We have so much to talk about in April’s bonus episode! Caroline reached an all-time baking high, Helen has been learning pottery, Pepper was plagued by an energetic puppy, and everyone has been listening to podcasts about cults. 😨 Exciting things are out today at Blackbird, Helen’s upcoming pattern collection has a (tentative!) release date, and there are new pattern collections out from Named and Closet Core. All this, plus a rouleau strap sewing technique, more quilts, and the return of Caroline’s sewjo. 🪡

Show notes:

Recipes:

• Chocolate Cheesecake by John Kanell on Preppy Kitchen (to make it gluten free, substitute cornstarch for flour and use gluten-free Oreos for the crust)
• Dan Dan Noodles by Judy on The Woks of Life
• Mexican-Style Pork Tacos (Tacos al Pastor) by Alvin Zhou on Tasty
• Seven-Layer Dip by Ali Slagle in the New York Times

Sewing Patterns:

• Acton Dress by In the Folds
• Nova Star Quilt Pattern by Then Came June
• Jackson Tee and Pullover by Helen’s Closet
• Elodie Wrap Dress by Closet Core
• Chez Moi Collection by Closet Core Patterns
  • Céline Bralette
  • AnaÏs Undies
  • Simone Slip Dress and Camisole
  • Veronik Robe
• Juno Jacket by Papercut Patterns – size band 1, size band 2
• Somerfield Coat by Elbe Textiles (Caroline accidentally said “Fremantle”)
• Balance Collection by Named
  • Taika Blouse Dress
  • Aina Trousers and Culottes
  • Sirkka Hooded Jacket
  • Kerttu Knot Dress and Skirt
  • Rauha Tee and Tee Dress
• Breaking the Pattern by Saara and Laura Huhta of Named
• Vernon Shirt by Cashmerette
• Erin Dungarees by Tilly and the Buttons
• Duchess Jeans by Sew Me Something

Blackbird Fabrics:

• Blackbird Fabrics Reels
• Blackbird Fabrics TikTok
• Blackbird Fabrics Deadstock
• Blackbird PDF Pattern Printing Service (link coming soon!)
• Ultra Fine Cotton Corduroy in Bellflower
• Jumbo Plaid Cotton Twill
• Blackbird Fabrics Jacquards
• Floral Field Rayon Twill in Black/Lilac/Turmeric

Other Mentions:

• Mabel Ceramics
• Caroline’s Jackson Pullover
• Twin Flames Podcast
• Suction Cup Ruler Handle
• @jenbensews
• Sounds like a Cult podcast
• You’re Wrong About podcast
• Formula Fig
• Samantha aka @purplesewingcloud 
• Serena aka @sewrena_
• Rose Parr
• “Nerdy sewing tips: How to make rouleau straps” by Elisalex on the By Hand London blog