#219: Flux-Friendly Sewing Patterns with Sasha Starlight

Zoe Edwards· Host0:00

It's inevitable that our body's shape and size will fluctuate over time, be that over the course of a day, a week, a month, or a number of years. As more sustainable sewists who want to get a lot of use from the items we make, we should be factoring in these body changes when planning our projects. So does that mean that everything we make should look like a potato sack? Pattern designer Sasha Starlight explains why the answer is no. In this episode, Sasha describes some of the different attributes a sewing project can have to be flux friendly, and talks us through some unexpected benefits of using adjustable, adaptable, and flexibly sized sewing patterns. By the end of this episode, I'm sure you're gonna be super inspired to get making with your future comfort in mind. So please stick around a few minutes. Welcome to Check Your Thread, the podcast that will help you sew more sustainably. [upbeat music] My name's Zoe and I'm obsessed with sewing. I've been blogging about it for over 18 years. Yes, my blog just had its 18th birthday on the 11th of March, and I'm the creator and host of the popular handmade wardrobe challenge, Me Made May. But like many people, I've become increasingly concerned about the climate and ecological crises, and I'm looking at the way that my lifestyle contributes to them. So in this podcast, I'll be nerding out about making clothes whilst exploring how to minimize the negative impact that it may have, and I really hope you'll join me in this journey. Hello, lovely listener. Thank you so much for popping me in your ears to accompany you as you go about your day. It is very much an honor. So have