWD1lrSGUUrmTBe1Z Other Pattern Talk Blommer Tank:  https://paradisepatterns.com/products/blomma-tank-pdf-sewing-pattern-sizes-a-l-bust-30-60-athletic-style-top-b-cup-and-d-cup-options Coe Trouser:&nbsp…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kylie Brule, Gemma Thebault

Topics covered

• sewing
• wardrobe building
• fashion design
• everyday clothing
• sustainable fashion

Keywords

• sewing
• fashion
• wardrobe
• everyday pieces
• sustainable fashion
• design
• patterns

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kylie and the Machine, Sewing Gem, Pattern Emporium, Paper Cut Patterns, Paradise Patterns, Daughter Judy Patterns, Pattern Fantastique, Friday Pattern Company

Products: Going Places Dress, Pinnacle Top, Blommer Tank, Coe Trouser, Phen Shirt, Donny Shirt

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