Episode 129: Sewing Careers
Learn how to turn your sewing passion into a full-time career! This week we are chatting about the different sewing careers out there and how you can make a living doing what you love.
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 129
Love to Sew Podcast
Helen Wilkinson and Caroline Somos host Love to Sew, a fun weekly podcast about making clothes, sewing community, and small business. They talk about their passion for sewing a handmade wardrobe and their daily lives as creative entrepreneurs. Listen to interviews with indie business owners and inspiring sewists who totally understand your obsession with sewing.
Episodes
Episode 128: Cotton
Learn all about cotton! We discuss the history of cotton, common characteristics of cotton fabric, and the many popular cotton fabrics we use to sew our garments. We also touch on some tips and tricks for sewing with cotton and our favourite cotton makes!
Jan 14, 2020•49 min•Ep. 128
Episode 127: Sewing Challenges with Paulette Erato
Paulette Erato joins us to chat about the sewing challenges happening in our community in 2020! We chat about her successful blog, Petit Font, and her annual round-up of sewing challenges each year. We also touch on Paulette’s involvement in this year’s Sew My Style challenge.
Jan 07, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 127
Episode 126: New Years Goals
Let’s chat sewing goals! This week we are talking all about our sewing and business plans for 2020. We also share your sewing goals and ambitions for the new year too!
Dec 31, 2019•56 min•Ep. 126
Episode 125: Behind the Scenes with Melanie
Our Podcast Assistant Melanie joins us on this holiday episode! We chat about what went down in 2019, what Melanie does for the show, and our podcast plans for 2020.
Dec 24, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 125
Episode 124: Curvy Sewing 101
Get to know your curves as we dive deep into the curvy sewing resources in our community! We discuss go-to curvy sewing communities, curvy sewists and bloggers to follow, and the sewing tips you need to get that perfect fit.
Dec 17, 2019•53 min•Ep. 124
Episode 123: Fitting Solo with Linda Lee
Linda Lee joins us this week to chat about creating a great fit for any garment! We also touch on The Sewing Workshop sewing patterns and Linda’s expansive teaching and business experience in the sewing community.
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 123
Episode 122: Sewing Gifts
Are you looking for the perfect sewing gift to give to a loved one? What about gifts to give to your sewing friends? We’ve got you covered with all our favourites, so your gift can be both as special and unique as your loved one!
Dec 03, 2019•49 min•Ep. 122
Episode 121: Can You Sew This for Me?
We can all relate to the situation when someone asks us to make or mend something! Do you sew for others, or is sewing a solo, self-care activity for you? We discuss how to create sewing boundaries to keep your sewing passion ignited, and also how to graciously say no to those sewing projects you don’t want to tackle.
Nov 26, 2019•45 min•Ep. 121
Episode 120: The Mindful Wardrobe Project with Meg McElwee
Meg McElwee joins us to chat about how we can mindfully sew our wardrobes as a form of self-care. Meg chats all about the early days of Sew Liberated Patterns and her recent course release of The Mindful Wardrobe Project!
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 120
Episode 119: Buttons and Buttonholes
From creating a strong buttonhole to finding the perfect button for your project, we cover all the details when it comes to buttons and buttonholes! We discuss hand-sewing and machine sewing button techniques, and some helpful tips to ensure you have well-sewn buttons on all your garments!
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 119
Episode 118: Feel the Fantasy with Gertie
Sewing starlet Gretchen ‘Gertie’ Hirsch joins us to chat about retro sewing and curvy pattern design! Gertie shares her sewing journey from starting her blog over a decade ago to producing sewing patterns, books, and hosting workshops around the world. Gertie shares her love for retro glam, and the behind-the-scenes of making a pattern that accentuates women’s curves.
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 118
Episode 117: Designing Vogue Patterns with Carlos Correa
Vogue Pattern Designer Carlos Correa gives us a behind-the-scenes preview in the making of Vogue sewing patterns! Carlos also chats about his own sewing journey, his love for high fashion, and his approach to making a handmade wardrobe.
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 117
Episode 116: Our Favourite Sewing Tools
We are sharing our favourite items in our sewing toolkits! We also cover toolkit checklists for specific projects such as jeans-making and bra-making. Do you want to level up your sewing toolkit? We cover that too!
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 116
Episode 115: Feedback Fest 3
Hear your feedback over the last 6 months with our semi-annual feedback fest! We share your inspiring sewing stories, responses to recent episodes, additional sewing tips, and so much more!
