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Is it CAKE or ICING?

February 22, 2026 · 59 min

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We spend so much time sewing “icing” pieces, the special occasion outfits that only see daylight once or twice a year. But what about the CAKE? The everyday pieces that carry your wardrobe, the ones you reach for again and again. In today’s episode, we’re talking about shifting your focus from icing to cake, and why building more wearable, repeatable pieces will make your sewing fun and exciting again!


Kylie: https://www.kylieandthemachine.com

Gem: www.sewinggem.com.au

Sewing Club Podcast Community FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3678270342453518


Pattern Emporium - Going Places Dress: https://patternemporium.com/products/going-places-fitted-or-fit-flare-dress-sewing-pattern?srsltid=AfmBOor9vfEpY8NCDDx65w7nskqLraH2YJ3wngqCIpYSLXsGHEiTy3Wn

Paper Cut Patterns - Pinnacle Top: https://papercutpatterns.com/products/pinnacle-top-sweater?srsltid=AfmBOopz5pcfQ6xjOU1KXHAAVnOJBFkSVIbj3qByWD1lrSGUUrmTBe1Z


KATM

Full Bloom - Claire Ritchie https://www.kylieandthemachine.com/products/full-bloom-claire-ritchie-x-katm-collaboration-sew-in-labels?_pos=1&_sid=891286ce3&_ss=r


Sewing Gem

Stretch thread: https://www.sewinggem.com.au/products/mettler-seraflex-thread

https://www.sewinggem.com.au/a/search?q=maraflex&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Rotary cutters: https://www.sewinggem.com.au/collections/olfa-rotary-cutters

Schmetz Stretch Needles: https://www.sewinggem.com.au/a/search?q=schmetz+stretch&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Interfacing: https://www.sewinggem.com.au/a/search?q=Interfacing&options%5Bprefix%5D=last


Gemma Blog Post: https://www.sewinggem.com.au/blogs/sg-blog

Kylie Blog Post: https://www.kylieandthemachine.com/blogs/news

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