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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Mar 31, 2020 • 55min
Episode 139: TNT Patterns
Who doesn't love a tried and true pattern? We share your favourite patterns, and ours too, in this TNT episode. We also share your favourite TNT pattern hacks that always leave you coming back for more!
Mar 24, 2020 • 56min
Episode 138: Thread
Learn all about thread! We discuss the different types of thread, its properties and weights, and how to find the right thread for your sewing project. We also discuss top tips for finding a good quality thread, and ways to strengthen your thread when hand-stitching!
Mar 17, 2020 • 54min
Episode 137: Friday Pattern Co. with Chelsea Gurnoe
Chelsea Gurnoe joins us to share her story of starting her indie pattern design company, Friday Pattern Co.! We chat about Friday pattern favourites, the beginning years in the business, and her commitment to social responsibility.
Mar 10, 2020 • 38min
Episode 136: Fabric Dyeing
Learn about fabric dyeing! We cover different types of dyes, best practices, and the tools and supplies you will need to have success at home. Plus, we share our personal experience and our favourite tips and resources to inspire you to try your hand at fabric dyeing!
Mar 3, 2020 • 57min
Episode 135: Pattern Testing with Meg McCarthy
Meg McCarthy joins us to chat about pattern testing! We chat about the pattern testing process and her pattern testing experience over the years. We also chat about her successful blog, Cookin' and Craftin', and her involvement in the sewing community.
Feb 25, 2020 • 50min
Episode 134: Sewing with Delicate Fabrics
Let's get fancy and chat about delicate fabrics! We discuss different kinds of delicate fabrics, and the tools and tips you need to succeed in working with fine fabrics. You will be sewing up your silks and chiffons in no time!
Feb 18, 2020 • 59min
Episode 133: Zippers
We discuss the history of the zipper, how to choose a zipper for your project, and our best tips for zipper success when sewing!
Feb 11, 2020 • 43min
Episode 132: Sewing Self-Care
We discuss how sewing can be a form of self-care, ways to create self-care moments in your sewing practice, and how sewing plays an important role in our self-care practices!
Feb 4, 2020 • 1h 4min
Episode 131: Shoemaking with Amanda Overs
Amanda Overs joins us to talk about shoe-making! From starting her business 'I Can Make Shoes' to her recent book release, Amanda chats with us about her shoe-making resources and how we too can make our own shoes!
Jan 28, 2020 • 58min
Episode 130: Sewing Spaces
From accommodating small spaces to your favourite organizational tips, we chat all about your sewing spaces and what makes them special! We highlight your tips and tricks for a great sewing space, and also share the details on our sewing spaces too!