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 115
Episode 114: Matchpoint Fabric & Sustainability
Michelle Brown Colistro from Matchpoint Fabric joins us this week to chat about sustainable sewing. We chat about sustainability in the textile industry, and ways you too can make a positive, sustainable impact with your sewing. We also chat about Matchpoint Fabric as a successful earth-friendly business!
Oct 08, 2019•59 min•Ep. 114
Episode 113: Refashioning
Let’s get creative and sustainable with refashioning! We cover why you should refashion beloved makes for a better fit, and how you can get creative and make big changes with your unworn garments.
Oct 01, 2019•52 min•Ep. 113
Episode 112: Full Coverage Fashion with Rumana Lasker
Rumana Lasker joins us to talk about full coverage fashion! From wearing the hijab to her most recent burkini make, we chat with Rumana about her modest sewing approach. Rumana also chats with us about the #sewincolour movement, with its focus on diversity and inclusion, and we also hear some behind-the-scenes details from Rumana's experience on The Great British Sewing Bee!
Sep 24, 2019•53 min•Ep. 112
Episode 111: Sewing Tips
From your favourite sewing tricks to your go-to sewing tools, we cover all your favourite sewing tips. Whether you are looking for ways to organize your sewing space, upgrade your sewing techniques or some simple, but smart, reminders to help you in your sewing journey, we've got you covered in this week's episode!
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 111
Episode 110: Seam Finishes
From the basic serging seam technique to the hong kong seam finish, we cover various different ways you can finish off those seam allowances. Whether you are looking for something quick and easy, or that professional finish, we've got you covered in this week's episode!
Sep 10, 2019•45 min•Ep. 110
Episode 109: Curvy Sewing with Aaronica Cole
Aaronica Cole joins us to chat about curvy sewing and learning to love our bodies! We discuss the shift toward more inclusive sizing in the community, and the impact it is having on sewists. Aaronica also shares her insights on how we can influence young ones through our creative passions and self-care.
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 109
Episode 108: Create Your Dream Wardrobe
What does your style say about you? From assessing your current style to designing your dream wardrobe, we will have you inspired to create the looks that best suits you.
Aug 27, 2019•44 min•Ep. 108
Episode 107: Denim
Everything you always wanted to know about Denim! What do denim weights mean? How do I choose the right denim for my project? What is selvage denim? We cover it all this week as we deep dive into Denim!
Aug 20, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 107
Episode 106: Couture Sewing with Susan Khalje
Join us as we chat with Susan Khalje about the art of couture sewing! We chat about why couture matters, how to create ‘couture moments’ in your wardrobe, and the tools needed to succeed with couture sewing. We also chat about her Couture Sewing School and her favourite couture shops!
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 106
Episode 105: Speedy Sewing
You’re busy, we’re busy, everyone is busy! We want to highlight how you can make the most of your sewing time and speed up your sewing process. We give our top tips for sewing efficiency and tons of quick pattern recommendations!
Aug 06, 2019•58 min•Ep. 105
Episode 104: Sewing Through Cancer with Denise Archer
Denise Archer shares her personal experience battling cancer and how sewing played a vital role. We discuss sewing as an escape and the power of knowing our bodies through our relationship with making clothes. Denise also shares her perspective on body image post-cancer and reconstructive surgery.
Jul 30, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 104
Episode 103: Fabric Q&A
We answer fabric questions from the community! From identifying quality textiles to tips for working with tricky fabrics, we cover everything you ever wanted to know in this jam-packed Q&A.
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 103
Episode 102: Vintage Sewing and Refashioning with Evelyn Wood
Vintage sewing expert Evelyn Wood joins us to talk about creating garments from the past! She shares tips for refashioning thrift store finds, the importance of mending, and her top 5 good sewing habits. We also discuss ‘garment archeology’ and how to look for clues when admiring vintage pieces.
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 102
Episode 101: Community Over Competition
How competitive are you? This week we discuss our experience managing our competitive sides and fostering the sewing community. We hear from our listeners and dive into sewing competitions, social media comparison traps, and how to start a business in a competitive environment.
Jul 09, 2019•57 min•Ep. 101
Episode 100: Get to Know Us 2.0
To celebrate 100 episodes of Love to Sew, Caroline and Helen interview each other. What have we always wanted to know? Favourite fabrics, recipes, podcasts, and more!
Jul 02, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 100
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