Episode 50: Amy Chappell of Ameroonie Designs
7/14/20261 hr 6 min
Episode 50: Amy Chappell of Ameroonie Designs
What does it take to turn a love of sewing into a thriving creative business?
In Episode 50 of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany sits down with Amy Chappell, the designer and maker behind Ameroonie Designs, to talk about building a handmade business, designing sewing patterns, and finding joy in creating through every season of life.
Amy shares the journey that led her from sewing for her family to becoming a well-known pattern designer and educator. Together, Bethany and Amy discuss the realities of running a creative business, balancing family life with entrepreneurship, the importance of designing approachable projects, and why sewing continues to be such a meaningful creative outlet.
Whether you're dreaming of selling your own handmade creations, looking for fresh sewing inspiration, or simply love hearing the stories behind your favorite makers, this episode is full of encouragement, practical insights, and plenty of sewing conversation.
In This Episode
- Amy's creative journey and the story behind Ameroonie Designs
- Growing a handmade business one project at a time
- Designing sewing patterns that inspire confidence
- Balancing creativity, family, and entrepreneurship
- Advice for aspiring pattern designers and creative business owners
- Finding joy in making, even during busy seasons
Connect with Amy Chappell
🌐 Website: Ameroonie Designs
📷 Instagram: @amerooniedesigns
📘 Facebook: @AmeroonieDesigns
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First 90 secondsBethany· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Hi guys, and welcome back to the Social Hour Podcast, a podcast for sewists, by sewists. I'm your host Bethany, and today I am here with my lovely, beautiful friend Amy Chappell from Amarooney Designs. Hi, Amy.
Amy Chappell· Guest0:26
Hey, Bethany. How are you?
Bethany· Host0:28
I'm so good, and I feel like I just saw you last week [laughs] at H&H.
Amy Chappell· Guest0:33
[laughs] It was not that long ago. It was so fun.
Bethany· Host0:35
[laughs] I know, and we finally got to meet in person, and we hung out for, like, two days. Like, we- Yeah ... really walked the show and had so much fun together. Um, and I have to say, you really made my H&H experience 10 times- Aw ... better. Truly.
Amy Chappell· Guest0:51
[laughs] Thank you.
Bethany· Host0:51
I, I've been thinking about it a lot since we met and since that time, and, you know, I, I, I t- I talk about this sometimes on here, but I am a big fan of helping out my friends in the industry, making connections, being your cheerleader. "Who can I help you meet while we're at these events?" Especially if it's, like, their first time at one and they're starting something new or wanting to grow into this space. 'Cause I've been in this industry on that side for a long time and, and there's definitely some advantages to having been in it, and I like to connect people. But very rarely do I get that reciprocated. And, uh, it doesn't stop me from doing it, but