Welcome to the new Featured Company series on PatternReview. A pattern from an Independent Designer is more than what's in the envelope. They put a lot more of themselves in their patterns. In this episode I am chatting with Molly Hamilton of Folkwear Patterns.
The Story
Located right outside of Asheville, NC, Folkwear creates sewing patterns based on authentic ethnic and vintage garments. Sewing instructions are easy to follow, and include traditional finishing details, handwork, and pattern lore. What distinguishes this independent pattern company from others, is not only their commitment to drafting and producing patterns for clothing worn around the world, but also educating others about the tradition of textiles and clothing and traditional handwork used in those garments. Folkwear was founded in 1976 by three women in California who loved to travel and their passion for finely crafted ethnic clothing. Molly Hamilton bought Folkwear pattern company in 2016.
In this interview via zoom Deepika and Molly chat about the history of the company, and where it is headed now. We also talked about the versatility of Folkwear patterns.
I hope you enjoy this interview on our YouTube Channel.
In a fun show and tell, Molly shows the many different ways to style the most popular pattern - 129 Japanese Jacket.
Finally we talk about cultural appreciation and how we can all learn about other cultures in a respectful way while we sew these garments. Each Folkwear pattern comes with a brief description of the garment and how it is worn around the world.
I hope you enjoy this very special interview.
On PatternReview, we carry the entire line of Folkwear patterns, many of which are also available in PDF format.
Celebrate
Celebrate Folkwear Patterns all week long with us by posting reviews, buying and sewing with her patterns. Scroll down to find a giveaway!
My Vision
My vision behind doing these interviews is not only to promote small sewing businesses but also to shed some light on the very real struggles we go through. A day in the life of a small business owner can vary greatly. Your support in reading this, buying patterns, sewing with them, subscribing to our Youtube channel will help PatternReview and Folkwear Patterns. Thank you! Please click below to watch the interview. If you like these interviews, please do subscribe to our channel and drop a comment below. It will make my day!
A Giveaway!
Have you sewn with Folkwear Patterns? Which one is your favorite? Are you excited to try them? Have you learned about other cultures from using these patterns? Tell us which pattern you'd pick as your first pattern from this company in the comments below and we will enter you into a raffle to win a free Folkwear Pattern of your choice! Giveaway ends on Thursday, May 16th midnight eastern time.
Shop for Folkwear Patterns on PatternReview
Related Links
Folkwear Patterns on PatternReview
Folkwear Patterns Reviews in the Gallery
Bestselling Folkwear Patterns mentioned in the interview
