Love to Sew Podcast

Caroline Somos & Helen Wilkinson : Sewing Enthusiasts and Entrepreneurs
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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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Hemp

    This episode is all about a lesser-known fiber: hemp! It’s super environmentally friendly, breathable, antibacterial, and has great body and texture. We talk a bit about hemp’s long history, how it goes from plant to fabric, and what to sew with it. Show Notes

    29 min
  2. Mini-Episode 66: Using Tiny Scraps

    6 DAYS AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Mini-Episode 66: Using Tiny Scraps

    A lot of scrap busting ideas require larger scraps. This mini-episode is full of ideas for those little tiny scraps you have kicking around! We share inspiring makers, step-by-step tutorials, and general strategies you can use to make something out of (what feels like) nothing.

    15 min

  3. 15 APR

    We Sew Skorts

    This episode is like a mini sewing challenge! We each sewed a skort and we discuss it for the first time on the pod. We chat about the patterns and fabrics we chose for our skorts, our experiences sewing them up, and how we wear them! Show Notes

    42 min
  4. Historical Costuming with Christine Millar

    8 APR

    Historical Costuming with Christine Millar

    We interview Christine Millar, aka Sewstine! She talks to us about her stunning historical costumes, from drafting the patterns to designing and machine embroidering the sumptuous fabrics.  Show Notes

    56 min
  5. Bonus Episode 85

    4 APR · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Bonus Episode 85

    April's bonus episode has arrived! Helen recaps her board gaming weekend and several fun craft nights. Plus, she previews the next Helen's Closet pattern! Caroline shares about her miserable time recovering from wisdom teeth removal, her dreamy weekend alone (pasta and romcoms, anyone?), and breaking ground on her veggie garden. And, as always, our favourite things from the past month, what's coming up on the main podcast, and lots of indie pattern releases.

    1h 18m
  6. Ease

    1 APR

    Ease

    Ease is the extra length and width that pattern designers add so that you can move in your clothes. In this episode, we talk about how ease works and how to figure out the amount of ease that YOU like. It’s a game-changer for making clothes that fit! We also answer a listener question about grading between sizes vs. pattern adjustments. Show Notes

    31 min
  7. Reacting to Fashion Trends, Spring 2025

    25 MAR

    Reacting to Fashion Trends, Spring 2025

    In this episode, we’re reacting to rising fashion trends for spring 2025! Whether we love ‘em or hate ‘em, we’re gonna tell you how you can incorporate them into your me-mades.  Show Notes

    37 min
  8. Mini-Episode 65: Sturdy Sewing

    21 MAR · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Mini-Episode 65: Sturdy Sewing

    This mini-episode is full of strategies for sewing garments that last through tons of washes and wears! We cover how to reinforce flimsy fabrics, the strongest ways to sew seams, and how to attach straps so they can undergo a lot of stress. Plus: sturdy hand sewing tips, a vintage sewing tool that needs a comeback, and the strongest mending technique.

    10 min
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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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  • Creator
    Caroline Somos & Helen Wilkinson : Sewing Enthusiasts and Entrepreneurs
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    446
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright 2017 © Love to Sew Podcast - Making Clothes, Sewing Community, and Small Business
  • Show Website
    Love to Sew Podcast
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    Love to Sew Podcast has identified itself as a trader for this podcast and confirmed that this product or service complies with European Union law. Address 1655 Webdon Road Courtenay British Columbia V9N 9K5 Canada Phone Number +1 6043399073 Email helen.g.wilkinson@gmail.com

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