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Underdressed

Trudy Gardnerwww.wayfinder3d.com
The podcast where we talk about the clothes under our clothes and exactly how they get made. I'll explore the art, practice and technical execution of intimate apparel in order to understand what happens behind the scenes in this industry and exactly how designers balance creativity with functionality, specifically as it pertains to our delicate yet hard-working base layers.
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Episodes

E42 Monica of Bravo Bella on Learning as Empowerment

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Jul 21, 20251 hr 29 min

E41 Chloe Grant on Sustainable Intimate Apparel Design

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Jun 06, 20251 hr 19 min

E40 Maya Omrani On Preparing for the Future, Tariffs and Local Production in the Fasion Industry

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May 23, 202559 minEp. 40

E39 Suhani Pandya: Masters Graduate Contour Fashion Innovation

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Feb 14, 202559 minEp. 39

E38 2024 Wrapped With Sofia Luzon!

This is my favourite episode of the year to make, and it gets more special as the years go by. Sofia, thank you for asking the right questions to help me find clarity and sharing this incredible journey. Happy 2025 to all my amazing listeners—thank you for your time, attention, and connection. I love you all!

Jan 01, 20252 hr 6 minEp. 38

E37 Ella Chisholm - The Fashion Freelance Coach

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Nov 08, 202455 min

E36 Renata Black CoFounder and CEO of EBY on Profit, Purpose, and Women's Empowerment in the Intimate Apparel Industry

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Renata’s story illustrates the intersection of fashion, empowerment, and technology. Through perseverance, smart business decisions, and innovative design, she has built a company that supports women physically, emotionally and financially. Find out more about Eby here and check out some incredible 3D design here; https://shop.join-eby.com/...

Oct 25, 202446 minEp. 36

E35 Dorelle McPherson thefashiotech

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Sep 19, 20241 hr 11 min

E34 Ben Sosinski on Interactive 3D Models with Embodee

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Sep 06, 202441 min

E33 Bianca and Sofia on Learning Clo3D for Intimates Quickly with Expert Guidance

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Sofia's Course https://atelier.sofia-luzon.com/online-courses-lingerie-design/ E14 Natalie Graham A Career in Lingerie Design From South Africa To New Zealand https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trudy-gardner/episodes/E14-Natalie-Graham-A-Career-in-Lingerie-Design-From-South-Africa-to-New-Zealand-e26n4em Sew Heidi https://successfulfashiondesigner.com/ Sofia’s YT Vi...

Jul 20, 20241 hr 11 min

E32 Ryan Amore Pattern Engineer on the Value of Continous Learning

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off This episode features Ryan Amore, a brilliant pattern engineer and apparel developer with extensive experience across various garment types, including intimates! I had the pleasure of chatting with Ryan about his impressive career, the secrets behind honing his craft, how he's integrating new technologies, and his insights on the future of fashion. https://ryanamoreinc.co...

Jul 05, 20241 hr 59 min

E31 Nicole Holtan 3D Fashion Designer, Creative Problem Solver

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Our next episode features Nicole Holtan, a talented 3D artist and fashion designer. Nicole shares how she built her career around 3D modeling and we also explore the benefits and challenges of using 3D technology today. We discuss the major differences between 3D and AI, and how their work often gets mixed up. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about creativity and in...

Jun 21, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 31

E30 Sarah McKelvey of Hugs For Your Jugs and Creator of the A Bra That Fits Calculator

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Enjoy my next episode with guest Sarah McKelevy of Hugs for Your Jugs! Sarah has been providing expert bra-making guidance across various communities and is the creator of the A Bra That Fits Calculator. Tune in to hear her insights and expertise! https://hugsforyourjugs.blogspot.com/ https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/ https://www.abrathatfits.org/calculator.php...

Jun 01, 202459 min

E29 Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette on Willowdale and Newly Released Loftus Bra Pattern

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Our next episode of Underdressed is an interview I've been looking forward to for a long time with Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette Patterns! I get into the details with Jenny about the creation of the Willowdale and Loftus bra patterns and we also explore the dynamic structure of her team and business. Enjoy!...

May 23, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 29

E28 Elizabeth Bigger Computational Fashion Designer

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May 13, 202458 min

E26 Katy Schildmeyer Industry Expert on 3D Bodies

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Hi Friends, I hope you enjoy this conversation with Katy as much as I did. I'm super lucky to get to nerd out for more than an hour about 3D bodies, breasts and the implications on the future of the intimates industry. As promised here are all the link's mentioned in the show; Katherine Schildemyer https://www.ksappareldesign.com/ Soft Body Demo on Youtube https://youtu.be/dR6lnclr...

Mar 10, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 25

E25 Brad and Terry Jamison Founders of Tensengral

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Hello Friends, In this episode we get a behind the scenes peek at Tensengral, a company developed by Brad and Terry Jamison. This is a unique couple who have used some very industrious skills to develop braided underwear from lace making machines. https://www.tensengral.com/ https://lingeriebriefs.com/2024/01/14/innovation-sustainability-tensengrals-braided-lace-bralettes/...

