We hear from queer and trans community members about their experiences sewing clothing that affirms their gender and finding patterns that fit. We share listener stories of how sewing can have both a positive and negative impact on one’s gender expression and also discuss ways we can be more inclusive of LGBTQ+ sewists in our sewing community!
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Love to Sew episode mentioned:
- Episode 148: Sew Queer with Shannon Flaherty
- Episode 137: Friday Pattern Co. with Chelsea Gurnoe
- Episode 131: Shoemaking with Amanda Overs
- Episode 119: Buttons and Buttonholes
- Episode 36: Tissue Fitting with Melissa Watson
Patterns mentioned in this episode:
- Tasi Robe and Jacket by Sew DIY
- The Landgate Jacket by Merchant and Mills
- The Heroine Jeans by Merchant and Mills
Resources mentioned:
- @sewqueer
- Androgynous Fashion article by Seamwork
- Fit for Real People by
- Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection by Elizabeth Liechty & Judith Rasband
- The Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting by Palmer Publishing
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