Love to Sew Podcast Episode 289: Functional Style with Cornelius Quiring
Sep 23, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Cornelius Quiring, a content creator and online sewing teacher celebrated for his minimalist approach to sewing education, shares his fascinating journey. He dives into the challenges of adapting patterns for asymmetrical bodies and highlights his innovative glove project for improved mobility. Cornelius emphasizes breaking down complex sewing concepts into manageable steps, discusses his distinctive black-and-white video style, and explores what defines a functional wardrobe. Plus, he reflects on the future of sewing and his deep connection with family.
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Early Sewing Roots
- Cornelius grew up with sewing around him and learned from his mother and high school classes.
- He took sewing seriously in his early 20s and has been making and drafting his own clothes since then.
Asymmetry Shaped His Drafting Journey
- Cornelius described a childhood farm accident that left his right side smaller and drove him to tailor clothes asymmetrically.
- Learning drafting let him design garments that fit his uneven body instead of altering off-the-rack pieces.
Adapt Tools And Methods To Your Body
- Use left-handed tools and adapt techniques to your strengths if one hand has limited mobility.
- Accept slower, personalized processes and focus on what works for you rather than a single "right" method.