sisterMAG Patterns Audio Diary – Details, episodes & analysis

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Episode 17 of our podcast, where we’re diving into the latest happenings at sisterMAG Patterns and catching up on all things sewing and style. 🎙️✨

In this episode, Toni is buzzing with pre-travel jitters as she prepares for her exciting trip to Colombia. We chat about her meticulously planned packing list, including her summer wardrobe essentials and formal wear for a special anniversary celebration. 🌴👗 Meanwhile, I’ve been deep in tutorial mode, filming detailed guides for our latest sewing patterns, including the fabulous pair of 46-1 Palazzo pants that got a stylish makeover from an old favorite. 🌟📹

We also share a bit of personal news, from hair care tips (whaaat??) that are making waves to the books Toni is packing for her adventure. 📚✈️ And of course, we discuss our current favorite patterns and styles, like the chic summer dress Thea is wearing and Toni’s timeless blue number.

Tune in to hear more about our behind-the-scenes work, travel plans, and personal updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube channel and Instagram for the latest tutorials and style inspiration!

Catch you in the next episode! 🎧💕 Toni & Thea

Links of this episode

* The whole playlist and step-by-step tutorial for the 46-1 Palazzo Pants: Here on Youtube

* The original sisterMAG Cover and original pants we “recycled”

* The dress 64-12 which we hacked without collar and a low-hanging belt

* The Fructis Curl Method line

* Toni’s book list for traveling:

* Karen Swan: Das Leuchten eines Sommers (DE | EN)

* Beatriz Williams: Die goldene Stunde (DE | EN)

* Ingrid Rojas Contreras: Fruit of the drunken tree (EN)

* Jessica Fellowes: Mitford Manor Part 3 (DE | EN)

… and what we were wearing today

THEA: The 64-12 Short straight sleeveless dress WITHOUT the stand-up collar (LINK)

TONI: An old handmade dress that has no sewing pattern in our shop yet ;)

Hello, sewing enthusiasts and pattern lovers! 🎙️✨

In this week’s podcast episode, we’re taking you again behind the scenes of our sisterMAG Patterns Office. From early mornings and spontaneous inspiration to cozy summer adventures and exciting new patterns, there’s a lot to share! 🌞🧵

Join us as we dive into the creation of our latest travel-inspired collection, crafted with love and designed to keep you stylish and comfortable no matter where your adventures take you. 🌍✈️ Toni’s upcoming trip to Colombia has sparked a collection of versatile travel pieces, and we’re thrilled to give you an exclusive first look!

We also chat about our recent home design inspirations, explore our favorite fabric shops, and share some sweet personal anecdotes. Whether it’s cleaning out sewing drawers or discovering a charming new café in Charlottenburg, we’ve got the inside scoop on everything that’s been making our summer so special. ☕🌸

The links of this episode:

* 17-6 Sleeveless top with slight gathering [LINK]

* New Café L’Berg in Charlottenburg [LOCATION]

* Book “Traitor King” about Wallis Simpson & Edward

* Podcast: “Trading Secrets” with the episode about Carrie Berk [EPISODE]

…and what we were wearing today:

TONI: 59-3 Comfy elegant pleated shorts (LINK)A similar blouse to what Toni is wearing is 48-2 Straight, short blouse with breast pockets (LINK)

THEA: 40-6 Short summery top with side slits (LINK)

40-5 Linen pleat shorts with belt loops (LINK)

GUSTL: 63-2 Baby Romper “Alex” (LINK)

Yours, Toni and Thea

April weather proofs to be unstable, thus we still have a desire for cosy patterns for every day. Toni saw some blooming wisteria this weekend and Thea is recovering from a dentist's appointment. What made us happy this week? Some lovely reels from French bloggers Valentine & Cindy of our product of the week – the 65-4 Wide Shorts with cut waistband, which we just updated with French language and some new features.

We are talking about re-grouping for the new pattern testing round, Toni’s new topic for her so-called “reading cycle” and re-watching some 90s favourite TV-Show.

Enjoy!

