Love to Sew Podcast

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Episode 7: Are You a Sewing Perfectionist? Sep 19, 2017

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Do you enjoy taking the time to make every detail the best it can be or do you make yourself crazy trying to get everything 'perfect'? In this week's episode, we unpack the topic of perfectionism as a community by sharing your thoughts and discussing how striving for perfection affects our sewing practice.

Episode 6: A New Chapter with Christine Haynes Sep 12, 2017

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Christine Haynes tells us all about her epic move NYC, her new job as manager of Purl Soho, and her plans for her pattern line, Christine Haynes patterns. We loved chatting about this new chapter of her life and hearing all about how she got here. Christine reminds us that it is OK to stop and evaluate where we are at in order to keep moving forward.

Episode 5: How to Sewcialize Sep 05, 2017

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Sewcializing = sewing + socializing! Today we're chatting all about the different ways sewists connect online. We cover everything from Instagram etiquette to our favourite Facebook groups. We also confess how many times a day we check Instagram, and how many people we follow! A great episode if you're new to the sewing community or just looking for a new way to interact with fellow makers.

Episode 4: Modern Sewing with Katie Marcus Aug 29, 2017

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Katie Marcus from What Katie Sews shares how she learned to sew, her favourite makes and patterns, and her passion for sustainability through sewing. Katie has a modern approach to sewing, focusing on wearable makes that reflect her strong sense of style. We loved getting to know Katie and we hope you do too!

Episode 3: How Big Is Your Fabric Stash? Aug 22, 2017

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Learn how we organize our fabrics, what we like to stash, how our partners feel about it, and what to do with unwanted items. Together we confess how much fabric we are each hoarding and come to realize that it's OK to collect fabric as part of a sewing practice. Do you have a growing fabric stash? Listen to this episode for great tips (and maybe a little bit of moral support) when it comes to organizing and managing a fabric collection.

Episode 2: Curvy Sewing with Jenny Rushmore Aug 22, 2017

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Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette Patterns comes on the show to talk about her sewing journey, her business, and the Curvy Sewing Collective. She also tells us the story of #cakewithcashmerette, and how sewing has helped her to love and accept her body, and inspire others to do the same.

Episode 1: Get to Know Us Aug 22, 2017

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You're going to get to know us in this episode! We're talking about how and when we learned to sew, why we love it so much, what we do every day, and how we met. Helen makes a big announcement about her business. Caroline tells the story behind the name of her online shop. We wrap up with a rapid-fire random question session – complete with lots of laughs and some embarrassing confessions.

Episode 0: Introducing the Love to Sew Podcast Aug 15, 2017

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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 (and laugh) 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. Join us every Tuesday for new episodes of Love to Sew!

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