The Sewing Social

Big Four Sewing Patterns Made Easy: Amy Scarr (Almond Rock Sews) on Pattern Hacking, Fit and Building a Handmade Wardrobe

July 1, 2026·34 min
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Amy Scarr (also known as Almond Rock Sews on Instagram) shares her inspiring journey into garment sewing, from discovering a love of making her own clothes to becoming a passionate advocate for "Big Four" sewing patterns and creative dressmaking. Amy explains why she champions brands like Simplicity, McCall's, and Butterick, she busts some of the common myths around using commercial sewing patterns, and shares practical tips to help sewists build confidence a...

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