Episode description

SPECIAL OFFER CODE BELOW!

Do you get overwhelmed when you try to search for new pattern and fabric ideas? Well if you do you are not alone. Lots of the dressmakers I speak to say that they can find it challenging to stay on top of the new pattern designers and fabric shops that are popping up all the time.

So I was doing a bit of my own research to find out what I could do to help and I came across In A Haystack. This a digital subscription service that does all the legwork for you and each month presents you with a focused themed pack that includes a digital sewing pattern and so much more.

I was intrigued and so my guest this week is the wonderful Kate, the founder of In A Haystack to tell us all about it.

What you will hear in this episode:
> Why Kate set up In A Haystack
> What is included in her digital subscription Haystack Packs
> How her background as a researcher helps her save you & I time
> Examples of what has been included in recent packs
> How a monthly focus can help you reduce sewing overwhelm
> The benefits of having a monthly digital subscription and how it can boost your creativity

Useful Links and Resources:
In A Haystack resources
> In A Haystack Subscription
> Carly's Haystack Pack Challenge
> Tyla's Using Every Scrap blog post

Patterns mentioned
> Josie Bra - Made My Wardrobe
> Fleur Pinafore - Untitled Thoughts
> Lily Top - Experimental Space
> Lynn Skirt & Pinafore - Vanessa Hansen Studio

Directories and forums
> The Foldline - pattern shop, blog and more
> Patternreview.com - pattern forum and reviews
> Curvy Sewing Collective pattern collection forum and reviews

Instagrammers and hashtags
> @sewistandthecity -  Sewing Bee Style Challenge #sewingbeestyle
> #MeMadeMay & #MeMadeMay2021

SPECIAL OFFER CODE
Kate is kindly offering all Sew Mindful listeners 20% off your first Monthly Digital Sewing pack! Simply enter the code SEWMINDFUL to receive your discount.  Code is valid until 31 July 2021.

I found this episode so useful and I hope you do too. If you enjoy it then please remember to subscribe on your podcast app and leave a review as that really helps other like-minded lovelies to join us.

Thank you so much for listening!

Connect with Kate (In A Haystack):
Website: https://inahaystack.co.uk
Instagram: @in_a_haystack

Connect with me (Jacqui):
Website: https://sewmuchmorefun.co.uk
Instagram: @sewmuchmorefun