Stitching Audacity: Conquering Challenges in Sewing

In this episode, Aaronica Cole and Julian Collins discuss a variety of topics related to sewing, gender roles, creative fields, and personal lives. They delve into the process of making men's pants, the challenges of welt pockets, and the differences between men's and women's zippers. They also explore the nuances of gender roles and equity, emphasizing the importance of unlearning harmful structures and collaborating to create space for everyone to succeed. Additionally, they discuss the emotional challenges of designing and sewing, including dealing with criticism and self-doubt.

The conversation also touches on the challenges of being in the public eye and the pressure to maintain a certain image. Aaronica and Julian emphasize the importance of being true to oneself and not getting lost in the expectations of others. They also discuss their plans for New Pattern November, with Aaronica challenging herself to sew outerwear and Julian considering joining the challenge. They end with a listener-submitted question on content requests.

New Pattern November details: https://theneedleandthebelle.com/new-pattern-november-2023/  Live Sew-A-Long of Julian's pattern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai0-neySSdI