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.
Episodes
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Apr 13, 2021 • 40min
Episode 179: Marking Tools
Mark our words: marking tools are important! Helen and Caroline break down all the different kinds of marking tools so that you can choose the best ones for your projects.
Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 6min
Episode 178: Beginner Q&A
Hooray for beginner sewists! Helen and Caroline cover your beginner questions in this Q&A--from machine threading to fitting muslins!
Mar 30, 2021 • 1h 11min
Episode 177: Commercial Sewing Techniques with Saremy Duffy
Saremy Duffy from Sew Sew Live joins us to talk about commercial sewing techniques and how she started live-streaming sewing projects on YouTube! Saremy talks about her extensive experience in the sewing industry and shares her top tips for bringing commercial sewing practices into home sewing.
Mar 23, 2021 • 1h 9min
Episode 176: Sewing Vocabulary
Need to brush up on your sewing vocabulary? We are here to help! We cover some of the most common terms in home sewing and share some helpful tips and tricks along the way!
Mar 16, 2021 • 59min
Episode 175: Leatherwork with Treasure from Nikki&Mallory
Treasure Mallory from Nikki&Mallory joins us to talk about leatherwork! Treasure shares what you need to get started, how to overcome beginner challenges, and the differences between garment sewing and sewing with leather. She also shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey and her best advice for small business owners.
Mar 9, 2021 • 1h 2min
Episode 174: Pressing
Press play to hear all about pressing! We discuss the pressing techniques, tools, and tips that result in beautiful finished garments.
Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 6min
Episode 173: Past Guest Pep Talk
We have assembled a fantastic pep squad of sewists to reignite your sewing passion! In this episode, there are nine pep talks from former guests Brooks Ann Camper, Jasika Nicole, Elise Blaha Cripe, Aaronica Cole, Jenny Rushmore, Julian Collins, and Denise Archer, as well as your hosts, Helen and Caroline.
Feb 16, 2021 • 1h 7min
Love To Sew Favourite: Fearless Making with Jasika Nicole
The episode was originally released on December 5, 2017. In this Love to Sew Favourite, Jasika Nicole joins us to chat about shoemaking and red carpet DIY. She's a fearless maker who will try anything!
Feb 2, 2021 • 1h 3min
Love to Sew Favourite: Sewing with Knits
This episode was originally released on October 9, 2018. In this Love to Sew Favourite, we cover different types of knit fabrics, the tools you need, and tips for getting a professional finish while sewing. You will be making your own tees, leggings, and sweaters in no time!
Jan 19, 2021 • 52min
Love to Sew Favourite: Fabrics 101
This episode was originally released on February 6, 2018. In this Love to Sew Favourite, we cover all the basics such as construction, content, weight, drape, and stretch. We also offer tips for successful fabric shopping online and in person.
