Designing For Children: Sewing Patterns, Sustainability and Creativity with Becky from Pattern, Paper, Scissors

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In this episode, Becky from Pattern, Paper, Scissors, shares her journey from fashion designer to founder of a creative sewing brand designing patterns for children and families.

Becky also sells fabrics, kits and designs sewing labels in her online shop.

We talk about the realities of balancing motherhood and business, the power of creativity, her passion for sustainable fashion, and why making time for the things you love truly matters.

She also gives us an insight into her pattern designing work for Prima Magazine.

Key Takeaways:

• Becky has a background in fashion design and studied this at University
• She started her business Pattern Paper Scissors after she'd had her first child
• Becky talks about the importance of sustainable fashion and slow sewing
• She gives some tips for carving out sewing time as a busy parent/busy person
• Designing versatile, unisex, and practical kids' patterns is the heart of her business
• She balances multiple roles: pattern designer/editor, fabric seller, and business owner
• Becky talks about the emotional and educational value of handmade clothing for children

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Becky and Her Sewing Journey
02:09 Transitioning from Fashion Industry to Entrepreneurship
06:59 Sustainability in Fashion and Its Impact on Children
08:43 Designing and Drafting Skills in Fashion
10:47 Creating a Collection for Kids
13:06 The Importance of Comfort in Children's Clothing
19:15 The Value of Handmade Clothing
23:08 Overview of Pattern Paper Scissors
27:07 Exciting Future Plans
28:55 Fun This or That Game
31:21 Outro tip on Kofi