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1. EP 10: Broadcloth, Poplin, Lawn & Voile, Oh My! Common Cotton Labels & What They Mean from Sew with Confidence | Sewing, Fabric, Sewing Patterns, Sewing with Knits

   Jul 31, 2026

   Have you ever ordered cotton fabric online and been surprised when the fabric arrived and by surprised I don’t mean in a good way. Was the feel not what you anticipated? Was it too thick or thin? Maybe it didn’t have the drape you were expecting. If you have, you are not alone and it is no wonder! Cotton fabric labels are confusing! Different terms are used between the US and Europe and terminology has changed over time. Now this wasn’t that much of a problem when we could all go to our local fabric store and feel and see the fabric. But in this day and age when so many of us have to order online and rely on fabric labels, we need to understand them. So in today’s episode I am tackling some of the common fabric labels for cotton, explaining why they are confusing, and what you need to know the next time you are online fabric shopping In this Episode I Mentioned: Episode 9: 3 Tips to Help Pick Quality Cotton Fabric for Your Next Sewing Project: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sew-with-confidence-sewing-fabric-sewing-patterns/id6786780019?i=1000778667924 Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Ways to Connect: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -＞ https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/

2. EP 9: 3 Tips to Help Pick Quality Cotton Fabric for Your Next Sewing Project from Sew with Confidence | Sewing, Fabric, Sewing Patterns, Sewing with Knits

   Jul 28, 2026

   Is cotton fabric the fabric that you sew with most often? Have you been disappointed with the quality of the cotton fabric that you purchased? Have you ever wondered why some cotton fabrics have that wonderfully soft luxurious hand and others are scratchy and stiff Chances are that cotton was the first fabric you ever sewed and it is probably the fabric you continue to sew with most often. But the quality of cotton fabric varies tremendously. So in today’s episode, which is the first of at least a two part episode, I am offering you 3 tips on how to purchase quality cotton fabric. In this Episode I Mentioned: Come join the Free Facebook Group & Let’s Continue the Conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab your copy of the Free Essential Sewing Tool Kit: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/toolkit Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Ways to Connect with Lisa: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -＞ https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/

3. EP 8: The 4 Elements Necessary to Sew a Garment You Love from Sew with Confidence | Sewing, Fabric, Sewing Patterns, Sewing with Knits

   Jul 24, 2026

   How many sewing fails have you had? I hope they have been few and far between! In today’s episode we are going to dive into the 4 basic elements that are necessary to creating a garment that you love, some strategies for how to achieve those necessary elements, and finally what I believe is the quickest and fastest way to create a garment you love In this Episode I Mentioned: Sew with Confidence Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Episode 7: Sewing a Woven Top? 4 Things to Check to Ensure a Great Fit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sew-with-confidence-sewing-fabric-sewing-patterns/id6786780019?i=1000777683003 Essential Sewing Tool Kit: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/toolkit Pattern Review: https://sewing.patternreview.com/ Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Ways to Connect with Lisa: Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ Facebook - > https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -＞ https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/

4. EP 7: Sewing a Woven Top? 4 Things to Check to Ensure a Great Fit! from Sew with Confidence | Sewing, Fabric, Sewing Patterns, Sewing with Knits

   Jul 21, 2026

   Do you always make a muslin before you cut your fabric? Do you just live dangerously, cut the fabric and go for it How about if we adopt a third option that hopefully minimizes sewing fails but quickly gets you to the fun part of sewing? While I often skip the muslin, that doesn’t mean that I don’t spend a little time doing some checking. That checking can often clue me in that I do indeed need to make a muslin. Here are 4 things I always check before sewing a woven top that help minimize the chance of a sewing fail and help me sew a garment that I love! In this Episode I Mentioned: Podcast Ep 5: Understand the 3 Types of Ease to Sew a Garment You Love: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sew-with-confidence-sewing-fabric-sewing-patterns/id6786780019?i=1000776727498 Raising & Lowering a Dart: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/2019/05/02/raising-lowering-a-dart-a-sewing-tutorial Other Resources: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Ways to Connect with Lisa: Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ Facebook - > https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -＞ https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/

