

Love to Sew Podcast
Caroline Somos & Helen Wilkinson : Sewing Enthusiasts and Entrepreneurs
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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Oct 7, 2025 • 50min
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. We also talk about our pattern and fabric choices, the tips that helped us through the sewing process, and where we plan to wear our trendy outfits. Show Notes

Sep 30, 2025 • 45min
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 you need for a successful setup and how to use it; the pros and cons of projector sewing vs. printing out PDF patterns; and whether we're planning to start using projectors (we disagree!). We also answer a listener question about pants length adjustments. Show Notes

Sep 23, 2025 • 46min
Episode 289: Functional Style with Cornelius Quiring
In this engaging discussion, Cornelius Quiring, a content creator and online sewing teacher celebrated for his minimalist approach to sewing education, shares his fascinating journey. He dives into the challenges of adapting patterns for asymmetrical bodies and highlights his innovative glove project for improved mobility. Cornelius emphasizes breaking down complex sewing concepts into manageable steps, discusses his distinctive black-and-white video style, and explores what defines a functional wardrobe. Plus, he reflects on the future of sewing and his deep connection with family.

Sep 16, 2025 • 46min
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 and downs of the sewing process, and how we're going to style our new vests. Plus, an extra special surprise! Show Notes

Sep 9, 2025 • 51min
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 your fabric's stretch percentage, what patterns to pick for a work capsule wardrobe, how to sew a curved French seam, and lots more! We also catch up about our summer break. Show Notes

May 13, 2025 • 50min
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 inspired - there are so many different kinds of answers! Show Notes

May 6, 2025 • 51min
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, sewing experiences, and lots more. Show Notes

Apr 29, 2025 • 38min
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 practical reasons versus sewing for the process, how to make the sewing process more enjoyable, and how to decide whether sewing is worth it. Plus, we have some fun voicemails from listeners to start it all off! Show Notes

Apr 22, 2025 • 29min
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. We talk a bit about hemp's long history, how it goes from plant to fabric, and what to sew with it. Show Notes

Apr 15, 2025 • 42min
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 fabrics we chose for our skorts, our experiences sewing them up, and how we wear them! Show Notes


