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Beating the Odds with Melissa Fehr

Episode 14: In 2008, Melissa was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder. This life-changing experience eventually led her to designing patterns.

Posted in: Seamwork Radio Podcast • June 15, 2020 • Episode 14

Melissa Fehr is one of the top resources for activewear patterns and fabrics in the sewing community. In 2008, she revealed something on her blog: she'd been diagnosed with a rare blood disorder. Soon, she'd need a complete bone marrow transplant. In this episode, Melissa shares how her relationship with her body changed before and after this life-changing experience – and how this relationship eventually led her to designing her own patterns.

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