About this episode
Our guest today is Bianca Weber—founder and owner of Dynamics Fashion, a German sewing and fabric shop offering patterns, accessories, and online tutorials. Bianca grew up in a small village in southern Germany and has carved an extraordinary path: she is not only an entrepreneur but also a commercial pilot and currently studying aerospace engineering. A multi-talented creator, Bianca contributes sewing tutorials to the BERNINA blog, specializing in activewear, overlock and cover stitch techniques, and inspires others through her social media presence. Based in Stuttgart, Germany, when she’s not flying, studying, or sewing, she enjoys scuba diving, rock climbing, yoga, and staying active. (1:42) How did Biance learn to sew and who was her inspiration? (2:57) What was the first project she made? A dress for a dance class end of the term ball! And Yes, she still has it! (3:48) When did sewing become more than a hobby? (5:04) Bianca is a commercial pilot and is studying aerospace engineering. Hear the fascinating story about how she chose these career paths. (6:42) How long does it take to earn a pilot’s license and what’s her vision for aerospace engineering? Think space! (7:35) What was the impetus for Biance to start her company Dynamics Fashion? (9:50) Who and what is Blanche Art? (10:40) How did Bianca come up with this name and what memories does she have about it? (11:36) Bianca is proficient in English, German, Franch and Chinese. How does this help her run her business and in everyday life? (12:57) Bianca explains the difference in the fabrics and techniques used in creating activewear. (14:15) What are some of her recent projects and what are some of the challenges she faces in creating them? (14:25) Biance is working on a fully self-made wardrobe…she tells us how it’s coming along! (16:55) What pieces of clothing provide the most challenges for her? (17:35) How dies Biance balance all that she does? (18:59) When will Biance complete her degree? And does she still blog for BERNINA? (19:30) What learnings from starting her business would she share with others thinking of starting their own business? (20:49) What’s Biance working on now? (21:10) When flying for her job where does she go, and are there a lot of females? (21:58) What’s next for Biance and what’s her dream? (23:26) What didn’t I ask? (23:19) You can reach out to Biance on Instagram @blancheartsewing Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today’s and all of our Guests.