Love to Sew Podcast

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Episode 276: Sewing Quick Wins Nov 26, 2024

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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 over what makes a project "quick" and what makes it a "win" so you can choose a project that will work for you. Plus, we share a bunch of specific ideas for quick win projects, including our personal faves!

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Episode 275: Fabric Design with Rashida Coleman-Hale Nov 19, 2024

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We interview Rashida Coleman-Hale, fabric designer for Ruby Star Society! We talk to her about her journey to becoming a surface designer, her process for designing fabric collections, and her upcoming book.

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Episode 274: Sewing for Others Nov 12, 2024

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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 about the pros and cons of sewing for others, whether as a gift or as a favour. We share tips about fitting and choosing fabric. And we share OUR experiences sewing for our loved ones!

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Episode 273: Sewing for Travel Nov 05, 2024

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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 a travel capsule. Plus: indie patterns for clothes that travel well, tips for sewing travel bags, and our memories of sewing for travel! We also answer a listener question about sewing lace with big holes and share listener feedback about sewing motivation.

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Episode 272: Fiddly Sewing Oct 29, 2024

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We share tips and tricks for fiddly, persnickety, awkward, and complicated sewing techniques! We cover invisible zippers, darts, spaghetti straps, princess seams, and lots more. Plus, we share a listener's experience with custom printed fabric and another listener's sewing horror story.

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Episode 271: Low-Waste Design with Cris Wood Oct 22, 2024

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In this episode, we interview low-waste pattern designer Cris Wood! We chat with her about how her patterns work, her design process, and what draws her to low-waste patternmaking. We also talk about her cool and colourful personal sewing.

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Episode 270: Corduroy and Velvet Oct 15, 2024

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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 chat about their history, how they're made, and how to sew with them! Plus, we share pattern recommendations and answer your corduroy and velvet questions.

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Episode 269: Say Yes with Michelle Thomas-Elder Oct 08, 2024

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In this episode, we interview Michelle Thomas-Elder, a designer, tailor, and sewing teacher who owns The Kut Studios, a co-working space for designers in LA! Michelle has made custom pieces for celebrities and altered haute couture gowns - and recently, she released her first book. She has amazing stories to tell and a "Say Yes" attitude that we absolutely love.

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Episode 268: Reacting to Fashion Trends Oct 01, 2024

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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 how to incorporate them into your me-mades. Let's get trendy!

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Episode 267: All About the Process with Geri Berman Sep 24, 2024

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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 jaw-dropping projects, shares lots of tips, and demonstrates interesting techniques, all with her signature high energy and positivity. We talk to her about hand dyeing, sashiko, and more!

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