Designers Plants and Coffee
We’re three women—Zahiyya from Cover Me Chic, Naima from Fearless Threads, and LaTisha from Keeping You in Stitches—sharing our journey as designers, educators, and creative entrepreneurs.
Sewing, sipping, and staying rooted—join us for real conversations on creativity, fashion, community, and building handmade businesses with heart.
Podcasting since 2023 • 40 episodes
Designers Plants and Coffee
Latest Episodes
Joann Has Closed. Big 4 Patterns Are Liquidating. What Now?
Joann Fabrics has officially shut down all stores—and now the Big 4 sewing pattern brands (Simplicity, McCall’s, Vogue, Butterick) are being liquidated. In this episode of Designers, Plants & Coffee, we break down what this means f...
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Collaboration Over Competition: What Makes a Collab Actually Work?
In this episode of Designers, Plants & Coffee, we unpack what it really means to collaborate in today’s handmade business world. It’s not just about tagging each other on IG or saying “let’s collab!” in a DM—it’s about ali...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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11:39
Beginner’s Guide to Sewing with Confidence: Tips, Tools & Teaching Stories
This episode of Designers, Plants, and Coffee dives into the rewarding world of sewing, exploring how learning new techniques and teaching others boosts confidence. Three creative business owners share their experiences, highlighting heartwarmi...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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13:59
Curves, Confidence & Creativity: Designing for the Body You Have
In this episode, we dive into the realities of designing clothes for curvy bodies. Zahiyya from Cover Me Chic shares her personal journey from industry insider to indie pattern designer, and why she started drafting for hips, butts, and bodies ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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16:46
Sewing Business Struggles? You’re Not Alone! Our Sewing Journey's
Meet the voices behind Cover Me Chic, Fearless Threads, and Keeping You in Stitches. In this kickoff episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing how we each started sewing, why we turned it into a business, and what keeps us inspired ev...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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