Episode 154: Sewing Confessions
We share your favourite sewing confessions, from sewing over pins to not pre-washing your fabrics, we’ve got them all!
Jul 21, 2020•47 min•Ep. 154
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 153: Queer and Trans Sewing
We hear from queer and trans community members about their experiences sewing clothing that affirms their gender and finding patterns that fit. We share listener stories of how sewing can have both a positive and negative impact on one’s gender expression and also discuss ways we can be more inclusive of LGBTQ+ sewists in our sewing community!
Jul 14, 2020•46 min•Ep. 153
Episode 152: Linen
Learn all about linen! We discuss the fascinating history of linen, common characteristics of linen, and the many great pattern suggestions for sewing with linen. We also touch on some tips and tricks for sewing with linen and our favourite linen makes!
Jul 07, 2020•52 min•Ep. 152
Episode 151: Muna & Broad with Jess and Leila
Jess and Leila join us to talk about their pattern design company, Muna and Broad! We discuss the beginning days of Muna and Broad, size inclusivity in the sewing community, and the inspiring community contributions Jess and Leila are behind.
Jun 30, 2020•55 min•Ep. 151
Episode 150: Pattern Matching
We cover all the details you need to know for pattern matching! We share tips and tricks to successfully match fabrics like stripes and plaids, and discuss the many creative opportunities with pattern matching!
Jun 23, 2020•43 min•Ep. 150
Episode 149: Meditative Crafting
We discuss how meditative crafting can help you to de-stress and relax, along with sharing lots of inspiring project ideas!
Jun 16, 2020•44 min•Ep. 149
Episode 148: Sew Queer with Shannon Flaherty
Shannon Flaherty joins us to talk about Sew Queer and her involvement in the online sewing community! Shannon shares her experience as a queer, fat sewist and gives her advice on inclusivity in the sewing community.
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 148
Episode 147: Bias Tape
Learn all about bias tape! We discuss the different types of bias tape, how to make it, and where to use it. We share some inspiring bias tape projects and some of our favorite shops to buy bias tape!
May 26, 2020•45 min•Ep. 147
Episode 146: Sew Inspired
We share who is inspiring you in the sewing community! We discuss whose style you are swooning over, sewing community leaders that are major heart eyes, and who we are loving following too!
May 19, 2020•44 min•Ep. 146
Episode 145: Mending
Let’s get mending! We cover stitches to use when mending, different mending techniques, and the tools you need to be successful. We also share our mending experience and our favourite mending resources!
May 12, 2020•48 min•Ep. 145
Episode 144: Style School with Stasia Savasuk
Stasia Savasuk chats with us about her style school and her journey to finding her style. She also shares some styling tips so we can always look and feel great - inside and out!
May 05, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 144
Episode 143: Menswear Style with Norris Danta-Ford
Norris Dánta Ford joins us to chat about menswear style! Norris chats about why fashion is important to him, and how we can be bolder with our styling choices. He shares styling resources, styling inspiration, and the many projects he is working on in the sewing community and beyond!
Apr 28, 2020•48 min•Ep. 143
Episode 142: Documenting Your Makes
Do you journal your sewing process, or simply take photos of your finished makes? We are chatting about ways you can get organized in documenting your makes, while also sharing some of our top tips for taking a good photo! The #memademay challenge is coming up, and we share some planning tips for that too!
Apr 21, 2020•44 min•Ep. 142
Episode 141: Feedback Fest 4
We share your episode feedback over the past 6 months and chat about our favorite episodes too! Hear what episodes resonated with the community most, and some follow-up discussions on some of your favourite topics!
Apr 14, 2020•46 min•Ep. 141
Episode 140: Toiles and Tribulations with Rachael Gilbert-Burns
Rachael Gilbert-Burns joins us to chat about the Measurements Movement and the #imnot2D social media hashtag! She also chats about how her sewing curiosity has helped her to grow as a sewist and engage with others in the online sewing community.
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 140
Episode 139: TNT Patterns
Who doesn’t love a tried and true pattern? We share your favourite patterns, and ours too, in this TNT episode. We also share your favourite TNT pattern hacks that always leave you coming back for more!
Mar 31, 2020•55 min•Ep. 139
Episode 138: Thread
Learn all about thread! We discuss the different types of thread, its properties and weights, and how to find the right thread for your sewing project. We also discuss top tips for finding a good quality thread, and ways to strengthen your thread when hand-stitching!
Mar 24, 2020•56 min•Ep. 138
Episode 137: Friday Pattern Co. with Chelsea Gurnoe
Chelsea Gurnoe joins us to share her story of starting her indie pattern design company, Friday Pattern Co.! We chat about Friday pattern favourites, the beginning years in the business, and her commitment to social responsibility.
Mar 17, 2020•54 min•Ep. 137
Episode 136: Fabric Dyeing
Learn about fabric dyeing! We cover different types of dyes, best practices, and the tools and supplies you will need to have success at home. Plus, we share our personal experience and our favourite tips and resources to inspire you to try your hand at fabric dyeing!
Mar 10, 2020•38 min•Ep. 136
Episode 135: Pattern Testing with Meg McCarthy
Meg McCarthy joins us to chat about pattern testing! We chat about the pattern testing process and her pattern testing experience over the years. We also chat about her successful blog, Cookin’ and Craftin’, and her involvement in the sewing community.
Mar 03, 2020•57 min•Ep. 135
Episode 134: Sewing with Delicate Fabrics
Let’s get fancy and chat about delicate fabrics! We discuss different kinds of delicate fabrics, and the tools and tips you need to succeed in working with fine fabrics. You will be sewing up your silks and chiffons in no time!
Feb 25, 2020•50 min•Ep. 134
Episode 133: Zippers
We discuss the history of the zipper, how to choose a zipper for your project, and our best tips for zipper success when sewing!
Feb 18, 2020•59 min•Ep. 133
Episode 132: Sewing Self-Care
We discuss how sewing can be a form of self-care, ways to create self-care moments in your sewing practice, and how sewing plays an important role in our self-care practices!
Feb 11, 2020•43 min•Ep. 132
Episode 131: Shoemaking with Amanda Overs
Amanda Overs joins us to talk about shoe-making! From starting her business ‘I Can Make Shoes’ to her recent book release, Amanda chats with us about her shoe-making resources and how we too can make our own shoes!
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 131
Episode 130: Sewing Spaces
From accommodating small spaces to your favourite organizational tips, we chat all about your sewing spaces and what makes them special! We highlight your tips and tricks for a great sewing space, and also share the details on our sewing spaces too!
Jan 28, 2020•58 min•Ep. 130
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•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 129
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