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Sew with Confidence | Sewing, Fabric, Sewing Patterns, Sewing with Knits

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2026/07/02
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2026/10/20
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Do you want to sew clothes but are worried that the clothes will look homemade?  Are you afraid of wasting your time, money & fabric? Tired of sewing beautiful clothes that never actually get worn, but just hang in the back of the closet?  Do you want to expand your sewing skills but are nervous about trying new techniques?   Welcome to Sew with Confidence! This podcast will help expand your sewing skills, provide guidance in choosing the materials for your next project, and help you confidently sew clothes that you and others will love to wear!  Hi, I’m Lisa, the host of Sew with Confidence and the owner and designer behind Pink Hollybush Designs, a line of sewing patterns for children’s garments. I have been sewing since I was a little girl and my background is in smocking and heirloom sewing. I’ve had my share of sewing fails - garments that didn’t fit, choosing the wrong fabric, and sewing pieces that just weren’t my style or appropriate for my life. I hate the thought of the time and money that has been wasted.  Through trial and error, along with many sewing classes, I have figured out how to sew with confidence. I discovered that choosing the right fabric and sewing techniques can make all the difference between a garment looking homemade or being one that you're proud to wear.    If you are ready to expand your sewing skills, confidently sew clothes that you and others will love to wear, and be part of a supportive sewing community, then fire up that sewing machine, dive into your fabric stash, join me, and let’s Sew with Confidence!

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EP 22: The Many Names & Environmental Impact of Rayon Viscose Fibers
2026/10/20
Rayon, Viscose, Cupro, Modal, Lyocell & Tencel - are you confused yet? I certainly am! This one fiber is known by many names and each one tells you a little something different about the resulting fiber and how it was produced. So in today’s episode, I am going to help you decipher the different fiber terms so you know what you are purchasing and next week we are going to continue this conversation and discuss the different fabric substrates that these fibers are turned in to such as challis, crepe, and poplin. I will also provide some tips on purchasing and sewing with those different fabrics next week Today I want to talk about a group of fibers that you are probably familiar with but maybe don’t know the various distinctions. I'm talking about rayon, viscose, modal, and lyocell, cupro and tencel. Now, if you have ever been shopping for fabric online and wondered why one fabric is described as rayon, another as viscose, and another as Tencel, even though they all seem to have that lovely, soft drape, you are not alone. It can be a little confusing. Are these all different fibers? Are some of them just different names for the same thing? Well, that is what we are going to talk about today. We are going to cover all that as well as the environmental impact. Knowing what these names mean can help you make wiser choices when sourcing your fabric. Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at  https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Ways to Connect: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
EP 21: Working with PDF Sewing Patterns: Some People Love 'em & Some People Hate 'em
2026/10/13
Are you one of those people who hate PDF patterns or do you love them? I have to admit that I started out as one of those people who hated PDF patterns but I have changed my mind and now I am one of those who love them. Well, love them or hate them, PDF patterns are here to stay, unless of course they get replaced by projector files, but that is a topic for another day. Today if you are one of the haters, I am hoping to change your mind and if you love PDF patterns I have a simple assembly hack and some storage ideas. So let’s delve in I remember the time I first tried a PDF sewing pattern. I had purchased the book Twinkle Sews by Wenlan Chia. The book came with a series of patterns on a CD in an envelope in the back. I know that I am dating myself now. I made a dress for my daughter from the book and I remember printing out what I think  was 70 pages for the dress. I can’t double check because even though I still have the book, I don’t have any way to print from a CD. But I remember thinking, PDF patterns will never take off. Well, I was wrong. PDF patterns have indeed taken off. I won’t go so far to say that they are here to stay because I could certainly see projector sewing files replacing them, but for today so many wonderful patterns are only available if you are comfortable working with PDF patterns. So in this episode, I am going to try and get you there! And if you are entirely comfortable putting PDF patterns together, stick around because I have a hack for you on how to assemble them quickly as well as some storage recommendations. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Check out the Sewing Circle at: Seamwork patterns: https://colettemedia.pxf.io/Gb5Bak Ikatee Free patterns: https://ikatee.fr/en/pages/rh-ikatee-is-hiring Tilda Blouse: https://www.maison-fauve.com/en/products/patron-couture-gratuit-blouse-tilda-pdf-a-telecharger?_pos=1&_sid=a6307e136&_s Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at  https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Ways to Connect: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
EP 20: 3 Cozy Knit Fabrics to Sew for Fall From Easiest to More Challenging.
