#187: Spicy questions in the Virtual Sewing Room

How do I resist temptation whilst working in a fabric shop? Do I feel conflicted working for a fabric company whilst also personally promoting a reduction in consumption? Just two of the fun and occasionally spicy questions posed to me when I was invited to chat with attendees in the Virtual Sewing Room at the beginning of the year.

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My blouse that I rarely wear because I feel the base colour doesn’t look good on me:

Learn about the Last Sewist Standing challenge: 

Ep. #118: Last Sewist Standing with Lise Bauer

The Whole 30 Fabric Challenge is hosted by @pinkmimosabyjacinta. 

We heard about the Five Fabrics rule in:

Ep. #179: The Five Fabrics Rule with Judith Staley

Yet again, I mentioned the Four Tendencies framework devised by Gretchen Rubin. 

The discussion about deadstock fabrics:

Ep. #151: Explaining Deadstock Fabric with The New Craft House

Can we reduce consumption whilst still supporting small business?:

Ep. #143: No Small Business on a Dead Planet

An alternative way to be a small business in the sewing industry:

Ep. #156: How to Run and Ethical Textiles Shop with Bevan O’Daly

My response to one particularly spicy email:

Ep. #107: Sewing is Political

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