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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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52:15

Episode 209: Sewing Swimwear 2.0

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2022/05/17

Four years after our first Sewing Swimwear episode, we’re back on the topic with more sewing tips, better fabric information, and lots of great pattern recommendations! We also cover ideas for adapting non-swimwear patterns into swimwear, swim coverup ideas, places to buy swimwear fabric, and a review of all the swimwear we have sewn ourselves. Plus: listener feedback from our Getting Started with Pattern Drafting episode! Show Notes

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Episode 208: Asian Sewist Collective with Ada Chen...

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2022/05/10

This week’s episode is a podcast crossover! We chat with the hosts of the Asian Sewist Collective Podcast, Ada Chen and Nicole Angeline, about making a sewing podcast, issues that affect sewists of Asian descent, and their personal sewing stories. Listen in to learn about how the Collective got started, how they make decisions, and how the podcast sausage gets made! Show Notes

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40:28

Episode 207: Chest Fitting

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2022/05/03

Chests come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes - and patterns usually don’t. In this episode, we go over the ways that patterns are shaped (or not) to accommodate a bust, how you can tell if you need a pattern adjustment, and how to adjust patterns to fit your unique chest. Show Notes

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01:13:35

Episode 206: Sewing Ergonomics with Rose Parr

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2022/04/26

Rose Parr is a sewist and ergonomics expert. In this episode, we get her best advice for sewing practices that are kind to your body, including how to set up your sewing space, which ergonomic tools make a difference, and what stretches to do. Show Notes

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01:22:34

Episode 205: Vintage Patterns and Machines with Sewrena

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2022/04/19

Serena (a.k.a. Sewrena) makes her fabulous vintage wardrobe using vintage patterns and vintage machines! We chat with her about her favourite vintage styles, the differences between vintage and modern patterns, and what to look for in a vintage machine. Plus, vintage maternity clothes, making amazing hats, and #VintageStyleNotVintageValues. Show Notes

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52:21

Episode 204: How Fabrics Get Made

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2022/04/12

As sewists, we know a lot about finished fabrics - but how much do we know about how they get made? In this episode, we walk you through all the steps of the fabric-making process, from raw materials to finished bolts. We also cover ethical considerations, fabric certifications, and how finished fabrics get from factories to your doorstep. Show Notes

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01:12:04

Episode 203: Colour, Print, and Patchwork with...

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2022/04/05

Samantha (aka @purplesewingcloud) is a sewist known for her fun, colourful makes. In this episode, we chat with her about mixing prints, incorporating patchwork into garments, and how to make the sewing community more accessible. Sam also shares the design process for her handmade wedding dress, her personal accessibility strategies, and how to do foundation paper piecing. Show Notes

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A Free Mini-Episode for All of our Listeners

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2022/04/01

Every month on Patreon, we release a mini-episode for our patrons at the "Love to Sew Superfan" level! These episodes are short versions of our main episodes. We have done episodes on sewing techniques, fabric deep dives, and pattern ideas. We often make episodes based on questions or topics from our patrons! Patrons at this level also get 15% off discount codes to Helen's Closet and Blackbird Fabrics. ⁠ In this free mini-episode, we share five methods for making a dress form that looks just like

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Episode 202: Getting Started with Pattern Drafting

Love to Sew Podcast ·

2022/03/29

Take your sewing to the next level by learning how to draft patterns! In this episode, we list the materials you need, give you an overview of the drafting process, and share resources to help you learn this skill. Also, Helen tells the story of her business, Helen’s Closet Patterns! Show Notes

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01:14:32

Episode 201: Beadwork & Design with Kat Brown Akootchook

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2022/03/22

Kat Brown Akootchook is a Native American artist and designer who blends contemporary and traditional with a wink and a smile! We chat with her about her wonderful work in many mediums: beadwork, sewing, block printing, and hide tanning. Show Notes

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55:28

A Free Bonus Episode for All of our Listeners

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2022/03/18

Every month on Patreon, we release a fun, chatty, full-length bonus episode. This month, we are giving it away to all our listeners! March's bonus episode is full of adventure! Caroline went on a dangerous hike and saw a bobcat in her yard; Helen tried basket making and signed up for a pottery course. Plus: exciting Helen's Closet news, Caroline's wedding guest dress, tons of cool pattern releases, and a tool that will keep your fabric from twisting and bunching up in the washer and dryer. If you

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51:56

Episode 200: How I Learned to Sew

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2022/03/15

For our 200th episode, we asked our listeners the question we ask all our guests: “How did you learn to sew?” In this episode, we share some of the many great responses we got - funny, touching stories of discovering this skill we all love. Show Notes

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Episode 199: #SelfDrafted with Donny Q

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2022/03/08

Donny Hoang (aka Donny Q) is a sewing influencer and microbiologist with a unique, textural personal style. In this episode, we chat with him about self-drafting, taking great photos, working with leafcutter ants, and his dream style aesthetic: looking like a pile of unfolded laundry. Show Notes

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01:02:53

Episode 198: Pockets

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2022/03/01

It has pockets! We cover patch pockets, in-seam pockets, slash pockets, and welt pockets. Plus: a short history of pockets, iconic pocket patterns, and tons of pocket tips! Show Notes

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59:07

Love to Sew Favourite: Denim

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2022/02/22

This episode was originally released on August 19, 2019. In this Love to Sew Favourite, we talk about everything denim! What do denim weights mean? How do I choose the right denim for my project? What is selvage denim? We cover it all!

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48:44

Love to Sew Favourite: Sewing Around the World

Love to Sew Podcast ·

2022/02/08

This episode was originally released on March 11, 2019. We asked for your sewing stories from around the world! In this Love to Sew Favourite, we make connections and highlight differences in our sewing. We share your stories, tips, and experiences. Show Notes

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Love to Sew Favourite: Couture Sewing with Susan Khalje

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2022/01/25

This episode was originally released on August 12, 2019. In this Love to Sew Favourite, 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. Show Notes

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01:17:05

Love to Sew Favourite: Up Your Sewing Game

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2022/01/11

This episode was originally released on April 16, 2018. In this Love to Sew Favourite, 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. Show Notes

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Love to Sew Favourite: Maker Affirmations with...

Love to Sew Podcast ·

2021/12/28

This episode was originally released on September 21, 2020. In this Love to Sew Favourite, Maressa Fernandez joins us to talk about maker affirmations! She shares how maker affirmations can help us to work through creative struggles and inspire a breakthrough in your creative practice. Show Notes

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Love to Sew Favourite: Sewing Gifts

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2021/12/14

This episode was originally released on December 2, 2019. Are you looking for the perfect sewing gift to give to a loved one? What about gifts to give to your sewing friends? In this Love to Sew Favourite, we’ve got you covered - so your gift can be as special and unique as your loved one! Show Notes

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