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We interview Maddie Ballard, author of Patchwork: A Sewist's Diary! We chat with her about learning to sew during the pandemic, connecting t...
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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 ward...

We interview Maddie Ballard, author of Patchwork: A Sewist's Diary! We chat with her about learning to sew during the pandemic, connecting t...

This episode is all about presser feet! We cover all the basics, plus take you into truly mysterious territory. Like: how do you use a ruffl...

In this episode, we chat with Nyala Rowe from Crochet Junction! She gives us an intro to crochet, including the best beginner projects, yarn...

We 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...

Today's guest is Leila Kelleher: professor of fashion design, co-owner of pattern company Muna and Broad, ready-to-wear designer for A Space...

This is our 300th episode celebration! We chat about 9 years making Love to Sew, including the guest we were the most nervous to interview,...

This episode is all about sewing rainwear! We talk about some of the most common waterproof fabrics and define terms like "hydrostatic head...

Our guest for this episode is Sydney Graham! She designs comfy, stylish patterns and makes amazing sewing content on social media. We chat w...

We're back for the spring season with an episode all about sewing hats! We share special materials and techniques you'll only see in the wor...

In this episode, we took the plunge and sewed our favourite fabrics into showstopper garments! We reveal them to each other for the first ti...

In this episode, we interview Inuk sewist Laura Pia Churchill! She tells us about life in Nunavut, Inuit sewing traditions, sewing through g...

In this episode, we share a bunch of lesser-known sewing notions! Have you heard of a curve runner? How about drawcord elastic? Monofilament...

This episode is all about how to sew when you're a parent or caregiver! How to find the time, how to keep kids away from sharp sewing tools,...

In this episode, we interview Pauline Bruce aka @sewuthinkucan! She's a pattern hacking genius, Sew the Look specialist, and beloved member...

We each chose a rising trend for Fall/Winter 2025 and sewed garments inspired by it! In this episode, we reveal them to each other for the f...

This episode is an introduction to projector sewing! Projector sewists skip the paper and project patterns directly onto fabric. We talk abo...

We interview Cornelius Quiring, the beloved internet sewing teacher and content creator! We chat with him about his unique sewing journey, h...

We each sewed a vest and, in this episode, we reveal them to each other for the first time! We talk about the patterns and fabrics we chose,...

We're back for the fall 2025 season with a brand-new call-in episode! We answer sewing questions from our listeners: how to choose your size...

We asked our listeners: "If you could only sew one thing, what would it be?" In this episode, we share their answers (and ours)! Listen in a...

We each sewed an eyelet garment, and now we're going to tell each other about it for the first time! We discuss our fabric choices, pattern...

In this episode, we chat about a really interesting email we got from a listener who doesn't enjoy the sewing process. We talk about sewing...

This episode is all about a lesser-known fiber: hemp! It's super environmentally friendly, breathable, antibacterial, and has great body and...

This episode is like a mini sewing challenge! We each sewed a skort and we discuss it for the first time on the pod. We chat about the patte...

We interview Christine Millar, aka Sewstine! She talks to us about her stunning historical costumes, from drafting the patterns to designing...

Ease is the extra length and width that pattern designers add so that you can move in your clothes. In this episode, we talk about how ease...

In this episode, we're reacting to rising fashion trends for spring 2025! Whether we love 'em or hate 'em, we're gonna tell you how you can...

We interview Brandon Hayden, a pattern designer, sewing teacher, and content creator who makes menswear with bold fabrics and cool details....

We're back with the first episode of the spring 2025 season! We chat about our sewing machines - the ones we learned on, the ones we have to...

We're bringing this mini-episode out from behind the paywall as a treat for you! It was originally released in September 2024. This mini-epi...

This month's bonus episode is free for all of our listeners! Helen chats about her holiday crafting: sewing, block printing, beading, and mo...

Quick wins are projects that refresh you and revive your sewjo. If you're feeling uninspired and unmotivated to sew, have a listen! We go ov...

We interview Rashida Coleman-Hale, fabric designer for Ruby Star Society! We talk to her about her journey to becoming a surface designer, h...

We chat about sewing for others - what to make, what to avoid, and how to make sure that your experience is fun and fulfilling! We talk abou...

This episode is all about sewing garments, bags, and accessories for trips! We talk about the best fabrics, how to layer, and how to design...

We share tips and tricks for fiddly, persnickety, awkward, and complicated sewing techniques! We cover invisible zippers, darts, spaghetti s...

In this episode, we interview low-waste pattern designer Cris Wood! We chat with her about how her patterns work, her design process, and wh...

We take a deep dive into TWO fabrics: corduroy AND velvet! Both of them have a fluffy, fuzzy, pile - but they're not exactly the same. We ch...

In this episode, we interview Michelle Thomas-Elder, a designer, tailor, and sewing teacher who owns The Kut Studios, a co-working space for...

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...

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...

We talk about a bunch of popular jacket styles and give fabric advice, sewing tips, and indie pattern recommendations for each one! We also...

We interview Patrick Grant, Great British Sewing Bee judge, former director of Savile Row house Norton & Sons, and owner of sustainable bran...

In this episode, we answer YOUR questions in another installment of the Sewing Help Line! We talk about cutting off-grain, sun-protective fa...

We want to hear you brag! In this episode, we share our listeners' proudest sewing moments. And maybe we'll brag a little bit, too! Plus, we...

We interview quilting icon Suzy Williams, a.k.a. Suzy Quilts! We chat with her about designing quilt patterns and fabric collections, hear t...

How do you connect with other sewists in today's social media landscape? In this episode, we talk about the benefits and drawbacks of the mo...

We interview Sandeep Sandhu, the owner of the amazing fabric store Sister Mintaka! She tells us how she chooses her beautiful fabrics, what...

This episode is about one of our very favourite fabrics - Indian block prints! We explore the rich history of these textiles, the process of...

In this episode we're interviewing Daisy Braid, also known as DIY Daisy! We chat with her about her book, Sew it Yourself, which is filled w...