Links of this episode:

* The 65-4 Wide shorts with cut waistband and the Colors in the City Collection

* Valentine’s Instagram reel about her outfit with these shorts @happy_as_a_bee_

* Cindy’s Instagram reel about an outfit sewn in less than 2 hours @ledressingdecindy

* The Prada Spring/Summer collection we’re talking about

* The countryhouse that Toni & Alex visited for lilac and wisteria sightings: Park Sacrow & the Heilandskirche am Port von Sacrow

* Watching … Frasier (1993)

… and what we were wearing today:

TONI: The 46-1 Palazzo Pants with slanted pockets with the 67-1 Lapel collar blouse with French cuffs

THEA: The 41-5 High Waisted Trousers and 66-4 Camping Blouse with the 57-1 Jacket with wide shoulders painted with flowers from our cover of sisterMAG N°57

Yours, Toni & Thea

Spring has finally arrived in full swing and we are celebrating the fact with our SIX DRESSES in SIX DAYS week here. In today’s episode of our Audio Diary we go a little bit more into detail about this latest mini collection, the street style shoot we did on Sunday and the pattern testing that’s coming up. And of course there are also some book tips and a fashionable color we might have to incorporate in our wardrobe more often!

Links of this episode:

* The Six Little Dresses Collection Page on sisterMAG Patterns

* The hospital we ended up shooting on Sunday

* The 69-1 DOLCE VITA Strap Dress with headscarf

* Kate Betts: “My Paris Dream” – the book, Toni is currently reading

* The @editorialist posting on “How to Wear Butter Yellow”

… and what we were wearing today:

TONI: The last dress that will be featured on day 6 during our SIX DRESSES week: 08-1 Little dress with polo closure

THEA: Styling the 65-10 blouse with large collar and pockets with some butterbloom yellow pants and Bensimon tennis shoes

With love and creativity!

Yours, Toni and Thea from sisterMAG Patterns

After the long Easter weekend, we are welcoming you to the sisterMAG Patterns Office with a lot of inspiration and plans for the upcoming weeks. We are right now planning our new mini capsule collection of Little Black Dresses (sign up to our newsletter here to get the news right away), a small shooting with men’s fabrics used in unorthodox ways and are sharing some of our favourite books and podcast episodes at the moment.

No images of Sicily yet from our mom – but as they are renovating a bathroom it might take a while for fashionable snaps :D.

The links of this episode:

* Our April Grid on Instagram with a sneak-peek to the new dress sewing patterns launching end of the week

* The 52-3 Unlined Cotton Coat and the 60-6 Breeches

* Photographer Jaclyn Locke’s portfolio

* The Instagram Interior Challenge from kitschcanmakeyourich

* Toni’s book about the Marchesa Casati “Infinite Variety”

* Podcast Episode “How I Built This: Jo Malone”

* Fotografiska Museum in Berlin with current exhibition about Miles Aldridge

* Catwalk Show Spring/Summer from Miu Miu (Images via catwalkpictures.com)

… and what we were wearing today:

TONI: A cool business outfit with our 68-6 Knit sleeveless shirt with epaulets and pocket and the 41-7 Slim fit business trousers with pockets

THEA: A very old pencil skirt in patchwork silk – the closest pattern to this old sewing project is our 67-9 Longuette skirt without a waistband

With love and creativity, Toni & Thea

Hey there, wonderful readers! Welcome back to yet another sisterMAG Patterns Audio Diary. In this week's episode, we're diving into our fourth week of adventures, from Easter plans to creative home projects and everything in between.

Discover the product of the week, get a sneak peek into future plans, and explore the colorful landscapes of Sicily through our mom's upcoming road trip.

So grab your favorite beverage, cozy up, and tune in as we take you on another journey through sisterMAG Patterns Audio Diary.

The links of this episode:

* sisterMAG Patterns 61-8 Blouse with ruffled neckline

* New Youtube Playlist with step-by-step videos on how to sew the 14-1 Lapel Collar Blouse

* Podcast “I’d Rather Be Reading” auf Apple Podcasts

… and what we were wearing today:

TONI: A veeery old handmade corset over our 66-1 Mini skirt with crease and four pockets

THEA: The 41-3 Paperback pants with 23-6 Costume Jacket in 2 variants

With love and creativity, Toni and Thea

P.S. If you hear any background noise, that’s Thea’s little son who our colleagues were looking after while we recorded ;) – thanks for that again!

Welcome to our cozy corner of the sisterMAG Audio Diary. We're thrilled to have you join us for another episode of sisterMAG Patterns Audio Diary. This week, we're diving into the ups and downs of our daily lives, sharing insights, challenges, and moments of inspiration.

