Show Notes
In the week of International Women's Day and Mother's Day in the UK, it seemed only fitting to dedicate this episode to the amazing women that have influenced and inspired my sewing and dressmaking.
So in this episode you will hear: > about the sewing teachers that have helped me build my sewing skills and confidence > who from the Great British Sewing Bee made my list of top influential women > which movie has my favourite costumes > some personal thank you's - did you get a mention?
Useful links and resources: > Craftsy: https://www.craftsy.com/ > Suzy Furrer, Apparel Arts Foundation: https://www.apparelartsproductions.com/ > The Sewing Book, Alison Smith > Alison Smith's School of Sewing: https://www.schoolofsewing.co.uk/ > Love Sewing Magazine > The Great British Sewing Bee > Tilly & the Buttons: https://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/ > Janet Pray, Islander Sewing System: https://stores.islandersewing.com/ > Claire-Louise Hardie, The Thrifty Stitcher: https://thethriftystitcher.co.uk/ > Abstract, The Art of Design: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80057883 > Black Panther trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjDjIWPwcPU > Krystal Proffitt: https://krystalproffitt.com/ > Hidden Figures trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wfrDhgUMGI > A Call to Spy trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbZgLKjrdnA > On the Basis of Sex trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgvBT-IO4lY Thank you so much to all of my fabulous past guests and to all you wonderful listeners. I hope that this inspires you to reflect on those in your life that have inspired you and that you are grateful for.
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