2026/10/06
I know that cooler temperatures are on the way even if the weather hasn’t gotten the message. We want to be prepared when that cooler weather arrives. I also hear from many of you that you are afraid to sew with knit fabrics. Cozy knit fabrics are some of the easiest knits to sew, so into today’s episode I am ranking 3 cozy knit fabrics for you to try  from easiest to one that is more of a challenge. If you are a beginner to sewing with knits, the first two are definitely beginner friendly  and the last one is for those of you who have a little more experience sewing with knits. So with that, let’s delve in and Get Cozy! Resources Mentioned in This Episode: EP 18: Successfully Purchase Fabric Online Using This Key Metric: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sew-with-confidence-sewing-fabric-sewing-patterns/id6786780019?i=1000791067992 Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit   Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at  https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter   Ways to Connect: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
EP 19: How to Find Focus and Support for Your Sewing Journey
2026/09/29
Do you struggle to find time for your sewing practice or the focus to finish your sewing projects? Have you ever wished that you could finish that project for a beloved child or even yourself? I can’t give you more hours in your day, but in today’s podcast, I have a story about a sewing legacy and a possible solution to help you get the support you need. Enrollment is currently open for the Sewing Circle, our online sewing membership community. If you would like to be part of a supportive sewing community to enable you to expand your sewing skills, confidently sew clothes that you and others would love to wear, and be encouraged in your sewing practice, I invite you to check out the Sewing Circle. You can find all the details at: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewingcircle Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at  https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Ways to Connect: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
EP 18: Successfully Purchase Fabric Online Using This Key Metric.
2026/09/22
Help - I want to purchase fabric online but how do I know I will receive something that I love? I understand - we have all been there. We want to feel the fabric, see how it drapes, feel the weight in our hands. But the reality for many of us is that we don’t have a local fabric store, or if we are lucky enough to have one, this time around it doesn’t have what we are looking for. Online may be our only option so how do we make an informed  decision so we end up with a fabric that we love? I have many tips to offer when it comes to purchasing fabric online, but today I am going to explain the key thing that I look for that consistently helps me to successfully purchase fabric online. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Enrollment for the Sewing Circle, our online sewing membership community will open in a few days. If you would like to be part of a supportive sewing community to enable you to expand your sewing skills, confidently sew clothes that you and others would love to wear, and be encouraged in your sewing practice, I invite you to check out the Sewing Circle. You can sign up for the waiting list and can find all the details at: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewingcircle The Fabric Swatch Template: https://pinkhollybush.myflodesk.com/fabricswatch EP 17 Four Go-To Woven Fabrics for Fall that You Will Love to Sew: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sew-with-confidence-sewing-fabric-sewing-patterns/id6786780019?i=1000789734641 Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at  https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Ways to Connect: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
EP 17: 4 Go-To Woven Fabrics for Fall that You Will Love to Sew
2026/09/15
Have you had your first pumpkin spice latte yet? Are you noticing the cooling temperatures and a few changing leaves? Have you picked up your mums? Here in Connecticut it is still warm but Fall is definitely on the way - the temperatures are cooler and I am not opening the windows when I get up. . But maybe you live in an area where Fall is still a long way off. Well today I am thinking Fall even if the temperatures are not cooperating and I have 4 easy to sew woven fabrics for you that will help you through the transition even if you live in an area where it won’t feel like Fall for quite a while. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Ep 9: 3 Tips to Help Pick Quality Cotton Fabric for Your Next Sewing Project: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sew-with-confidence-sewing-fabric-sewing-patterns/id6786780019?i=1000778667924 The Free Sew With Confidence Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at  https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here   Ways to Connect: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
EP 16: Finally Getting to a Fabric Store? Make the Most of Your Visit With a Little Pre-Planning.
2026/09/08
Do you have a fabric store near where you live? If you don’t and then you had the opportunity to finally visit a fabric store, were you able to take advantage of the opportunity? Did you have what you needed with you to make decisions in the time you had or did you get 50 miles down the road and remember the 10 things that you should have picked up? Here in the US, most of us don’t have a nearby fabric store so when we can physically get to one, it’s important to make the most of the opportunity. With a little pre-planning we can do just that. Let’s dive in Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Fabric Store Checklist: https://pinkhollybush.myflodesk.com/llml12zjzt The Free Sew With Confidence Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at  https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Ways to Connect: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
EP 15: Assess Your Style so Your Next Sewn Garment is One You Love!