As sisters navigating the world of design and entrepreneurship together, we're excited to offer you a glimpse into our world. From launching our latest collection, "Cozy in Vanilla," to tackling the ongoing task of keeping patterns updated, we're here to share it all with you.

But it's not just about business. Whether it's sharing personal projects for Thea’s son or discussing Toni’s latest hobbies (Italian lessons, anyone?), we love bringing you into our lives and sharing the journey with you.

The links of this episode:

* Collection “Cosy in Vanilla” finally launched – you can also find the projects from our community at the bottom of this page

* Podcast Episode with Heather Kaminetsky, North American President of mytheresa.com

* Our Youtube channel sisterMAG Patterns

* Bee embroidery pattern Thea plans on using for her son’s dungarees: “The Embroidered Garden” by Kazuko Aoki

* One sneak-peek of the discussed bow that Evi designed:

… and what we were wearing today:

TONI: 05-1 Wrap skirt with embroidery (that is not yet in the shop – would you be interested in that pattern?) + 65-3 Crochet sweater with free tutorial in sisterMAG

THEA: 69-4 Jumper with inserted collar

So grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and join us on another adventure with sisterMAG Patterns Audio Diary.

With love, Toni and Thea

Welcome back to sisterMAG Patterns Audio Diary, where sisters Toni and Thea share their weekly musings, reflections, and discoveries.

In this second episode, we delve into various facets of our lives, offering insights and personal anecdotes with a new structure and some lovely links:

* What’s happening this week?

* Our biggest challenge right now

* Personal product of the week

* Quick glance at near future plans

* Getting personal – what have we read/heard/seen that was inspiring?

* What are we wearing today?

The links of this episode:

* New collection “Cosy in Vanilla” launching on Friday at www.sistermagpatterns.com

* Updated pattern of 64-3 Lapel collar blouse with pleats in the front

* Podcasts that we listened to: How I Built This, The Great Creators (Audra McDonald) & Shopify Masters (GOGO Sweaters)

* Ana Munoz Book “OPEN”

… last but not least: what we are wearing during this episode:

TONI: 67-6 Short jacket with cut sleeve, peplum look and velvet collar

THEA: 14-1 Lapel collar blouse (hacked with shoulder pads)

Hear you next week!

Toni & Thea

Introducing our new audio format featuring the two sisters, Toni and Thea! Join us weekly as we dive into the latest updates about sisterMAG Patterns, share insights into our personal lives, and explore everything from fashion to lifestyle. Tune in for a delightful blend of creativity, laughter, and sisterly banter.

LINKS of our first diary:

* First fashion spread in sisterMAG No.1: Fashion Spread

* Beautiful hotel we stayed in in Austria: Comodo Hotel

* The dress that Toni is wearing: 66-8 Eight-Panel Dress

* Estelle @madeinestel with her Six-Panel skirt: Reel on Instagram

* Toni in Milan in the 66-8 dress with a white blouse: Instagram Post

* Jacket 67-6 Rounded shoulder jacket with peplum effect from sisterMAG Patterns

* Twill Fabric from Sebastian Textiles in Pink

… last but not least: what we are wearing during this episode:

TONI: 66-8 Eight-panel dress

THEA: 09-4 Slim dress with bodice piece

See you next week!

Toni & Thea

Welcome back to sisterMAG Patterns. In this episode, Toni and Thea return after a brief hiatus, eager to share our latest updates and insights with you. From refreshing our patterns to preparing for team restructure and upcoming travels, join us. Stay tuned for a delightful blend of fashion, inspiration, and personal anecdotes that make up our journey this week.

Links of this episode:

* The new and updated sewing patterns of Dress 37-4 and 58-1

* iPhone Videography Course

* Product of the Week: the transitional jacket with crochet details 68-5

* Youtube Channel “Cheere Denise” with the playlist about Prince Harry’s Spare and Tom Bower’s Revenge

* Podcast “Let’s get dressed” by Olivia Perez

… and what we were wearing today

Toni: The ensemble 47-2 and 47-4 A-Line summer skirt and the straight cut top with trim and short sleeves

Thea: The 69-1 Dolce Vita Dress

Have a lovely week and we can’t wait to hear what you liked about the episode!

Yours, Toni and Thea