Love to Sew Podcast
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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 insp...
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Episode 292: Sew the Look with Pauline Bruce
In this episode, we interview Pauline Bruce aka @sewuthinkucan! She’s a pattern hacking genius, Sew the Look specialist, and beloved member of the sew...
Episode 291: We Sew Fashion Trends
We each chose a rising trend for Fall/Winter 2025 and sewed garments inspired by it! In this episode, we reveal them to each other for the first time....
Episode 290: Projector Sewing
This episode is an introduction to projector sewing! Projector sewists skip the paper and project patterns directly onto fabric. We talk about what yo...
Episode 289: Functional Style with Cornelius Quiring
We interview Cornelius Quiring, the beloved internet sewing teacher and content creator! We chat with him about his unique sewing journey, his minimal...
Episode 288: We Sew Vests
We each sewed a vest and, in this episode, we reveal them to each other for the first time! We talk about the patterns and fabrics we chose, the ups a...
Episode 287: Sewing Help Line 4.0
We’re back for the fall 2025 season with a brand-new call-in episode! We answer sewing questions from our listeners: how to choose your size based on...
Episode 286: If You Could Only Sew One Thing
We asked our listeners: “If you could only sew one thing, what would it be?” In this episode, we share their answers (and ours)! Listen in and get ins...
Episode 285: We Sew Eyelet
We each sewed an eyelet garment, and now we’re going to tell each other about it for the first time! We discuss our fabric choices, pattern choices, s...
Episode 284: What If I Don't Love to Sew?
In this episode, we chat about a really interesting email we got from a listener who doesn’t enjoy the sewing process. We talk about sewing for practi...
Episode 283: Hemp
This episode is all about a lesser-known fiber: hemp! It’s super environmentally friendly, breathable, antibacterial, and has great body and texture....
Episode 282: We Sew Skorts
This episode is like a mini sewing challenge! We each sewed a skort and we discuss it for the first time on the pod. We chat about the patterns and fa...
Episode 281: Historical Costuming with Christine Millar
We interview Christine Millar, aka Sewstine! She talks to us about her stunning historical costumes, from drafting the patterns to designing and machi...
Episode 280: Ease
Ease is the extra length and width that pattern designers add so that you can move in your clothes. In this episode, we talk about how ease works and...
Episode 279: Reacting to Fashion Trends, Spring 2025
In this episode, we’re reacting to rising fashion trends for spring 2025! Whether we love ‘em or hate ‘em, we’re gonna tell you how you can incorporat...
Episode 278: Happily Dressed with Brandon Hayden
We interview Brandon Hayden, a pattern designer, sewing teacher, and content creator who makes menswear with bold fabrics and cool details. He wants t...
Episode 277: Sewing Machine Chat
We’re back with the first episode of the spring 2025 season! We chat about our sewing machines - the ones we learned on, the ones we have today, and t...
Free! Mini-Episode 59: Grading, Trimming, and Notching, Oh My!
We’re bringing this mini-episode out from behind the paywall as a treat for you! It was originally released in September 2024.
This mini-episod...
Bonus Episode 81
This month’s bonus episode is free for all of our listeners! Helen chats about her holiday crafting: sewing, block printing, beading, and more. Caroli...
Episode 276: Sewing Quick Wins
Quick wins are projects that refresh you and revive your sewjo. If you’re feeling uninspired and unmotivated to sew, have a listen! We go over what ma...
Episode 275: Fabric Design with Rashida Coleman-Hale
We interview Rashida Coleman-Hale, fabric designer for Ruby Star Society! We talk to her about her journey to becoming a surface designer, her process...
Episode 274: Sewing for Others
We chat about sewing for others - what to make, what to avoid, and how to make sure that your experience is fun and fulfilling! We talk about the pros...
Episode 273: Sewing for Travel
This episode is all about sewing garments, bags, and accessories for trips! We talk about the best fabrics, how to layer, and how to design a travel c...
Episode 272: Fiddly Sewing
We share tips and tricks for fiddly, persnickety, awkward, and complicated sewing techniques! We cover invisible zippers, darts, spaghetti straps, pri...
Episode 271: Low-Waste Design with Cris Wood
In this episode, we interview low-waste pattern designer Cris Wood! We chat with her about how her patterns work, her design process, and what draws h...
Episode 270: Corduroy and Velvet
We take a deep dive into TWO fabrics: corduroy AND velvet! Both of them have a fluffy, fuzzy, pile - but they’re not exactly the same. We chat about t...
Episode 269: Say Yes with Michelle Thomas-Elder
In this episode, we interview Michelle Thomas-Elder, a designer, tailor, and sewing teacher who owns The Kut Studios, a co-working space for designers...
Episode 268: Reacting to Fashion Trends
In this episode, we talk about rising fashion trends for fall/winter ‘24/’25! We say how we REALLY feel about them and share some ideas for how to inc...
Episode 267: All About the Process with Geri Berman
We interview Geri Berman, AKA Geri in Stitches! Geri’s social media accounts are the happiest place in the sewing world - she shows off her jaw-droppi...
Episode 266: Jackets
We talk about a bunch of popular jacket styles and give fabric advice, sewing tips, and indie pattern recommendations for each one! We also talk about...
Episode 265: The Savile Row Suit with Patrick Grant
We interview Patrick Grant, Great British Sewing Bee judge, former director of Savile Row house Norton & Sons, and owner of sustainable brand Communit...
Episode 264: Sewing Help Line 3.0
In this episode, we answer YOUR questions in another installment of the Sewing Help Line! We talk about cutting off-grain, sun-protective fabrics, how...
Episode 263: Love to Brag
We want to hear you brag! In this episode, we share our listeners’ proudest sewing moments. And maybe we’ll brag a little bit, too! Plus, we answer a...
Episode 262: Quilting Magic with Suzy Williams (AKA Suzy Quilts!)
We interview quilting icon Suzy Williams, a.k.a. Suzy Quilts! We chat with her about designing quilt patterns and fabric collections, hear the surpris...
Episode 261: Sewcializing 3.0
How do you connect with other sewists in today’s social media landscape? In this episode, we talk about the benefits and drawbacks of the most popular...
Episode 260: Sister Mintaka with Sandeep Sandhu
We interview Sandeep Sandhu, the owner of the amazing fabric store Sister Mintaka! She tells us how she chooses her beautiful fabrics, what advice she...
Episode 259: Block Prints
This episode is about one of our very favourite fabrics - Indian block prints! We explore the rich history of these textiles, the process of making th...
Episode 258: Pattern-Free Design with Daisy Braid
In this episode we’re interviewing Daisy Braid, also known as DIY Daisy! We chat with her about her book, Sew it Yourself, which is filled with patter...
Episode 257: Overalls and Jumpsuits
We love overalls and jumpsuits! In this episode, we talk about choosing the right style for you, matching it with the perfect fabric, and the pattern...
Episode 256: Intuitive Sewing with Natalie Ebaugh
In this episode, we interview pattern designer, sewing teacher, quilted coat maker extraordinaire, and snappy dresser Natalie Ebaugh! She talks to us...
Episode 255: Budget Sewing
We share four big strategies for saving money on sewing, with lots of helpful tips from our listeners. You can make amazing things without spending a...