Feb 24, 202444 minEp. 25

E24 Madison Alexandra Bra Fit Educator

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Hello Friends, Please enjoy this beautiful conversation with Madison Alexandra who specializes in bra fit education. There is no point in talking about how bras are made without truly understanding exactly how they should fit. Madison talks about her experience as a fitter and educator, and of course shares her story about how she has found this corner of the internet where she can hav...

Feb 10, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 24

E23 Emerald Erin and Business Partner Mary (AKA Mom)

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off In this episode I get the opportunity to sit down with Erin for part 2 of our conversation, and this time we invited her business partner Mary, to join in. Erin and her mom have been running Emerald Erin for almost a decade and its clear their business is based on a mutual respect for eachother and high standards for the products and services they offer. Come join the conversation and fi...

Jan 27, 20241 hr 15 min

E22: Steph Thiel on Perspective, Transition and the Beginning of 3D design at Adidas

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off In this episode I invite Steph Thiel to share her amazing story which covers a range of life experiences often revolving around the idea of helping others through self acceptance. Step talks about the evolution of her own independent pattern making business Rad Patterns , and her unique approach to sizing. Steph also shares insights into her career as a designer and patternmaker, which sta...

Jan 13, 20241 hr 39 minEp. 22

E21: Bringing Browzwear into the Mix with Expert Lisha Sanders and Sofia Luzon

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off In this podcast episode, I invite Sofia Luzon , and Lisha Sanders , to talk about the differences and similarities in Clo3D and Browzwear , the two current titans in leading 3D design in the fashion industry. We cover various aspects, including the benefits of 3D design in reducing waste, improving sample accuracy, and enhancing creative freedom. We also address the challenges and limitation...

Jan 05, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 21

E20 2023 Wrapped with Sofia Luzon

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Thanks to everyone who has joined me on the journey this year, it has been a pivotal and I'm beyond grateful for each and everyone of you who has chosen to spend a small piece of your precious time on this planet with me.

Dec 23, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 20

E19 Christine Stoodley Custom Bra Maker: On Finding Purpose in Uplifting Others

Sponsor: Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course Use code: Underdressed for 20% Christine Stodley https://www.instagram.com/blushbras/ Karen Weaver https://michellescreations.ca/tag/mrs-weavers-finest-unmentionables/ Monica https://bravobella.teachable.com/p/home Maria Pendel , Dragon miss Corsetry and bra making Beverly Johnson https://www.braandcorsetsupplies.com/ Gina Rae designs Jennifer Fairbanks https://porcelynne.com/categories/patterns Kristina Shinn https://www.amazon.ca/Pa...

Nov 27, 20231 hr 43 minEp. 19

E18 Helen of Nellie Jones: Bra-Making, Business Evolution and Community in New Zeland

Sponsor: ⁠ Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off In the "Unaddressed" podcast, host Trudy Gardner interviews Helen from Nellie Jones, a bra-making supply company. Key points discussed include: Origin and Evolution of Nellie Jones : Helen shares the story behind Nellie Jones, initially founded by another individual and later transformed into a full-time business under Helen's direction. Challenges and Solutions in Material Sourcing : Helen discus...

Nov 19, 202353 minEp. 19

E17 Asi Efros: Resilience and the Past and Future of the Lingerie Industry

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Asi Efros Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@asiefros4797 Lab Grown Chicken https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08nHuUbt8SQ&t=859s Free Workshop: Intimate Conversations in Clo https://learn.kndrsn.com/intimate-conversations-in-clo Clo3D Foundations for Intimate Apparel Online Course https://trudy-gardner-s-school.teachable.com/p/clo3d-intimate-apparel-fast-track-foundations...

Oct 15, 20231 hr 48 minEp. 17

E15 Sue Founder of Bra Builders and Curator of The International Bra Sewing Bee

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off E15 Sue Founder of Bra Builders and Curator of The International Bra Sewing Bee Show Notes https://www.brabuilders.com https://brasewingbee.com/ Bravo Bella (Monica) https://bravobellabras.com/...

Jul 18, 202347 minEp. 15

E14 Natalie Graham A Career in Lingerie Design From South Africa to New Zealand

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Natalie's Instagram Bra Sewing Bee https://brasewingbee.com/ Interfiliere/Curve Trade Shows https://saloninternationaldelalingerie.com/ Concepts Paris Trends Magazine https://www.conceptsparis.com/ Best of Intima – Magazine with some good articles about the use of 3D Design in the industry. https://www.calameo.com/read/001038217555c84a6fa8c?authid=Ay48gDijphgq...

Jul 08, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 14

E13 Kristen Anderson on Building A Dream With a Team

Sponsor: ⁠ ⁠Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course⁠⁠ Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Find out more about the KRSTN NDRSN Design Studio here; https://www.kndrsn.com/ Brands mentioned https://www.adoreme.com/ https://saalt.com/ Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course https://trudy-gardner-s-school.teachable.com/p/clo3d-intimate-apparel-fast-track-foundations...

Jun 17, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 13
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