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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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.
Jan 5, 2021 • 1h 17min
Love To Sew Favourite: Start Now with Elise Cripe
This episode was originally released on January 1, 2019. In this Love to Sew Favourite, Elise Cripe joins us to talk about setting and achieving goals! Elise also shares her sewing journey and what led her to create the Get To Work Book, the ultimate planner for your life and your creative projects.
Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 3min
Love To Sew Favourite: Sewing Coats
This episode was originally released on December 11, 2018. In this Love to Sew Favourite, we discuss everything you need to know about sewing a coat, from beginner tips to advanced tailoring techniques. We also discuss wool coating fabrics and how to mentally prepare for a big project like a coat!
Dec 8, 2020 • 55min
Love To Sew Favourite: You Can Hack It
The episode was originally released on May 28, 2018. In this Love to Sew Favourite, we break down our favourite simple and advanced hacks that will let you get the most mileage out of your patterns! Everything you need to know, from must-have hacking tools to how to mix your favourite patterns. You can hack it!
Nov 24, 2020 • 44min
Episode 172: Sewing Motivation
Do you need some sewing motivation? We discuss the many ways you can reignite your sewjo, and share our personal experiences in staying motivated to sew!
Nov 17, 2020 • 47min
Episode 171: Sewing Revelations
Has a tool or resource completely changed your sewing practice? We share your revelatory stories on what has altered your sewing game, and ours too!
Nov 10, 2020 • 32min
Episode 170: Sewing Accessories
We discuss the many exciting options for sewing your own accessories! From sewing bags to making your own shoes, we round-up some amazing project ideas and share our favourite me-made accessories too.
