Self Love through Sewing, with Sarahbeth Larrimore

This week, I’m chatting to my friend Sarahbeth Larrimore, the wonder-woman behind Unabashed Apparel. The mantra for her work says it all: “Empowering women to design & sew. Our bodies are worthy of our finest frocks, just as they are.” Um, yes please!Sarahbeth and I had a juicy conversation about personal style and the benefits of sewing for self-expression, creativity and body acceptance. I know next to nothing about sewing, but by the end of this episode Sarahbeth had me completely convinced I should start stitching my own wardrobe - and I bet you’ll feel the same!Things we talk about in this episode:* How sewing and clothing design can be empowering in unexpected ways* Sarahbeth’s Queen Robe Project (enrolling now!), and how anyone can learn to sew* The differences between historical garments and modern made clothes* How clothes impact our body image and self worth* The role of sewing and mending for sustainability and customisation* My collection of vintage French under-dresses, and my upcoming collection of them for sale* The stories our clothes can tell about us as they age and changeLinks we mention in this episode:* Sarahbeth’s Instagram* Sarahbeth’s Queen Robe Project (enrolling now!)* Sarahbeth’s post on mending, and sustainable fashion* Sarahbeth’s Website, Unabashed Apparel* Sarahbeth’s Substack* My upcoming collection of vintage French nightdresses* My coaching page, where you can book now for January availabilityThanks for listening and following along! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meandorla.substack.com