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Sponsor: Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Our next episode of Underdressed is an interview I've been looking forward to for a long time with Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette Patterns! I get into the details with Jenny about the creation of the Willowdale and Loftus bra patterns and we also explore the dynamic structure of her team and business. Enjoy!
Jenny Rushmore is Cashmerette patterns. She's a supporter of the SewOver50 community on Instagram. Representation is definitely very important to Cashmerette patterns and as Jenny says, 'while we can always improve, I'm pleased that we are doing a fairly decent job.' Earlier this year Jenny helped SewOver50 with their very first visibility research project. In this podcast we hear how Jenny saw the need to develop sewing patterns that she wanted to wear and that catered for women needing full cup adjustments, like Jenny. Jenny has a fulltime team of 3 people with lots of expertise that work for Cashmerette patterns. Head over to Cashmerette Patterns and let Jenny know if you're a Boston local and would like to be a model for her pattern company. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel. Sound with permission by bensound.com SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether a beginner or experienced sewist. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.
Jenny Rushmore founded Cashmerette 8 years ago after 15 years of working in corporate brand management. She is a smart, successful, mission-driven entrepreneur who is an amazing example of someone who has combined their talents, skills, experience and passion to make a difference in the world, and is thriving while doing it. In this podcast episode you will hear Jenny talk about: What she learned from the first part of her career How she made the shift to become an entrepreneur and founder of a mission-led business The advice she has for people thinking of making the leap from the corporate world More about Jenny and Cashmerette: Cashmerette began as Jenny's personal sewing blog in 2010, when she had the profound realization that she didn't have to change her body to fit clothes – she could change clothes to fit her body. That led Jenny to leave the corporate world after 15 years, and launch Cashmerette, the first modern, body-positive, sewing company, with patterns in sizes 0 – 32 and cup sizes C – H. Cashmerette has since grown to empower curvy sewists to find confidence through online workshops, a popular membership program called Cashmerette Club, and two books: instant best-seller “Ahead of the Curve: Learn to Fit and Sew Amazing Clothes for your Curves”, the first body-positive book focused on helping curvy sewists learn how to alter patterns to fit, and "Sewing the Curve: Learn how to Sew Clothes to Boost your Wardrobe and your Confidence", the ultimate guide to sewing for beginners which starts shipping on 14 November 2023. Jenny's work on Cashmerette and body positivity has been featured in publications including People magazine, The Guardian, and the Huffington Post. Originally from Scotland, Jenny has lived in 9 countries, and is now proud to call Boston, MA home. To find out more about Jenny's work visit cashmerette.comwhere you can shop patterns, register for classes, order Jenny's books and browse the blog.
This is the first of two episodes with Sarai Mitnick, a major influence in the sewing scene for over 15 years. Sarai chats with me about the birth and evolution of the online sewing community, and the role that her businesses, Colette Patterns and Seamwork, have played. Plus Sarai talks about how her own podcast, Seamwork Radio, has changed, from being a storytelling platform to a medium to spread a slow-sewing philosophy. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Come along to the Sew Sustainable Fair in London on 22/4/23 Threads article about creating an elastic insert at the side seams of tailored trousers. Sarai is the founder and owner of the Seamwork community and pattern company. The Colette Patterns Beignet skirt pattern is now available via Seamwork. I made my own version in red twill back in 2009! Sarai was inspired by Knitty Magazine. Seamwork Radio is a podcast hosted by Sarai and Hayley. Episode 1: A Radical Change in Confidence with Jenny Rushmore from Cashmerette is one of Sarai's very favourites that they've made. Sustainability-related episodes of Seamwork Radio include: Episode 85 : How can I use more of the fabric I buy? Episode 87: How can I get more wear out of the things I sew? Episode 111: Six fabric shopping rules that everyone should know
In one of our favorite episodes from the podcast archives, learn how Jenny overcame childhood bullying and discovered her voice in the sewing community, founding Cashmerette patterns and changing the course of indie sewing history.
Today Jenny and Beverly have the great privilege of talking with Jenny Rushmore, the founder and creative director of Cashmerette pattern company. We talk about making clothes fit our bodies by choosing patterns that fit our bodies and making adjustments to get them perfect. For more details, please visit punkfrockers.com.