2026/09/01
How do you decide on the next sewing pattern or fabric that you are going to sew for yourself? Do you pick the pretty fabric and then it never gets sewn? Do you just go with the latest pattern that your favorite sewist is showing on instagram? Maybe you love a particular type of garment and you always sew that type? Do you sew for the special occasion, or for your everyday life? Don’t get me wrong, I love sewing for the special occasion, but the goal of this podcast is to help you sew garments that you love and want to wear often, so in today’s episode, I have 8 questions for you to ask yourself to help you choose the next garment you are going to sew for yourself so it one that you love and wear often Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Free Sew With Confidence Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast EP 5: Understand the 3 Types of Ease to Sew a Garment You Love: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sew-with-confidence-sewing-fabric-sewing-patterns/id6786780019?i=1000776727498 Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at  https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here   Ways to Connect: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
EP 14: Favorite Sewing Machine Feet to Take Your Sewing From Homemade to Polished
2026/08/25
Did you know that Bernina and Husqvarna manufacture over 100 specialty feet for their sewing machines and that Pfaff, Babylock and Janome make at least 60. Did you know that there is such a thing as a twin welting foot for the sewing machine? Typically only a small number of feet come with your sewing machine so you can spend a small fortune on additional feet. But having the right foot can help you achieve accurate sewing and make your garments look more polished. Now if you are someone who regularly applies double cording to your home dec projects then a twin welting foot may be worth it, but for the rest of us who are primarily sewing garments, which are the feet that probably didn’t come with your machine that are worth investing in? In today’s episode I am discussing the feet that didn’t come with my machine but that I reach for almost every time I am sewing a garment. Resources Mentioned: The Free Sew With Confidence Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast EP 12: Achieve a Polished (Not Homemade) Sewn Garment With These 5 Tips: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sew-with-confidence-sewing-fabric-sewing-patterns/id6786780019?i=1000782630130 Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at  https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Ways to Connect: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
EP 13 Disappointed in a Sewn Garment? Try Saving It With These 5 Tips
2026/08/18
You have worked late into the night to finish that garment that you have been sewing. Maybe you are trying to get it finished for the upcoming trip or special event. You finish up the last details, eagerly go to slip it on and rather than admiring your beautiful self in this new garment - you look in the mirror and its disappointment. The fit is fine - if that were the problem you would dive in and start working to correct that, but that isn’t the problem. It just doesn’t look like you pictured it. It doesn’t move the way you had hoped. It doesn’t really go with that other garment the way you had imagined. It just doesn’t meet your expectations. Now what? Is all lost? In this week’s episode I have 5 tips with a bonus 6 on how to hopefully save that garment and turn it into one you love Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Free Sew With Confidence Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast The Donny Shirt: https://fridaypatterncompany.com/products/donny-shirt-pdf-pattern?srsltid=AfmBOooY5imulAHjoxJ_OzNPqsQZJ579Ff6O_kuHpBlMKRBJz2cWChKP Donny Shirt Review: https://youtube.com/shorts/onAVInf7XJU?feature=share The Nova Coat: https://papercutpatterns.com/products/nova-coat?srsltid=AfmBOoru0j_BSVWw9Y0iqCsmmOCK-rrYxAvCVT7No2Q8WNSKJEdbJvPj The Nova Coat Review: https://youtu.be/XdZX7qlHneE Own Your Magic Dress: https://patternemporium.com/products/own-your-magic-fitted-dress-with-side-splits-wide-binding-sewing-pattern?srsltid=AfmBOor__3K_FtpF-CCXX87YGa41RCGetj9zyzGAxNu3m1dPkRSOiQIA Own Your Magic Dress Review: https://youtube.com/shorts/oIgaHtA6Ijw?feature=share Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at  https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Ways to Connect: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
EP 12: Achieve a Polished (Not Homemade) Sewn Garment With These 5 Tips
2026/08/11
Do your sewn garments look polished? We all have different styles and preferences when it comes to how we dress and what garments we choose to sew, but I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want to look polished, even if that is just a simple jeans and T-shirt. In today’s episode we are going to cover 5 easy tips that you can incorporate in your sewing that will help you achieve that polished look whatever garment you are sewing In this Episode I Mentioned: The Free Sew With Confidence Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Related Episodes: EP 7 Sewing a Woven Top? 4 Things to Check to Ensure a Great Fit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sew-with-confidence-sewing-fabric-sewing-patterns/id6786780019?i=1000777683003 Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at  https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Ways to Connect: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
EP 11: Sew an Outfit Both Moms & Children Will Love With These 5 Tips
2026/08/04
Do you want to use your sewing talents to sew a garment as a tangible demonstration of your love for those special people in your life? Maybe it’s a dress or shirt for that special child in your life. But the last thing you want to sew up an outfit and then have it just hang in the closet never getting worn by that child. I know personally I would rather they wear it and ruin it than it never gets worn! Modern society has changed. Many of the garments that we used to sew for children don’t fit today’s modern lifestyle or aesthetic.  Moms are often working full time. They don’t have time to iron. They are trying to do all the things and just get through the day! At the same time society has become less formal. Children often do not dress in fancy clothes and often are dressing themselves. Functionality and Practicality are the key for garments that fit today’s modern lifestyle. So in today’s podcast I have 5 Tips to help you sew a child’s garment that both moms and children will love! In this Episode I Mentioned: The Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Pink Hollybush Patterns: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/pinkhollybush-sewing-patterns   Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at  https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here   Ways to Connect with Lisa: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
