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Episode 139: TNT Patterns
31 maart 2020 · 55 min
Who doesn't love a tried and true pattern? We share your favourite patterns, and ours too, in this TNT episode. We also share your favourite TNT pattern hacks that always leave you coming back for more!
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Episode 138: Thread
24 maart 2020 · 56 min
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! Lees meer
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Episode 137: Friday Pattern Co. with Chelsea Gurnoe
17 maart 2020 · 54 min
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.
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Episode 136: Fabric Dyeing
10 maart 2020 · 38 min
Learn about fabric dyeing! We cover different types of dyes, best practices, and the tools and supplies 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! Lees meer
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Episode 135: Pattern Testing with Meg McCarthy
3 maart 2020 · 57 min
Meg McCarthy joins us to chat about pattern testing! We chat about the pattern testing process and her pattern testing experience over the years. We also chat about her successful blog, Cookin' and Craftin', and her involvement in the sewing community. Lees meer
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Episode 134: Sewing with Delicate Fabrics
25 februari 2020 · 50 min
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!
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Episode 133: Zippers
18 februari 2020 · 59 min
We discuss the history of the zipper, how to choose a zipper for your project, and our best tips for zipper success when sewing!
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Episode 132: Sewing Self-Care
11 februari 2020 · 43 min
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!
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Episode 131: Shoemaking with Amanda Overs
4 februari 2020 · 1 uur 4 min
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!
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Episode 130: Sewing Spaces
28 januari 2020 · 58 min
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!
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Episode 129: Sewing Careers
21 januari 2020 · 1 uur 34 min
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.
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Episode 128: Cotton
14 januari 2020 · 49 min
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! Lees meer
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Episode 127: Sewing Challenges with Paulette Erato
7 januari 2020 · 1 uur 4 min
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. Lees meer
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Episode 126: New Years Goals
31 december 2019 · 56 min
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!
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Episode 125: Behind the Scenes with Melanie
24 december 2019 · 1 uur 3 min
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.
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Episode 124: Curvy Sewing 101
17 december 2019 · 53 min
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.
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Episode 123: Fitting Solo with Linda Lee
10 december 2019 · 1 uur 6 min
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.
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Episode 122: Sewing Gifts
3 december 2019 · 49 min
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!
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Episode 121: Can You Sew This for Me?
26 november 2019 · 45 min
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 don't want to tackle. Lees meer
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Episode 120: The Mindful Wardrobe Project with Meg McElwee
19 november 2019 · 1 uur 10 min
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!
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Episode 119: Buttons and Buttonholes
12 november 2019 · 1 uur 3 min
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! Lees meer
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Episode 118: Feel the Fantasy with Gertie
5 november 2019 · 1 uur 6 min
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 accentuates women's curves. Lees meer
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Episode 117: Designing Vogue Patterns with Carlos Correa
29 oktober 2019 · 1 uur 2 min
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.
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Episode 116: Our Favourite Sewing Tools
22 oktober 2019 · 1 uur 3 min
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!
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Episode 115: Feedback Fest 3
15 oktober 2019 · 1 uur 8 min
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!
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Episode 114: Matchpoint Fabric & Sustainability
8 oktober 2019 · 59 min
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! Lees meer
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Episode 113: Refashioning
1 oktober 2019 · 52 min
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.
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Episode 112: Full Coverage Fashion with Rumana Lasker
24 september 2019 · 53 min
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 on The Great British Sewing Bee! Lees meer
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Episode 111: Sewing Tips
17 september 2019 · 1 uur 2 min
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! Lees meer
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Episode 110: Seam Finishes
10 september 2019 · 45 min
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! Lees meer
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Episode 109: Curvy Sewing with Aaronica Cole
3 september 2019 · 1 uur
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. Lees meer
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Episode 108: Create Your Dream Wardrobe
27 augustus 2019 · 44 min
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.
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Episode 107: Denim
20 augustus 2019 · 1 uur 2 min
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!
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Episode 106: Couture Sewing with Susan Khalje
13 augustus 2019 · 1 uur 8 min
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! Lees meer
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Episode 105: Speedy Sewing
6 augustus 2019 · 58 min
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!
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Episode 104: Sewing Through Cancer with Denise Archer
30 juli 2019 · 1 uur 27 min
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. Lees meer
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Episode 103: Fabric Q&A
23 juli 2019 · 1 uur 27 min
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.
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Episode 102: Vintage Sewing and Refashioning with Evelyn Wood
16 juli 2019 · 1 uur 5 min
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. Lees meer
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Episode 101: Community Over Competition
9 juli 2019 · 57 min
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. Lees meer
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Episode 100: Get to Know Us 2.0
2 juli 2019 · 1 uur 16 min
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!
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Episode 99: Patternmaking with Suzy Furrer
25 juni 2019 · 1 uur 1 min
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! Lees meer
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Episode 98: Scrap Busting
18 juni 2019 · 56 min
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.
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Episode 97: Vlogging with Brittany J. Jones
11 juni 2019 · 55 min
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. Lees meer
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Episode 96: Rubbing off Ready-To-Wear
4 juni 2019 · 45 min
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! Lees meer
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Episode 95: Creative Collaboration with Alexia Abegg
28 mei 2019 · 1 uur 7 min
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!
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Episode 94: Why Do We Sew?
21 mei 2019 · 1 uur 33 min
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!
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Episode 93: Hey June Handmade with Adrianna Appl
14 mei 2019 · 56 min
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 creative projects out into the world! Lees meer
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Episode 92: Sergers and Overlockers 101
7 mei 2019 · 1 uur 13 min
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 everything to look out for when choosing the right serger for you. Plus lots of great resources to learn more and get you overlocking in no time. Lees meer
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Episode 91: Shirtmaking with David Page Coffin
30 april 2019 · 1 uur 19 min
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. Lees meer
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Episode 90: Surface Design with Spoonflower
23 april 2019 · 1 uur 26 min
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. Lees meer