THE ART OF FIT WITH KENNETH D. KING, EPISODE #10 OF THREAD CULT
by Daughter Fish
A few weeks back, when New York was at the blustery beginning of a mid-February snow storm, I made my way down to Kenneth D. King‘s cozy sewing studio near Union Square. Some of you may know Kenneth from his Craftsy Jean-ius! class (as I did), or from his Threads articles, or his many couture sewing classes held around the country. I was visiting Kenneth on this chilly afternoon to chat about the art of fit, a subject in which I have a keen interest, but less-than-perfect skills. Kenneth is an expert, you see, and just finished filming a three-part DVD series for Threads called “Smart Fitting with Kenneth D. King,” which should be available toward the end of April.
Kenneth is a natural showman, which I knew from watching his Craftsy course, and I was delighted to find that he’s just as funny and engaging in person—and on tape, which makes for a great podcast guest. Kenneth and I discussed everything from sewing for Barbie (where he got his start), to how to perfect fit (practice! and a sewing “fit” buddy!), to getting the right dress form.
If you’re interested in becoming better at fitting, this is a great episode to catch. And if you’re enjoying these episodes, please throw Thread Cult a bone by giving her a positive rating on iTunes. The podcast is the #1 fashion & beauty podcast this week (yay!), and more good ratings and reviews will help the ‘cast reach more people!
Happy listening!
Notes:
Dress Design: Draping and Flat Pattern Making, by Marion S. Hillhouse and Evelyn A. Mansfield
“Fit for Everyone” by Kenneth D. King. Sew removable covers to make your dress form work for multiple figures. Threads, July 2012
Kenneth’s newest creative endeavor, an autobiographical novel, All Grown Up: A Friendship in Three Acts.
This was really good episode. Kenneth sounded so reassuring and reasonable. I can see why he has such a devoted student following.
I know, right? He’s great!
Once again, another great podcast. Thank you. Too bad I didn’t get to meet him when I was in town.
Next time!
been waiting for this one. can’t wait to listen!
Great! It’s a good one!
wahooo congrats on the ratings girl!!!! i’m stoked for this one…
Teehhee! Thanks!;)
Awesome episode. Kenneth is so interesting to listen to. I shrieked out loud when he mentioned he was doing a class in Cleveland this summer. That shop is 3 minutes away from my house! And I’m a teacher so I have the summer off! All that’s left is to convince my husband that this class is a totally necessary expense…
Oh, yes! You must convince the hubby this is a necessity!
Loved this episode! Just wanted to say a little thank you for your podcast — I just discovered it and have caught up on all the episodes while sewing. You have picked such great interesting topics.
Thank you! So glad you’re enjoying them! I started making them so people could listen while sewing. I’m so glad you are!:)
I have to go on an out of town trip this weekend and I’ve downloaded all of your podcasts. I can’t wait to listen to them!!!! I already know they’ll be good (wink)!
Oooooh, this one was especially fun! Kenneth is so cool to listen to– thanks for sharing! My sewing time always flies by when I have one of your podcasts to listen to!