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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May 11, 2021 • 1h 8min
Episode 183: Petite Sewing
In this episode, Helen and Caroline chat with three amazing petite sewists: Simone Nelson, Shontae Buffington, and Lauren Digby. They share their petite sewing strategies, tips, and stories to help other sewists find their perfect fit!
May 4, 2021 • 48min
Episode 182: Personal Style with Terrance Williams
Terrance Williams is a sustainable fashion entrepreneur, style icon, content creator, and activist! In this episode, Helen and Caroline chat with him about his business, his personal style journey, and creating change in the sewing world.
Apr 27, 2021 • 33min
Episode 181: Lyocell/Tencel
Lyocell/Tencel is lovely for garment sewing...but what is it? In this episode, Helen and Caroline completely demystify this beautiful, comfortable, and sustainable fabric: how it's made, how to sew it, and how to care for it!
Apr 20, 2021 • 32min
Episode 180: Zero Waste Sewing
This week, we are delving into zero waste sewing! Helen and Caroline discuss how to revolutionize your sewing practice with waste-reducing techniques, zero waste patterns, and sustainable habits.
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.
