035: Fabric Focus - Denim, the Switzerland of Fabrics with Harriet Kjellman

Welcome to this week's Sew Mindful podcast episode with one of my favourite titles to date. I can't take credit for it as it was the work of my wonderful guest this week - Harriet Kjellman. Harriet is a woman of many talents including lecturing in fashion at Wolverhampton University, running her own fashion label and consulting and teaching in fashion and fashion processes and product development. Harriet has a long history with denim and uses it extensively in her designs which is why when I think of this wonderful fabric, I think of her. She referred to denim as 'the Switzerland of fabrics' because it is so neutral in that it transcends barriers and boundaries across so many walks of life, not taking sides, accessible to one and all. In this episode you will hear: > Who Harriet is and her history and connection to denim > Her take on the symbolism of denim > Why denim is so versatile > What makes denim unique > Some of the challenges in working with denim and tips to overcome them > Seam and stitching techniques to use with denim and how to spot high-end garments > Tricks for topstitching on denim > The ethos and features of Harriet's denim design collection > What to look for when buying denim I thoroughly enjoyed Harriet's take on denim and the reasons for using and wearing it and I hope that you get some tips, ideas and inspiration from this episode. Connect with Harriet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harriet_kjellman/ Website: https://www.harrietkjellman.com/62-design-company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/62designcompany/ & https://www.facebook.com/harrietkjellmanofficial Connect with me (Jacqui) Website: https://sewmuchmorefun.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.co.uk/sewmuchmorefun/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sewmuchmorefun/ Support the show