Hey friend! We’re back, and I have SO much to tell you!
Last week, I brought a group of bridal seamstresses home to the Pacific Northwest for Fall Fest, our annual sewing retreat. I know I say this every time, but it really was the best one yet. In this episode, I’m walking you through all three days. We had candle-making at Point Ruston, a day exploring Seattle, and a ribbon-cutting (sort of) at Lisa’s new atelier in Tacoma. We also spent a day in Olympia at Sweet Francis Sewing Co. for a skill share. Plus, Jillian Minter led two eye-opening money mindset sessions, and every single woman found at least $15,000 hiding in her alterations business.
Then I’m sharing something brand new: our first-ever national SBS Conference, happening Monday, March 8, 2027, in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s open to our whole podcast community, not just members!
In this episode:
The “Better Together” theme, and why the SBS culture means no one ever sits alone
Jillian Minter on the money stories we tell ourselves and thinking beyond six figures
Why every bridal seamstress needs a profit and loss sheet (and how to face your numbers without fear)
The “find $15K” exercise that had one seamstress finding almost $50,000
A live bridal game where a real bridal shop owner played the bride, and seamstresses talked through how they’d approach each alteration and what they’d charge
What to expect at the 2027 SBS Conference: the Six-Figure Seamstress course, breakout cohorts, a seamstress Q&A panel, your next-steps roadmap, and a dress-up celebration party!
Whether you’re brand new to running an alterations business or you’ve been sewing wedding dresses for 20 years, there’s a seat for you at the conference. Come a little nervous; you’ll leave with a whole group chat of friends.
Links:
Grab your SBS Conference ticket ($399, includes full day, lunch, and the after party): https://secretsofabridalseamstresspodcast.com/retreats-1
Members: the March 9–11 retreat is sold out. Join the waitlist: https://secretsofabridalseamstresspodcast.com/retreats
Learn more about the SBS membership: https://secretsofabridalseamstresspodcast.com/membership
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