Thank you so much for submitting questions, it definitely made my time cutting fly by! Here are the question (and fabric!) timestamps and alllll the links I promised I’d give:
Question time stamps:
(1:46) How did you begin sewing?
(9:35) Any tips on how to start self drafting? How to make a pattern from existing clothes?
(13:55) How did you learn to pattern draft?
(20:15) Staple items for a handmade wardrobe
(21:49) If you’re sewing for the first time what would you sew first?
24:14) How to find and pick the right fabric?
(26:10) Favorite type of fabric to sew with?
(27:03) Favorite places to buy fabric?
(29:18 ) Have you ever thrifted fabric?
(31:52) Sewing machine recommendations
(36:49) Benefits of a serger/overlock
(39:05) Do you wash fabric beforehand?
(40:23) Rank your favorite patterns
(44:01) What do you wear under the Ganni tie top?
(45:26) Childhood + background
(50:40) Mom/Work Balance
(55:19) Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
(59:29) Where do you shop for your clothes?
(1:02:41 ) Will you make more tutorials for patterns that aren’t yours?
(1:04:58) Can I buy your products ready made?
(1:08:05) Future projects/non clothing ideas
Fabric Time Stamps and Links:
(01:07) https://shop.moderndomesticpdx.com/lil-lil-foulard-hydrangea.html (my color is sold out)
(8:14) https://shop.moderndomesticpdx.com/sugar-maple-stripe-vintage-blue.html (my color is sold out)
(16:12) https://modernquiltco.com/products/pre-order-sugar-maple-by-alexia-abegg-for-ruby-star-society-goldfish-rs4096-12?_pos=22&_sid=e905b7859&_ss=r
(21:29) https://www.quiltedmoose.com/shop/Fabrics/p/Glenfren-Lodge-by-Max-Louise---Star-White-on-Brown-x59924987.htm
(31:22) https://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/en-us/products/8-5oz-washed-cotton-canvas-key-lime
(42:32) https://www.joann.com/fabric/?q=kona&prefn1=productGroup&prefv1=Product&prefn2=group_id&prefv2=fabric&srule=search-default&sorder=descending&sz=90
(50:12) https://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/en-us/products/prairie-floral-crinkle-cotton-stone-periwinkle?_pos=1&_sid=b0ac75859&_ss=r
(54:40) https://fluidplusdrape.com/collections/daisies?ref=sydney_graham
(59:13) https://cambervillethreads.com/products/ruby-star-society-picture-book-strawberry-toss-in-citron (my color is sold out)
(1:04:34) https://weare.thefabricstoreonline.com/products/little-gingham-cotton-byzantium-purple
(1:09:56) https://brooklynfabric.com/andover-st-leonard-wendy-navy
(1:14:09) Could not find this one anywhere - SO sorry!
Fabric Shop Recommendations:
- Modern Domestic: https://moderndomesticpdx.com/
- Bolt: https://www.boltfabricboutique.com/
- Fluid + Drape: https://fluidplusdrape.com/?ref=sydney_graham
- Blackbird: https://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/en-us
- The Fabric Store: https://weare.thefabricstoreonline.com/
Supplies:
- https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-1c0abd99?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfinfluencer-1c0abd99_BZNQZ1F5HSXN7HG5KYV5
- Starter Sewing Machine: https://a.co/d/9v2pmHQ
- Current Sewing Machine: https://a.co/d/4reNq63
Patternmaking course: https://www.confidentpatternmaking.com/
My patterns:
Lane Pants: https://sydgraham.com/products/lane-pants-sewing-pattern
Syd Tie Top & Dress: https://sydgraham.com/products/syd-tie-top-dress-sewing-pattern
Ruby Vest: https://sydgraham.com/products/ruby-vest
Skyline Dress: https://sydgraham.com/products/skyline-dress-sewing-pattern
Staple garments/patterns for a handmade wardrobe:
Easy, comfy pants: https://sydgrahampatterns.etsy.com/listing/1603428997/lane-pants-pdf-sewing-pattern-size.
Knit T-Shirt: https://lyricalfabrics.com/product/honeygirl-tee/
Dresses: https://sydgrahampatterns.etsy.com/listing/1674005730/syd-tie-top-pdf-sewing-pattern-size
Jumpsuit: https://papertheorypatterns.com/products/zadie-jumpsuit-pdf-pattern
Simple skirt: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1572035420/jill-wrap-skirt-pdf-sewing-pattern-size
Skirt TikTok tutorial: https://www.tiktok.com/@hisydgraham/video/7272487418920471850