046: Finding patterns and more In A Haystack!

SPECIAL OFFER CODE BELOW!Do you get overwhelmed when you try to search for new pattern and fabric ideas? Well if you do you are not alone. Lots of the dressmakers I speak to say that they can find it challenging to stay on top of the new pattern designers and fabric shops that are popping up all the time.So I was doing a bit of my own research to find out what I could do to help and I came across In A Haystack. This a digital subscription service that does all the legwork for you and each month presents you with a focused themed pack that includes a digital sewing pattern and so much more. I was intrigued and so my guest this week is the wonderful Kate, the founder of In A Haystack to tell us all about it. What you will hear in this episode:> Why Kate set up In A Haystack> What is included in her digital subscription Haystack Packs> How her background as a researcher helps her save you & I time> Examples of what has been included in recent packs> How a monthly focus can help you reduce sewing overwhelm> The benefits of having a monthly digital subscription and how it can boost your creativityUseful Links and Resources:In A Haystack resources> In A Haystack Subscription> Carly's Haystack Pack Challenge> Tyla's Using Every Scrap blog post Patterns mentioned> Josie Bra - Made My Wardrobe> Fleur Pinafore - Untitled Thoughts> Lily Top - Experimental Space> Lynn Skirt & Pinafore - Vanessa Hansen StudioDirectories and forums> The Foldline - pattern shop, blog and more> Patternreview.com - pattern forum and reviews> Curvy Sewing Collective pattern collection forum and reviewsInstagrammers and hashtags> @sewistandthecity -  Sewing Bee Style Challenge #sewingbeestyle> #MeMadeMay & #MeMadeMay2021 SPECIAL OFFER CODEKate is kindly offering all Sew Mindful listeners 20% off your first Monthly Digital Sewing pack! Simply enter the code SEWMINDFUL to receive your discount.  Code is valid until 31 July 2021. I found this episode so useful and I hope you do too. If you enjoy it then please remember to subscribe on your podcast app and leave a review as that really helps other like-minded lovelies to join us. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with Kate (In A Haystack):Website: https://inahaystack.co.ukInstagram: @in_a_haystackConnect with me (Jacqui):Website: https://sewmuchmorefun.co.ukInstagram: @sewmuchmorefunSupport the show