Why is There So Much Tension Between Sewists & Patternmakers? And Can it be Fixed?
Join Stitched By Podcast host Auri as she speaks with four guests about the tension that exists between sewists and patternmakers in the sewing community. In this conversation, we discuss the potential root cause of the tension that we see in the sewing community, what duty/responsibilities patternmakers have to sewists, pattern testing and more. Watch the full video interview on YouTube here. About the Guests: Carly (sewnly_fans) Carly learned to sew at 4H camp as a kid and picked it back up in 2019 after struggling to find jeans with the right fit. Now, Carly's wardrobe is 95% handmade! Carly is passionate about sewing swimwear, crotch curve fit testing, and making sewing accessible, approachable, and inclusive. She is teaching her first intro to sewing class in person this year and loves creating and contributing to the sewing community. Evan (evan.ihde) Evan Ihde is an apparel designer, sewist, and sewing educator based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With a background in apparel design and nearly a decade of experience in garment production and technical design, Evan brings a deep understanding of fit, construction, and the craft of making clothing. He currently teaches sewing and creates educational content focused on garment making, pattern design, and personal style. Kenniesha ofjoyandwonder) Kenniesha Morgan, better known as OfJoyAndWonder, is self-taught sewist who has consistently sewn since 2018-2019. She loves to make her own clothes, and is trying to be as sustainable in her process by primarily using secondhand fabrics and textiles. She is plus size so navigating having to do pattern adjustments is a part of the process, and sometimes it can be a pain point. Sarah (sarbernier) From the age of 10, Sarah knew she wanted to be a fashion designer. This dream led her to pursue degrees in both business and fashion design. She then worked as a footwear designer while simultaneously building her patternmaking business, Les Perlines. After four years of working both jobs, she decided now was the time to take her business full-time. Sarah is a fashion designer, footwear designer, and the founder of Les Perlines, a sewing pattern brand that blends feminine and trend driven designs with thoughtful craftsmanship. With a technical degree in fashion design and a bachelor’s degree in both business and fashion design, Sarah brings a unique mix of creative expertise and industry knowledge to her work. Her journey in fashion began at a young age—taught to sew by her grandmother, she knew by the time she was 10 that she wanted to be a fashion designer, even if she didn’t yet know what that truly meant. That passion led her to a career in footwear design, where she worked full-time while simultaneously building Les Perlines, developing thoughtfully crafted sewing patterns that empower makers to create beautiful, well-fitting garments. Through her Pattern Lab series and engaging Instagram content, Sarah shares insights into pattern development, sewing techniques, and the creative process, inspiring fellow makers to bring their visions to life. I hope you enjoy the episode, please let me know what you think and if you have a topic you would like to hear discussed, in the comments!The next episode will be a part two of this discussion with additional guests joining… to be continued. 🌷 Get full access to Stitched By at stichay.substack.com/subscribe
