About this episode

Johanna and Malena discuss recent developments in their sewing projects, including new patterns and challenges faced.

Johanna and Malena share what’s currently been happening behind the scenes. Johanna is launching a new sewing pattern soon (hopefully), and let's just say, it's a lot! From sewing photo samples under pressure to navigating real-life setbacks and experimenting with new instruction formats. Not to mention the constant worry that the pattern will launch to crickets. Malena has also been busy in the pattern studio and has added projector files to her sewing patterns. She also had to make some tough decisions on where her energy and time are best spent, and Johanna thinks that maybe she scared Malena straight. Then Johanna shares some upsetting book drama with a big vendor that starts with an A and ends with an M. But the good news is that if you are in the US, there is currently a spring sale on Amazon for Fit for Knits and Sewing Jeans (25% off!) So grab a print copy while there is stock left! SHOP BOOK SPRING SALE ON AMAZON US Fit for Knits (Amazon affiliate link) Sewing Jeans (Amazon affiliate link) Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stitchingtalespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or contact us at our socials: Stitching Tales on Instagram Stitching Tales on YouTube About Malena…

People in this episode

Hosts: Johanna Lundström, Malena Hjerpe

Topics covered

• sewing patterns
• projector files
• book drama
• pattern making
• crafting challenges

Keywords

• sewing
• patterns
• projector files
• book drama
• crafting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Amazon, Hazelhen Patterns

Products: Fit for Knits, Sewing Jeans

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