Love to Sew

Let’s get creative and sustainable with refashioning! We cover why you should refashion beloved makes for a better fit, and how you can get creative and make big changes with your unworn garments. This episode of Love to Sew is brought to you by LOLA. To get 30% off your first month’s subscription, visit mylola.com […]

Rumana Lasker joins us to talk about full coverage fashion! From wearing the hijab to her most recent burkini make, we chat with Rumana about her modest sewing approach. Rumana also chats with us about the #sewincolour movement, with its focus on diversity and inclusion, and we also hear some behind-the-scenes details from Rumana’s experience […]

From your favourite sewing tricks to your go-to sewing tools, we cover all your favourite sewing tips. Whether you are looking for ways to organize your sewing space, upgrade your sewing techniques or some simple, but smart, reminders to help you in your sewing journey, we’ve got you covered in this week’s episode! Sister Mintaka […]

From the basic serging seam technique to the hong kong seam finish, we cover various different ways you can finish off those seam allowances. Whether you are looking for something quick and easy, or that professional finish, we’ve got you covered in this week’s episode! GarmentWorks has a special promotion for Love to Sew listeners! […]

Aaronica Cole joins us to chat about curvy sewing and learning to love our bodies! We discuss the shift toward more inclusive sizing in the community, and the impact it is having on sewists. Aaronica also shares her insights on how we can influence young ones through our creative passions and self-care. Cashmerette is offering […]

What does your style say about you? From assessing your current style to designing your dream wardrobe, we will have you inspired to create the looks that best suits you. Sign up for the Love to Sew newsletter to get the Create Your Dream Wardrobe worksheet We love to see and hear your progress! Share […]

Everything you always wanted to know about Denim! What do denim weights mean? How do I choose the right denim for my project? What is selvage denim? We cover it all this week as we deep dive into Denim! Check out SewSewLive on YouTube! The transcript for this episode is on this page at the […]

Join us as 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. We also chat about her Couture Sewing School and her favourite couture shops! Sister Mintaka is delighted to […]

You’re busy, we’re busy, everyone is busy! We want to highlight how you can make the most of your sewing time and speed up your sewing process. We give our top tips for sewing efficiency and tons of quick pattern recommendations! Love to Sew listeners can get $10 off their first Needle Sharp box by […]

Denise Archer shares her personal experience battling cancer and how sewing played a vital role. We discuss sewing as an escape and the power of knowing our bodies through our relationship with making clothes. Denise also shares her perspective on body image post-cancer and reconstructive surgery. Follow Denise! Instagram: @pimp_slapped Blog: My Evil Tit Fried […]

We answer fabric questions from the community! From identifying quality textiles to tips for working with tricky fabrics, we cover everything you ever wanted to know in this jam-packed Q&A. Reserve your place before Nov 1, 2019 and mention Love to Sew, and you’ll get $50-off the suggested donation! Reserve with a friend before November […]

Vintage sewing expert Evelyn Wood joins us to talk about creating garments from the past! She shares tips for refashioning thrift store finds, the importance of mending, and her top 5 good sewing habits. We also discuss ‘garment archeology’ and how to look for clues when admiring vintage pieces. Follow Evelyn! Youtube: Evelyn Wood Instagram: […]

How competitive are you? This week we discuss our experience managing our competitive sides and fostering the sewing community. We hear from our listeners and dive into sewing competitions, social media comparison traps, and how to start a business in a competitive environment. Love to Sew podcast listeners can get 15% off your next Spoonflower […]

To celebrate 100 episodes of Love to Sew, Caroline and Helen interview each other. What have we always wanted to know? Favourite fabrics, recipes, podcasts, and more! Support us on Patreon to get access to bonus episodes! Episode 1: Get to Know Helen and Caroline Blackbird Fabrics Helen’s Closet Brook Lynn Hytes runway reveal Totally […]

Suzy Furrer of Apparel Arts joins us to chat about patternmaking. From creating a moulage through to drafting patterns, Suzy has so much knowledge to share. We also talk about building her design school and literally writing the book on patternmaking! Follow Suzy! Website: Apparel Arts Instagram: @apparelarts_oak Bluprint: Suzy Furer The Sewing Workshop Marcy […]

What do we do with all of our fabric scraps? We break down how we store our scraps, what is worth keeping, and loads of project ideas that will have you scrap-free in no time. Help us out by taking a podcast survey! This is a third party survey designed by podcasting experts to help […]

Brittany J. Jones takes us behind the scenes of running a sewing YouTube channel! How she taught herself to make videos, how she stays on schedule, and how she stays true to her authentic voice online. Plus we chat about the Sew in 30 movement, radiating positivity, and Big 4 patterns. Love to Sew podcast […]

Recreate your favourite ready-to-wear garments! We break down different methods and provide tons of great resources that will help you replace your store-bought with me-mades. Plus, we answer your sewing questions and reveal some exciting podcast news! Help us out by taking a podcast survey! This is a third party survey designed by podcasting experts […]

Alexia Abegg talks with us about Ruby Star Society, fabric design, tie-dye, and pottery. She’s an amazing creative force and gives us her secrets to successful collaboration, following your passion, and getting things done! Love to Sew listeners can get 10% off their first purchase at jpknitandstitch.com until the end of June by using offer […]

We share the wonderful, heartfelt, and surprising reasons why we sew. Listeners all around the world wrote in to tell us their ‘why’ and celebrate this wonderful hobby with us! The deadline for this survey has passed! Thanks to everyone who participated. Help us out by taking a podcast survey! This is a third party […]

Adrianna Appl of Hey June Handmade is on to talk about juggling a pattern business, building a house, and raising 3 kids while living in an RV. We chat about her popular patterns and her authentic social media voice. Plus, she gives a pep talk for those of us who are ready to put their […]

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about sergers! We break down different types of stitches and what they are used for, give some top recommendations for entry-level machines, and tell you what to look out for when choosing the right serger for you. Plus lots of great resources to learn more and get you […]

David Page Coffin joins us to chat about his almost 50 years of sewing experience! He gives us great shirtmaking tips and shares his sewing philosophy. We also dive into his career as an editor of Threads magazine and how he stumbled into the wonderful world of sewing. Follow David! Website: Shirtmaking with DPC Pinterest: […]

We chat in person with two fun and enthusiastic Spoonflower employees! Have you ever wanted to try designing your own fabric? We share how you can get started with surface design and all the fun projects you can create. We also hear about Spoonflower’s history and how the custom printing magic happens. Love to Sew […]

We share your feedback from the past 6 months in this semi-annual feedback fest! Hear inspiring stories from fellow listeners, get great sewing tips, and leave feeling inspired to get out there and sew something! Unicorn Stressball – PSA: These fell apart immediately 🙁 Episode 87: How to Get your SewJo Back Jazz Jumpsuit by […]