Love to Sew

Learn all about thread! We discuss the different types of thread, its properties and weights, and how to find the right thread for your sewing project. We also discuss top tips for finding a good quality thread, and ways to strengthen your thread when hand-stitching! Thanks to Skillshare for supporting Love to Sew! Get 2 […]

Chelsea Gurnoe joins us to share her story of starting her indie pattern design company, Friday Pattern Co.! We chat about Friday pattern favourites, the beginning years in the business, and her commitment to social responsibility. Follow Chelsea! Website: Friday Pattern Co. Facebook: @fridaypatterncompany Instagram: @fridaypatterncompany Chelsea’s matching combo ft. the Adrianna Dress and t...

Photo credit to Missy Shana Learn about fabric dyeing! We cover different types of dyes, best practices, and the tools you will need to have success at home. Plus, we share our personal experience and our favourite tips and resources to inspire you to try your hand at fabric dyeing! Thanks to Buffy for supporting […]

Meg McCarthy joins us to chat about pattern testing! We discuss the pattern testing process and her pattern testing experience over the years. We also talk about her successful blog, Cookin’ and Craftin’, and her involvement in the sewing community. This episode is brought to you by Kinship Handwork! Join the Make-it-Your-Own Project now and […]

Let’s get fancy and chat about delicate fabrics! We discuss different kinds of delicate fabrics, and the tools and tips you need to succeed in working with fine fabrics. You will be sewing up your silks and chiffons in no time! This episode is sponsored by The Sewing Workshop! Love to Sew listeners can get […]

We discuss the history of the zipper, how to choose a zipper for your project, and our best tips for zipper success when sewing! Thanks to Skillshare for supporting Love to Sew!  Get 2 months of unlimited access at skillshare.com/lovetosew. This post contains Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Love […]

We discuss how sewing can be a form of self-care, ways to create self-care moments in your sewing practice, and how sewing plays an important role in our self-care practices! This episode is sponsored by Arrow Mountain! Arrow Mountain is offering Love to Sew Listeners a 15% discount store-wide. Go to arrowmountain.com.au and use coupon […]

Amanda Overs joins us to talk about shoe-making! From starting her business ‘I Can Make Shoes’ to her recent book release, Amanda chats with us about her shoe-making resources and how we too can make our own shoes! Thanks to Hello Voyager for sponsoring this episode of Love to Sew! Join Hello Voyager for the […]

From accommodating small spaces to your favourite organizational tips, we chat all about your sewing spaces and what makes them special! We highlight your tips and tricks for a great sewing space, and also share the details on our sewing spaces too! Photo credit: @lastsewnsurvivor Thanks to Skillshare for supporting Love to Sew!  Get 2 […]

Learn how to turn your sewing passion into a full-time career! This week we are chatting about the different sewing careers out there and how you can make a living doing what you love. This episode is sponsored by Sewing Life Magazine! Try your first issue of Sewing Life Magazine for 50% off (that’s just […]

Learn all about cotton! We discuss the history of cotton, common characteristics of cotton fabric, and the many popular cotton fabrics we use to sew our garments. We also touch on some tips and tricks for sewing with cotton and our favourite cotton makes! Thanks to Hello Voyager for sponsoring this episode of Love to […]

Paulette Erato joins us to chat about the sewing challenges happening in our community in 2020! We chat about her successful blog, Petit Font, and her annual round-up of sewing challenges each year. We also touch on Paulette’s involvement in this year’s Sew My Style challenge. Thank you to Wild Orchard Fabric Company for supporting […]

Let’s chat sewing goals! This week we are talking all about our sewing and business plans for 2020. We also share your sewing goals and ambitions for the new year too! Thanks to Buffy for supporting Love to Sew! For $20 off your Buffy comforter, visit Buffy.co and enter promo code LOVETOSEW. Thanks also to Grammarly for supporting […]

Our Podcast Assistant Melanie joins us on this holiday episode! We chat about what went down in 2019, what Melanie does for the show, and our podcast plans for 2020. This episode of Love to Sew is brought to you by Simple Health. Prescriptions are usually $20 but Simple Health is offering you a prescription […]

Get to know your curves as we dive deep into the curvy sewing resources in our community! We discuss go-to curvy sewing communities, curvy sewists, and bloggers to follow, and the sewing tips you need to get that perfect fit. This episode of Love to Sew is brought to you by LOLA. To get 30% off […]

Linda Lee joins us this week to chat about creating a great fit for any garment! We also touch on The Sewing Workshop sewing patterns and Linda’s expansive teaching and business experience in the sewing community. Thanks to Buffy for supporting Love to Sew! For $20 off your Buffy comforter, visit Buffy.co and enter promo […]

Are you looking for the perfect sewing gift to give to a loved one? What about gifts to give to your sewing friends? We’ve got you covered with all our favourites, so your gift can be both as special and unique as your loved one!  The transcript for this episode can be found on this […]

We can all relate to the situation when someone asks us to make or mend something! Do you sew for others, or is sewing a solo, self-care activity for you? We discuss how to create sewing boundaries to keep your sewing passion ignited, and also how to graciously say no to those sewing projects you […]

Meg McElwee joins us to chat about how we can mindfully sew our wardrobes as a form of self-care. Meg chats all about the early days of Sew Liberated Patterns and her recent course release of The Mindful Wardrobe Project! This episode is sponsored by Skillshare! Love to Sew listeners can get 2 months of unlimited […]

From creating a strong buttonhole to finding the perfect button for your project, we cover all the details when it comes to buttons and buttonholes! We discuss hand-sewing and machine sewing button techniques, and some helpful tips to ensure you have well-sewn buttons on all your garments! Thanks to Buffy for supporting Love to Sew! […]

Sewing starlet Gretchen ‘Gertie’ Hirsch joins us to chat about retro sewing and curvy pattern design! Gertie shares her sewing journey from starting her blog over a decade ago to producing sewing patterns, books, and hosting workshops around the world. Gertie shares her love for retro glam, and the behind-the-scenes of making a pattern that […]

Vogue Pattern Designer Carlos Correa gives us a behind-the-scenes preview in the making of Vogue sewing patterns! Carlos also chats about his own sewing journey, his love for high fashion, and his approach to making a handmade wardrobe. The transcript for this episode can be found at the end of the show notes on this […]

  We are sharing our favourite items in our sewing toolkits! We also cover toolkit checklists for specific projects such as jeans-making and bra-making. Do you want to level up your sewing toolkit? We cover that too! This episode is sponsored by Folkwear! Love to Sew listeners can get 20% off your order with the […]

Hear your feedback over the last 6 months with our semi-annual feedback fest!  We share your inspiring sewing stories, responses to recent episodes, additional sewing tips, and so much more! This episode is sponsored by Skillshare! Love to Sew listeners can get 2 months of unlimited access for free at Skillshare.com/lovetosew. Thanks, Skillshare! Blackbird Fabrics […]

Michelle Brown Colistro from Matchpoint Fabric joins us this week to chat about sustainable sewing. We chat about sustainability in the textile industry, and ways you too can make a positive, sustainable impact with your sewing. We also chat about Matchpoint Fabric as a successful earth-friendly business! Love to Sew listeners can receive 15% off […]