Financial independence, fabric shopping tips & hand-sewing: Q&A #52

Would Malena and Johanna still run their sewing business if they became financially independent? And how can we shop smarter when buying fabric online? These and other great questions from the podcast listeners are answered in this fun Q&A episode.

Plus we get to find out when Malena last sewed a garment for herself, that wasn't a work project (the answer might shock you!)

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Johanna's waistband tutorial

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Vide slip-stitched elastic waistband tutorial

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About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns.

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About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator.

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