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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May 1, 2018 • 51min
Episode 39: The Art of Cultivating a Stylish Wardrobe With Erica Bunker
Erica Bunker joins us to talk about cultivating a stylish wardrobe. We cover exploring your personal style, looking past the pattern envelope, and how to take awesome photos of your makes. Erica is always pushing the boundaries of sewing with her bold fashion choices and couture finishes.
Apr 24, 2018 • 54min
Episode 38: Me-Made-May with Zoe Edwards
Zoe Edwards, the creator of Me-Made-May, is on the podcast! We talk about sewing for kids, sustainability, and a decade of blogging. We also cover everything you need to know about the Me-Made-May challenge!
Apr 17, 2018 • 1h 24min
Episode 37: Up Your Sewing Game
In this episode, we give you tips and ideas to level up your sewing! We want to help you to learn new skills, improve the quality of your work, and sew something you didn't think possible. We hope you'll come away with the encouragement you need to take your sewing practice up a notch.
Apr 10, 2018 • 1h 7min
Episode 36: Tissue Fitting with Melissa Watson
Melissa Watson is on the show to tell us about the Palmer/Pletsch tissue fitting method. She walks us through common fitting issues and the right order to make fit adjustments. Melissa also shares her experience growing up in the sewing world, designing patterns for McCalls, and some exciting news about the new Palmer/Pletsch fitting book!
Apr 3, 2018 • 1h 6min
Episode 35: Sustainability and Sewing
This week we are exploring the topic of sustainability as it relates to our sewing practice. We open up about where we are at in our sustainability journey, and how we plan to be kinder to the earth. We also offer tips on what you can do as a sewist to lessen your environmental and social impact on the planet.
Mar 27, 2018 • 1h 4min
Episode 34: Intentional Making with Aidan Owen
Aidan Owen joins us to chat about connecting with our deeper selves through the act of making. Aidan is an amazing knitter and an enthusiastic beginner sewist with lots of great insight to share. We talk about sustainability, slow making, and just how awe-inspiring it is to create.
Mar 20, 2018 • 1h 3min
Episode 33: Creativity and Connection with Erin Dollar
Erin Dollar is on the podcast to talk about Cotton & Flax, her collection of handmade textile home goods. We chat about her unique aesthetic, her creative process, and her line of fabrics with Robert Kaufman. Erin prioritizes sustainability in her creative business and this year she is striving to connect with the creative community in a deeper way.
Mar 13, 2018 • 1h 1min
Episode 32: Beginner Sewing
This episode is all about getting started with sewing! We recommend patterns, classes, and books for newbies, and explain lots of sewing techniques and fabric jargon. Find out what tools you need to get going and how to keep moving forward with your new sewing hobby!
Mar 6, 2018 • 1h 10min
Episode 31: Find Your Calling with Mimi G
Mimi G inspires us with stories from her journey to becoming a sewing celebrity. We chat about her pattern line with Simplicity, the Sew It Academy, her workshops, and more. Mimi G is passionate about sharing her knowledge with the world and encouraging the next generation to sew.
Feb 27, 2018 • 1h 9min
Episode 30: Our Very Special Favourites
We are sharing our favourite things with you! Hear about our favourite sewing tools, patterns, sewists in the community, and more. You'll learn a little bit more about us in this very special episode and maybe discover something new!
