August’s bonus episode is full of vegetables and summer dresses. 🌽🍅💃 Helen and Caroline recount all the swimming, paddleboarding, and even waterskiing they did in July. Plus, Helen announces an upcoming free pattern (and more), Caroline tells about some new Blackbird-exclusive prints she and the Birdies have been cooking up, they both tell about new pattern releases and things they’re loving. AND the technique of the month is super inspiring! 🪡🪄 This is a good month.
Show notes:
Sewing Patterns:
- Reynolds Top and Dress by Helen’s Closet Patterns
- Cameron Button Up by Helen’s Closet Patterns
- Sofia Dress and Top by Victory Patterns
- Verano Tank and Dress by Christine Haynes
- Sicily Slip Dress by Sewing Patterns by Masin
- Ashton Top by Helen’s Closet Patterns
- Sleeves Expansion Pack for the Ashton Top by Helen’s Closet Patterns
- Veronik Robe by Closet Core Patterns
- Elysian Bodysuit by Friday Pattern Co.
- Kinfolk Dress by Jennifer Lauren Handmade
- Ormond Designer Coat by Style Arc
- Sunni by MELILOT
- Biggi by MELILOT
- Sauvie Sundress by Sew House Seven
- Galina Monowire Bra and Panty by Madalynne
- Helene Selvedge Jeans by Anna Allen Clothing
- Shelby Dress and Romper by True Bias
- Scrunchie Tote by Cool Stitches
Other Mentions:
- Behind the Scenes: Helen’s Quilted Vest
- Modern American Vintage heirloom wood sewing and quilting tools
- Coconut Milk Braised Chicken by Chris Morocco on Epicurious
- Easy Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi by Ali on Alexandra’s Kitchen
- Buffy – podcast about Buffy Sainte-Marie on CBC
- Avery After Dark – podcast
- Avery After Dark – TikTok (@avery.afterdark)
- The Bachelorette
- FBOY Island
- “What is Pickleball?” on the USA Pickleball website
- Scrap busting technique by @CoolStitches – Instagram reel