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As 2021 comes to a close, we're taking this chance to look back and reflect on all the amazing episodes, guests and laughs that we've had over the last year. Thank you to all of you for your support and love this past year, we can't wait to see
With over 27 years of industry experience, it's safe to say that Ben Cooper really knows his stuff! In this episode we discuss digital pattern cutting as a whole, his journey and how his love for technology has fuelled his professional work. He
Julian Roberts, a creative pattern cutter, teacher and academic joins Kathryn to talk about his unique method of creating garments and patterns called Subtraction Cutting. This was a hugely inspirational chat and I hope that it brings you all a
For our 50th episode we're covering some of the biggest pattern cutting mistakes that we’ve made and been witness to. We’ve asked all of you what some of your biggest pattern cutting mistakes are and there were some wonderful answers that we wa
This episode is all about seam allowance! That often overlooked, but 100% essential part of our patterns and garments. Expect to hear about how to add it, different types of seam finishes and the relating seam allowance. As well as how you can
Sarah is a fellow teacher of pattern cutting and a long time advocate of sustainability within the fashion and sewing industries. She founded her business with sustainability at its centre and while it’s grown and evolved over time, this remain
So you want to learn to make your own patterns but you're not sure how to find the right teacher, course or resource? We've got you covered in this episode! Kathryn chats to Charlotta Ayers about pattern cutting courses for hobby sewists, woul
We often get asked about how we got into sewing and pattern cutting. For Kathryn the answer always includes her mum, Jill! So we asked the wonderful lady herself to join Kathryn and share her sewing journey with you all. It ranges from sewing a
Necklines aren’t as easy to change as you might think, there’s a whole host of things to consider and tweak for different types of styles so sit back and relax as we explain what they are, how we do it and what you need to keep in mind when doi
Join us, Caroline and Kathryn, as we dive into the important world of pattern labelling. We're giving you the low down on what exactly we write on our patterns, why we do it, what the abbreviations are, what they mean and why they're so essenti
Pattern cutting can feel like a long process, especially when you’re also sewing your own garment or toile so we have a few tips and tricks that we use in the industry to speed things up a bit.
We are joined by Hannah and Rosie, the founders of The New Craft House to chat about the link that they've created between the fashion and sewing worlds through selling deadstock fabrics. Anyone in the sewing world will be familiar with these
Who doesn't love it when you buy and dress and IT HAS POCKETS?! Our beloved pockets are an integral part of garment construction and they come in many different shapes and sizes. Join us to talk through some of our favourite pocket details, con
The inside of your garments are just as important as the outside, sometimes even more so! So we’re talking fusing, corsets, boning, shoulder pads, sleeve rolls, bustles, cups and all those hidden components of your garments that provide suppor
Charlotte Wilden runs her own bespoke bridal service and does everything from the initial design, pattern cutting, sewing and even the final embroidery and hand finishing. She has a beautiful design aesthetic which is evident in her work and we
We're bringing you all our tips and tricks on how to get a beautifully fitting garment and what to watch out for in a fitting. From measurements, to bust points to balance lines we've got it all! show notes: www.fashionhalfcut.co.uk
There is so much more to launching your own pattern label than meets the eye. Vanessa Hansen, professional pattern cutter, has recently launched her own indie pattern label and she’s here to share her experiences, lessons learnt and let us in o
This episode is all about the mysterious world of linings and facings. Why we use them, how we construct them and the difference between the two. We also have a few pattern makers tricks for you that might help to solve some of those common mis
As pattern cutters, things aren't always clear cut. Its our job to use our experience and knowledge and sometimes actually just our instinct to interpret the correct alteration or shape to put onto a pattern. Things aren't always in black and w
We are joined by Declan Jackson, professional pattern cutter turned costume maker. He shares his journey from his start in the fashion industry to his move into the film industry. Having already got some big name productions under his belt, lik
Understanding darts, how they work and what to do with them is a fundamental part of pattern cutting. In this Episode we’re delving into the technical world of pattern making. Explaining what darts are, talking you through some theory, manipula
It's been one whole year since we launched our podcast, can you believe it?! Thank you all so much for your support, we wouldn't be here without all of you. We're keeping it light hearted and fun for this one, with a Q & A reflecting on our tim
Hanna Fiedler trained as a traditional bespoke tailor at the Berlin Opera Foundation before moving to London to study design and pattern cutting. She launched her own luxury womenswear fashion brand in 2018 and has since gone from strength to s
Working out how a garment is taken on and off the body is an essential part of garment construction. In this episode we explore our favourite types of fastenings and how they effect our pattern and sewing. So next time you're designing or inter
Alvanon are industry leaders who specialise in creating physical dress forms and 3D avatars to help brands achieve a better fit. Jackie Lewis, senior consultant at Alvanon, gives us the inside scoop on how physical dress stands are made and how
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