233: No Stupid Sewing Questions with Julia Hincks

I’m a firm believer that there are NO stupid questions when it comes to sewing. If you need to ask it, even if it’s something you think you should probably already know, then it’s valid. But it’s not always easy to find the answers you’re looking for. So I’ve asked my guest, sewing author and expert dressmaking teacher, Julia Hincks, on the podcast to talk about her new beginner’s guide to dressmaking book AND to answer some burning questions from members of the CYT community.  Support the podcast over on Patreon! Find Julia Hincks and her website is House of Miss Sew and you can find her at @juliahincks and @houseofmisssew on Instagram.  Listen to Julia on previous episodes: Ep. #10: Overlockers & Coverstitch Machines with Julia Hincks Ep. #27: Zoe & Julia go Rag Rugging Ep. #53: First Birthday / Ask me Anything with Zoe, Julia and Naomi Ep. #67: Zoe and Julia Sew with Reclaimed Denim Ep. #99: Sewing Confessions with Julia and Naomi You can sponsor Julia’s cycling to raise money for Cancer Research UK.  Julia’s first book is The Overlocker Technique Manual, there is also a US version entitled The Serger’s Technique Bible. The book has also been translated into Dutch, French, Spanish and Italian. Her second book is The Coverstitch Technique Manual. Julia’s third book is The Beginner’s Guide to Dressmaking. Signed copies are available via her website. It is also available in the US and in Australia.  There are additional resources on Search Press’s The Bookmarked Hub.  Julia recommended Maraflex thread which is stretchy (link to buy it in UK via Fabric Godmother, but is sold elsewhere).  I like using Tencel thread from James Tailoring.  Julia’s pattern recommendations for garments that are adjustable in their finished form: Palazzo Pants by Sasha Starlight Mitchell Trousers by Closet Core Meriam Trousers by Cashmerette Zadie Jumpsuit and Dress by Paper Theory Patterns Kielo Wrap Dress and Lilja Dress, Pinafore and Blouse by Named Clothing  Tie Dress by Sewing Therapy Lisi Dress and Blouse by Fabric Godmother  The Garden Dress and Blouse by Frux Studio is the pattern with lots of pin tucks. Julia recommends FriXion pens by Pilot for marking. They contain ink that disappears with the heat from an iron.