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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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Waxprint Fabrics with Jacqueline Shaw
In this episode, we interview Jacqueline Shaw, an expert on African fabrics and fashion. We chat with her about waxprint (also called ankara, African print, or kitenge) - what it is, how it’s made, what you can sew with it, and lots more! Jacqueline is a successful and passionate entrepreneur with a deep knowledge of the subject. Listen in and get inspired!
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Lace
This episode is all about lace! What it is, how to sew with it, and WHAT to sew with it. Plus, an overview of the history of lace, the different kinds of lace, and your lace questions, answered! We also answer a listener question about how to draft a paneled circle skirt.
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Mini-Episode 53: Coverstitch 101
This month's mini-episode is about coverstitch machines - what they do, how to use them, how much they cost, and how to decide whether to get one! Helen has one, so she speaks from experience. And she has some thoughts about whether Caroline should get her own!
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Haute Couture with Kenneth D. King
In this episode, we interview Kenneth D. King - couture designer, technical sewing wizard, teacher, writer, and contributing editor to Threads Magazine. We chat with him about the couture techniques he developed himself, his storied career, and his latest book: Doll Couture!
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Muslins/Toiles 101
In this episode, we’re taking you through all the steps of making test garments, a.k.a. muslins, a.k.a. toiles! From choosing the right fabric to how to cut it, baste it, and adjust it, we’ll demystify this sewing step so you can get your perfect fit and style. Plus, we have a little chatty catch-up about what we did during our winter break.
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Bonus Episode 72
This month's episode is so much fun - February was a way better month than January! 😅 Helen recaps her amazing quilting retreat, her gym's karaoke night, her new car, and her new bangs! Caroline shares the ups and downs she's had with all of her furry friends, the wonderful Valentine's Day dinner she made, and some exciting things coming up at Blackbird and BF Patterns. Plus: new indie pattern releases, a sewing tip for avoiding pointy darts, and lots of great media recommendations.