The Art of Indie Patterns with Peggy Mead, Sew House 7
Peggy Mead, the creator, and designer behind Sew House Seven Patterns, a popular indie pattern company based in Portland, Oregon. Sew House Seven is an independent pattern company grown in the Pacific Northwest. Their focus is on creating beautiful sewing patterns that can be made up rather quickly and easily yet appeal to sewists of all levels. The pattern instructions are very detailed and provide an opportunity to learn while sewing. Most styles have a special design feature that makes them unique.
Peggy shares her journey from learning to sew as a child to developing her pattern business. We discuss the challenges of running a creative business, the evolution of Peggy's career, and her many influences and inspirations, including outdoor activities and community events.
In this episode:
Starting Sew House 7 Patterns
Peggy Mead's Early Sewing Journey
The importance of community in the sewing community
The Power of Social Media Connections
How she comes up with concept for sewing patterns
The fun and challenges of running a creative business
Peggy’s ideas for evolving and growing Sew House Seven
Funny Bridal Sewing Stories
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