EP 10: Broadcloth, Poplin, Lawn & Voile, Oh My! Common Cotton Labels & What They Mean
2026/07/31
Have you ever ordered cotton fabric online and been surprised when the fabric arrived and by surprised I don’t mean in a good way. Was the feel not what you anticipated? Was it too thick or thin? Maybe it didn’t have the drape you were expecting. If you have, you are not alone and it is no wonder! Cotton fabric labels are confusing! Different terms are used between the US and Europe and terminology has changed over time. Now this wasn’t that much of a problem when we could all go to our local fabric store and feel and see the fabric. But in this day and age when so many of us have to order online and rely on fabric labels, we need to understand them. So in today’s episode I am tackling some of the common fabric labels for cotton, explaining why they are confusing, and what you need to know the next time you are online fabric shopping In this Episode I Mentioned: Episode 9: 3 Tips to Help Pick Quality Cotton Fabric for Your Next Sewing Project: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sew-with-confidence-sewing-fabric-sewing-patterns/id6786780019?i=1000778667924 Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at  https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Ways to Connect: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
EP 9: 3 Tips to Help Pick Quality Cotton Fabric for Your Next Sewing Project
2026/07/28
Is cotton fabric the fabric that you sew with most often? Have you been disappointed with the quality of the cotton fabric that you purchased? Have you ever wondered why some cotton fabrics have that wonderfully soft luxurious hand and others are scratchy and stiff Chances are that cotton was the first fabric you ever sewed and it is probably the fabric you continue to sew with most often. But the quality of cotton fabric varies tremendously. So in today’s episode, which is the first of at least a two part episode, I am offering you 3 tips on how to purchase quality cotton fabric. In this Episode I Mentioned: Come join the Free Facebook Group & Let’s Continue the Conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab your copy of the Free Essential Sewing Tool Kit: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at  https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Ways to Connect with Lisa: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
EP 8: The 4 Elements Necessary to Sew a Garment You Love
2026/07/24
How many sewing fails have you had? I hope they have been few and far between! In today’s episode we are going to dive into the 4 basic elements that are necessary to creating a garment that you love, some strategies for how to achieve those necessary elements, and finally what I believe is the quickest and fastest way to create a garment you love   In this Episode I Mentioned: Sew with Confidence Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Episode 7: Sewing a Woven Top? 4 Things to Check to Ensure a Great Fit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sew-with-confidence-sewing-fabric-sewing-patterns/id6786780019?i=1000777683003 Essential Sewing Tool Kit: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Pattern Review: https://sewing.patternreview.com/   Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at  https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here   Ways to Connect with Lisa: Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ Facebook - > https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/

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SophiaoftheSouth 2026/07/17
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The episode with tips for sewing with linen was extremely helpful, well presented and makes me excited to see with linen again—I’m looking forward to ...
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Doxie Di 2026/07/11
A True Confidence Builder!
Lisa Hawkes’ Sew with Confidence is a great resource! Lisa presents her ideas and great tips and tricks to help achieve your goals, whether it be star...
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Julie ZW 2026/07/11
Just listened to
Lisa seems like a natural podcast host: authoritative, warm, smart, experienced. This show is a lovely way to learn at a great pace.
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hvhh221 2026/07/10
Fun and informative!
Such a great podcast! Really informative but approachable for someone just starting out. Listening feels like having a chat with your best sewing fr...
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Florence_H94 2026/07/10
The info I didn’t know I needed
Lisa is the perfect guide to all things sewing! After sewing plenty of “almost” projects that never quite worked, her insight has really helped me lev...
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Shearwater Sewing 2026/07/10
Love This Podcast!
Very helpful confidence builder for those who want take up sewing or advance their skills. It’s so special to be able to give a gift that is beautiful...
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Floy quilts 2026/07/09
Inspiration
Thank you, I enjoyed the pod cast. It was very informative. I looking forward to checking out the patterns and to hear the other pod casts.
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A.Hawkes 2026/07/09
Great podcast!
I am a mom with four little ones and often don’t make the time for my sewing ideas that excite me. I got to listen to Lisa’s podcast while taking care...
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Manifest2233 2026/07/09
SO HELPFUL!!
This was so helpful! I appreciate the simple tips and tricks! Thank you Lisa. Can’t wait for more episodes!
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ijveal 2026/07/09
A true expert to help you create clothes that lasts
Genuinely someone you want to learn from to create lovely clothing items that will last. 10 years later, the bridesmaids capes she sewed for her daugh...
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