Jenny Rushmore is the founder and creative director of Cashmerette. Her business empowers curvy and plus-size women to feel confident through sewing a wardrobe of fabulously fitting clothes. Originally from Scotland, Jenny has lived in nine countries and is now proud to call Boston, Massachusetts, her home. Join Threads editors Sarah McFarland and Carol J. Fresia as they chat with Jenny about her sewing and her patterns.
We have assembled a fantastic pep squad of sewists to reignite your sewing passion! In this episode, there are nine pep talks from former guests Brooks Ann Camper, Jasika Nicole, Elise Blaha Cripe, Aaronica Cole, Jenny Rushmore, Julian Collins, and Denise Archer, as well as your hosts, Helen and Caroline.
Today on the podcast, we have a very special guest: Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette Patterns. Jenny joins us for a discussion on the curvy sewing community and all things Cashmerette, as well as some recent and exciting changes. After that, we’ll each share inspiration in our Sewjo segment, and have a fun chat with Hope Yoder to hear all about the new Embellish License to Create box. This episode was sponsored by RNK Distributing. Thank you to RNK and their License to Create program from Embellish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's rolling up to a year since our lives were changed and routines disrupted till further notice. So in this episode, the ladies are joined by Jenny Rushmore, the founder of Cashmerette Sewing Patterns. Jenny, who has had to pack up and travel many miles away from her base amidst the chaos, also shares her crafting journey and how she manages her business during this time of immense uncertainty. Thanks to our sponsors - Murder Mystery Quilt, a unique year-long quilting experience. The community of the Murder Mystery Quilt is where every block you sew holds a piece of the puzzle. Read along with the nicest quilters on the internet, share your ideas and inspiration, and quilt through the year to catch a killer! Welcome to un:CUT the Makers' Podcast where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. We hope you enjoy! Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes! Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ If you have any questions or topics you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast, do send us your questions via email at hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com Business Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email your topics, situation, questions for us to cover using #craftinguncut as the subject
In this week's episode, the ladies speak to Korrie Riddle - a Textile artist & Candle maker. Korrie speaks about her experience learning how to sew as a plus size lady. She also shares some online resources that helped her on her journey as a new sewist. You can find Korrie on instagram at @korriekorrie Thanks to this week's sponsors - Cashmerette - a sewing pattern company well known for their high quality sewing patterns designed with your curves in mind. Did you know that they also offer an online workshop specifically on fitting for curves? Learning to fit on your own can be challenging, but with Cashmerette's bestselling Fitting for Curves workshop, you'll learn techniques for a variety of upper body adjustments--all from the comfort of home. Curvy sewing expert Jenny Rushmore shows you how to identify fit issues and demonstrates how to fix them in a clear and easy-to-follow format, plus you can ask questions right alongside the videos! Save 20% on Cashmerette's Fitting for Curves workshop through February 9, 2021 with code UNCUT20. Visit cashmerette.com/workshops to get started. Thanks for tuning in to un:CUT the Makers' Podcast, where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. We hope you enjoy! Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes! Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ If you have any questions or topics you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast, do send us your questions via email at hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com Business Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email your topics, situation, questions for us to cover using #craftinguncut as the subject
Thank you so much for tuning in. This week my guest is the fabulous Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette. I have admired Jenny for a long time, as a regular consumer of the excellent information in the Curvy Sewing Collective and following the Cashmerette Pattern brand as it has grown and flourished. I was delighted to get the chance to ask Jenny about her journey and her mission and she was so generous in opening up in our chat. She shares how as a curvy sewist she discovered sewing aged 30 and as she began to make her own clothes she realised it transformed not only what she was wearing but also her confidence.What you will hear in this episode:How Jenny's sewing journey beganHer transition in just 10 years from corporate marketing non-sewist to fabulously successful plus-sized pattern brandThe birth of the Curvy Sewing CollectiveThe a-ha that lead to Cashmerette and their mission to help real women with real bodiesThe most valuable business lesson Jenny has learnedThe most surprising personal lesson from her experience along the wayWhy Cashmerette patterns are differentThe most common mistakes sewists make when using sewing patternsJenny's top tip to get a much better fitThe future plans for CashmeretteAnd in case you are not familiar with some fitting terminology FBA means Full Bust Adjustment!Useful links and resources:Cashmerette Pattern Size Calculator: https://www.cashmerette.com/pages/sizingBlazer development blog post: https://blog.cashmerette.com/2020/10/blazer-bound-final-muslin.htmlThe Concord T-shirt: https://www.cashmerette.com/products/concord-tshirt-pdf-pattern?_pos=2&_sid=0683380f4&_ss=rFitting for curves workshop: https://workshops.cashmerette.com/p/fitting-for-curves-pattern-adjustments-for-the-upper-body?preview=logged_outCashmerette also have a SALE starting on Weds 25th November so be sure to sign up for their newsletter to find out more!Connect with JennyWebsite: https://www.cashmerette.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cashmerette/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cashmeretteConnect with me (Jacqui)Website: https://sewmuchmorefun.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.co.uk/sewmuchmorefun/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sewmuchmorefun/If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me and Jenny @sewmuchmorefun and @cashmeretteHaven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to the Sew Mindful podcast on itunes, click 'Listen on Apple Podcasts', open in itunes and then click 'Ratings and Reviews'. And thanks for your support of this show!
Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette Patterns comes on the show to talk about her sewing journey, her business, and the Curvy Sewing Collective. She also tells us the story of #cakewithcashmerette, and how sewing has helped her to love and accept her body, and inspire others to do the same.
On today’s episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we’re talking about running a fabric company with my guests, Kathy Miller and Michael Steiner. Kathy and Michael are the co-founders of Michael Miller Fabrics. We begin by talking about Kathy's and Michael's careers before co-founding the company together. Kathy and Michael then explain how they met and came together to form their own fabric company. Michael Miller Fabrics has evolved considerably since its early days and you'll hear how and why it changed, and how the business was funded early on. We talk about Quilt Market and how the role of trade shows is changing. We also talk about how Michael Miller has differentiated itself in a crowded marketplace. Kathy and Michael consider the future of fabric manufacturing and how digital printing might change things. ++++ Today's episode is sponsored by Cashmerette Patterns. Did you know that the average woman wears a size 16 and a DD bra, but that most sewing patterns stop at a 14 and are drafted for a B cup? That’s why Jenny Rushmore launched Cashmerette Patterns, the first sewing patterns designed for curves. Cashmerette Patterns come in sizes 12 – 28 and cup sizes from C – H, and there are a range of modern patterns from the ultimate wrap dress to a button-down shirt that doesn’t gape at the bust. Use code WHILESHENAPS at shop.cashmerette.com to get 20% off your purchase before July 1.+++++ Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about starting an indie sewing pattern company from scratch with my guest, Jenny Rushmore. Jenny is a body positive sewing blogger and she recently also became a sewing pattern designer when she launched her company Cashmerette Patterns which creates curve-friendly patterns in sizes 12-28 and cup sizes C-H. Originally from the UK but now living in Boston, Jenny learned to sew at 30 and it transformed her life, leading not only to a new found body confidence but a change in career. Jenny is passionate about helping curvy and plus size women feel fantastic by learning to sew clothes that fit well and look great. We recorded this episode at Grey's Fabrics in Boston's South End. Thank you to Sarah Grey for hosting us! +++++ This episode is sponsored by Spoonflower. Design, print and sell your own designs on fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap at Spoonflower or shop the Spoonflower Marketplace for millions of designs by indie designers. While She Naps listeners can get 15% off your next Spoonflower purchase with the cody abby15 through December 28, 2015. Visit try.spoonflower.com/abby for more details! Thank you so much for supporting the show. +++++ Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.
Jenny Rushmore is the blogger behind Cashmerette and a founder of The Curvy Sewing Collective. She’s a woman who exudes warmth and confidence in everything she does. But it wasn’t always this way. Learn how Jenny overcame childhood bullying and found her voice in the sewing community. Links from this episode: Cashmerette, Jenny’s sewing blog The Curvy Sewing Collective The Ginger jeans pattern from Closet Case Files The Moneta dress pattern from Colette Blogs Jenny mentions: Idle Fancy, Oonaballoona, Yoshimi the Flying Squirrel, Very Purple Person It Gets Better project to help LGBT youth
Jenny Rushmore is the sort of person that lights up a room. She's the blogger behind Cashmerette and a founder of The Curvy Sewing Collective. But Jenny's confidence and warmth came only after years of bullying and insecurity. Hear how Jenny not only overcame the harshness of childhood bullying, but has helped spread the message of self-acceptance.