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Love to Sew Podcast
Hosted by Caroline Somos & Helen Wilkinson : Sewing Enthusiasts and Entrepreneurs · EN
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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We Sew Fall 2026: Join Us!
3w ago00:15:53Tap to summarizeWe announce the We Sew topics for our fall season and discuss how YOU can join the fun! Release Dates: October 6th: We Sew Thrift Flips October 20th: Shirtmaking October 27th: We Sew Jeans (NOTE: We mentioned a different date in the episode - this is the updated, correct date.) November 10th: We Sew Outerwear Show Notes
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Episode 307: Sewing IRL
May 1900:48:46Tap to summarizeWe share our listeners' stories and suggestions for sewing with others in real life! We chat about guilds, clubs, classes, Zoom sewcials, friend meet-ups, and even sewing birthday parties. And we share our own stories, too. Show Notes
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Episode 306: We Sew Scraps
May 1200:55:44Tap to summarizeWe made garments from our fabric scraps and we reveal them to each other ON THE PODCAST! We chat about how we decided which scraps to put together, our patchwork techniques, and how we feel about our scrap stashes now. Show Notes
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Episode 305: The Language of Sewing with Maddie Ballard
May 500:44:41Tap to summarizeWe interview Maddie Ballard, author of Patchwork: A Sewist's Diary! We chat with her about learning to sew during the pandemic, connecting to her roots through her projects, and transforming painful moments into beautiful work. Show Notes
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Episode 304: Presser Feet
Apr 2800:56:48Tap to summarizeThis episode is all about presser feet! We cover all the basics, plus take you into truly mysterious territory. Like: how do you use a ruffler foot? Do you need a blind hem foot to sew a blind hem? And does my machine have a high shank or a low shank? We've got your answers! Show Notes
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Episode 303: Crochet 101 with Nyala Rowe
Apr 2100:59:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we chat with Nyala Rowe from Crochet Junction! She gives us an intro to crochet, including the best beginner projects, yarn, and resources. Plus: finding crafty community, the tools you need to get started with crochet, and more! Show Notes
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Episode 302: We Sew Bags
Apr 1400:47:32Tap to summarizeWe each sewed a bag in secret, and in this episode, we reveal them to each other for the first time! We chat about the patterns and fabrics we chose, what techniques helped us out during the sewing process, and how we plan to style our new bags. Show Notes
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Episode 301: Plus-Size Patternmaking with Leila Kelleher
Apr 700:48:28Tap to summarizeToday's guest is Leila Kelleher: professor of fashion design, co-owner of pattern company Muna and Broad, ready-to-wear designer for A Space in Between, and co-author of the new book, Plus-Size Patternmaking for Womenswear! We talk with Leila about this groundbreaking book, her practical, neutral approach to plus size design and pattern drafting, and how to use the book as a home sewist. Show Notes
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Episode 300: A Celebration
Mar 3101:16:33Tap to summarizeThis is our 300th episode celebration! We chat about 9 years making Love to Sew, including the guest we were the most nervous to interview, our 2026 TNT patterns, and the advice we would give the 2017 versions of ourselves. Plus: fun games, Love to Sew stats, and more! Show Notes
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Episode 299: Rainwear
Mar 2400:34:02Tap to summarizeThis episode is all about sewing rainwear! We talk about some of the most common waterproof fabrics and define terms like "hydrostatic head rating" and "DWR." We also share some great indie patterns for raincoats, jackets, and hats. And we give tons of tips for sewing with waterproof fabrics, sealing seams, re-waterproofing, and more! Show Notes
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