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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Sep 3, 2019 • 1h
Episode 109: Curvy Sewing with Aaronica Cole
Aaronica Cole joins us to chat about curvy sewing and learning to love our bodies! We discuss the shift toward more inclusive sizing in the community, and the impact it is having on sewists. Aaronica also shares her insights on how we can influence young ones through our creative passions and self-care.
Aug 27, 2019 • 44min
Episode 108: Create Your Dream Wardrobe
What does your style say about you? From assessing your current style to designing your dream wardrobe, we will have you inspired to create the looks that best suits you.
Aug 20, 2019 • 1h 2min
Episode 107: Denim
Everything you always wanted to know about Denim! What do denim weights mean? How do I choose the right denim for my project? What is selvage denim? We cover it all this week as we deep dive into Denim!
Aug 13, 2019 • 1h 8min
Episode 106: Couture Sewing with Susan Khalje
Join us as we chat with Susan Khalje about the art of couture sewing! We chat about why couture matters, how to create 'couture moments' in your wardrobe, and the tools needed to succeed with couture sewing. We also chat about her Couture Sewing School and her favourite couture shops!
Aug 6, 2019 • 58min
Episode 105: Speedy Sewing
You're busy, we're busy, everyone is busy! We want to highlight how you can make the most of your sewing time and speed up your sewing process. We give our top tips for sewing efficiency and tons of quick pattern recommendations!
Jul 30, 2019 • 1h 27min
Episode 104: Sewing Through Cancer with Denise Archer
Denise Archer shares her personal experience battling cancer and how sewing played a vital role. We discuss sewing as an escape and the power of knowing our bodies through our relationship with making clothes. Denise also shares her perspective on body image post-cancer and reconstructive surgery.
Jul 23, 2019 • 1h 27min
Episode 103: Fabric Q&A
We answer fabric questions from the community! From identifying quality textiles to tips for working with tricky fabrics, we cover everything you ever wanted to know in this jam-packed Q&A.
Jul 16, 2019 • 1h 5min
Episode 102: Vintage Sewing and Refashioning with Evelyn Wood
Vintage sewing expert Evelyn Wood joins us to talk about creating garments from the past! She shares tips for refashioning thrift store finds, the importance of mending, and her top 5 good sewing habits. We also discuss 'garment archeology' and how to look for clues when admiring vintage pieces.
Jul 9, 2019 • 57min
Episode 101: Community Over Competition
How competitive are you? This week we discuss our experience managing our competitive sides and fostering the sewing community. We hear from our listeners and dive into sewing competitions, social media comparison traps, and how to start a business in a competitive environment.
Jul 2, 2019 • 1h 16min
Episode 100: Get to Know Us 2.0
To celebrate 100 episodes of Love to Sew, Caroline and Helen interview each other. What have we always wanted to know? Favourite fabrics, recipes, podcasts, and more!
