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Sew with Confidence | Sewing, Fabric, Sewing Patterns, Sewing with Knits

Sew with Confidence | Sewing, Fabric, Sewing Patterns, Sewing with Knits

De : Lisa Hawkes - Pattern Designer & Sewing Teacher
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Do you want to sew clothes but are worried that the clothes will look homemade? Are you afraid of wasting your time, money & fabric? Tired of sewing beautiful clothes that never actually get worn, but just hang in the back of the closet? Do you want to expand your sewing skills but are nervous about trying new techniques?

Welcome to Sew with Confidence! This podcast will help expand your sewing skills, provide guidance in choosing the materials for your next project, and help you confidently sew clothes that you and others will love to wear!

Hi, I’m Lisa, the host of Sew with Confidence and the owner and designer behind Pink Hollybush Designs, a line of sewing patterns for children’s garments. I have been sewing since I was a little girl and my background is in smocking and heirloom sewing. I’ve had my share of sewing fails - garments that didn’t fit, choosing the wrong fabric, and sewing pieces that just weren’t my style or appropriate for my life. I hate the thought of the time and money that has been wasted.

Through trial and error, along with many sewing classes, I have figured out how to sew with confidence. I discovered that choosing the right fabric and sewing techniques can make all the difference between a garment looking homemade or being one that you're proud to wear.

If you are ready to expand your sewing skills, confidently sew clothes that you and others will love to wear, and be part of a supportive sewing community, then fire up that sewing machine, dive into your fabric stash, join me, and let’s Sew with Confidence!

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  • EP 6: 4 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing Between a Knit or Woven Fabric For Your Next Sewing Project

    EP 6: 4 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing Between a Knit or Woven Fabric For Your Next Sewing Project
    Jul 17 2026

    Do you prefer sewing with knit fabrics or woven fabrics? Does one fill you with joy and the other with dread, or are you comfortable moving back and forth between the two.

    In this episode we will explore some of the different characteristics of knit and woven fabrics and how understanding those differences as well as approaching them with the correct mindset can lead to a more enjoyable sewing experience and more polished finished garment.

    In this Episode I Mentioned:

    The Free Sewing with Confidence Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast

    EP 1: Sewing Garments You Love (and How This Podcast Will Help You do Just That): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sew-with-confidence-sewing-fabric-sewing-patterns/id6786780019?i=1000775763377

    Ep 2: Pick the Perfect Linen for Your Next Sewing Project With These 5 Tips: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sew-with-confidence-sewing-fabric-sewing-patterns/id6786780019?i=1000775763298

    Other Resources:

    Join the Free Sewing With Confidence Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast

    Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/toolkit

    Sign up for the weekly newsletter at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter

    Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here

    Ways to Connect with Lisa:

    Facebook Sew with Confidence Group - > https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast

    Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/

    YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns

    Instagram -＞ https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
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    14 min
  • EP 5 Understand the 3 Types of Ease to Sew a Garment You Love

    EP 5 Understand the 3 Types of Ease to Sew a Garment You Love
    Jul 14 2026

    Do you know that the exact same style of garment can have dramatically different amounts of ease? Did you know that those differing amounts can be the difference between whether you will love a garment and wear it often or whether it just hangs in the closet? Wondering how understanding ease can help improve your sewing - this podcast episode will give you practical tips on how to use ease to help pick your next sewing project.

    Ease in a sewing pattern is often just something that is in the background and that we don’t often think about. But being conscious of ease can be the difference between a garment that we love and one that disappoints. A quick internet search will tell you there are 2 types of ease, but I am arguing that there are 3 and that the third is the most important!

    In this episode I mentioned:

    Pattern Review:https://sewing.patternreview.com

    Other Resources:

    Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/toolkit

    Join the Free Sew with Confidence Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast

    Sign up for the weekly newsletter at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter

    Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here

    Ways to Connect with Lisa:

    Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/

    YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns

    Instagram -＞ https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
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    13 min
  • EP 4: Understanding Fabric Manufacturing so You can Become a Better Sewer

    EP 4: Understanding Fabric Manufacturing so You can Become a Better Sewer
    Jul 10 2026

    Have you ever thought about how fabric is manufactured?

    Did you know that understanding how fabric is made could help you achieve better results in your sewing?

    Understanding the basics of how fabric is manufactured - whether it is a knit or woven, along with some of the basic properties of each can help you choose the right pattern and avoid a lot of frustration during the sewing process. Let’s get a little nerdy about fabric manufacturing and how that can help you plan your next sewing project!

    Resources Mentioned

    Grab your Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit and check out my favorite sewing tools, fabric resources, notions & even a special discount on Pink Hollybush Patterns!

    https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit

    Additional Resources:

    Join the Free Sewing With Confidence Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast

    Sign up for the weekly newsletter at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter

    Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here

    Connect with Lisa:

    Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/

    YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns

    Instagram -＞ https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/
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    8 min
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