5. EP 6: 4 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing Between a Knit or Woven Fabric For Your Next Sewing Project from Sew with Confidence | Sewing, Fabric, Sewing Patterns, Sewing with Knits

   Jul 17, 2026

   Do you prefer sewing with knit fabrics or woven fabrics? Does one fill you with joy and the other with dread, or are you comfortable moving back and forth between the two. In this episode we will explore some of the different characteristics of knit and woven fabrics and how understanding those differences as well as approaching them with the correct mindset can lead to a more enjoyable sewing experience and more polished finished garment. In this Episode I Mentioned: The Free Sewing with Confidence Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast EP 1: Sewing Garments You Love (and How This Podcast Will Help You do Just That): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sew-with-confidence-sewing-fabric-sewing-patterns/id6786780019?i=1000775763377 Ep 2: Pick the Perfect Linen for Your Next Sewing Project With These 5 Tips: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sew-with-confidence-sewing-fabric-sewing-patterns/id6786780019?i=1000775763298 Other Resources: Join the Free Sewing With Confidence Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Ways to Connect with Lisa: Facebook Sew with Confidence Group - > https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -＞ https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/

6. EP 5 Understand the 3 Types of Ease to Sew a Garment You Love from Sew with Confidence | Sewing, Fabric, Sewing Patterns, Sewing with Knits

   Jul 14, 2026

   Do you know that the exact same style of garment can have dramatically different amounts of ease? Did you know that those differing amounts can be the difference between whether you will love a garment and wear it often or whether it just hangs in the closet? Wondering how understanding ease can help improve your sewing - this podcast episode will give you practical tips on how to use ease to help pick your next sewing project. Ease in a sewing pattern is often just something that is in the background and that we don’t often think about. But being conscious of ease can be the difference between a garment that we love and one that disappoints. A quick internet search will tell you there are 2 types of ease, but I am arguing that there are 3 and that the third is the most important! In this episode I mentioned: Pattern Review:https://sewing.patternreview.com Other Resources: Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/toolkit Join the Free Sew with Confidence Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Sign up for the weekly newsletter at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Ways to Connect with Lisa: Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -＞ https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/

7. EP 4: Understanding Fabric Manufacturing so You can Become a Better Sewer from Sew with Confidence | Sewing, Fabric, Sewing Patterns, Sewing with Knits

   Jul 10, 2026

   Have you ever thought about how fabric is manufactured? Did you know that understanding how fabric is made could help you achieve better results in your sewing? Understanding the basics of how fabric is manufactured - whether it is a knit or woven, along with some of the basic properties of each can help you choose the right pattern and avoid a lot of frustration during the sewing process. Let’s get a little nerdy about fabric manufacturing and how that can help you plan your next sewing project! Resources Mentioned Grab your Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit and check out my favorite sewing tools, fabric resources, notions & even a special discount on Pink Hollybush Patterns! https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Additional Resources: Join the Free Sewing With Confidence Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Sign up for the weekly newsletter at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Connect with Lisa: Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -＞ https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/

8. EP 3: Expand Your Sewing Skills with These 5 Easy & Free Patterns to Sew for Baby from Sew with Confidence | Sewing, Fabric, Sewing Patterns, Sewing with Knits

