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. Say Yes with Michelle Thomas-Elder

    6 DAYS AGO

    Say Yes with Michelle Thomas-Elder

    In this episode, we interview Michelle Thomas-Elder, a designer, tailor, and sewing teacher who owns The Kut Studios, a co-working space for designers in LA! Michelle has made custom pieces for celebrities and altered haute couture gowns - and recently, she released her first book. She has amazing stories to tell and a “Say Yes” attitude that we absolutely love. Show Notes

    1h 3m
  2. Bonus Episode 79

    OCT 4 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Bonus Episode 79

    This month’s episode is a doozy! We recap our trip to Portland for Stitchfest, including our visit to a horror-themed bar, our many meals out, and a live podcast recording. Caroline shares the new stuff she sewed for the trip, plus a couple of weekend getaways from the past month. Helen shares about the progress on her QuiltCon submission and her total fabric storage re-do. Plus: new indie pattern releases and fun media recommendations!

    1h 22m
  3. Reacting to Fashion Trends

    OCT 1

    Reacting to Fashion Trends

    In this episode, we talk about rising fashion trends for fall/winter ‘24/’25! We say how we REALLY feel about them and share some ideas for how to incorporate them into your me-mades. Let’s get trendy! Show Notes

    1h 2m
  4. All About the Process with Geri Berman

    SEP 24

    All About the Process with Geri Berman

    We interview Geri Berman, AKA Geri in Stitches! Geri’s social media accounts are the happiest place in the sewing world - she shows off her jaw-dropping projects, shares lots of tips, and demonstrates interesting techniques, all with her signature high energy and positivity. We talk to her about hand dyeing, sashiko, and more!  Show Notes

    58 min
  5. Mini-Episode 59: Grading, Trimming, and Notching, Oh My!

    SEP 20 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Mini-Episode 59: Grading, Trimming, and Notching, Oh My!

    This month’s bonus episode is about bread-and-butter sewing techniques that reduce bulk. We review the basics of grading, trimming, and notching, plus some more advanced and unexpected techniques that will give you a great finish. Caroline and Helen learn a lot about each other in this episode…👀 Let us know: do you trim your seams every time, or only when the pattern instructs you to?

    20 min
  6. Jackets

    SEP 17

    Jackets

    We talk about a bunch of popular jacket styles and give fabric advice, sewing tips, and indie pattern recommendations for each one! We also talk about unusual details you find on jacket patterns and play “Is it a Jacket?” Plus, a listener question about options for non-staticky office tops.  Show Notes

    49 min
  7. The Savile Row Suit with Patrick Grant

    SEP 10

    The Savile Row Suit with Patrick Grant

    We interview Patrick Grant, Great British Sewing Bee judge, former director of Savile Row house Norton & Sons, and owner of sustainable brand Community Clothing! Patrick takes us behind the scenes of revered bespoke tailoring houses and discusses what it takes to become a Savile Row Tailor. We also chat with him about his journey to where he is now, buying fewer but better things, and the amazing vibe on the Sewing Bee set! Show Notes

    1h 1m
  8. Bonus Episode 78

    SEP 6 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Bonus Episode 78

    September’s bonus episode is here and we are NOT ready for summer to be over! Helen is winding down and diving into work on new patterns and a QuiltCon submission. Caroline is getting ready for a couple of weekend trips and Blackbird’s 10th birthday. We also share some of our fave new recipes, new reality TV we’re obsessed with, and, of course, a bunch of new indie pattern releases. And you won’t BELIEVE the guest we have on the regular feed next week…

    51 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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    418
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright 2017 © Love to Sew Podcast - Making Clothes, Sewing Community, and Small Business
  • Show Website
    Love to Sew Podcast
  • Provider
    Love to Sew Podcast

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