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Seamwork Radio: Let’s Talk Money with Heather Lewenza

Talking publicly about money is a little bit taboo for most of us. And yet, it motivates and influences much of what we do with our lives, how we spend our time, and how we cope with feelings.

In today’s episode, designer Heather Lewenza of Closet Case Files opens up about how money and spending have shaped her life and career, and led her to the world of home sewing. From working in an auto factory to designing shopping centers to running her own business, see how Heather’s relationship with money has transformed her thinking over time.

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Sarai Mitnick

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Sarai started Colette back in 2009. She believes the primary role of a business should be to help people. She loves good books, sewing with wool, her charming cats, working in her garden, and eating salsa.

Comments

Brenda Kimberlin

May 13, 2016 #

Love this topic & Seamwork Radio, but wonder if you would consider presenting these as taped “live” interview/conversations, instead of the radio-doc format – similar to Fresh Air or Radio Cherry Bombe interviews.

Amanda

May 14, 2016 #

I loved this interview. Thank you, ladies at Colette, and thank you, Heather, for doing work that jazzes and inspires you. It’s is directly because of your work that I learned to sew garments. And I am completely hooked!
I can also vouch for the notion that there are a LOT of sewists out there, even relatively new ones, who are totally up for and wanting more advanced garment patterns. I am one of them. I started sewing clothing this year. After having sewn only 3 other garments (tiramisu dress, aster shirt, Akita top) I made a pair of Carolyn pajamas, which are quite complicated, with so many pattern pieces. I even made by own piping! It took me a while but I did it!! And they are awesome!! You’re right – with the right tools and instruction, and some practice, you can sew almost anything! And BTW, I bought the Clare coat pattern, and I am PUMPED to make it. xo, Amanda