<p>I ADORE this episode, in which I talk to Louisa about making things by hand, including books!&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Louisa Owen Sonstroem</strong> considers garment-making skills to be deeply empowering. Louisa writes and teaches about patternmaking and hand stitching clothing. For most of a decade, she worked in technical design and patternmaking, most recently for Macy's and Eileen Fisher. Previous projects have included a self-published book called<em> Hand Sewing Clothing: A Guide</em>, as well as two seasons of “Patternmaking in Public Places,” an outreach project she started to democratize access to patternmaking skills. This year, Louisa is celebrating the August release of her newest book, <em>The Handsewn Wardrobe: A Complete Guide to Making Your Own Clothes, from Patternmaking to the Finishing Stitches</em>, in collaboration with Storey Publishing.</p><br><p><a href="https://theclothpurpose.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theclothpurpose.substack.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.louisamerry.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.louisamerry.com/</a></p><br><p>✏️ <strong>Writing in the Junkyard Online Writing Retreat! </strong>Join us! http://rachaelherron.com/retreat</p><br><p>🏠 <strong>Ink Village! </strong>Check it out here: <a href="http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage</a></p><p>(New perks, like editing!)</p><br><p>📕 OUT NOW! <strong><em>The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland:</em></strong> <a href="http://rachaelherron.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://rachaelherron.com</a></p><br><p><strong>❤️ Write in Italy May 2026: </strong><a href="http://rachaelherron.com/italy2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://rachaelherron.com/italy2026</strong></a></p><br><p>🎉 Unstuck is now available here: <a href="https://rachaelherronbooks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rachaelherronbooks.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Ink In Your Veins:</strong> How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too)</p><p>Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do You Write) Come for inspiration, stay for lots more.</p><br><p>📙 Publish Your Book! <a href="https://rachaelherron.com/publish" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rachaelherron.com/publish</a></p><br><p>EXCLUSIVELY FOR WRITERS (join my writer's list):&nbsp;</p><p>➡️ <strong>How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book</strong> - <a href="https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Ink in Your Veins

Rachael Herron

Give Yourself the Dignity of Writing it Your Way, with Louisa Owen Sonstroem

NOV 27, 202542 MIN
Ink in Your Veins

Give Yourself the Dignity of Writing it Your Way, with Louisa Owen Sonstroem

NOV 27, 202542 MIN

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<p>I ADORE this episode, in which I talk to Louisa about making things by hand, including books!&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Louisa Owen Sonstroem</strong> considers garment-making skills to be deeply empowering. Louisa writes and teaches about patternmaking and hand stitching clothing. For most of a decade, she worked in technical design and patternmaking, most recently for Macy's and Eileen Fisher. Previous projects have included a self-published book called<em> Hand Sewing Clothing: A Guide</em>, as well as two seasons of “Patternmaking in Public Places,” an outreach project she started to democratize access to patternmaking skills. This year, Louisa is celebrating the August release of her newest book, <em>The Handsewn Wardrobe: A Complete Guide to Making Your Own Clothes, from Patternmaking to the Finishing Stitches</em>, in collaboration with Storey Publishing.</p><br><p><a href="https://theclothpurpose.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theclothpurpose.substack.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.louisamerry.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.louisamerry.com/</a></p><br><p>✏️ <strong>Writing in the Junkyard Online Writing Retreat! </strong>Join us! http://rachaelherron.com/retreat</p><br><p>🏠 <strong>Ink Village! </strong>Check it out here: <a href="http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage</a></p><p>(New perks, like editing!)</p><br><p>📕 OUT NOW! <strong><em>The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland:</em></strong> <a href="http://rachaelherron.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://rachaelherron.com</a></p><br><p><strong>❤️ Write in Italy May 2026: </strong><a href="http://rachaelherron.com/italy2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://rachaelherron.com/italy2026</strong></a></p><br><p>🎉 Unstuck is now available here: <a href="https://rachaelherronbooks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rachaelherronbooks.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Ink In Your Veins:</strong> How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too)</p><p>Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do You Write) Come for inspiration, stay for lots more.</p><br><p>📙 Publish Your Book! <a href="https://rachaelherron.com/publish" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rachaelherron.com/publish</a></p><br><p>EXCLUSIVELY FOR WRITERS (join my writer's list):&nbsp;</p><p>➡️ <strong>How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book</strong> - <a href="https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>