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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.
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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 adjustments that are super important for these all-in-one garments. Plus: indie patterns, installing hardware, and more! And in the listener question section, we give some gift ideas for the sewist who has everything. Show Notes
1In this episode, we interview pattern designer, sewing teacher, quilted coat maker extraordinaire, and snappy dresser Natalie Ebaugh! She talks to us about her design process, her long career in the sewing community, and how she puts her amazing outfits together. Show Notes
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 lot - or anything at all! Show Notes
In this episode, we interview Jacqueline Shaw, an expert on African fabrics and fashion. We chat with her about waxprint (also called ankara, African print, or kitenge) - what it is, how it’s made, what you can sew with it, and lots more! Jacqueline is a successful and passionate entrepreneur with a deep knowledge of the subject. Listen in and get inspired! Show Notes
This episode is all about lace! What it is, how to sew with it, and WHAT to sew with it. Plus, an overview of the history of lace, the different kinds of lace, and your lace questions, answered! We also answer a listener question about how to draft a paneled circle skirt. Show Notes
In this episode, we interview Kenneth D. King - couture designer, technical sewing wizard, teacher, writer, and contributing editor to Threads Magazine. We chat with him about the couture techniques he developed himself, his storied career, and his latest book: Doll Couture! Show Notes
In this episode, we’re taking you through all the steps of making test garments, a.k.a. muslins, a.k.a. toiles! From choosing the right fabric to how to cut it, baste it, and adjust it, we’ll demystify this sewing step so you can get your perfect fit and style. Plus, we have a little chatty catch-up about what we did during our winter break. Show Notes
In this episode, we head to the place where sewing and media meet! First, we share some TV shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks that are about sewing. Then, we share recommendations from us and listeners about non-sewing-related media we love to put on while we sew. We also share some tips for how to actually hear or see media while you’re at the machine. Plus, we share listener feedback about a me-made wedding dress, a roller sewing machine foot, and the archaeology of sewing needles. Show Notes
Today we're diving deep into bag making! We talk about the best fabrics to use, how to give your bags structure, and how to make a bag that's both functional and stylish. We also demystify bag hardware and share some great indie bag patterns! Plus, we answer listener questions about making IRL sewing friends and picking up tiny threads after seam ripping. Show Notes
In this episode, Caroline tells us all about making her own wedding dress! From designing to fabric shopping to muslining to hand finishing, she shares her joys and her lessons learned. Congratulations, Caroline! Show Notes
In this episode, we interview Bernadette Banner, historical sewist extraordinaire! She answers all of our hand sewing questions, chats with us about historical clothing, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her YouTube channel. Show Notes
In this episode, we’re getting inspired by vintage styles from the 1920s to the 1990s! We’re going to talk about the typical silhouettes, styles, and fabrics from each decade. We’ll also share media to watch to get inspired and indie patterns that have the decade’s vibe. So get in the time machine - we’re going window shopping! Show Notes
This episode is all about applique! We’re going to share some applique inspo, walk you through different methods of machine and hand applique, and give you a bunch of tips. Applique a quilt, applique your clothes, applique a wall hanging - you’ll want to applique your whole life by the time we’re finished! Show Notes
In this episode, we interview crafter extraordinaire Larrie King, also known as Mister Larrie! We chat with him about nurturing creativity, improv quilting, and trying allll the things. Is there a craft Larrie hasn’t attempted? Let’s find out! Show Notes
In this episode, we’re sharing stories from long-time sewists! The sewists featured in this episode have been sewing for over 40 years - but some have been sewing for over 60. Wow! They share their sewing memories, advice, and perspectives on changes in the sewing world. Show Notes
In today’s treat of an episode, we’re talking about sewing costumes! We’ll share the costumes we’ve made and worn, talk about special costume considerations, give some tips for working with unusual fabrics, and share some costume ideas! We’re just DYING to dress up! Show Notes
In this episode, we interview Claire Birnie from Sew Outdoorsy! We chat with her about technical fabrics, weatherproofing your me-mades, gear sewing techniques, and designing plus size patterns for activewear. Show Notes
We answer a bunch of questions in this episode: What even is a yoke, anyways? Are my shoulders weird? How do I DIY those cute western embellishments on my me-mades? We share ideas, inspo, pattern adjustments, and more! Plus, we answer a listener question about making elastic waistbands easier to sew and wear. Show Notes
In this episode, we interview Wendy Liu, also known as WithWendy! We chat with her about DIY-ing designer clothes, thrifting fabrics, making mistakes, and producing amazing sewing videos on YouTube. Show Notes
You’ve reached the Love to Sew Help Line! What’s your sewing struggle? In this episode, we’re taking your calls and giving out advice - on how to upcycle overalls into pants, what fabrics to use for summer shorts and trousers, whether or not to backstitch when shirring, and more! Plus, we catch up about our summer adventures and announce a new way to support Love to Sew. Show Notes
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I’m not sure if this is the correct place to ask this question. Awhile back , I believe there was some talk about the different types of seam finishes. Could you please direct me to it?
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Love this episode! The curvy sewing community you mentioned was SUCH a good resource they answered so many questions I had!
I love this podcast, I find it so inspirational. This episode prompted me to respond as I too am a BRCA2 Triple Negative breast cancer and ovarian cancer survivor. I am flat (after a double mastectomy) I've chosen not to have reconstruction, so I am always on the look out for a pretty, feminine bra pattern with pockets for prosthetics. I am so surprised that I have never found one - surely a design of this type would benefit not only post op women, but anyone who uses breast prosthetics.
There is also Made for Mermaids for pdf patterns. I love making clothes for my grandchildren. The benefit that I find for the children is is you can customize for their many different body types. Also , if they have certain sensitivities, one of my grandchildren can't stand wearing underwear, so I make sure the legging seams are soft. Another grandchild is very petitie ..very small width but is getting taller. One more suggestion, before batch sewing, make sure the item fits and the child likes it. As always, I loved hearing you both.
I really loved and appreciated this show❤️ I have fibromyalgia and depression, so sewing can sometimes be a real undertaking. my son is a quadriplegic. I appreciated hearing the topic of concerns with wheelchairs users and if they need to recline ,which my son often has to do in his chair. thanks again for the topic being discussed 😊
Thank you for the land acknowledgement! I'm an Indigenous sewist with an autoimmune condition :)
thank you so much for sharing this! very brave and touching 🧡
what's the to do list app? i need it.
I, too, love to plan but get disappointed when plans fail to come to fruition. Keep the ideas coming! Also, I don't order fabric online much but I am awaiting my first Blackbird Fabrics order now.
Such a touching podcast! I cried , I laughed, I contemplated. I've a friend 4th stage breast cancer and it really gave me an idea of what she is going through. My sisters have also dealt with breast Cancer. Thank you so very much for sharing so much of your heart ❤️. And thank you Carolyn and Helen for hosting this discussion.
My favourite podcast can't wait for it to come out each Tuesday. Very informative and a nice chatty style show.
Thank you ladies! This is a tremendously informative podcast! You've worked hard to make each podcast a learning experience for us listeners. I so appreciate all that you do!
Absolutely loved this episode! The beat box was a highlight!! 😂❤
what was the name of the site that you can send scissors to be sharpened?
Great for discovering new sewers, pattern makers, fabric designers...fun and chilked
This episode was great! Already feel better about my fabric stash as I take stock and identify what's in it. Utilizing the app they recommended - Trello, helps enormously.
First time listener and this was a great interview. Loved learning about Carolyn and I will follow her
although I'm just getting familiar with the different types of fabrics, I found this episode really useful to understand more about knits and how to work with them. They are so comfortable, I can't wait to try them out.