   Jul 7, 2026

   Do you want to sew something for someone that will actually get used and used often? Would you like to expand your sewing skills at the same time? This episode will help you do just that! Sewing for baby is a wonderful way to bless a new family, sew something that will be used often, and improve your sewing skills at the same time. In this episode I'm sharing 5 free baby patterns, from the easiest to the most challenging so you always know exactly where to start. If you've been wanting to sew something that actually gets used and loved, this one's for you. In this Episode I Mentioned: Double Gauze Swaddle Blanket: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/sewing-a-baby-swaddle-blanket-two-ways Knit Blanket: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/a-self-bound-knit-blanket Bandana Bib Pattern: https://www.applegreencottage.com/bandana-bib-tutorial-with-free-pattern/ Purl Soho Winter Baby Hat with modifications: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/2016/02/11/winter-hats-for-brady Purl Soho Romper with modifications: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/a-quick-easy-baby-gift-to-sew Ikatee Vega Sweater : https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/an-easy-free-pattern-to-sew-your-first-knit-garment Other Resources: Join the Free Sewing With Confidence Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Ways to Connect with Lisa: Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -＞ https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/

9. EP 2: Pick the Perfect Linen Fabric for Your Next Sewing Project with These 5 Tips from Sew with Confidence | Sewing, Fabric, Sewing Patterns, Sewing with Knits

   Jul 7, 2026

   Have you tried sewing with Linen? Do you think this fabric is difficult to sew and only for advanced Sewists? What if I told you that linen is a great beginner fabric? The benefits of linen are amazing. It is naturally breathable and it doesn’t hold in your body heat. It is a natural fiber made from the flax plant and is entirely biodegradable. Linen is also a very easy fabric to sew and great for a beginner. It works with a huge variety of sewing patterns, it keeps garment details well, and it’s easy to care for. What more could you ask for? - Let’s get you sewing linen with these 5 tips! In this Episode I Mentioned: Bloom Blouse by Seamwork Patterns*: https://colettemedia.pxf.io/2RRQJM *Links noted with an asterisk are affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no additional charge to you if you purchase through the link. Other Resources: Join the Free Sewing With Confidence Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Ways to Connect with Lisa: Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -＞ https://www.instagram.com/pinkholly

10. EP 1: Sewing Garments You Love (And How This Podcast Will Help You Do Just That) from Sew with Confidence | Sewing, Fabric, Sewing Patterns, Sewing with Knits

    Jul 7, 2026

    Do you find yourself wanting to sew but are afraid that garment you have sewn won’t be something that you want to wear? Do you sew for others but the things you have sewn are just hanging in the back of the closet and not being worn? Wondering if a podcast could possibly help? In this episode, I'm sharing the one thing that makes the difference between garments that get worn and loved and those that end up hanging in the back of the closet. You'll also learn why I started the Sew with Confidence Podcast, what you can expect from future episodes, and how this show will help you make more confident sewing decisions In this episode I mentioned: Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Mood Fabrics: https://www.moodfabrics.com/ Loom and Stars: https://loomandstars.com/ Other Resources: Join the Free Sewing With Confidence Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast 1: Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit 2: Sign up for the weekly newsletter at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter 3: Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Connect with Lisa: Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -＞ https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/

11. Sew with Confidence Trailer from Sew with Confidence | Sewing, Fabric, Sewing Patterns, Sewing with Knits

    Jul 2, 2026

    Do you want to sew clothes but are worried that the clothes will look homemade? Are you afraid of wasting your time, money & fabric? Tired of sewing beautiful clothes that never actually get worn, but just hang in the back of the closet? Do you want to expand your sewing skills but are nervous about trying new techniques? Welcome to Sew with Confidence! This podcast will help expand your sewing skills, provide guidance in choosing the materials for your next project, and help you confidently sew clothes that you and others will love to wear! Resources: Join the Free Sewing With Confidence Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewwithconfidencepodcast Grab the Free Sewing Essentials Toolkit at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/sewing-essentials-toolkit Sign up for the weekly newsletter at https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/newsletter Interested in Smocking? Get the Free Get Started Smocking Email Series: https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/post/new-to-smocking-start-here Connect with Lisa: Website - > https://www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/ YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHollybushDesigns Instagram -＞ https://www.instagram.com/pinkhollybush/